Late change of plans this morning better late than never but got to Waverley around 10. Arrived while they were playing the match sim. A couple of observations for the day:
The Wiz looks amazing we have got a ripper here. Can understand all the hype and why the Doggies and Dees were trying their best to get him. His gear changes while running around in general play stopping and starting is turbo like. Give him a yard will be unstoppable especially on the lead. Ball in hand looked confident just takes the game on and will kick the ball casually for fun to a teammate or at the big sticks. In another drill I think they call it bazz ball? when the ball got into the Wizards hands Mitchell just yelled out “speed, do your thing!”. I think he will be given a license to take the game on at every opportunity. He looks like he has smarts too where he will create and assist teammates in a better position by hand or foot. Hard trying to compare him but with the way he moves and plays l liken him to Brent Harvey but with more zip and spring. If he turns out anywhere near BH would be happy with that.
This time last year Newk looked like a beast but with a tiny bit of puppy fat ……. now he looks lean but is still a beast! He is a great trainer where he doesn’t hold back with his don’t argues and tackling which is great for our boys to prepare for match days. Morrison was down for a bit getting some friendly fire when he and Newk both went to tackle McCabe at the same time. Newk also spent a lot of time having shots at goal with Wiz and Ginni with snaps from the boundary line. On the left just inside the boundary fence (over the boundary line!) he nailed 3 in a row and made them know about it. Given the depth of our midfield I can see Newk having more stints resting down forward as he could be that power forward we need in a similar fashion to Dusty, DeGoey, JHF, Reid etc maybe ……. interesting to hear what other people think?
Weddle looks like an athletic stallion. He is a footballer and with his size, running ability etc I am interested to see where the club and Mitch see him playing. I reckon he could play anywhere from wing, midfield down back or forward. Mr Versatility.
Hustwaite did some nice things and standing next to Dear ……. looks similar in height which is amazing given the way he moves and plays as a mid.
Ward and Frenchie looked like they are getting use to the physicality of playing AFL. Both improving in holding the tackle around the hips while raising the arms to get that extra second to dish it off to a team mate. Day was showing this last summer. These two are both very good users of the footy by hand or foot so expecting big things. Frenchie is a really good size for a mid and is looking lean/fit.
McCabe moves well hard to think he is 197cm. Wasn’t involved in all activities but when involved he didn’t hold back. First preseason tells me they don’t want to exhaust him trying to nurse him through the entire season next year.
Dear looked exhausted a lot but pushing himself laid a good tackle stopping a running player towards the end of bazz ball which got a few praises/pats from teammates showing the kids character.
Spoke to Rats said, “Welcome back”. He said “thanks mate”. I said “close but it’s matey”.
Confused the shit out of him. But he looked really happy being back.
Gunners did plenty of repetitive runs along the boundary line and should be back in to everything after Xmas I reckon.
Like the look of Bodie real goer and a good size. Looks like Siss has taken him under his wing and was showing him a few tricks with pushing off and body work before the ball was arriving in to the contest area when they were playing on each other.
Had a great morning but was hard to watch it all with seperate groups over the ground working on different things. Looking good go Hawks!
The Wiz looks amazing we have got a ripper here. Can understand all the hype and why the Doggies and Dees were trying their best to get him. His gear changes while running around in general play stopping and starting is turbo like. Give him a yard will be unstoppable especially on the lead. Ball in hand looked confident just takes the game on and will kick the ball casually for fun to a teammate or at the big sticks. In another drill I think they call it bazz ball? when the ball got into the Wizards hands Mitchell just yelled out “speed, do your thing!”. I think he will be given a license to take the game on at every opportunity. He looks like he has smarts too where he will create and assist teammates in a better position by hand or foot. Hard trying to compare him but with the way he moves and plays l liken him to Brent Harvey but with more zip and spring. If he turns out anywhere near BH would be happy with that.
This time last year Newk looked like a beast but with a tiny bit of puppy fat ……. now he looks lean but is still a beast! He is a great trainer where he doesn’t hold back with his don’t argues and tackling which is great for our boys to prepare for match days. Morrison was down for a bit getting some friendly fire when he and Newk both went to tackle McCabe at the same time. Newk also spent a lot of time having shots at goal with Wiz and Ginni with snaps from the boundary line. On the left just inside the boundary fence (over the boundary line!) he nailed 3 in a row and made them know about it. Given the depth of our midfield I can see Newk having more stints resting down forward as he could be that power forward we need in a similar fashion to Dusty, DeGoey, JHF, Reid etc maybe ……. interesting to hear what other people think?
Weddle looks like an athletic stallion. He is a footballer and with his size, running ability etc I am interested to see where the club and Mitch see him playing. I reckon he could play anywhere from wing, midfield down back or forward. Mr Versatility.
Hustwaite did some nice things and standing next to Dear ……. looks similar in height which is amazing given the way he moves and plays as a mid.
Ward and Frenchie looked like they are getting use to the physicality of playing AFL. Both improving in holding the tackle around the hips while raising the arms to get that extra second to dish it off to a team mate. Day was showing this last summer. These two are both very good users of the footy by hand or foot so expecting big things. Frenchie is a really good size for a mid and is looking lean/fit.
McCabe moves well hard to think he is 197cm. Wasn’t involved in all activities but when involved he didn’t hold back. First preseason tells me they don’t want to exhaust him trying to nurse him through the entire season next year.
Dear looked exhausted a lot but pushing himself laid a good tackle stopping a running player towards the end of bazz ball which got a few praises/pats from teammates showing the kids character.
Spoke to Rats said, “Welcome back”. He said “thanks mate”. I said “close but it’s matey”.
Confused the shit out of him. But he looked really happy being back.Gunners did plenty of repetitive runs along the boundary line and should be back in to everything after Xmas I reckon.
Like the look of Bodie real goer and a good size. Looks like Siss has taken him under his wing and was showing him a few tricks with pushing off and body work before the ball was arriving in to the contest area when they were playing on each other.
Had a great morning but was hard to watch it all with seperate groups over the ground working on different things. Looking good go Hawks!
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. It was in the middle of the ground. McCabe was running with the ball and both Morrison and Newk came in from opposite sides to tackle him ……. I would think that Newk’s forearm/elbow while trying to tackle has accidentally connected 
