Training 2025 Pre Season Thread

[Johnny_Dogg4]

surely busslinger has to start rd 1, the kid needs games in him and to learn off jones.
if something were to happen to jones, he'll be thrown to the wolves without any experienced players to help him

 

[JohnnySteel]

surely busslinger has to start rd 1, the kid needs games in him and to learn off jones.
if something were to happen to jones, hell be thrown into the wolves without any experienced players to help him

Might get a look in earlier than expected if we decide on sending JOD or Lobb forward in the absence of JUH.

 

[fr_303]

Looking at taking my little one to see a training session. Can anyone tell me what time the boys usually train this preseason?

 

[weltschmerz]

Looking at taking my little one to see a training session. Can anyone tell me what time the boys usually train this preseason?

Tomorrow you’d want to get there around 9.30. Next week they’re up in Queensland I think.

 

[spindles11]

Will the match sim against essendon in Feb be open to public?

 

[doggiesin08]

Will the match sim against essendon in Feb be open to public?

I imagine so. Pretty sure they even had the match sims on Kayo last year.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

I’m sure headband Bont will bring it back when the action starts

Finally someone focusing on the important issues. But I'm prepared for disappointment, as he has a habit of letting it grow out but cutting it all off just before the season starts.

 

[LondonBulldog]

The crazy thing is, with his natural talent and athleticism, JUH can rock up to training next week and still kick 40+ this year.

It’s frustrating but he’s one player who probably doesn’t need to do an entire pre season.

Yeah, if you want a guy who doesn't chase, is out of gas after 1 lead and double back, has not set goal kicking routine. As a club we need to start taking a tough stance, if you not here to be the best you can be, see you later, move on and get people in who are.

 

[Golden_6]

Might get a look in earlier than expected if we decide on sending JOD or Lobb forward in the absence of JUH.

I think that would be a mistake. Run with Davidson as the third tall forward and roll with Jones/Lobb & the better performing of JOD/Buss for the 3rd tall defender role.

Lobb simply changed our defence and it would be irresponsible to change that dynamic for him to become a mediocre tall forward (albeit structurally important). JOD & Buss just have to persevere and eventually Jones' role will clear due to his age/form and both will get a crack in the same side.

Darcy & Naughton are plenty to provide enough firepower up forward with Weightman becoming the full forward for the periods that Darcy is in the ruck/resting.

 

[Mojorisin]

I think that would be a mistake. Run with Davidson as the third tall forward and roll with Jones/Lobb & the better performing of JOD/Buss for the 3rd tall defender role.

Lobb simply changed our defence and it would be irresponsible to change that dynamic for him to become a mediocre tall forward (albeit structurally important). JOD & Buss just have to persevere and eventually Jones' role will clear due to his age/form and both will get a crack in the same side.

Darcy & Naughton are plenty to provide enough firepower up forward with Weightman becoming the full forward for the periods that Darcy is in the ruck/resting.

Also gives more room up forward for Bont to have an onfield rest. Playing him out of the goal square will hopefully keep him fresher whilst giving us a different look in the midfield and forward.

 

[VitalDread]

I've been at training for 15mins

Think we are winning the flag this year

(They only started warm up drills)

 

[stefoid]

 

[Whoyagot]

I've been at training for 15mins

Think we are winning the flag this year

(They only started warm up drills)

Would love a little wrap of the day plus any match sim if you’re up for it. I’m getting thirsty for some track watch content!

 

[VitalDread]

Would love a little wrap of the day plus any match sim if you’re up for it. I’m getting thirsty for some track watch content!

Only important thing is Darcy is unstoppable in the air
Flag confirm

 

[Mofra]

I take it you're too young to have seen Gary Dempsey then?

Yep he was before my time.

 

[Mofra]

Only important thing is Darcy is unstoppable in the air
Flag confirm

3 first quarter goals!

 

[VitalDread]

I think Davidson will make a lot of recruiters look silly they let him slip to us

 

[VitalDread]

Maybe my eye sight is going but I believe Kobe Williams is out there today

Hard to tell from grand stand

 

[VitalDread]

Stand outs during the match Sim

Darcy
English
McNeil
Bont
Richards
Davidson
Sanders
Kennedy
West
Gardner
JOD

 

[Foxman98]

Stand outs during the match Sim

Darcy
English
McNeil
Bont
Richards
Davidson
Sanders
Kennedy
West
Gardner
JOD

Which Kennedy I assume Luke?

 

[VitalDread]

Which Kennedy I assume Luke?

Sorry Matt

I had forgotten we had a Luke haha

 

[Foxman98]

Sorry Matt

I had forgotten we had a Luke haha

Fantastic Matt will be a very underrated pick up

 

[VitalDread]

Regarding Dom Brew

I didn't notice him a lot mainly due to blue team midfield was pretty stacked

He was in 3 ball ups near the grand stand and I'm happy to say

We should sign him

His ability to shift his body from his oppo and charge the ball drop is great to watch

Has great ability to read the ruck tap and quick enough to burst from the pack

 

[Westerndog11]

Stand outs during the match Sim

Darcy
English
McNeil
Bont
Richards
Davidson
Sanders
Kennedy
West
Gardner
JOD

Whipping boy McNeil? Has he improved his kicking for goal? If he can add accurate kicking to his repertoire, he’d be good for 1 to 2 goals a game.

 

[Foxman98]

Regarding Dom Brew

I didn't notice him a lot mainly due to blue team midfield was pretty stacked

He was in 3 ball ups near the grand stand and I'm happy to say

We should sign him

His ability to shift his body from his oppo and charge the ball drop is great to watch

Has great ability to read the ruck tap and quick enough to burst from the pack

Perfect guy to have not only as good depth but to help the younger guys in the VFL on work ethic and craft