Training 2024 Preseason reports and discussion

[tl92]

Would give us three targets around 200cm to put defense under serious pressure. All are pretty mobile, and Chol and Ramsden also have the advantage as been very good at ground level for their height. We also would have a lot of flexibility to sub off a ruck for a runner knowing we had three who could play ruck on the ground at once.

Lewis, Chol, Ramsden the tall targets for the high ball, with Moore, Ginnivan, CMac and hopefully Watson as the smaller players at the feet. Would be a very decent mix developing.

Plus Breustttt (and gunna)

 

[lyger]

His kicking action is a thing of beauty

Agree, it’s beautifully weighted and with touch. Can’t wait to see more of it in games next year.

 

[Topiary]

Would give us three targets around 200cm to put defense under serious pressure. All are pretty mobile, and Chol and Ramsden also have the advantage as been very good at ground level for their height. We also would have a lot of flexibility to sub off a ruck for a runner knowing we had three who could play ruck on the ground at once.

Lewis, Chol, Ramsden the tall targets for the high ball, with Moore, Ginnivan, CMac and hopefully Watson as the smaller players at the feet. Would be a very decent mix developing.

Particularly if Chol and Ginnivan give us consistent work rate. Working just as hard when we have not got the ball as when we do have it.

 

[cs61]

Particularly if Chol and Ginnivan give us consistent work rate. Working just as hard when we have not got the ball as when we do have it.

The Burge might be one of the most important additions we have made as a club in recent times. The work he did on sprint and acceleration was so noticeable with Day and Worpel etc this year compared to last year. Got a feeling Ginnivan was a perfect match for us and vice versa, the above being one of those reasons.

 

[Dewnior]

I’m hoping to see Ramsden push for that second ruck spot next year, allowing Chol to play mainly as a key forward. The Reeves/Meek ruck combo doesn’t work and we’re better off going with a second ruck who has good forward instincts.

I don't think we'll see a lot of Lewis, Chol, Gunner and Ramsden in the forward line at the same time. If we do have 4 talls, it will be Denver. Chol and Ramsden fighting for the same spot.

 

[hawkmang]

 

[smish]

Ward looks massive

 

[hawkmang]

Ward looks massive
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Quads in one of the later pics look very big

Edit: seems like this pic wasn’t on the x post just on insta

 

[KermitJagger]

Ward looks massive
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Hard to tell in certain angles and in pre-season pics, but one thing I love about Wardy is that he's not going to leave any stones un-turned in his pursuit to be a better footy player. One of the hardest working blokes in it. I'm expecting a break out year on the outside to start the season, and he'll return to being a rotational inside midfielder in the second half.

 

[I got the outside word]

Quads in one of the later pics look very big

Edit: seems like this pic wasn’t on the x post just on insta

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The quads will move his knee caps if they get any bigger.

 

[matey]

Wardy looks ripped ….. super fit for a young man. He’s just got that steely determined look about him. Fingers crossed 2024 is the year that he elevates and announces himself!

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Hawks91b]

Would love to see our first midfield of Day, Newcombe, Nash, Reeves; followed on rotation by Worpel, Ward, McDonald/Hustwaite/Mckenzie, Chol; with Moore and Finn as backups (and Sanders/Mckercher if we pick them up)

 

[Turly]

Sam Butler looking in pretty good nick too. If he comes on we’re laughing.

 

[DannyJ]

Denver still trying to finish his first lap ?

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[Topiary]

Sam Butler looking in pretty good nick too. If he comes on we’re laughing.

Agree, but it is a big IF!! Difficult to teach how to naturally kick goals. I sincerely hope I am wrong.

 

[tl92]

Agree, but it is a big IF!! Difficult to teach how to naturally kick goals. I sincerely hope I am wrong.

A lot more likely to come on than DGB to my eye

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Wards quads are tinyyyy! They look great with low body fat. The bloke is RIPPED

 

[KermitJagger]

Agree, but it is a big IF!! Difficult to teach how to naturally kick goals. I sincerely hope I am wrong.

You don't have to do the "I don't rate Butler, I hope I'm wrong" bit every time he's mentioned.

 

[Topiary]

You don't have to do the "I don't rate Butler, I hope I'm wrong" bit every time he's mentioned.

I sincerely hope I am wrong. I don’t believe I am.
KermitJagger keep me honest. You are good at that. KermitJagger is always right.

Apologies for putting my view.

 

[hardway]

Saw Frost at Bunnings today, he was in the nuts and bolts section, fair to say he looked just as confused as he does streaming out of defence.

 

[hawkmang]

Saw Frost at Bunnings today, he was in the nuts and bolts section, fair to say he looked just as confused as he does streaming out of defence.

hope you let him know that cashews and almonds are at coles

 

[hardway]

hope you let him know that cashews and almonds are at coles

No I could only advise him on where to find a screw!

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Agree, but it is a big IF!! Difficult to teach how to naturally kick goals. I sincerely hope I am wrong.

In one of the recent podcasts either sleepy mark or rob mc was very positive about Butler. Gave me renewed hope he may breakout next season. I do scratch my head a bit about you saying he needs to learn how to naturally kick goals. He’s good for a goal a week and has a freakish knack of kicking a goal a week in a highly unconventional manner…which suggests to me he’s got it in his DNA. Clearly he needs to elevate his fitness level to be midfield capable to learn to win more ball.

 

[naysayer]

Sometimes I look at our list and thing we're overwhelmed with young talent. Guys like Butler, Serong, Hustwaite and BMac have a heap of untapped potential. Still think Weddle might have a future in the forward line.

Ward's visible commitment to the team and getting the best out of himself makes me think he'll be a captain one day.