Training 2024 Preseason reports and discussion

[BIGHAWK23]

Training notes
Ward didn't partake in running - decreased load and instead did work in the gym
Seamus Mitchell did running in the rehab group but didn’t partake in the match simulation
Chad Wingard was running and completing his own program
Will Day hobbled down the stairs and watched on from the sidelines
Player from Box Hill wearing number #55 took part in training - a defender

Match sim- First quarter
Probable forward line? - Chol, Breust, Dimma, Watson, Ginnivan, Moore
Probable backline? - Amon, Sicily, Blanck, Scrimma, Weddle, Amon
Mixed midfield
Chol had a great pick up and spin onto his left evading traffic
Massimo played on a wing and hit a beautiful kick onto the chest of Chol
Croc played in the midfield and high half forward as well
Sammy Butler had time up on a wing, as well as down in the forward line
Luke Breust, Sam Frost and CJ all did part of the match sim, before running along the boundary as part of load management
Noodle only completed half of the match simulation before watching on from the boundary
Dimma Hardwick played forward and then went back - very much showing the versatility that looks like will become part of his game
DGB played down back as a defender before moving forward in the last part of match simulation where he was lined up on Jai Serong
Jack Gunston took part in half of the match simulation and led well while also setting up some shots on goal in the forward line
James Blanck had some nice spoils and looked composed at the back
Husswaite and Frenchie are both incredibly classy and have so much time with the ball in hand - both should be pushing for more game time throughout the year.
Finn Maginness tagged Jai Newcombe during part of the match simulation which was a fascinating watch as both are incredibly diligent and hardworking in their approach.
Weddle has license to thrill - takes off from the backline which is great when it works - a few times was caught out
Finished off with a running session - Shuttle sprints in which the draftees didn’t complete before whole field runs - Will McCabe very quick in these


Ned Maginness, Christian Moraes and Ky Burgoyne at training but didn't partake in match simulation

Any issues with Ward?

 

[MrBeefSeven]

Training notes
Ward didn't partake in running - decreased load and instead did work in the gym
Seamus Mitchell did running in the rehab group but didn’t partake in the match simulation
Chad Wingard was running and completing his own program
Will Day hobbled down the stairs and watched on from the sidelines
Player from Box Hill wearing number #55 took part in training - a defender

Match sim- First quarter
Probable forward line? - Chol, Breust, Dimma, Watson, Ginnivan, Moore
Probable backline? - Amon, Sicily, Blanck, Scrimma, Weddle, Amon
Mixed midfield
Chol had a great pick up and spin onto his left evading traffic
Massimo played on a wing and hit a beautiful kick onto the chest of Chol
Croc played in the midfield and high half forward as well
Sammy Butler had time up on a wing, as well as down in the forward line
Luke Breust, Sam Frost and CJ all did part of the match sim, before running along the boundary as part of load management
Noodle only completed half of the match simulation before watching on from the boundary
Dimma Hardwick played forward and then went back - very much showing the versatility that looks like will become part of his game
DGB played down back as a defender before moving forward in the last part of match simulation where he was lined up on Jai Serong
Jack Gunston took part in half of the match simulation and led well while also setting up some shots on goal in the forward line
James Blanck had some nice spoils and looked composed at the back
Husswaite and Frenchie are both incredibly classy and have so much time with the ball in hand - both should be pushing for more game time throughout the year.
Finn Maginness tagged Jai Newcombe during part of the match simulation which was a fascinating watch as both are incredibly diligent and hardworking in their approach.
Weddle has license to thrill - takes off from the backline which is great when it works - a few times was caught out
Finished off with a running session - Shuttle sprints in which the draftees didn’t complete before whole field runs - Will McCabe very quick in these


Ned Maginness, Christian Moraes and Ky Burgoyne at training but didn't partake in match simulation

Has the cloning machine only been used on Amon or are there others who have used it?

 

[Newmo89]

Any issues with Ward?

Nothing serious - just a lighter week for him

 

[Newmo89]

Has the cloning machine only been used on Amon or are there others who have used it?

Was meant to say Impey - thanks for picking that up

 

[rei154]

Training notes
Ward didn't partake in running - decreased load and instead did work in the gym
Seamus Mitchell did running in the rehab group but didn’t partake in the match simulation
Chad Wingard was running and completing his own program
Will Day hobbled down the stairs and watched on from the sidelines
Player from Box Hill wearing number #55 took part in training - a defender

Match sim- First quarter
Probable forward line? - Chol, Breust, Dimma, Watson, Ginnivan, Moore
Probable backline? - Amon, Sicily, Blanck, Scrimma, Weddle, Amon
Mixed midfield
Chol had a great pick up and spin onto his left evading traffic
Massimo played on a wing and hit a beautiful kick onto the chest of Chol
Croc played in the midfield and high half forward as well
Sammy Butler had time up on a wing, as well as down in the forward line
Luke Breust, Sam Frost and CJ all did part of the match sim, before running along the boundary as part of load management
Noodle only completed half of the match simulation before watching on from the boundary
Dimma Hardwick played forward and then went back - very much showing the versatility that looks like will become part of his game
DGB played down back as a defender before moving forward in the last part of match simulation where he was lined up on Jai Serong
Jack Gunston took part in half of the match simulation and led well while also setting up some shots on goal in the forward line
James Blanck had some nice spoils and looked composed at the back
Husswaite and Frenchie are both incredibly classy and have so much time with the ball in hand - both should be pushing for more game time throughout the year.
Finn Maginness tagged Jai Newcombe during part of the match simulation which was a fascinating watch as both are incredibly diligent and hardworking in their approach.
Weddle has license to thrill - takes off from the backline which is great when it works - a few times was caught out
Finished off with a running session - Shuttle sprints in which the draftees didn’t complete before whole field runs - Will McCabe very quick in these


Ned Maginness, Christian Moraes and Ky Burgoyne at training but didn't partake in match simulation

Amon in the probables twice? Outstanding workrate from the lad!

I must say, I'm super curious about Ward, Cmac, Cam and Butler the most this off-season at this point. Sounds like all are managing?

Ho'wd DGB go in match play?

 

[Fleabane]

Around stoppages Finn would clamp onto Jai. Other mids would try and block or impede Finn to allow Jai to try and get free. Neither took the points from what I could see but a very willing contest as neither really wants to lose

Interesting, thanks!

 

[kazzooka]

Neither took the points from what I could see but a very willing contest as neither really wants to lose

This indicates that either. 1. Jai is the untaggable and the best player in the comp and will be AA and likely brownlow medallist. or 2. Finn has gone backwards.

 

[Newmo89]

Amon in the probables twice? Outstanding workrate from the lad!

I must say, I'm super curious about Ward, Cmac, Cam and Butler the most this off-season at this point. Sounds like all are managing?

Ho'wd DGB go in match play?

Ward didn't participate in match simulation today but has looked good as an inside mid as well as on the wing.
Croc has looked fantastic all pre season - leadership has come on in leaps and bounds too
Frenchie is all class and has increased his fitness massively
Butsy is using his tank to good use

 

[Newmo89]

Amon in the probables twice? Outstanding workrate from the lad!

I must say, I'm super curious about Ward, Cmac, Cam and Butler the most this off-season at this point. Sounds like all are managing?

Ho'wd DGB go in match play?

As a forward DGB had three marks on Serong - kicked 2 behinds and one that didn't make the distance. Led well onto the wing before kicking a short kick that dropped before Josh Bennett but JB made it look good

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Nothing serious - just a lighter week for him

Wardy told me this morning that he got a sore foot, but yeah nothing serious.

 

[CliffMcTainshaw]

Handy player, Blicavs.

He's the dud of the family, mum, dad, sister and brother have all represented Australia.

 

[DannyJ]

Wardy told me this morning that he got a sore foot, but yeah nothing serious.

Yep, every player on our list is going to get a rolled ankle apparently. So it was just Wardys turn

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[rei154]

Ward didn't participate in match simulation today but has looked good as an inside mid as well as on the wing.
Croc has looked fantastic all pre season - leadership has come on in leaps and bounds too
Frenchie is all class and has increased his fitness massively
Butsy is using his tank to good use

Love your willingness to answer questions here- very much appreciated.


I have hopes of at one point or another seeing a line up of

Reeves Day Newc
Butler Ward Cj

CMac Lewis CMac

 

[steezy]

Hi all, it's my first time posting and was my first time going down to training, I was trying to work while I watched too, so probably missed a bit but the main things I noticed:

• Josh Ward didn't train (already been mentioned I know)
• Weddle looks like a stud, athletic beast
• CJ lined up in the mid for half ground drills, albeit in a vest. Then on the wing for some match sim.
• Worpel looks like he hasn't dropped off, still makes some questionable decisions though
• Newcombe is a MAN
• Morrison looked sharp at times, not sure where he fits in but definitely pushing at the moment
• Hustwaite trained in the middle for some of match sim on the same side as Worp, Nash and Reaves
• Watson a live-wire, looks ready to go at the next level, super smart
• JB looked a fair bit off it, I think he'll take some development time

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

From Talking Hawks and Newmo's crew.

 

[Bugs1977]

Hawthorn - the club of rolled ankles.

I prefer this than the West Coast Hammies

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Ky and Ned in this morning's training.

I have asked Ky if in case both Port and the Hawks are interested in him (in taking him) as F/S in the next draft, which team will he chose. His response to me was, he is torned if it comes to that and still unsure what to do if that happens.

At the same moment, Ned told me that he might apply in the next MSD (which has surprised me personally) ..... anyway I will emphasise the word MIGHT. So just take what I said with a grain of salt.




Will Day is still in crutches.


Some of the boys going to the near side of the fence to change to a blue jersey. Jai is already ahead of his teammates in changing jerseys.



Ky Burgoyne #49, Ned Maginess #39, Christian Moraes #50 size comparison vs CJ
I think #37 is the #55 earlier when he's still wearing the gold shirt (I could be wrong).



And my customary thumbs up posts from Watto.


And Ginni

 

[Roddy]

I actually don’t mind CJ onto a wing, as opposed to in defence, he has great pace but not an overly defensive mindset/discipline.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

One of the training drills done by the team this morning.

 

[peetoo]

That tunnel entrance at Waverley sure is Peak 70s brutalist

 

[rei154]

Ky and Ned in this morning's training.

I have asked Ky if in case both Port and the Hawks are interested in him (in taking him) as F/S in the next draft, which team will he chose. His response to me was, he is torned if it comes to that and still unsure what to do if that happens.

At the same moment, Ned told me that he might apply in the next MSD (which has surprised me personally) ..... anyway I will emphasise the word MIGHT. So just take what I said with a grain of salt.


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Will Day is still in crutches.
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Some of the boys going to the near side of the fence to change to a blue jersey. Jai is already ahead of his teammates in changing jerseys.

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Ky Burgoyne #49, Ned Maginess #39, Christian Moraes #50 size comparison vs CJ
I think #37 is the #55 earlier when he's still wearing the gold shirt (I could be wrong).

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And my customary thumbs up posts from Watto.
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And Ginni
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Outrageous hair from Watto

 

[HedgeFund]

I actually don’t mind CJ onto a wing, as opposed to in defence, he has great pace but not an overly defensive mindset/discipline.

Careful…..you might get a few on here annoyed with the last bit.

 

[TylerDurden]

Wiz gone the rinse!

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Ky and Ned in this morning's training.

I have asked Ky if in case both Port and the Hawks are interested in him (in taking him) as F/S in the next draft, which team will he chose. His response to me was, he is torned if it comes to that and still unsure what to do if that happens.

At the same moment, Ned told me that he might apply in the next MSD (which has surprised me personally) ..... anyway I will emphasise the word MIGHT. So just take what I said with a grain of salt.


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Will Day is still in crutches.
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Some of the boys going to the near side of the fence to change to a blue jersey. Jai is already ahead of his teammates in changing jerseys.

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Ky Burgoyne #49, Ned Maginess #39, Christian Moraes #50 size comparison vs CJ
I think #37 is the #55 earlier when he's still wearing the gold shirt (I could be wrong).

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And my customary thumbs up posts from Watto.
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And Ginni
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Ty - Awesome pic of Ky and Ned

 

[cryptor]

I have asked Ky if in case both Port and the Hawks are interested in him (in taking him) as F/S in the next draft, which team will he chose. His response to me was, he is torned if it comes to that and still unsure what to do if that happens.

At the same moment, Ned told me that he might apply in the next MSD (which has surprised me personally) ..... anyway I will emphasise the word MIGHT. So just take what I said with a grain of salt.

Smart lads. Ultimately the club will make an unemotional decision. If they're keen on futures in the AFL then best for them to keep their options open and explore every opportunity also.