Training 2024 training updates.

[JuniorB]

TJ has already mastered Fly's mantra of getting better every day.
Harry is a real footy head.
Both seem like sponges when it comes to learning from their new teammates.
We've got a couple of good ones here!

 

[JuniorB]

When have we ever been a perennial mid ranked team though? Feels like you’re creating a problem that hasn’t happened yet tbh.

Perennial mid ranked team?
That's St Kilda.

 

[Markfs]

Here is a report from Facebook put up by Annabel G.

Under a desolate sky, the players were already going through their paces at 8.30 at our spiritual home – Victoria Park. Before training proper, groups of around six or seven emerged to undertake a warm-up, participate in some desultory kicking and some handball drills. My best guess regarding this variation from normal practice is that there isn’t the space to limber up that there is at the more capacious AIA centre.



The only absentees were WHE and Pendles, Howe and Sidey who have permission to attend in a way which is tailored to how their body is feeling. There were some more casualties during the session today. Carmichael who is looking fit came off worse for wear after a particularly vigorous tackling drill in which many were thrown to the carpet. He was led to the sanctuary of the rooms with possibly a shoulder, or maybe even a rib injury. Bobby also came a cropper in this drill and spent some time on the sidelines before having his shoulder strapped. Later Steene wandered off with what looked like a leg issue after the match simulation.



All the Supplementary Selection candidates were in attendance with Eyre catching the eye. He moves well and kicks the ball with precision. Both he and Teakle took some nice grabs during activities and match simulation Bytel looked strong at the contest. Tew is a smooth mover and Harry ensured he was involved when the ball was in his propinquity. His kicking looked neat and he tackled enthusiastically. His lateral movement also appears to be good as he bobbed from side to side in some of the agility-based activities wherein evasion was required to achieve the objective. Sullivan’s kicking passed muster during the drills where this was a core part of the routine.



When training started after the long whistle, with Wade clearly commanding proceedings, another protracted warm-up regimen commenced with the resistance tapes being front and centre. Players alternated between this and running between cones.



After some close-in handballing drills a pseudo beep test took place. All bar Jamie, Cameron and Moore who ran on the members side of the ground were participants. Maynard who rode a stationary bike inside the Ryder Stand also watched on. This went on for quite some time. It was soon clear that some of the taller, more weighty players began dragging their feet as fatigue set in. Checkers and Frampton found the pace hard going but last place was Hill who was lapped by the leaders. Beau was near the front with the usual suspects like Lippa, Crisp and Nick Pleasingly Ash and Reef looked much more comfortable during this arduous exercise. Eyre also demonstrated some pretty decent endurance here.



The players took a well-earned rehydration break following this and then broke into four groups, rotating between four stations over half an hour. Moore and Jamie joined in here.



The groups took part again in close-in handball drills, with more evasive work, while one group had a nominated full back and back pocket as the ‘get out of jail’ outlet before kicking to the rest who competed for marks and ground balls. Maynard loudly applauded Teakle for taking a strong mark and lent his support to others who shone in the contested situations. Shultz who looks very nuggety showed he has good hands in these drills. Reef took a spectacular mark at one point.

The ruckmen – Cox, Steene and Begg partook of some rucking tuition in front of the ghost of the R.T. Rush stand. Maynard worked incredibly hard. He was marinating in sweat by the end of the session, being spurred on by a trainer who set targets for him. He looks ripped. Macrae also appears more lean this summer.





After this the players had to navigate a robust tackling drill which they loved judging by the raucous vocal soundtrack but it did claim some as they threw each other around with gay abandon. Naturally Elliott, another shoulder victim, did not partake of this. Nick, Harry, Tew and Moore also engaged in a separate tackling activity.



The final part of the main fare was the match simulation. Frampton played forward on Moore, while most others enjoyed their customary roles. The emphasis appeared to be on ball movement with lots running to position with alacrity. Reef marked and goaled in a fluent manner and looks like he may be tried in the forward zone again, though could have some cameos in the middle. The newbies had a bit of a run here and Tew certainly looks athletic. Markov again used his speed to advantage, running to spoil and intercept a la the game-changing move against the Giants in the prelim. Allan played on a wing, while it was reassuring to see Murphy marking strongly.



Elliott, Moore and Cameron all looked very fit running on the sidelines when not involved in the activities with the rest of the group. It was interesting to note that early on, Moore was smashing them for speed, but as they tired, Elliott was prominent at the front.



On balance it was a taxing session that featured some drizzle. They were kept constantly on the move, and after sapping running would have to go and switch their emphasis to the footy skills which can only augur well in terms of simulation what is demanded of match conditions.



On the terraces the quidnuncs were reacquainted and it was pleasing to be able to converse knowing that the premiership is now safely in our vault, even though in reality it is continuing its peripatetic journey. Let’s hope the casualties turn out to be minor ailments.



After Wednesday and Friday’s sessions, they have their community camp in the Gippsland region before their break for the festive season.

she had me with the desolate reference, stormy. From there I was transfixed

 

[Markfs]

TJ has already mastered Fly's mantra of getting better every day.
Harry is a real footy head.
Both seem like sponges when it comes to learning from their new teammates.
We've got a couple of good ones here!

Good to see Harry take the back seat a little bit. He obviously enjoys the media and I had the expectation that he might take the session over....but he was good.

 

[Mick F]

Beautiful write up, thank you.

Your thoughts on AJ?

I’ll stick with Jen’s succinctness.

 

[Jen2310]

I'll get to mine soon enough haha

 

[Hardas]

This worries me.
Same issue w Draper - talent but didn’t push and push to contest after contest. Really need these boys to start impacting throughout the game.

I thought he looked more assertive at VFL level, so hopefully he's more productive this year.

 

[Apples]

Beautiful write up, thank you.

Your thoughts on AJ?

I didn't notice AJ I must admit, but Mr Apples was waxing lyrical in the car on the way home. He says AJ kicked beautifully and played tough. The 'tough' description is not one associated with AJ here on BF, but some of Jen's vision last week showed AJ playing aggressively. I hope this is a real trend; it's what has been missing from his game.

 

[ClaytonM]

Training Report Monday 11th December

Overcast, cool and drizzly.

It felt like old times walking into a Victoria Park with leaden skies and persistent drizzle this morning. I realised, as I took my seat in front of the Ryder Stand, that I’d been coming here for 60 years. That’s a constant in my life like no other.

Today, despite the weather, it felt fantastic to be back. Thanks to a broken ankle and then a broken leg, it’s almost two years since I’ve ventured to training.

Pendles, Sidey, WHE and Howie weren’t present and according to Tew, probably won’t be back until after Christmas. Not sure how Tew knows this, but he said it in his interview later.

This session lasted over 2 hours and after one hour the players looked ready to drop. That’s because most took part in an exhausting series of 50 metre sprints. They’d run the 50 then line up and go again. I lost count how many times they did it, but it must have been 30 or more. Half way through the torture, a few players looked worse for wear; Brody Mihocek looked out on his feet and trailed the pack noticeably.

The front runners looked to be doing it easily: Lipinski, Jack Bytel, Q, Nick and a big bloke sporting No.32 (Teakle??) led every charge. At the end of this session, the players retired to the Ryder Stand side for drinks. One advantage of training at Vic Park is the proximity to the players it affords. I was sitting beside the old reserves bench and the waft of Voltarin and body sweat was strong.

Craig Macrae, on his first day back from Harvard, addressed the players after a few minutes. I couldn’t catch all of it, but I did hear some of his speech.
“What do we do here when it gets tough? We keep working. There’s no judgement, but we want your best. Aim for your best. We want your best. We won’t judge you.”

The players then broke up through various drills for the next hour or so. At one stage, the drizzle became heavier and we retreated upstairs into the Ryder stand. For a while the players broke up into four groups, each overseen by coaches. The drills were all based on quick ball movement by hand and foot.

Then a match sim of sorts took place in the centre of the ground. This was run by Leppitsch. Basically the players worked within a small square of space where they moved the ball at lightning speed. The tackling was ferocious. I had never seen this drill before, but the overwhelming impression was of controlled chaos. It was exciting to watch. Beau McCreery loved this drill – he was everywhere and his tackling was bruising.

After another break, the players worked in black, white and yellow teams, with two playing at any one time. I noticed that Justin Leppitsch and Hayden Skipworth were now upstairs, standing near me. Leppa held a walkie talkie communicating with somebody on the ground.

Then the players went into what I can only describe as modified match-simulation.

The walkie-talkie was working overtime here. At one stage Leppa lost his cool as a player did not stand the mark well enough. A few expletives were directed toward Joe Richards. Then the players were called in and after a chat, went back to match-sim work. Skipworth suddenly shouted to another coach on the boundary, “Tell them now….go now.”
I presume this is a cue to begin some set-play. He then ran down to the field to oversee this drill.

Later during this sim, Macrae blew the whistle as a player marked and readied to kick for goal.
“Shot after the siren. This is an after-siren kick.” The player took stock, breathed heavily, and took the shot. It might have been Ed Allen, but I’m not sure.

After the session had finished DeMattia and Tew did an interview with a pack of journos, one of whom was Xander McGuire. They were thrown the usual general questions and did their best to answer them. Both seemed media savvy already. Both confident young men.

A few players received treatment during the morning. Bobby Hill looked a bit ‘wingy’ at one stage and left the track. He returned later. Charlie Dean started OK, but then came and spoke to a few trainers near me. He’d been inside and showered already. Not sure what happened to him.

An hour into training, Quaynor walked towards the physios clutching at his hamstring. He then received heavy duty thumb treatment to the upper hammy/buttock region before walking off for the day.

A few players stood out to me this morning; admittedly I went with the idea of watching them closely. One was Jack Bytel, who worked hard, and possesses speed and skill. He appears strong close-in and has a tank. Today he looked as if he could turn around and do it all again. I can see why we have given him a shot.

I kept an eye on McInnes also. Every time I see him I wonder why he isn’t a regular. He’s got the pace, the physique and the height. Then I realise why. He just doesn’t make an impact. Ditto Macrae – I really want him to succeed, but he just seems to be pretty vanilla in just about every area.

Kreuger looks so impressive; a man mountain. Surely he could replace McStay? Then in match play, the ball is kicked long. Kreuger is in perfect position against Nathan Murphy. Kreuger slips, Murphy marks and runs away. I thought he trained pretty well and told Mr Apples so. “You always like him and then he does that. He falls over or gets injured.”
I’m not giving up on him just yet.

Beau McCreery, Markov, DeGoey, Mitchell and Nick were super. At one stage today I watched a drill with a player running toward a pack. Suddenly he kicked sideways without missing a beat and hit McInnes on the chest. “Who’s number 45? He did that like Daicos!” I said to Mr Apples. ‘It is Daicos….he‘s changed jumpers.” So tricky picking up some of them today. There were two players wearing 14 and Nick wore number 2 and then number 45.

The players were all heading off to Coffee Club whatever and wherever that is, with somebody in the group picking up the tab from what I could gather – there was plenty of good natured ribbing over this.

And another thing: little things that you don’t see unless you’re there and they happen in front of you.
Jamie Elliott making the newbies feel at home, slapping hands encouraging and acknowledging them.
Nathan Kreuger getting so angry with himself after stuffing up.
Macrae seeking even more info from the trainers.
Players and coaches yelling “Help him up, help him up,” after a player hits the deck following a McCreery bone-cruncher.
Two, yes two drones hovering overhead!
And Nick Daicos - sublime always and apparently he’s organising a pair of black boots for Jarrod Wade. Is there anything he cannot do?

Everything seemed sweet today at Vic Park; it’s December and we’re Premiers.

Welcome back. I have really missed your training reports over the past few years. Greatly appreciated by all I have no doubt.

 

[Markfs]

Training Report Monday 11th December

Overcast, cool and drizzly.

It felt like old times walking into a Victoria Park with leaden skies and persistent drizzle this morning. I realised, as I took my seat in front of the Ryder Stand, that I’d been coming here for 60 years. That’s a constant in my life like no other.

Today, despite the weather, it felt fantastic to be back. Thanks to a broken ankle and then a broken leg, it’s almost two years since I’ve ventured to training.

Pendles, Sidey, WHE and Howie weren’t present and according to Tew, probably won’t be back until after Christmas. Not sure how Tew knows this, but he said it in his interview later.

This session lasted over 2 hours and after one hour the players looked ready to drop. That’s because most took part in an exhausting series of 50 metre sprints. They’d run the 50 then line up and go again. I lost count how many times they did it, but it must have been 30 or more. Half way through the torture, a few players looked worse for wear; Brody Mihocek looked out on his feet and trailed the pack noticeably.

The front runners looked to be doing it easily: Lipinski, Jack Bytel, Q, Nick and a big bloke sporting No.32 (Teakle??) led every charge. At the end of this session, the players retired to the Ryder Stand side for drinks. One advantage of training at Vic Park is the proximity to the players it affords. I was sitting beside the old reserves bench and the waft of Voltarin and body sweat was strong.

Craig Macrae, on his first day back from Harvard, addressed the players after a few minutes. I couldn’t catch all of it, but I did hear some of his speech.
“What do we do here when it gets tough? We keep working. There’s no judgement, but we want your best. Aim for your best. We want your best. We won’t judge you.”

The players then broke up through various drills for the next hour or so. At one stage, the drizzle became heavier and we retreated upstairs into the Ryder stand. For a while the players broke up into four groups, each overseen by coaches. The drills were all based on quick ball movement by hand and foot.

Then a match sim of sorts took place in the centre of the ground. This was run by Leppitsch. Basically the players worked within a small square of space where they moved the ball at lightning speed. The tackling was ferocious. I had never seen this drill before, but the overwhelming impression was of controlled chaos. It was exciting to watch. Beau McCreery loved this drill – he was everywhere and his tackling was bruising.

After another break, the players worked in black, white and yellow teams, with two playing at any one time. I noticed that Justin Leppitsch and Hayden Skipworth were now upstairs, standing near me. Leppa held a walkie talkie communicating with somebody on the ground.

Then the players went into what I can only describe as modified match-simulation.

The walkie-talkie was working overtime here. At one stage Leppa lost his cool as a player did not stand the mark well enough. A few expletives were directed toward Joe Richards. Then the players were called in and after a chat, went back to match-sim work. Skipworth suddenly shouted to another coach on the boundary, “Tell them now….go now.”
I presume this is a cue to begin some set-play. He then ran down to the field to oversee this drill.

Later during this sim, Macrae blew the whistle as a player marked and readied to kick for goal.
“Shot after the siren. This is an after-siren kick.” The player took stock, breathed heavily, and took the shot. It might have been Ed Allen, but I’m not sure.

After the session had finished DeMattia and Tew did an interview with a pack of journos, one of whom was Xander McGuire. They were thrown the usual general questions and did their best to answer them. Both seemed media savvy already. Both confident young men.

A few players received treatment during the morning. Bobby Hill looked a bit ‘wingy’ at one stage and left the track. He returned later. Charlie Dean started OK, but then came and spoke to a few trainers near me. He’d been inside and showered already. Not sure what happened to him.

An hour into training, Quaynor walked towards the physios clutching at his hamstring. He then received heavy duty thumb treatment to the upper hammy/buttock region before walking off for the day.

A few players stood out to me this morning; admittedly I went with the idea of watching them closely. One was Jack Bytel, who worked hard, and possesses speed and skill. He appears strong close-in and has a tank. Today he looked as if he could turn around and do it all again. I can see why we have given him a shot.

I kept an eye on McInnes also. Every time I see him I wonder why he isn’t a regular. He’s got the pace, the physique and the height. Then I realise why. He just doesn’t make an impact. Ditto Macrae – I really want him to succeed, but he just seems to be pretty vanilla in just about every area.

Kreuger looks so impressive; a man mountain. Surely he could replace McStay? Then in match play, the ball is kicked long. Kreuger is in perfect position against Nathan Murphy. Kreuger slips, Murphy marks and runs away. I thought he trained pretty well and told Mr Apples so. “You always like him and then he does that. He falls over or gets injured.”
I’m not giving up on him just yet.

Beau McCreery, Markov, DeGoey, Mitchell and Nick were super. At one stage today I watched a drill with a player running toward a pack. Suddenly he kicked sideways without missing a beat and hit McInnes on the chest. “Who’s number 45? He did that like Daicos!” I said to Mr Apples. ‘It is Daicos….he‘s changed jumpers.” So tricky picking up some of them today. There were two players wearing 14 and Nick wore number 2 and then number 45.

The players were all heading off to Coffee Club whatever and wherever that is, with somebody in the group picking up the tab from what I could gather – there was plenty of good natured ribbing over this.

And another thing: little things that you don’t see unless you’re there and they happen in front of you.
Jamie Elliott making the newbies feel at home, slapping hands encouraging and acknowledging them.
Nathan Kreuger getting so angry with himself after stuffing up.
Macrae seeking even more info from the trainers.
Players and coaches yelling “Help him up, help him up,” after a player hits the deck following a McCreery bone-cruncher.
Two, yes two drones hovering overhead!
And Nick Daicos - sublime always and apparently he’s organising a pair of black boots for Jarrod Wade. Is there anything he cannot do?

Everything seemed sweet today at Vic Park; it’s December and we’re Premiers.

Excellent read. Very impressive.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Training Report Monday 11th December

Overcast, cool and drizzly.

It felt like old times walking into a Victoria Park with leaden skies and persistent drizzle this morning. I realised, as I took my seat in front of the Ryder Stand, that I’d been coming here for 60 years. That’s a constant in my life like no other.

Today, despite the weather, it felt fantastic to be back. Thanks to a broken ankle and then a broken leg, it’s almost two years since I’ve ventured to training.

Pendles, Sidey, WHE and Howie weren’t present and according to Tew, probably won’t be back until after Christmas. Not sure how Tew knows this, but he said it in his interview later.

This session lasted over 2 hours and after one hour the players looked ready to drop. That’s because most took part in an exhausting series of 50 metre sprints. They’d run the 50 then line up and go again. I lost count how many times they did it, but it must have been 30 or more. Half way through the torture, a few players looked worse for wear; Brody Mihocek looked out on his feet and trailed the pack noticeably.

The front runners looked to be doing it easily: Lipinski, Jack Bytel, Q, Nick and a big bloke sporting No.32 (Teakle??) led every charge. At the end of this session, the players retired to the Ryder Stand side for drinks. One advantage of training at Vic Park is the proximity to the players it affords. I was sitting beside the old reserves bench and the waft of Voltarin and body sweat was strong.

Craig Macrae, on his first day back from Harvard, addressed the players after a few minutes. I couldn’t catch all of it, but I did hear some of his speech.
“What do we do here when it gets tough? We keep working. There’s no judgement, but we want your best. Aim for your best. We want your best. We won’t judge you.”

The players then broke up through various drills for the next hour or so. At one stage, the drizzle became heavier and we retreated upstairs into the Ryder stand. For a while the players broke up into four groups, each overseen by coaches. The drills were all based on quick ball movement by hand and foot.

Then a match sim of sorts took place in the centre of the ground. This was run by Leppitsch. Basically the players worked within a small square of space where they moved the ball at lightning speed. The tackling was ferocious. I had never seen this drill before, but the overwhelming impression was of controlled chaos. It was exciting to watch. Beau McCreery loved this drill – he was everywhere and his tackling was bruising.

After another break, the players worked in black, white and yellow teams, with two playing at any one time. I noticed that Justin Leppitsch and Hayden Skipworth were now upstairs, standing near me. Leppa held a walkie talkie communicating with somebody on the ground.

Then the players went into what I can only describe as modified match-simulation.

The walkie-talkie was working overtime here. At one stage Leppa lost his cool as a player did not stand the mark well enough. A few expletives were directed toward Joe Richards. Then the players were called in and after a chat, went back to match-sim work. Skipworth suddenly shouted to another coach on the boundary, “Tell them now….go now.”
I presume this is a cue to begin some set-play. He then ran down to the field to oversee this drill.

Later during this sim, Macrae blew the whistle as a player marked and readied to kick for goal.
“Shot after the siren. This is an after-siren kick.” The player took stock, breathed heavily, and took the shot. It might have been Ed Allen, but I’m not sure.

After the session had finished DeMattia and Tew did an interview with a pack of journos, one of whom was Xander McGuire. They were thrown the usual general questions and did their best to answer them. Both seemed media savvy already. Both confident young men.

A few players received treatment during the morning. Bobby Hill looked a bit ‘wingy’ at one stage and left the track. He returned later. Charlie Dean started OK, but then came and spoke to a few trainers near me. He’d been inside and showered already. Not sure what happened to him.

An hour into training, Quaynor walked towards the physios clutching at his hamstring. He then received heavy duty thumb treatment to the upper hammy/buttock region before walking off for the day.

A few players stood out to me this morning; admittedly I went with the idea of watching them closely. One was Jack Bytel, who worked hard, and possesses speed and skill. He appears strong close-in and has a tank. Today he looked as if he could turn around and do it all again. I can see why we have given him a shot.

I kept an eye on McInnes also. Every time I see him I wonder why he isn’t a regular. He’s got the pace, the physique and the height. Then I realise why. He just doesn’t make an impact. Ditto Macrae – I really want him to succeed, but he just seems to be pretty vanilla in just about every area.

Kreuger looks so impressive; a man mountain. Surely he could replace McStay? Then in match play, the ball is kicked long. Kreuger is in perfect position against Nathan Murphy. Kreuger slips, Murphy marks and runs away. I thought he trained pretty well and told Mr Apples so. “You always like him and then he does that. He falls over or gets injured.”
I’m not giving up on him just yet.

Beau McCreery, Markov, DeGoey, Mitchell and Nick were super. At one stage today I watched a drill with a player running toward a pack. Suddenly he kicked sideways without missing a beat and hit McInnes on the chest. “Who’s number 45? He did that like Daicos!” I said to Mr Apples. ‘It is Daicos….he‘s changed jumpers.” So tricky picking up some of them today. There were two players wearing 14 and Nick wore number 2 and then number 45.

The players were all heading off to Coffee Club whatever and wherever that is, with somebody in the group picking up the tab from what I could gather – there was plenty of good natured ribbing over this.

And another thing: little things that you don’t see unless you’re there and they happen in front of you.
Jamie Elliott making the newbies feel at home, slapping hands encouraging and acknowledging them.
Nathan Kreuger getting so angry with himself after stuffing up.
Macrae seeking even more info from the trainers.
Players and coaches yelling “Help him up, help him up,” after a player hits the deck following a McCreery bone-cruncher.
Two, yes two drones hovering overhead!
And Nick Daicos - sublime always and apparently he’s organising a pair of black boots for Jarrod Wade. Is there anything he cannot do?

Everything seemed sweet today at Vic Park; it’s December and we’re Premiers.

You wonder how a player knows when his teammates will be back training?

 

[Mollythedolly]

This worries me.
Same issue w Draper - talent but didn’t push and push to contest after contest. Really need these boys to start impacting throughout the game.

I wouldn't be reading too much into 1 training session. Especially in the conditions. Long summer ahead of all the kids.

 

[Mollythedolly]

You wonder how a player knows when his teammates will be back training?

There's 2 training sessions remaining for the year so expecting players to return to training after the Christmas breaks seems pretty reasonable. I'd imagine the players missing are still putting in the hard yards in some way, shape or form.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

There's 2 training sessions remaining for the year so expecting players to return to training after the Christmas breaks seems pretty reasonable. I'd imagine the players missing are still putting in the hard yards in some way, shape or form.

No doubt, I'm just saying it isn't that weird for Jiath to know when his teammates are back like Apples implies.

 

[Markfs]

No doubt, I'm just saying it isn't that weird for Jiath to know when his teammates are back like Apples implies.

some people take an interest in what others are doing....

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

some people take an interest in what others are doing....

Indeed.

 

[Jen2310]

Training - Monday December 11th. Week 3.

Victoria Park. 9am.

One session down in the last week of training before they break for xmas. And it was a really intense session.
Wade did put them through huge running sprints to start the session off. It's clear that Reef has improved on his running since last pre-season. He's no longer one of the last ones, but more keeping up within the pack.
What did surprise me was that Hill came last. A bit of a situation to Johnson last year, where he got overlapped. Not even sure how his running was last year, because I never noticed; but a few of us noticed this morning. Apparantely he isn't a fan of running -- Mentioned being alergic to it haha Just came as a bit of a surprise, as I thought he would be a good runner. Maybe these things take time, especially if he wants to move up the ground. For the time being it doesn't matter too much, as he relies on pace rather than endurance.

The likes of Lippa, IQ, Nick didn't appear to break a sweat less alone move out of 1st gear during the whole thing. I imagine lots of players would be envy of having this kind of endurance.

Mihocek was another that struggled a bit toward the end.

Next up they split off into groups to partake in some drills at different parts of the ground. Handballing in tight situations, also kicking into what would be F50.
They came back together and split off into two groups. One group put on the vests. This was more about pressure, intensity and tackling.
It was inperative they had mouth guards in for this because there was no holding back. To the point in a rough tackle, Hill hurt his shoulder and had to get it taped up for the rest of the session; where he went joined the rehab group or those on restricted programs like Moore, DC, Jamie.

Something happened to Carmichael around this time, or a bit later, as it suddenly disappeared. Was on the bench, then must have gone inside. Unsure what the issue with him is.
Same with Dean. He did some drills, but then I didn't see him again until later, when he appeared out of his kit, walking around. There was was IQ, who I saw later like he was already dressed; as if his session was cut short. He did most of it, but not the last 15 mins or so. Not the match sim, I didn't recall seeing him. But he seemed to linger and take photos with fans, so whatever it is, I don't think its too serious.

Out of the SSP's this morning, Eye was the most eye catching. His defensive efforts, he has a nice kick, and good marking hands. Just stood out today, and I reckon he has one foot into a list spot. Certainly not doing anything wrong at all.


Sullivan and Shultz could easily be mistaken for one another, given they have similar build and height. Both hard running types as well. Good thing they play in different areas of the ground lol

Nick was profolific as usual, just gliding along the ground no matter where he is playing. Jordy was also influential as well. Sometimes you might see him up forward, sometimes in the middle.
Lippa too seemed to be roaming all over the ground. Sometimes you'd see him coming from up forward, through the middle, and down back. Part of being a mid helping out defence I suppose.

Reef looked strong up forward, making use of good hands, and its clear he is much stronger this pre-season.
Fin had quick hands and good workrate through the middle.
Noble's lightning pace and run and carry was quite notable as he runs out from defence.
Johnson's workrate is improving little by every session, but otherwise he was a bit quieter this morning

 

[Markfs]

Gee the competition between all the training reviews is really heating up....

 

[Jen2310]

Gee the competition between all the training reviews is really heating up....

 

[Markfs]

thats because you know your audience so well.....exhibit A is above this text..

 

[The Phantom]

We’re so lucky to have one let alone three track watchers who share their insights- with no repayment other than their love of the club.

Annabelle has her quirky style, but I’ll accept it any day in exchange for her reporting.
Please don’t criticise it lest we may be denied another good source of information.

Two drones above training!
Were either of them ours?
Was there an oppo spy overhead?
We may need to get a Ukrainian drone buster recruit on the security team!

Does the Vic Park surface concern anyone else?
The sooner we’re back at the AIA centre the better.

And on team Apples comments about Reef and Fin - sadly I find truth to their lack of impact.
Nearly players.
I hope they find the missing parts to their game as we really need these guys coming through in the future.

Thanks to Jen, Apples, Annabelle and all the training diehards for their reporting.

 

[Hardas]

We’re so lucky to have one let alone three track watchers who share their insights- with no repayment other than their love of the club.

Annabelle has her quirky style, but I’ll accept it any day in exchange for her reporting.
Please don’t criticise it lest we may be denied another good source of information.

Two drones above training!
Were either of them ours?
Was there an oppo spy overhead?
We may need to get a Ukrainian drone buster recruit on the security team!

Does the Vic Park surface concern anyone else?
The sooner we’re back at the AIA centre the better.

And on team Apples comments about Reef and Fin - sadly I find truth to their lack of impact.
Nearly players.
I hope they find the missing parts to their game as we really need these guys coming through in the future.

Thanks to Jen, Apples, Annabelle and all the training diehards for their reporting.

Too true.
A pleasure to read all of them, & MUCH APPRECIATED.

 

[manicpie]

We’re so lucky to have one let alone three track watchers who share their insights- with no repayment other than their love of the club.

Annabelle has her quirky style, but I’ll accept it any day in exchange for her reporting.
Please don’t criticise it lest we may be denied another good source of information.

Two drones above training!
Were either of them ours?
Was there an oppo spy overhead?
We may need to get a Ukrainian drone buster recruit on the security team!

Does the Vic Park surface concern anyone else?
The sooner we’re back at the AIA centre the better.

And on team Apples comments about Reef and Fin - sadly I find truth to their lack of impact.
Nearly players.
I hope they find the missing parts to their game as we really need these guys coming through in the future.

Thanks to Jen, Apples, Annabelle and all the training diehards for their reporting.

One of them drones were mine, I was filming a youtube video about fishing the Yarra but I lost control of it. You didn't happen to see where it landed?

 

[Anzacday]

No doubt, I'm just saying it isn't that weird for Jiath to know when his teammates are back like Apples implies.

The media manager prepares the players for anticipated questions.
Suspended players, injuries, misbehaving players etc are usually the go to for media.
Thankfully we’ve only got one of those three topics to discuss.

 

[3066]

Two drones above training!
Were either of them ours?


Does the Vic Park surface concern anyone else?
The sooner we’re back at the AIA centre the better.

Drones at training are ours. Fox footy was also there filming (no reporter, just filming)

Vic Park's surface is 100% fine, and it's easy to blame a different environment for sh1t that happens. It simply wouldn't get a tick from the club if there was any doubt. It's my local ground where I train 2-3 a week so I'm a wee bit protective about it, with the only slight being the very rare minor hole that a dog has done or owner not picking up pooh. (Holes do get filled in though) But the ground doesn't slip etc. tbh .... the way the boys are going at training in some of the tackling drills, they are SO full on, it's like they are gearing up for the start of finals not doing a pre-season.