Training 2025 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

[Mrzohs]

and Harry

Good pick up. I love what he brings to the table always gives 100%. He will get his chances.

 

[hawkman]

Dimma is a certainty to play forward IMO. He hates losing contests, and when he went forward last year was probably our best forward! Will only go back in a switch with Sicily if we are behind in the game or something needs to change.

Hardwick also had some real quiet games when he went forward. Against Brisbane he barely touched it, West Coast wasn't great, possibly the first North game as well

 

[bigmaxi]

Hardwick also had some real quiet games when he went forward. Against Brisbane he barely touched it, West Coast wasn't great, possibly the first North game as well

I think therein lies the rub. Whoever goes forward and doesn’t fire or isn’t clicking, Sam swaps them out. Dimma, Sis, Bat’s or Wed’s , for me I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. The guys kicking inside 50 will get used to seeing new faces in there and share it around.
Oppo backmen are going to have kittens trying to watch “who’s on first” ……haha!

 

[grumbleguts]

Too much depth

I’m worried

Too much worry, I'm deep.

 

[matey]

Watching these two doing some solid repetitive runs along the boundary line together shoulder to shoulder was a highlight for me today ……. they are not just making up numbers they are playing for spots! Hawthorn greats!

 

[Manila_Hawk]

Watching these two doing some solid repetitive runs along the boundary line together shoulder to shoulder was a highlight for me today ……. they are not just making up numbers they are playing for spots! Hawthorn greats!

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Looking super fit. Especially Gunners.

 

[Nugett]

To win a Premiership I reckon Lewis needs to be in the side and playing well.

Can we get the job done without him?

With Frost down, no Day, we nearly made a prelim without Lewis.

So add in Barrass and Battle, hopefully a fit Lewis and Dear, we can achieve what we didn’t last year

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Match simulation notes - Thursday 16th January
Players who didn't partake
Lewis, Dear, Moore, Ryan, Frost, Blanck, Ginnivan, Watson, Sicily, Ward, Breust, Butler, Mraz

Standouts
Cam Mackenzie was absolutely exceptional. Made the most of every touch he got. Oozed class with his disposals. Had a few centre clearances and a wonderful goal assist to Dimma.

Hustwaite had 3 centre clearances and was clean with his disposal, especially by hand. He was fantastic for the yellow team.

Both Noodle and Meek had moments where they looked great. Noodle was winning taps over Meek, while Meek was trying to use his running to get the advantage away from the contest. An enthralling battle.

Speaking of Battle, his field kicking was superb. Hit a lovely 50m kick that hit Finn, who kicked inside for a goal.

Both Scaife and Ramsden took some marks as deep forwards and hit the scoreboard.

Croc kicked two goals and was lively around the contest.

Amon played half back and kicked a great goal from 50 metres into the wind.

Tom Barrass just knows what to do when defending. Little knock ons and taps away from defence. His kicking might end up being a great quality of our game plan - a few times he kicked to players free in the centre of the ground.

Daysy hasn't missed a step - was skillful and tough at the contest, excellent run and spread.

Harry Morrison turned up in the right spot time and time again. Be it with a tackle, a linking handball or a forward 50 entry.

CJ looked very good in the half back line - gave excellent run and bounce, but also made a few telling tackles.

How did Newcombe go?