Hopefully he can hit his targets. It forever annoys me we don’t put more value on kicking skills when we draft players in.
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Training Pre-season 2018
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So... wednesdays are obviously light training days, with no match sim... but it was great to see the magpie faithful there with passions beaming.
I'll write some observational comments from a mix of today and Monday, focussing mostly on the new faces, to paint a picture of certain things of note through my eyes...
Firstly, McLarty was not sighted through the drills, but did appear at the end, slightly sweaty, in training gear, but no strapping or ill effects to his knee / legs. Said - quite sheepishly - that he suffered from some heat sickness, so will take that as good news and a tick to his recovery skills. Honestly looked v bad Monday, but happy to see him in decent spirits today. Lovely fella with a great attitude and desire, but still v raw. The least physically developed of the KPP's - including rookies - and easily the youngest, so I don't expect to see much first team action for him this year. Sorry, but seeing how they go about it up close & vs each other does tell a story.
Callum B - really like his physical growth, sharpness, kicking, decision making and work ethic. If I were sponsoring a player this year, I'd go for him. A genuine inside mid who could become our Mitchell, Priddis type. Will give him some time, but have a good feeling about Callum and think he will feature this year. Just needs to get aerobically elite, as pace and marking will never be weapons for him.
Tyler B - I'll throw in a mixture of S silvagni to go with my earlier wanganeen comparison.. JUST A STYLE observation at this stage, but this kid is agile, has a bouncey leap and reads it well. From this early evidence I def would've taken the punt on him before 39 if I was another club. Think he will develop into a player, and has the potential to fill out nicely. Another with the rowdy desire and physicality, who finds it too. Nice trio of 6' 2" players that we picked up this year.
Jaidyn S - mixture of prized greyhound and 1 year old pure bred racehorse. Love his personality and humility. V open with fans and incredibly polite.
Reminds me of when you won an athletics race at regional school sports meet, then you go on to the state champs and are stood next to a guy that just looks a jet.. and goes on to win everything. Just has that type of aura about him. Not lacking in confidence in the drills.. taking the game on etc, which shouldn't be a surprise from the draft highlights. He'd be the other player I'd sponsor, and look forward to many highlights from this kid.
Nathan M - ok, I'm starting to sound like a broken record now, but I don't like to offer praise easily. This kid also has a look in his eyes of Something special. I've played against some elite sportsmen in various disciplines, and he has that confident / intimidating type of look in his eyes of a gun athlete... no, sorry.. sportsman. It's hard to articulate, but I've seen it before and if he turns out to be as good as who he reminds me of, he will be quite something. I'm actually getting nervous writing this, so will be eager to find out if this is a premonition or smokescreen. V broad shoulders and long limbs - must have a 77/78 inch wingspan, which along with his timing, hand / eye co-ordination and grip, no doubt helps make him a strong mark. Kicking also good, vision and anticipation outstanding, making it easy to see why he was played in the backline. V raw also, so will need time, but I feel he will provide moments that will inspire. Class.
Magden - this guy is really getting amongst it. Will be keen to see how he goes in the real stuff, as will need time to get used to the game, but is solid, has high desire factors, and can take a grab. Not quite a monster and not overly agile or quick, but could be a Danny frawley type. Will make mistakes, but puts in 100% and will watch with interest to see if he can get up to speed with AFL pressure and skills requirements.
Appelby - got some individual tutoring from Bucks, and like his build / backup running. Looks like a miniature Scarlett to me, but still gaining confidence at this level. Solid legs and good desire. Kicking penetration still developing, but a ready made Ramsey replacement.
Daicos - going through the motions today, but looking good in and around the midfield. Great kick, v fit and doesnt lack some toe. Struggled with the high marking drill, but is finding it well, and they obviously like it in his hands.
Maynard - so if you were a first time watcher, you'd be excused for thinking that he is our number 1 mid. Looking v good and is part of the midfield brigade now. Kicking spot on and roving taps well. Pendles, treloar and sidey pacing themselves at this stage, whilst he and Adams looking v solid.
Grundy - more active today. Looks in A1 condition, and covers the ground better than Mason in the midfield. Primed for a big year I feel.
Wills - a way off from match fitness as he held his knee and ran slow run throughs. Didnt look comfortable at all... poor fella.
Sier - looking good, but fitness looks like it will always be his big challenge. Would love for this guy to come on...
Mason - did v well n the marking drill. Still makes kicking errors, so needs to fix that. Still learning goal kicking too, just hope he can keep developing...
Jordan DG - kid is a beast now. Not 100% fit, but should do well if he can sort his issues out. Closest thing we have to Dusty Martin, and still one of the classy brigade. was not in everything but was made to train to the end today. still looks slightly distracted to me, in a way that he's been given a talking to by the leadership or coaching group. Prob unfair speculate, but looks isolated in the team to me.
Oxley - more involved today and did ok. We dont have many great kicks in the side, so it's always nice to see someone hit targets.
The coaches - loving the drills and expertise that the main coaches bring. Sando is far from soft with the players, and commands respect. Seems to have bags of knowledge and good energy levels.
If I'm being harsh, the drills are ahead of our players skill levels atm... some great drills to test release and delivery to moving targets that players failed to deliver on just as many times as succeeding. No punishment for failed kicks too which was slightly disappointing. Kicking errors often seem to be so common that it seems too standard / ok. Would've loved to see them dominate these drills, but maybe Mondays session took a big toll on the players...
Dunn, sidey, wells, Moore and the injured forwards missing today which was a shame, though the first two were involved in everything Monday. Not sure what is happening with Moore... but missing two sessions in a row tells me it's some type of injury / niggle.
I'll write some observational comments from a mix of today and Monday, focussing mostly on the new faces, to paint a picture of certain things of note through my eyes...
Firstly, McLarty was not sighted through the drills, but did appear at the end, slightly sweaty, in training gear, but no strapping or ill effects to his knee / legs. Said - quite sheepishly - that he suffered from some heat sickness, so will take that as good news and a tick to his recovery skills. Honestly looked v bad Monday, but happy to see him in decent spirits today. Lovely fella with a great attitude and desire, but still v raw. The least physically developed of the KPP's - including rookies - and easily the youngest, so I don't expect to see much first team action for him this year. Sorry, but seeing how they go about it up close & vs each other does tell a story.
Callum B - really like his physical growth, sharpness, kicking, decision making and work ethic. If I were sponsoring a player this year, I'd go for him. A genuine inside mid who could become our Mitchell, Priddis type. Will give him some time, but have a good feeling about Callum and think he will feature this year. Just needs to get aerobically elite, as pace and marking will never be weapons for him.
Tyler B - I'll throw in a mixture of S silvagni to go with my earlier wanganeen comparison.. JUST A STYLE observation at this stage, but this kid is agile, has a bouncey leap and reads it well. From this early evidence I def would've taken the punt on him before 39 if I was another club. Think he will develop into a player, and has the potential to fill out nicely. Another with the rowdy desire and physicality, who finds it too. Nice trio of 6' 2" players that we picked up this year.
Jaidyn S - mixture of prized greyhound and 1 year old pure bred racehorse. Love his personality and humility. V open with fans and incredibly polite.
Reminds me of when you won an athletics race at regional school sports meet, then you go on to the state champs and are stood next to a guy that just looks a jet.. and goes on to win everything. Just has that type of aura about him. Not lacking in confidence in the drills.. taking the game on etc, which shouldn't be a surprise from the draft highlights. He'd be the other player I'd sponsor, and look forward to many highlights from this kid.
Nathan M - ok, I'm starting to sound like a broken record now, but I don't like to offer praise easily. This kid also has a look in his eyes of Something special. I've played against some elite sportsmen in various disciplines, and he has that confident / intimidating type of look in his eyes of a gun athlete... no, sorry.. sportsman. It's hard to articulate, but I've seen it before and if he turns out to be as good as who he reminds me of, he will be quite something. I'm actually getting nervous writing this, so will be eager to find out if this is a premonition or smokescreen. V broad shoulders and long limbs - must have a 77/78 inch wingspan, which along with his timing, hand / eye co-ordination and grip, no doubt helps make him a strong mark. Kicking also good, vision and anticipation outstanding, making it easy to see why he was played in the backline. V raw also, so will need time, but I feel he will provide moments that will inspire. Class.
Magden - this guy is really getting amongst it. Will be keen to see how he goes in the real stuff, as will need time to get used to the game, but is solid, has high desire factors, and can take a grab. Not quite a monster and not overly agile or quick, but could be a Danny frawley type. Will make mistakes, but puts in 100% and will watch with interest to see if he can get up to speed with AFL pressure and skills requirements.
Appelby - got some individual tutoring from Bucks, and like his build / backup running. Looks like a miniature Scarlett to me, but still gaining confidence at this level. Solid legs and good desire. Kicking penetration still developing, but a ready made Ramsey replacement.
Daicos - going through the motions today, but looking good in and around the midfield. Great kick, v fit and doesnt lack some toe. Struggled with the high marking drill, but is finding it well, and they obviously like it in his hands.
Maynard - so if you were a first time watcher, you'd be excused for thinking that he is our number 1 mid. Looking v good and is part of the midfield brigade now. Kicking spot on and roving taps well. Pendles, treloar and sidey pacing themselves at this stage, whilst he and Adams looking v solid.
Grundy - more active today. Looks in A1 condition, and covers the ground better than Mason in the midfield. Primed for a big year I feel.
Wills - a way off from match fitness as he held his knee and ran slow run throughs. Didnt look comfortable at all... poor fella.
Sier - looking good, but fitness looks like it will always be his big challenge. Would love for this guy to come on...
Mason - did v well n the marking drill. Still makes kicking errors, so needs to fix that. Still learning goal kicking too, just hope he can keep developing...
Jordan DG - kid is a beast now. Not 100% fit, but should do well if he can sort his issues out. Closest thing we have to Dusty Martin, and still one of the classy brigade. was not in everything but was made to train to the end today. still looks slightly distracted to me, in a way that he's been given a talking to by the leadership or coaching group. Prob unfair speculate, but looks isolated in the team to me.
Oxley - more involved today and did ok. We dont have many great kicks in the side, so it's always nice to see someone hit targets.
The coaches - loving the drills and expertise that the main coaches bring. Sando is far from soft with the players, and commands respect. Seems to have bags of knowledge and good energy levels.
If I'm being harsh, the drills are ahead of our players skill levels atm... some great drills to test release and delivery to moving targets that players failed to deliver on just as many times as succeeding. No punishment for failed kicks too which was slightly disappointing. Kicking errors often seem to be so common that it seems too standard / ok. Would've loved to see them dominate these drills, but maybe Mondays session took a big toll on the players...
Dunn, sidey, wells, Moore and the injured forwards missing today which was a shame, though the first two were involved in everything Monday. Not sure what is happening with Moore... but missing two sessions in a row tells me it's some type of injury / niggle.
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He was among the best field kicks in the draft.
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Mayne training with forwards and doing ok in drills. Looks a ripping bloke and puts in 100%, but as per last season isn't quick or agile enough to be a gun forward in today's game imo. Faz being out might give him a look in, unless they choose to put some time into Crocker.
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Thanks for the report, really appreciated.
Well thats an informative reply. Guess I will read cityslicks instead
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cityslick1 if Magden is a Danny Frawley type let's hope he's a lot smarter.
Which shouldn't be too difficult. Old mate Spud only has the occasional brain cell floating about.
But he was a darn good full back. Just a dumbo.
Ps great report many thanks.
Which shouldn't be too difficult. Old mate Spud only has the occasional brain cell floating about.
But he was a darn good full back. Just a dumbo.
Ps great report many thanks.
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Where did Moore Train cityslick1 ?
V good question... hasnt been training from what I've seen
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Hopefully nothing to wrong then
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City Slick’s report was so good I feel a bit funny chopping in w the few things I noticed
On Thomas - I was so impressed today - just looks in prime condition - seemed really clued in and was spot on w everything he did whether it be in a tackling drill or disposing by hand/foot
Hoping 2018 will be the year he really makes everyone take notice
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Cheers Schu, hoping the same thing as well.
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Josh Thomas he confuses me.
I don't have him as best 22.
But!
He adapts to game tempo straight away, does lots of right things on field, gets to the ball.
He's a funny one, has some fine talent.
Maybe he'll cement his spot.
Strong depth at least.
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I’d rather hear about the water boys myself! Some amongst us are just gluttons for punishment I suppose
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Terrific analogy. Think you have nailed what 'it is' about Stephenson.
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Good read, cheers.
I'm intrigued by Cox though as while somewhat mechanical I consider his goal kicking technique to be a strength and one of our better ones within 45m. Most of his shots on goal go straight, but sometimes he just doesn't line himself up with the centre of goal causing him to miss.
Hey cityslick thanks for the report much appreciated was just wondering about Murphy you said he reminds you of someone who might that be.I really think we may have picked a special kid here just love the way he is able to spot a long target and deliver the ball accurately and quickly cheers
Agree with most of what you've said, as his standard shots are good, but when you see him taking snaps or pushing out to 40+ or on tight angles, his immaturity with the sherrin in exposed imo. So jack riewoldt he is not. I saw the same inconsistency as two years ago in front of the sticks, but his confidence and big game experience should be better now. It's prob unfair to expect a guy his height with his background to be consistent, but it will always be a weakness Imo. Rucking, marking, handballing off and set shots up to 40m out and relatively straight his go I reckon. Can't kick on the run or do the complex stuff on angles too well. Working on it though..
Is def bigger, and fitter by all accounts.
