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Actually, looking at it, maybe it's Clohesy
I dunno. I like the fact they're doing fend off training though
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I dunno. I like the fact they're doing fend off training though
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It's probably Clohesy. Jhye's grown his hair out a bit again, while Ted has kept the buzz cut.
To stick with your theme though, I thought this pic looked promising. He looks far more stoutly built than he did this time last year, particularly through the shoulders.
Holmes is looking seriously good.
Already took a giant step in 2024. Could he potentially become one of the premier players in the competition?
Has the physical tools.
The size, explosiveness and kicking penetration. At only 22 yrs of age, it's ridiculous to contemplate his ceiling from here
Already took a giant step in 2024. Could he potentially become one of the premier players in the competition?
Has the physical tools.
The size, explosiveness and kicking penetration. At only 22 yrs of age, it's ridiculous to contemplate his ceiling from here
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Nonchalant side step by Lawson (see as from 0:15) and did with ridiculous agility, speed, quickness and ease. I reckon Lawson could 'dance on a dime' such is his agility, as he's going to become some player and also maybe one day I'll figure out which is his natural kicking foot. But in all seriousness I don't think I've ever come across a VFL/AFL player that it is so hard to distinguish his natural kicking foot, even in clip he 'naturally chooses' to go to left foot and because of these extra extraordinary natural skills that he processes, it'll give him so much more flexibility and options when it comes to making future plays as opposed to the majority of other AFL players...... Go Lawson and GO CATS !!!
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Epilogue: CatToTheFuture needs to watch fit young men more closely not less.
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Also, not to read too much into sides selected for drills but COS and Mullin blue shirts
Wouldn't read anything into it... Dempsey in Orange.
Mullin is one I hope can really take off this year.
He should just about be ready to go.
I don't know what to expect from him to be honest.
Finger crossed something clicks and clicks hard because he has all the "physical traits" required to be a very good player.
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What role is planned for Smith?
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Most interviews says inside mid, some emphatically, but the other day Zuth said "variety of roles".
One year as an elite stopper, who can burst off and get territory when the ball is in dispute.
I still think that's the best way for him to learn running patterns etc and start to work out the nuances of the game.
Then maybe he will develop into an out and out attacking rebounder or midfielder. But looking at what we could do with in 2025, a really athletic and fast guy who can nullify dangerous opposition forwards/midfielders - it's something that would benefit the team immensely.
What an incredible asset Lawson has with his elite kicking off both sides of his body.
Enables him to find space and execute so much easier than a "one sided" player.
It also means that when defending him you have to stay dead in front as if you play him left or right he'll just scoot around you on the fat side and burn you with either foot.
In addition he is very quick which I think we will see a lot more of in 2025 now he is an established B22.
Will be interesting to see how the 2025 Game Plan develops as with Holmes,Lawson, Smith and Mullin we have some serious pace spread amongst the group. I'm a huge fan of quick transition into our F50 as our forwards are elite when given a chance to work with even numbers.
Let's see what Scott does with the assets he has...............
Agree with all said F2G: including this genuine pace we'll be getting from the four players mentioned with Lawson Humphries and Oisin Mullin really yet to put in on show as yet on AFL game day. But with the early training clips it seems we're really encouraging these type of players to very much take the game on with their blistering pace and when you throw in Bailey Smith who has yet to play a game for us, we can go into the 2025 season with an already proven 'jet' in Max Holmes but with the other 3 hopefully ready and encouraged to fire on all cylinders it could make for some extremely entertaining, dynamic and exhilarating football by the Cats for 2025 season. I sure hope so, coz it would be great to watch and...... GO CATS !!!
He has had a niggle pre christmas. Don’t have an update as to how much it might have set him back. Hopefully all clear now and no impact - as I am with you…if he gets fitness at elite level he can be helpful through the midfield rotations
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Lawson Humphries is going to be something special. Amazing.
Nothing better than seeing a player that’s just as comfortable kicking on either side.
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39 days until Hawks match sim. Do we know if this is getting recorded yet?
I agree.
As fast as he is he doesn't seem like a "grab it and move forward fast" kinda guy.
Some players just take ground.... Wojo wasn't a great player... But he went forward and went forward fast, it was a natural instinct for him and some others (not sure if Mullin is wired that way).
Mullin has the speed, I really hope the metres gained comes along eventually... We all know the guy has serious power.
You can have all the tools to but still not capatilise on it for whatever reason.
Time will tell, as I said... I'm not sure what to expect from Mullin.
I probably have my expectations tempered but I'd love to be surprised, and surprised sooner rather than later.
