Training 2024 Preseason reports and discussion

[Pinoy Hawk]

Some of the training drills I have taken this morning.
Apologies as the videos are very amateurish, so please bear with it

Sorry, no match sim video.

 

[peetoo]

Overall I think it's a pretty fair and balanced analysis from Kingy to be honest.

You could (and probably still can?) say the same thing about CJ, especially in his earlier seasons, where he would dash and not really know what to do next. Sometimes get caught or end up having to go backwards, nullifying the line-breaking run. No doubt it's something you improve on as you get more experience but Weddle did get lost on a few of his runs last season. He will only get better though! If BMac's kicking improves and he gets into our 22 our running power is going to be ******* absurd

Agreed. Of we can crack this tactic…look out. If they bothe keep doing it…twice as bad

Seems to me we need Blanck DGB frost to come up with the goods in defence - the area everyone says we are lacking - then theres just maintaining consistency to crack

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Our best Forwards and Backs go head to head before the first bounce this morning.
Not in the picture (Blanck and Lewis who are both near the goals), Punky is running laps at that time.

 

[Mr Lizard]

Chad doing the lonely work in straight lines on the outer wing; like a machine, impressive to my eyes.

 

[The BIG X]

Gee, i am quietly excited about this season.

I'm prepared to delete the word "quitely".

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Newmo89]

King putting raps on B. Mac, while one of the track reports above said B. Mac was looking not quite up to it today.

Maybe Kingy is mixing up B. Mac with B.Ryan - both newish players and both look alike on the footy field.

Baz had some good moments at half back and was even on a wing at one point in time. Bodie Ryan tackled Gunners on the far side of the ground and wouldn't let him get free. Both will be good for us over the years

 

[Roddy]

Cholding the ball!

Maybe or something else…

 

[Mr Lizard]

Maybe or something else…

Mabiorncorrect disposal?

 

[Newmo89]

Maybe or something else…

Holy Choly

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Chad in todays training..
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[Roddy]

Holy Choly

Gave him a real chollacking…

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Langford]

Chad doing the lonely work in straight lines on the outer wing; like a machine, impressive to my eyes.

killing you softly

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

Probably fair criticism for Weddle. I likened him to a Golden Retriever last year. His decision making chain is get the ball and run but can run himself into trouble. The good thing from what I've seen so far is he's such a power athlete that he has the tools to get himself out of trouble.

CJ did it a fair bit when he was first coming on as well. Was starting to make better decisions before his body started to break down.

Really? I always thought of Weddle as more of a Kelpie Badger.

eldorado

 

[Langford]

Good too see from that photo that the Wizard is still carrying around some non-muscle bulk (pc for phat). A lot of upside there.

 

[MillerHawk]

There’s something Billy the Kid in the eyes of these two. Deadeye Dicks the two of them. Kicking goals after the siren, kicking goals when required, kicking goals when it doesn’t seem possible. We have some serious forward line weaponry in 2024.

 

[rei154]

These two running around the feet of McKay round one laughing and talking shit is going to be a real sight to behold.

 

[TylerDurden]

These two running around the feet of McKay round one laughing and talking s**t is going to be a real sight to behold.

They'll be getting out the back and giving it to the Dons cheersquad. Glorious.

 

[Siri]

According to Ch 9, CJ hurt his hand at training & came off the track early. Any insights?

 

[Mr Lizard]

According to Ch 9, CJ hurt his hand at training & came off the track early. Any insights?

He spoiled a contest, I thought maybe hurt his wrist or shoulder. Was having chat to tent-people but was still a little bit involved in the next play or two so it couldn't have been as serious as say, a rolled ankle.

A more coherent and loquacious track watcher might've taken some notes, I dunno.

 

[peetoo]

But late season Weddle realised he could kick a long goal like suckling smiss or Sicily.

So Weddle is smith, but better. Much much better

 

[Nugett]

Ok, everyone, if we suddenly get a spate of debilitating long term injuries, we know who to blame ^^^^^^^^^

Bring on the rolled ankles…

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Some of the participants in todays training.

 

[kazzooka]

Baz had some good moments at half back and was even on a wing at one point in time. Bodie Ryan tackled Gunners on the far side of the ground and wouldn't let him get free. Both will be good for us over the years

With Hardwick going forward it certainly leaves a gap but Amon moving in there too.

In my mind Massimo, Seamus and Bailey McDonald are fighting for the same spot. Ryan probably behind scrimshaw as a medium. But seems an ideal match up for those big mids that push forward like Bont, Reid.