Training 2025 Pre-Season - Standards are currently being driven

[Chadwiko]

Appreciate the reports StazMob

 

[The Nostradamus]

Doing a cool drill with 3 teams, 2 at a time working across an extended square scoring points for goals and also defensive stops earning points. Lots of short sharp kicks here and overlap running. Play is non stop. McKercher looking really nice as you could imagine in this.

Any recently delisted players training? Other than the ones we already know like macpherson

Eg Charlie Clarke?

 

[Twinkletoes]

Thanks for the live (actual footy training) reports StazMob.

 

[Chadwiko]

How's Obi-Wan Kenobi looking StazMob ?

Likely a candidate for the Captaincy?

(But in all seriousness, I believe they might be dealing with the 2025 leadership group today - any indications from the track? Any vocal leaders standing out?)

 

[StazMob]

Any recently delisted players training? Other than the ones we already know like macpherson

Eg Charlie Clarke?

There’s a few I don’t recognise, there’s a fairly tall guy who looks like Ben Davis but it’s definitely not him, McPherson was the other you noted who is there. I don’t think C Clarke is here I reckon I would have spotted him but I could be wrong. Downie is there also and must be a couple other VFL boys.

How's Obi-Wan Kenobi looking StazMob ?

Likely a candidate for the Captaincy?

(But in all seriousness, I believe they might be dealing with the 2025 leadership group today - any indications from the track? Any vocal leaders standing out?)

Well they have all left the track at the moment after an hours time of training. CCJ is just doing some kicking out on the field while Corr continues his running as well. Not sure if we will get any more on field action from the rest of the group. Il hang around for a bit to see if they re-emerge. Edit** they are back out now

Lots of talking but Bull was probably the most vocal. I’ve had some music going for a bit so it hasn’t been something I’ve tuned into much.

 

[Masked Avenger]

Goat won’t be selectable until at least mid season.

Dunno.

Goat was in the drill exercise.

As CCJ wandered off his exercise bike to have a kick with his buddy he said with an earnest tone - "did you see that intercept mark by Goater. Geez that was elite".

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Dunno.

Goat was in the drill exercise.

As CCJ wandered off his exercise bike to have a kick with his buddy he said with an earnest tone - "did you see that intercept mark by Goater. Geez that was elite".

Was behind the fitness 8-ball before he blew up his Achilles.

Would still have a mountain of conditioning to do.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Staz doing good work.

 

[Gasometer]

Duursma back from Noosa?

 

[StazMob]

Duursma back from Noosa?

He’s here! Only one missing is Jy

 

[The Nostradamus]

are the draftees in full training?

particularly FOS and Urqs?

 

[StazMob]

Doing another near drill across the main part of the ground labelled as “game style 2” I believe (it might say Styfle? My glasses help but im still blind as hell lol) in 3 different teams. Just trying to working the ball up the field with defense working hard to cut off passing lanes, lots of talking and celebrating good defensive plays here. Wardlaw moving well, and again Kerch with lots of overlap run.

 

[Masked Avenger]

They're doing a half ground - run it out of the back line drill. Young Whitlock looking as though he belongs despite his frame. Parker looks sharp around the middle. Huge addition.

 

[StazMob]

are the draftees in full training?

particularly FOS and Urqs?

Yep both training and looking good. Urqhart looks to be a real good get, physically very built already. FOS is definitely a smooth mover he looks real nice when covering the ground.

 

[StazMob]

Not that it means anything currently, but they certainly have defenders playing as defenders etc, Chom was down back in this drill before

 

[Masked Avenger]

Urquhart's caused the last 2 turnovers. He closes space well. Fitness permitting, he'll feature early I reckon.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Urquhart's caused the last 2 turnovers. He closes space well. Fitness permitting, he'll feature early I reckon.

Offers a great balance to the midfield.

Have everything crossed that his kicking under no pressure improves to an average level.

 

[StazMob]

Few players look like they are finished for the session, doing some running drills now, have also just realised that Wil Dawson not training today either

 

[StazMob]

Things are wrapping up here however a very encouraging sign as they were all coming to the benches for a drink, Barlow advocated for anyone wanting to do extras to grab a coach/team mate or if they wanted to head to recovery and I reckon every single player has gone back out for some goal kicking and touch. Parker straight out there doing some touch with a few lads, notably Phillips and Sheez, 2 I reckon will be hanging off him all preseason.

Plenty of cameras about today and what looked to be a news camera so hopefully a bit of media from todays session to come.

 

[Gasometer]

Things are wrapping up here however a very encouraging sign as they were all coming to the benches for a drink, Barlow advocated for anyone wanting to do extras to grab a coach/team mate or if they wanted to head to recovery and I reckon every single player has gone back out for some goal kicking and touch. Parker straight out there doing some touch with a few lads, notably Phillips and Sheez, 2 I reckon will be hanging off him all preseason.

Plenty of cameras about today and what looked to be a news camera so hopefully a bit of media from todays session to come.

Brilliant work and thanks and we can put the last week to rest

 

[My Left Foote]

Things are wrapping up here however a very encouraging sign as they were all coming to the benches for a drink, Barlow advocated for anyone wanting to do extras to grab a coach/team mate or if they wanted to head to recovery and I reckon every single player has gone back out for some goal kicking and touch. Parker straight out there doing some touch with a few lads, notably Phillips and Sheez, 2 I reckon will be hanging off him all preseason.

Plenty of cameras about today and what looked to be a news camera so hopefully a bit of media from todays session to come.

Love your work StazMob, however your avatar lead me to read every post in Gary Neville's voice with a tone of bewilderment.

 

[the big lebowski]

He’s here! Only one missing is Jy

Jys grandfather passed away in Darwin I think. Might have some time off

 

[ferball]

Things are wrapping up here however a very encouraging sign as they were all coming to the benches for a drink, Barlow advocated for anyone wanting to do extras to grab a coach/team mate or if they wanted to head to recovery and I reckon every single player has gone back out for some goal kicking and touch. Parker straight out there doing some touch with a few lads, notably Phillips and Sheez, 2 I reckon will be hanging off him all preseason.

Plenty of cameras about today and what looked to be a news camera so hopefully a bit of media from todays session to come.

Cheers. Great report.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Urquhart's caused the last 2 turnovers. He closes space well. Fitness permitting, he'll feature early I reckon.

Fitness and tank won’t be an issue for him.

 

[Shinboner Supremacy]

Any signs of Clarke or big Tomlinson???