Training 2025 Pre-Season Thread

[dlanod]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Mckenna had a stellar year in 2025.

There were a couple of reasons he couldn't be seen at his best last year but he's good to go in 2025

Definitely on the cards.

One of the quietly impressive stories late in the year was McKenna's successful pivot to the sub role. You hear about how it's tough to be a sub repeatedly, mentally not knowing how or when you'll come on and physically because your fitness can drop due to the shorter game time. But he took effectively a demotion and instead maximised his impact in those minutes compared to his limited/hampered form when playing full games.

 

[martinson]

Definitely on the cards.

One of the quietly impressive stories late in the year was McKenna's successful pivot to the sub role. You hear about how it's tough to be a sub repeatedly, mentally not knowing how or when you'll come on and physically because your fitness can drop due to the shorter game time. But he took effectively a demotion and instead maximised his impact in those minutes compared to his limited/hampered form when playing full games.

I think he only got his body right by the time it was too late to break back into the starting 22.

But what was noted ,as you say ,was his capacity to make an impact as sub , a rarity.

 

[Nunez]

Morris looks like he's slimmed down a bit looking at the reel posted by the official Instagram this morning.



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Looking very fit isn't he. Given he's an elite reader of the ball in flight and contested mark, feels like we're going the Jeremy Cameron route of running opponents ragged then beating them with footy IQ and ground ball gets.

 

[Elixuh]

Regarding point 2 - goal kicking problems can be in the head. Nothing like winning the big dance to clear the head. it'll be good now.

Imo the sherrins that were used in the games we lost were defective.

 

[JasRulz63]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Mckenna had a stellar year in 2025.

There were a couple of reasons he couldn't be seen at his best last year but he's good to go in 2025

One of my Essendon mates said that McKenna seemed to be someone that struggled more than other players if he was playing under an injury cloud.

 

[WheildonTheAxe]

As Leigh Matthews would say, we ain't defending anything

What was his full quote? I don't remember hearing that

 

[Nuggo]

How is Kiddy tracking? Last photo I saw he wasn't in a brace, which I assume is a good sign.

 

[Perrip]

How is Kiddy tracking? Last photo I saw he wasn't in a brace, which I assume is a good sign.

Still in rehab group, no brace on. Should be available for pre-season games, assuming no setbacks.

 

[Lazza16]

From the Lions socials today:
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Is this guy ever unhappy? I want some pls.

 

[Nunez]

Is this guy ever unhappy? I want some pls.

Only when he upsets danster168

 

[Lazza16]

What are the chances of Signing GoutGout to our Academy....could be unreal on the wing?

 

[briztoon]

What are the chances of Signing GoutGout to our Academy....could be unreal on the wing?

No stamina. Would blow up after 25 seconds.

 

[Mr Ripper]

What are the chances of Signing GoutGout to our Academy....could be unreal on the wing?

He’d have a grouse goal song

 

[Brett C]

What are the chances of Signing GoutGout to our Academy....could be unreal on the wing?

Heard he has genetic issues with both big toes and struggles to get shoes on most days

 

[jasonrampage2010]

No stamina. Would blow up after 25 seconds.

Yeah but would’ve ran the field 3 times already

 

[Gadzorks]

What are the chances of Signing GoutGout to our Academy....could be unreal on the wing?

Hmm, let's weigh that up. Go from rising international superstar who will already be fielding 6 or 7 figure sponsorship deals to a sport <1% of the world have even heard of.

Unlikely I'd think.

 

[Saucery]

Hmm, let's weigh that up. Go from rising international superstar who will already be fielding 6 or 7 figure sponsorship deals to a sport <1% of the world have even heard of.

Unlikely I'd think.

Never doubt the Jedi mind tricks of Papa Fages

 

[Lazza16]

Hmm, let's weigh that up. Go from rising international superstar who will already be fielding 6 or 7 figure sponsorship deals to a sport <1% of the world have even heard of.

Unlikely I'd think.

Money isn't everything Gadzzz especially playing in a team sport with amazing team mates. Can always go for a lonely run or 2 in the off season n perhaps a few weeks off every 4 yrs. EASY PEASY problem solved.

 

[Lace Out]

What are the chances of Signing GoutGout to our Academy....could be unreal on the wing?

GWOTTY and MOTTY

 

[Perrip]

 

[Perrip]

Pre-season schedule: Cats face Bombers, WA clubs head south

Saturday, Feb 15
Fremantle v Indigenous All Stars, Optus Stadium, Time TBC
Thursday, Feb 27
Brisbane v Adelaide, Brighton Homes Arena, 7.10pm [AEST]
All AAMI Community Series matches will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo. Tickets will be available in February, with members and kids to go free.

We will also be playing Collingwood and Gold Coast [??] for our unofficial match-sim game.

Collingwood FC: Community Series fixture confirmed
All Clubs will also have the opportunity to participate in an optional match simulation training session at a date determined by the Clubs prior to the AAMI Community Series Matches, with the Magpies set to take on both Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS with the details to be confirmed.
Optional Match Simulation details:
Collingwood v Brisbane v Gold Coast SUNS
Thursday February 20
TIME, VENUE AND MATCH FORMAT TBC

SUNS are saying this will be held at People First Stadium

 

[blueiris]

Suns and Lions as a combined Queensland team against Collingwood

 

[Mr Ripper]

We will also be playing Collingwood and Gold Coast [??] for our unofficial match-sim game.

SUNS are saying this will be held at People First Stadium

Ooh - a three-way! Shades of 2013!

 

[Nathan Barley]

6 quarters total, 2 against each team?

 

[Johnny Bananas]

6 quarters total, 2 against each team?

No, all three teams on the field at once, each sets of goals 120 degrees apart.

Well, I'd pay to see that, at least.