Training 2024 Preseason Training Thread

[Blind Turn]

Cox has a strong aerobic background, shouldn't be too hard for him to have his running where it needs to be, his issue has been adding weight and staying fit and playing consistently (aside from year 1). If they're taking the time to build slowly and ensure any injuries are in order then that's the most important thing IMO.

I agree taking their time is sensible. It’s just concerning if he doesn’t start to catch up on the missed development that goes back to the Covid years. That is more important than putting on size or getting aerobicall fitter. He needs footy specific training and game sense development.

 

[ant555]

From what I’ve read he’s not been on the track so much. With all the development he’s missed already you’d be hoping to see him get close to a full pre-season in. Would be reassuring to hear he’s in full training in the very near future. Not to rush him of course, but simply to know that he’s free enough of his ailments that we can properly develop him. He’s the one player I’d like to see learn more about ‘being a footballer’ and time in rehab is not going to give him that.

Been doing the base running. Simply not a lot of the ball work so far .

 

[Petrify]

Been doing the base running. Simply not a lot of the ball work so far .

Not great given how often he just seems lost or fumbles marks he should take. At least he looked a lot better down back than he did on the wing. Never want to see him on the wing again.

 

[fairbump_playon]

Cox has a strong aerobic background, shouldn't be too hard for him to have his running where it needs to be, his issue has been adding weight and staying fit and playing consistently (aside from year 1). If they're taking the time to build slowly and ensure any injuries are in order then that's the most important thing IMO.

Agree re running but his other issue has been playing footy well.

I hope for his sake he can get out there during preseason, have a crack, get feedback, improve and gain confidence.

 

[faible]

Agree re running but his other issue has been playing footy well.

I hope for his sake he can get out there during preseason, have a crack, get feedback, improve and gain confidence.

I'd just love to see him get continuity playing down back at VFL / AFL for a whole season. Ideally he'd push Heppell out in that loose 7th back flank role, but no rush. If that means managing him through pre-season to ensure he's 100% fit to start the season, so be it.

 

[andleanback]

From what I’ve read he’s not been on the track so much. With all the development he’s missed already you’d be hoping to see him get close to a full pre-season in. Would be reassuring to hear he’s in full training in the very near future. Not to rush him of course, but simply to know that he’s free enough of his ailments that we can properly develop him. He’s the one player I’d like to see learn more about ‘being a footballer’ and time in rehab is not going to give him that.

He’s been on the track a heap

 

[Vander18]

A few did . No one has reported back behind where they wanted them

Spill the beans mate! Who ran PB’s….enquiring minds want to know!

 

[Lore]

Training group from November 13 (1st-4th years plus a couple of extras);

• Nick Bryan
• Nik Cox
• Alwyn Davey Jnr
• Jayden Davey
• Lewis Hayes
• Dyson Heppell
• Jaiden Hunter
• Harrison Jones
• Jake Kelly
• Nic Martin
• Zach Reid

Training: November 13

Essendon players return for their first pre-season training session.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Training group from November 27/28 (first two days of pre-season for the whole group):

• Kaine Baldwin
• Nick Bryan
• Nate Caddy
• Jye Caldwell
• Alwyn Davey Jnr
• Todd Goldstein
• Jade Gresham
• Lewis Hayes
• Dyson Heppell
• Nick Hind
• Ben Hobbs
• Harrison Jones
• Kyle Langford
• Jayden Laverde
• Luamon Lual
• Nic Martin
• Andrew McGrath
• Ben McKay
• Jye Menzie
• Zach Merrett
• Mason Redman
• Darcy Parish
• Archie Perkins
• Jordan Ridley
• Archie Roberts
• Will Setterfield
• Elijah Tsatas
• Jye Menzie

Training: Monday, November 27

Essendon's senior players officially returned for the first day of pre-season.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Training: Tuesday, November 28

Step inside the Dons' main session, including the 2km time trial.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Favourite photo is Goldy tackling Lual

 

[TheUnicorn]

Favourite photo is Goldy tackling Lual

He's going to break him

 

[Lore]

He's going to break him

I'm mostly just fascinated with how he caught him

 

[Snake Charmer]

Anyone training with us?

 

[Snake Charmer]

As in non listed players

 

[faible]

As in non listed players

Do we actually have any list spots?

 

[Blind Turn]

He’s been on the track a heap

That’s good to hear although I’ve also read on Blitz that hasn’t been involved as much. It just read like he’s being held back. If he’s still doing some main training then that’s a win and hopefully we can get some serious development into him this preseason.

 

[Blind Turn]

I’m hankering for the next superstar of the Essendon FC to step forward this coming season. I don’t think we’ve had a true superstar of the comp since Hird and Lloyd which is ridiculous for such a proud club. 20 years since those guys were in their prime. It speaks volumes of our mediocrity as a club. Merrett and Jobe have been top echelon at their peak but they weren’t/aren’t players who demoralise the opposition. I want to see demoralisation again. That’s what makes footy a joy to watch.

 

[Vindicater]

I’m hankering for the next superstar of the Essendon FC to step forward this coming season. I don’t think we’ve had a true superstar of the comp since Hird and Lloyd which is ridiculous for such a proud club. 20 years since those guys were in their prime. It speaks volumes of our mediocrity as a club. Merrett and Jobe have been top echelon at their peak but they weren’t/aren’t players who demoralise the opposition. I want to see demoralisation again. That’s what makes footy a joy to watch.

Mate.

We've had 20 years of demoralisation.

 

[Blind Turn]

Mate.

We've had 20 years of demoralisation.

Hence my hankering. Turn that shit around Bombers ffs!
Our delusional hopes of a Courtney John’s, Gumby, Joey, or Paddy Ryder taking the comp by storm certainly never came to fruition. Demoralising the wrong supporters is all they achieved.

 

[kleanr]

I'm mostly just fascinated with how he caught him

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nahh, you are looking at it wrong, Luamon was walking backwards not looking, bumped into Goldy with force and the impact was huge

 

[TheUnicorn]

2023 season in review: Essendon and North Melbourne - AFL Daily

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I ain’t listened to it yet, so not really sure where to put it, I’ll pop it here

 

[Godzke]

they using the same hairdresser out there?
someone needs to rock up with the blue rinse like Funky Miller

 

[Godzke]

I'll have a quattro formaggi, grazie

 

[Snake Charmer]

Do we actually have any list spots?

No but we have had train ons in the past. I’m just genuinely interested

 

[Nifft]

Do we actually have any list spots?

Don't we have some Cat B spots?

 

[Beerfish]

I ain’t listened to it yet, so not really sure where to put it, I’ll pop it here

 

[ant555]

“Enormous upside”: The three forgotten Dons who can be like new recruits in 2024

“Those guys are all going really well.”

www.sen.com.au