Training 2025 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

[cryptor]

Obviously working hard to be spot on for 2025.

I do worry tough about extra body mass placing extra strain on hamstrings, quads and calfs.

I'm sure the conditioning team will be all over it.

Begs the question - is Sam going to train him up forward and that's why we are seeing the extra muscle.

That would be exciting!

My understanding is that generally speaking any extra muscle mass would only serve to reduce the chance of injury of that muscle. The risk of injury would come from over-training and not allowing the muscle to recover properly, or if an imbalance was created where that muscle is then taking up the stresses that should be handled by other muscle groups.

sven_inc can call BS on me or explain it in better terms.

 

[Howe Amazing]

If we get a good preseason into 90-95% of our list I can’t see any team being able to run with us for 4 quarters. We just have to start well and hopefully finish top 4. Then start again in September

 

[rei154]

Alright folks, after a brief hiatus from BF I'm back.
Who are our track watchers to follow this year?
Who has the low down on Serong's size?
Do any of our rookies have hands at least 1.5 time that of Pittonet's?
How many players have come back with new ink?

 

[Yardie]

Alright folks, after a brief hiatus from BF I'm back.
Who are our track watchers to follow this year?
Who has the low down on Serong's size?
Do any of our rookies have hands at least 1.5 time that of Pittonet's?
How many players have come back with new ink?

1. No idea
2. So last year. Mraz was quoted at 298cm though
3. Impossible for anyone to have hands less than that size
4. Rumour is that Will Day bought a Mont Blanc

 

[KermitJagger]

My understanding is that generally speaking any extra muscle mass would only serve to reduce the chance of injury of that muscle. The risk of injury would come from over-training and not allowing the muscle to recover properly, or if an imbalance was created where that muscle is then taking up the stresses that should be handled by other muscle groups.

sven_inc can call BS on me or explain it in better terms.

Muscle mass wouldn't appreciably increase the risk of injury, it does in enhanced athletes because certain compounds can make the tendons more brittle or will generally allow the strength of the muscle to exceed the strength of the tendon which can result in tears.

The main risks with AFL players being too big is that muscles demand a lot of energy, and a lot of oxygen. It's why players come into pre-season looking quite big but lose a fair bit of size through the season. It's much better to be lighter when it comes to match fitness.

 

[wahawk]

Alright folks, after a brief hiatus from BF I'm back.
Who are our track watchers to follow this year?
Who has the low down on Serong's size?
Do any of our rookies have hands at least 1.5 time that of Pittonet's?
How many players have come back with new ink?

Sorry, I didn’t even realise you weren’t here.
My bad

 

[triple treat]

So happy to see Butler with Finn, Will, CJ etc the other day looking fit. From day 1 always admired his courage and commitment in the contest and let’s hope he can get some continuity in playing and the opportunity …… so he can always feel in the back of the mind he’s had a good crack at AFL. I’ve still got hope young man

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Gee he looks absolutely cheery ripe to rip into next season. Has the talent just needs to click for him, fingers crossed it happens this year.

 

[Newmo89]

Six Points: Burning Questions Pre-Season 2025 by Talking Hawks

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Ahead of preseason training commencing tomorrow for the 1st to 4th year players, Talking Hawks discussed some of the burning questions leading into season 2025.

 

[Shot of Jaeger]

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Ahead of preseason training commencing tomorrow for the 1st to 4th year players, Talking Hawks discussed some of the burning questions leading into season 2025.

Good listening mate, I enjoyed that

On VOG-L09 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Six Points: Burning Questions Pre-Season 2025 by Talking Hawks

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Ahead of preseason training commencing tomorrow for the 1st to 4th year players, Talking Hawks discussed some of the burning questions leading into season 2025.

Ty, looking forward to your updates.

The start of the AFL season is more like Christmas these days for me.

So looking forward to 2025

 

[unitedhawk]

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Ahead of preseason training commencing tomorrow for the 1st to 4th year players, Talking Hawks discussed some of the burning questions leading into season 2025.

Thanks mate - that was brilliant!

This is my favourite thread each year and it's been bookmarked as of this morning. Really looking forward to the updates from you and other track-watchers - many thanks in advance to all!

 

[I got the outside word]

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Ahead of preseason training commencing tomorrow for the 1st to 4th year players, Talking Hawks discussed some of the burning questions leading into season 2025.

If Weddle moves to CHF then it’s confirmed Sam Mitchell follows me on BigFooty… Maybe.

Would love to see it.

 

[matey]

Yes thanks N89 great listen and like what I hear. Main backline 7 of Barrass/Frost/Battle/Siss/Scrim/Impey/Amon. Weddle as CHF with Chol/Dear as the other talls …… wowee with Wiz/Ginny/Croc/Moore at their feet. Can see us kicking 100 points a game plenty of times with this forward structure. Lewis coming back would also be a big bonus.
And the progression/improvent of the youngsters after a few years in the system.

It’s all coming together very very nicely

 

[Yardie]

If Weddle moves to CHF then it’s confirmed Sam Mitchell follows me on BigFooty… Maybe.

Would love to see it.

I think you'll find he follows me......

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Pre season is now on.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Pre season is now on.
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Love the thumbs up from Mitchy.

 

[matey]

Pre season is now on.
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Is Cody related to Ragnar Lothbrok?

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I think you'll find he follows me......

No me, I said it first.

 

[Yardie]

Is Cody related to Ragnar Lothbrok?

I was going to say Andrew Symonds

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Is Cody related to Ragnar Lothbrok?

We'll have to start spelling his name like: Åndersøn.

 

[Manila_Hawk]

Pre season is now on.
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Thanks for the photos Pinoy

 

[matey]

We'll have to start spelling his name like: Åndersøn.

He’s a solid unit ….. has got those quads/thighs that can drive through heavy traffic!

 

[Mashy]

Loving the condition of our boys, it makes for an interesting contrast to the recent pics of Harley Reid

 

[Sirlemsip]

Mitch Lewis running on grass is great to see!

 

[TylerDurden]