Training Pre-Season 2023 (First game 18/3 v North)

[KERRPOW]

Witho has been great since coming over.

The main problem is he has a severe case of 'dumb face'. Makes his mistakes look extra dumb.

He looks like this basically.

 

[THE A5]

I actually wanted Witho but he has been far from great. His 2021 I think was decent but last year was average as heck

 

[LittleFires]

Full article

West Coast began their week with some physicality and skill work at Mineral Resources Park on Monday morning. Here’s what we saw...

Chesser On Track

Get excited West Coast fans because Campbell Chesser might not be as far off full fitness as we thought.

Chesser, 19, completed most of the session with the main group, showing no signs of an ankle injury which robbed him of his maiden AFL season.

The 2021 first-round draftee moved smoothly through a series of drills that tested not only his ankle but his strength in the contest.

Chesser had power out of the contests and showed his skills in quick ball movement drills that should put a smile on Eagles fans’ faces.

Ruck draftee Harry Barnett also participated in most of the session for the first time since joining the club having overcome an ankle niggle.

It will be interesting to see if either or both participate in any match simulation on Friday.

Injury Concerns

West Coast continue to have great numbers on the track, with 41 players making an appearance.

Rhett Bazzo, Jordyn Baker and Jack Petruccelle were the only absentees, with the latter injuring his ankle in match simulation on Friday.

Midfielder Luke Edwards was also restricted to walking and jogging laps, having not missed much of the pre-season after osteitis pubis last year.

Captain Luke Shuey was eased throughout the session in what is likely just load management work, while Tom Barrass did a lot of high-marking drills with coaches as he tests out a hand injury he sustained over the Christmas break.

Just a few players were eased throughout the session as the Eagles look at nearly full health again with a practice match against Port Adelaide in less than three weeks.

Forward Floored
Liam Ryan is normally the most jovial Eagle on the track, but on Monday an errant bounce of a ball left him none-to-pleased.
Anytime a player goes down there is a concern, but Ryan shook off a football to the nether-regions to finish the session.
It wasn’t too long before the high-flying forward was laughing again with his teammates and showing some of his excellent skills.

West Coast worked on fast ball movement throughout the session and Ryan was a stand-out, often using his first option to open the ground up and give his team the advantage.

Looking the fittest he ever has, Ryan could be set for more of a role up the ground in 2023.

It's actually nice that Liam Ryan being hit in the nuts is newsworthy this preseason. Means there's not much drama going on

 

[Dark Sharks]

The drama is starting to mount up.

 

[Keys]

The drama is starting to mount up.

You a dad yet?

 

[Dark Sharks]

You a dad yet?

 

[Kegs15]

Witho and West two common names in that video we really haven’t heard too much about.

I might be in the minority but I still hold out hope for Witherden.

He might arguably have the best and the worst kick at the club, but I think if we are focused on quick ball movement, his aggressive footskills can complement that style.

In my thoughts he’s at his best hitting a 55m kick on the 45 to a guy on the run rather than trying to hit a 15-20m kick to a stagnant target.

For mine he's got to bulk up a bit and aim to be able to play tall defensively - pretty much copy Hurn who isn't quick either.

Hurn can eat up a man defensively and since he's often playing on a third tall etc it not only generates more run elsewhere for us but means he often has an easier time getting separation from his opponent offensively. Also means he can be the 'goalkeeper' and defend marks on the goalline whilst being in a position to set up our rebound.

Right now Witho I don't think gives me enough confidence defensively to play on anyone but the average 'pressure' smalls or random inclusions (the equivalent of say if we throw Greg Clark or a first year forward). Don't think his rebound quite justifies taking that forward all game - if he can play tall like Hurn does we can have a runner like a Yeo/Hunt/Jones to absolutely smoke that other player and offer another avenue to rebound.

 

[FKASC]

Surprised Darling didn't mention Drew Petrie, given he's been following him around from all the training reports i've read.

Gee

 

[Doashuey]

I don’t hold Grudges either

To me Bill, a grudge is nothing more than a place to pork your cor.

 

[RookiePick]

Get ready for a surprise!

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Its a bit off topic here, but i was thinking back to when Nic Nat got suspended for tackling Karl Amon, because "he should have calculated the weight differential", apparently. And i can't think of an example, no matter the size disparity or nature of the tackle, where the tribunal has used "weight differential" as due cause to issue a suspension since. Or before for that matter. Mumford used to smash guys most weeks and this was never an issue to warrant suspension more often then not

Precedence plays a big part in legal decisions and due process, so i still fail to see why a legal tackle, that has no former tribunal precedence, was able to stick

And don't even get me started on Amon's "delayed concussion". Whereby he played the remainder of the game and then that medical report was, in part, used to sink us at the judiciary

I would love for us to use the same "delayed concussion" in our medical report one day to return the favor for Port

Oh, and Michael Christen is a dickh*ad

I’ll keep my powder dry in revenge on Port for the trade table.

 

[bzparkes]

Get ready for a surprise!

 

[Kegs15]

I’ll keep my powder dry in revenge on Port for the trade table.

Genuinely can't see us ever giving them any trade shenanigans even if we have a chance - we play too fair.

However would love to dish another few last-kick heartbreaks at AO for them, reckon that'll taste even sweeter. Ideally off the back of a dubious free or an errant kick from Willie

 

[Keys]

Simpson on SEN just now, after they got past the Stevie Simpson Cup discussion

• Numbers on the track still very good. Repeated that up until mid January last year they were in pretty good nick before things went awry and they never recovered
• Ginbey and Long have been impressive. Ginbey with his athletic profile and Long with his footy smarts.
• Just as exciting as the rookies showing something is the senior players coming back after missing much or all of last year - Sheed, Allen, Yeo, Naitanui and even McGovern the players mentioned
• Asked about Culley said he’s been super impressive- brought his 2k time down from 6.35 when he first arrived at the club to 6.00 flat or 6.03. Said he is doing everything right and all that is being asked of him
• Bazzo has spent a little bit of time around the club the last couple of days and will steadily increase that but they aren’t rushing him (still has the funeral to plan for example). Said he’s been injured over preseason so will be coming back through rehab when he does return

 

[Truckosaurus]

Simpson on SEN just now, after they got past the Stevie Simpson Cup discussion

• Numbers on the track still very good. Repeated that up until mid January last year they were in pretty good nick before things went awry and they never recovered
• Ginbey and Long have been impressive. Ginbey with his athletic profile and Long with his footy smarts.
• Just as exciting as the rookies showing something is the senior players coming back after missing much or all of last year - Sheed, Allen, Yeo, Naitanui and even McGovern the players mentioned
• Asked about Culley said he’s been super impressive- brought his 2k time down from 6.35 when he first arrived at the club to 6.00 flat or 6.03. Said he is doing everything right and all that is being asked of him
• Bazzo has spent a little bit of time around the club the last couple of days and will steadily increase that but they aren’t rushing him (still has the funeral to plan for example). Said he’s been injured over preseason so will be coming back through rehab when he does return

Yeah but left out the most important part; which dog won?

 

[Keys]

Yeah but left out the most important part; which dog won?

It was a prerace discussion so no winner yet

 

[Goroyals22]

Yeah but left out the most important part; which dog won?

Jamiesons I believe

 

[Keys]

Yeah but left out the most important part; which dog won?

Cal Jamieson’s German Shepherd won

 

[DanWCE]

Bodes well for Jamo

 

[THE A5]

Nelson’s dog stiff

 

[Bender_]

Nelson’s dog stiff

You're so gross man.

 

[THE A5]

You're so gross man.

Says the man that wanted to push my stool in

 

[Campaigner for good]

Cal Jamieson’s German Shepherd won

I had Jamo's dog in my top 5 so this is not a surprising result.

 

[THE A5]

Jamo’s dog already a better Ruckmen than Bailey

 

[bUCKET__]

Everyone knows it takes at least 5 years for a ruck's dog to develop