Mega Thread All things Pre-season: 2012.

[SHill Shall]

As a possible coaching appointment surely! Do not want in any capacity as a player!

 

[freocuz]

I hope he owns a coffee shop in Freo and Ross and Suma happened to wander in.

 

[Proud Bogan]

i'll get in early and say thank you, nerds, for these reports. especially for us east coast supporters. much appreciated!

Yup.

A heartfelt thanks from Vietnam.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150357551274317.362666.322110839316&type=1

Facebook is blocked here.

Not that I would usually care.

But in this instance...

http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2011/11/07/3350661.htm


Interesting article given the infatuation of the AFL with young players

You would think that a billion dollar organisation like the AFL would be onto this sort of thing.

Fitness liason officers and the like.

Thanks Vlad.

Ash Hansen was apparently spotted by a few people getting a caffeine fix in Freo with Ross and Suma this morning.

Hmmm....

You betta be trollin!!

 

[Chops_a_must]

Well, we do need a ranga.

And he is a fairly smart guy by all reports.

Just sayin...

 

[Purple Jesus]

Smart guy and all round top bloke. Super dedicated too. Went to the movies with him once (totes homo) and the dude brought a banana.

 

[silverscope]

Well, we do need a ranga.

And he is a fairly smart guy by all reports.

Just sayin...

 

[unjing]

Smart guy and all round top bloke. Super dedicated too. Went to the movies with him once (totes homo) and the dude brought a banana.

At least he wasnt to homophobic to eat a banana in public.





Enjoy your next banana guys, I have struggled since I first heard that one.

 

[Lach72]

Ash Hansen was apparently spotted by a few people getting a caffeine fix in Freo with Ross and Suma this morning.

Hmmm....

It's not up on the website yet but the back page of the West has us offering Hansen a full time development coach position.

 

[Lach72]

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/11471019/another-eagle-in-freo-s-sighs/

Fremantle have offered West Coast premiership forward Ashley Hansen a position as full-time development coach for next season.

Hansen, 28, will effectively replace the departed Jason McCartney if he accepts the role.

The 2006 premiership player, who tallied 78 matches in seven seasons at West Coast, has been in discussions with Dockers officials for the past week.

He met Fremantle coach Ross Lyon and assistant Peter Sumich yesterday and is understood to be weighing up whether to accept the attractive proposition.

 

[Lach72]

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/11471187/tamer-lyon-shows-dockers-the-way/

It was the final exercise, though, which probably gave the greatest insight into Lyon's approach.

The pea in his whistle worked as hard as any of the players in a drill where two players worked to clear the ball from an "opposition" player.

Renowned as one of the best strategists for close-in AFL combat, you could sense that this was Lyon's preferred domain.

Six times he whistled a stop as he lectured the 10 players on how he wanted them to approach the work, what to do and what not to do.

And, six times, they listened. You could have heard a pin drop at Fremantle Oval as Lyon's instructions were issued - and received.
You'd expect that the sound of Lyon's whistle will become a permanent feature around the oval over the pre-season.

 

[Seppo]

^thissss

U guess the players can finally listen to clear simple instructions rather than riddles.

 

[freocuz]

I would have expected the first training session of the pre-season to just be a bit of a run-through, but it sounds like Ross has started teaching some of the skills required to implement his gameplan from day 1.

I like it a lot.

 

[Kickett Punches Read]

on ash hansen, my immediate thoughts were WTF!!!!

but having had a couple of hours to digest... he is certainly a decent bloke, and not a typical west coast arrogant flog. He also articulates himself well, and given he had almost zero ability he would be a good player for the kids to learn the value of hard work off of... not so sure this is a horrible appointment

in bond we trust

 

[E Shed]

Hansen was limited by his mobility at the highest level but to say he had no talent is not true. He dominated for a while as a CHF, strong mark on the lead and a smart player too.

 

[Arcassius]

A smart hard working player would make a good coach

 

[Nickos66]

Ahahah wtf??

Clancee Pearce has gotten himself sleeved up ala the Daynes or Chris Masten.. So much for the Johny Unitas approach.

 

[more_of_bito]

Lyon: "Suma, which player do you reckon would make a good coach that you've seen the last ten years at the eagles"
Suma:" Bluey Hansen"
Lyon: " Lets get him in for a coffee"
Suma: "OK"

Simple communication, Simple instructions, simple outcome....it's simpler on everyone.

 

[malpaso]

Re: Lyon raising the bar for pre-season

I'm curious whether our players will still have as much 'license to roam' as last season - especially Fyfe who just popped up everywhere

Hopefully so

Wasn't that one of our issues last year? I'd say that the vast majority of the players will have their roles clearly defined.

 

[yakka man]

Ahahah wtf??

Clancee Pearce has gotten himself sleeved up ala the Daynes or Chris Masten.. So much for the Johny Unitas approach.

Not as bad as Justin Shermans new tatoo.

 

[Freo Blood]

Hansen was limited by his mobility at the highest level but to say he had no talent is not true. He dominated for a while as a CHF, strong mark on the lead and a smart player too.

Aaaahhhhhh .... revisionism. No need for that until he accepts the job.

 

[Arcassius]

heh

prior to accepting a role
He's a spud - do not want!!11eleven!!1

after accepting role
Played his team role well and was a hard worker - under appreciated

after leaving for an opportunity with another club
Glad to see him gone - he added nothing - who is he again?

 

[Arcassius]

Re: Lyon raising the bar for pre-season

Wasn't that one of our issues last year? I'd say that the vast majority of the players will have their roles clearly defined.

It was - but some players strengths are in a floating role. As long as it doesn't compromise the overall structure, anyhow

 

[apuchar]

Ahahah wtf??

Clancee Pearce has gotten himself sleeved up ala the Daynes or Chris Masten.. So much for the Johny Unitas approach.

Absolutely hate the neck tat's. At least he hasn't got one of those. As far as I can see.

 

[yakka man]

Regarding the possible Ash Hansen apointment, he has no experience in the role. We need player developers who are formal AFL superstars who can show our players what is required to perform like a champion. Some one like (I hate to say it) Ben Cousins or Simon Black when he retires.

 

[yakka man]

Absolutely hate the neck tat's. At least he hasn't got one of those. As far as I can see.

He does, on the left.