Training 2024 Preseason reports and discussion

[TylerDurden]

 

[HedgeFund]

The idea that an AFL website content writer even would bother going to watch any club’s January training session scrimmage work surprises me.

The fact he then turns into a 5 minute AFL “analysis” website article is kinda weird.

Since when was a club’s January training session worthy of an analysis piece?

After all, we were playing against …..each other, in bibs.

 

[rei154]

The idea that an AFL website content writer even would bother going to watch any club’s January training session scrimmage work surprises me.

The fact he then turns into a 5 minute AFL “analysis” website article is kinda weird.

Since when was a club’s January training session worthy of an analysis piece?

After all, we were playing against …..each other, in bibs.

I've always enjoyed these posts if I'm honest.
It's nice to see a shallow insight/each team get fluffed a little over the off season to hype us up for the real deal

 

[FB19]

The idea that an AFL website content writer even would bother going to watch any club’s January training session scrimmage work surprises me.

The fact he then turns into a 5 minute AFL “analysis” website article is kinda weird.

Since when was a club’s January training session worthy of an analysis piece?

After all, we were playing against …..each other, in bibs.

Josh Gabelich is in real danger of breaking out with an actual case of professional journalism - something rarely seen in any sphere these days…

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

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

I agree with Mr Lizard , and it's really hard to tell specially when he gave me not one but two thumbs up straight right after the training.
I have also seen him sign some jerseys on his way upstairs.

But seriously hopefully all is well with CJ.

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Josh Gabelich is in real danger of breaking out with an actual case of professional journalism - something rarely seen in any sphere these days…

Josh is one of the good ones.

 

[Newmo89]

The idea that an AFL website content writer even would bother going to watch any club’s January training session scrimmage work surprises me.

The fact he then turns into a 5 minute AFL “analysis” website article is kinda weird.

Since when was a club’s January training session worthy of an analysis piece?

After all, we were playing against …..each other, in bibs.

I will say that Gabelich is an AFL journalist who does the research. He's often at the club once a fortnight for press conferences with Sam and watches training as well. Wasn't anything out of the ordinary to see him. There'll be an article about Chol as well I believe as he was interviewing him post match Sim.

 

[Newmo89]

Some of the participants in todays training.

Two weeks in a row for Kye

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Two weeks in a row for Kye

Most likely than not, those three might also feature in the intra.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

DGB looks getting stronger from the waist down, but hopefully he canhave a breakout season.



Gunners is moving pretty well today, might be on track to be considered for round 1.

 

[Hodginator]

Josh is one of the good ones.

Always seems very pro Hawks as well.

 

[TassieGrown]

Hope I don't jinx it but this seems to be the healthiest our list has been in late January in a long time.

40 rolled ankles at anytime now

 

[thehardway]

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.

Hardwick is an excellent backman. Our backline will be the poorer for his shift to the forward line. The question is will his shift to the forward line outweigh his loss to the backline? Not a done deal IMO but worth a try.

 

[Brant]

Josh Gabelich is in real danger of breaking out with an actual case of professional journalism - something rarely seen in any sphere these days…

I will say that Gabelich is an AFL journalist who does the research. He's often at the club once a fortnight for press conferences with Sam and watches training as well. Wasn't anything out of the ordinary to see him. There'll be an article about Chol as well I believe as he was interviewing him post match Sim.

Always seems very pro Hawks as well.

Bringhimhome.gif ?

 

[tommyk72]

Hardwick is an excellent backman. Our backline will be the poorer for his shift to the forward line. The question is will his shift to the forward line outweigh his loss to the backline? Not a done deal IMO but worth a try.

Your math doesn't incorporate whoever takes Hardwick's place in defence. It's not like he's just a loss to the backline and a positive to the forwardline. He'll be replaced down back by someone like Amon who will provide a different sets of traits (less defence, more run, similar awesome kicking). So while he'll be a "loss", how much of a loss is still to be seen.

 

[Langford]

Hardwick is an excellent backman. Our backline will be the poorer for his shift to the forward line. The question is will his shift to the forward line outweigh his loss to the backline? Not a done deal IMO but worth a try.

It is also odd to me. No other Hawthorn small player last year was seen consistently having success in that defensive lock down role imo. Nobody played tight like Dimma.

And you would think that H'wick is the man needed to train his replacement.

And whenever our backline got too inexperienced in 2023 it often led to chaos.

For H'wick to stay forward not only does he have to prove he is a benefit but also his replacement has to avoid becoming a deficit. Both are relatively unknown.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

DGB looks getting stronger from the waist down, but hopefully he canhave a breakout season.

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Gunners is moving pretty well today, might be on track to be considered for round 1.

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Gotta say for his age Gunners is still in ripping nick.

He has had a bit of history over his career of having the odd "off" year like he had with the Lions last year.

But then he has always followed up with a strong year the following season.

Hopefully we get the same pattern in 2024, he really is a gifted footballer when up and running.

 

[Langford]

Gotta say for his age Gunners is still in ripping nick.

He has had a bit of history over his career of having the odd "off" year like he had with the Lions last year.

But then he has always followed up with a strong year the following season.

Hopefully we get the same pattern in 2024, he really is a gifted footballer when up and running.

It was when Jack Gunston came to the club that I realised we were destined for a dynasty. And it was Jack that made me believe Buddy could leave and we would get better. Coleman medalists are easier to find than a player like Jack; in football terms he is a unicorn.

 

[Newmo89]

Bringhimhome.gif ?

He's a Collingwood supporter unfortunately

 

[Slainte]

It is also odd to me. No other Hawthorn small player last year was seen consistently having success in that defensive lock down role imo. Nobody played tight like Dimma.

And you would think that H'wick is the man needed to train his replacement.

And whenever our backline got too inexperienced in 2023 it often led to chaos.

For H'wick to stay forward not only does he have to prove he is a benefit but also his replacement has to avoid becoming a deficit. Both are relatively unknown.

Seamus has only played, 14 games but there is a bit of Hardwick about him. I would say he is the closest we have as a like for like player

 

[HedgeFund]

It was when Jack Gunston came to the club that I realised we were destined for a dynasty. And it was Jack that made me believe Buddy could leave and we would get better. Coleman medalists are easier to find than a player like Jack; in football terms he is a unicorn.

Dunno about anyone else but I’d rather we boast a Coleman medallist in our forward line in 2024 than a 33 years old Jack.

Would be excellent if we found one.

 

[peetoo]

Since buddy in 2008, I think just roughy and Jack have been Coleman medalists in a premiership year

 

[thehardway]

Seamus has only played, 14 games but there is a bit of Hardwick about him. I would say he is the closest we have as a like for like player

That's the thing. We don't really have a like for like player. In round 1 v Essendon Hardwick would be the best match-up for Stringer. Whatever you think of Stringer, if he's fit and in form, he's a match winner. If Hardwick goes forward and Stringer gets off the chain in their forward line I'd love to be a fly on the wall listening to the discussion in the coach's box.

 

[Slainte]

That's the thing. We don't really have a like for like player. In round 1 v Essendon Hardwick would be the best match-up for Stringer. Whatever you think of Stringer, if he's fit and in form, he's a match winner. If Hardwick goes forward and Stringer gets off the chain in their forward line I'd love to be a fly on the wall listening to the discussion in the coach's box.

Frost should be able to look after Stringer

 

[hawk for 37]

Frost should be able to look after Stringer

Who says Frost is best 22 for R 1.?