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

[Astro7]

I think we have to admit that it will be a very engrossing year though.
Watching the older players trying to redeem 2022 and the younger players playing for game time. Can't wait for the season to begin.
If our Coach can introduce that "Synergy" he always goes on about it could be a very exciting year for us supporters.

It'll be an exciting season cos we haven't had 5 untried top 30 draft picks in a long time. Apart from Barnett who may take longer to get a game, it'll be interesting how they'll fit into the team since they have more chance playing in their natural positions since they aren't low draft picks that will just be fit into random positions (hopefully).

Both engrossing and exciting - parking any doom+gloom aside, along with ladder positions and expectations - "IF" we have somehow earned injury credits or good karma from a disastrous 2022 season, and we can get through a bunch of games relatively unscathed, building some consistency+chemistry - it should be a whole different ball game. Then as you say, add in returning (fit) seniors with the young guns pushing up and a stronger list, with new added depth, and brighter whiter cleansing suds for a sparkling smile and a high performance chrome plated future!? Should be a blast, can't wait...

 

[Cuzz09]

1 more day of crappy 2022



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[Avalor]

West Coast Eagles star Tim Kelly backed to find best AFL form after undertaking sprint training in pre-season​

Mitchell WoodcockThe West Australian

Anyone with access to the West got the goss on this?

 

[Biggie]

West Coast Eagles star Tim Kelly backed to find best AFL form after undertaking sprint training in pre-season​

Mitchell WoodcockThe West Australian

Anyone with access to the West got the goss on this?

Star West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is lighter than he’s ever been - and he’s hellbent on becoming faster and more explosive at stoppages as he eyes a redemption campaign in 2023.

That’s the word from Kelly’s long-time mentor Tony Walters, who is spending the summer helping transform the prolific Eagles ball-winner into a more efficient runner.

Walters, who has experience coaching both football and athletics, has been part of Kelly’s football journey for more than a decade, including steering the midfielder to a 2013 WAFL reserves flag.

Kelly earned All-Australian honours and amassed 24 Brownlow votes in a breakout 2019 campaign at Geelong, but has struggled to consistently match that top form in his three seasons at West Coast.

But the 28-year-old appears desperate to add to his athletic arsenal over the club’s Christmas break, joining teammate Jamaine Jones to work under Walters and tinker his running technique to create a bigger tank.

“Those first couple of years at Geelong were really good… with what he’s doing at the moment he’s a bit lighter than he’s ever been, he’s certainly working very hard and he’s set for a big year,” Walters said.

“He’s still playing good footy, but I can see his mindset is pretty determined. I feel there’s some good footy ahead of him.
“I don’t think the pressure gets to him too much, he just wants to be the best footy player he can be.”

Kelly is midway through a lucrative six-year deal believed to be worth about $4m.

Walters said he was confident there would be noticeable improvement in Kelly’s running ability as he looks to spearhead what looms as a revamped Eagles midfield with the likely injection of young trio Campbell Chesser, Reuben Ginbey and Elijah Hewett.

“We’ve only done a few sessions to date and we plan to do a few more and hopefully you’ll see some results in just how he runs, be a bit more efficient,” he said. “It’s all based around the better your technique is and the more relaxed you run, the faster you run.

“He just wants to be a bit quicker, a bit more explosive from the contest and if he can run better it’ll just happen. “If he can be quicker from the contest when he’s got the ball and also help him defend, that’ll make him a better player. “He’s got the skill, he’s a good stoppage player, he’s clever and he’s a team man so I think the speed is the next thing.”

Walters said he saw something “special” in Kelly early, but it was his work ethic that impressed him the most.

“He kept getting knocked back from all those drafts, but kept getting better and working harder,” he said.
“One of the things I’ve seen in Tim since 2013 is just his ability to work, work to get better.”

 

[VicBased]

Star West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is lighter than he’s ever been - and he’s hellbent on becoming faster and more explosive at stoppages as he eyes a redemption campaign in 2023.

That’s the word from Kelly’s long-time mentor Tony Walters, who is spending the summer helping transform the prolific Eagles ball-winner into a more efficient runner.

Walters, who has experience coaching both football and athletics, has been part of Kelly’s football journey for more than a decade, including steering the midfielder to a 2013 WAFL reserves flag.

Kelly earned All-Australian honours and amassed 24 Brownlow votes in a breakout 2019 campaign at Geelong, but has struggled to consistently match that top form in his three seasons at West Coast.

But the 28-year-old appears desperate to add to his athletic arsenal over the club’s Christmas break, joining teammate Jamaine Jones to work under Walters and tinker his running technique to create a bigger tank.

“Those first couple of years at Geelong were really good… with what he’s doing at the moment he’s a bit lighter than he’s ever been, he’s certainly working very hard and he’s set for a big year,” Walters said.

“He’s still playing good footy, but I can see his mindset is pretty determined. I feel there’s some good footy ahead of him.
“I don’t think the pressure gets to him too much, he just wants to be the best footy player he can be.”

Kelly is midway through a lucrative six-year deal believed to be worth about $4m.

Walters said he was confident there would be noticeable improvement in Kelly’s running ability as he looks to spearhead what looms as a revamped Eagles midfield with the likely injection of young trio Campbell Chesser, Reuben Ginbey and Elijah Hewett.

“We’ve only done a few sessions to date and we plan to do a few more and hopefully you’ll see some results in just how he runs, be a bit more efficient,” he said. “It’s all based around the better your technique is and the more relaxed you run, the faster you run.

“He just wants to be a bit quicker, a bit more explosive from the contest and if he can run better it’ll just happen. “If he can be quicker from the contest when he’s got the ball and also help him defend, that’ll make him a better player. “He’s got the skill, he’s a good stoppage player, he’s clever and he’s a team man so I think the speed is the next thing.”

Walters said he saw something “special” in Kelly early, but it was his work ethic that impressed him the most.

“He kept getting knocked back from all those drafts, but kept getting better and working harder,” he said.
“One of the things I’ve seen in Tim since 2013 is just his ability to work, work to get better.”

Thanks for that Biggie. I really hope he is working on how to deal with a tagger.

 

[Avalor]

Thanks Biggie for the goss.

 

[FKASC]

if his mentor said so it must be true

 

[eagles rule]

Bring on 2023 already

 

[Astro7]

West Coast Eagles star Tim Kelly backed to find best AFL form after undertaking sprint training in pre-season​

Mitchell WoodcockThe West Australian

Anyone with access to the West got the goss on this?

It all just gets betterer and betterer....

 

[Doashuey]

Star West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is lighter than he’s ever been - and he’s hellbent on becoming faster and more explosive at stoppages as he eyes a redemption campaign in 2023.

That’s the word from Kelly’s long-time mentor Tony Walters, who is spending the summer helping transform the prolific Eagles ball-winner into a more efficient runner.

Walters, who has experience coaching both football and athletics, has been part of Kelly’s football journey for more than a decade, including steering the midfielder to a 2013 WAFL reserves flag.

Kelly earned All-Australian honours and amassed 24 Brownlow votes in a breakout 2019 campaign at Geelong, but has struggled to consistently match that top form in his three seasons at West Coast.

But the 28-year-old appears desperate to add to his athletic arsenal over the club’s Christmas break, joining teammate Jamaine Jones to work under Walters and tinker his running technique to create a bigger tank.

“Those first couple of years at Geelong were really good… with what he’s doing at the moment he’s a bit lighter than he’s ever been, he’s certainly working very hard and he’s set for a big year,” Walters said.

“He’s still playing good footy, but I can see his mindset is pretty determined. I feel there’s some good footy ahead of him.
“I don’t think the pressure gets to him too much, he just wants to be the best footy player he can be.”

Kelly is midway through a lucrative six-year deal believed to be worth about $4m.

Walters said he was confident there would be noticeable improvement in Kelly’s running ability as he looks to spearhead what looms as a revamped Eagles midfield with the likely injection of young trio Campbell Chesser, Reuben Ginbey and Elijah Hewett.

“We’ve only done a few sessions to date and we plan to do a few more and hopefully you’ll see some results in just how he runs, be a bit more efficient,” he said. “It’s all based around the better your technique is and the more relaxed you run, the faster you run.

“He just wants to be a bit quicker, a bit more explosive from the contest and if he can run better it’ll just happen. “If he can be quicker from the contest when he’s got the ball and also help him defend, that’ll make him a better player. “He’s got the skill, he’s a good stoppage player, he’s clever and he’s a team man so I think the speed is the next thing.”

Walters said he saw something “special” in Kelly early, but it was his work ethic that impressed him the most.

“He kept getting knocked back from all those drafts, but kept getting better and working harder,” he said.
“One of the things I’ve seen in Tim since 2013 is just his ability to work, work to get better.”

TL;DR
Tim Kelly gets sprinting training

 

[Biggie]

WEST COAST EAGLES

Dispel any doubts about fitness levels

The Eagles had a horror run in many ways throughout 2022, but key among the setbacks were a plethora of injuries to and fitness queries over star players. The club has since appointed a new strength and conditioning coach (their former left for a role in Queensland) and CEO Trevor Nisbett has spoken openly about the side’s desire to turn over a new leaf when it comes to fitness and durability. Doing so will be crucial to redeeming what was a nightmarish 2022 season and restoring faith in the club’s future direction.

 

[shoutsatclouds]

WEST COAST EAGLES

Dispel any doubts about fitness levels

The Eagles had a horror run in many ways throughout 2022, but key among the setbacks were a plethora of injuries to and fitness queries over star players. The club has since appointed a new strength and conditioning coach (their former left for a role in Queensland) and CEO Trevor Nisbett has spoken openly about the side’s desire to turn over a new leaf when it comes to fitness and durability. Doing so will be crucial to redeeming what was a nightmarish 2022 season and restoring faith in the club’s future direction.

 

[Dark Sharks]

"Improvement in Kelly’s running ability as he looks to spearhead what looms as a revamped Eagles midfield with the likely injection of young trio Campbell Chesser, Reuben Ginbey and Elijah Hewett"


Odd way to pronounce Shuey, Gaff and Sheed.

I'll believe it when i see it.

 

[Nuffington Post]

"Improvement in Kelly’s running ability as he looks to spearhead what looms as a revamped Eagles midfield with the likely injection of young trio Campbell Chesser, Reuben Ginbey and Elijah Hewett"


Odd way to pronounce Shuey, Gaff and Sheed.

I'll believe it when i see it.

They must’ve been talking about the Beagles. At full strength I’d say they can only fit one of Chesser, Ginbey and Hewett in at R1, at most.


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[Dark Sharks]

Jamo puff piece. Been waiting a couple years for this to be honest.

Also, our Social's team definitely must have gotten a rocket in that fan survey the Club sent out, because it's improved dramatically this offseason.




"Played against Brisbane, in my preferred position..."

Thank god he knows he's an actual ruckman and not a defender after that Roo's debut.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Still wish we still did draftee pressers for all the draftees like we used to.

 

[Keys]

Jamo puff piece. Been waiting a couple years for this to be honest.

Also, our Social's team definitely must have gotten a rocket in that fan survey the Club sent out, because it's improved dramatically this offseason.




"Played against Brisbane, in my preferred position..."

Thank god he knows he's an actual ruckman and not a defender after that Roo's debut.

If the players improve as much as the social media team has this off season we’ll be playing finals

 

[ArdentEagle]

Jamo puff piece. Been waiting a couple years for this to be honest.

Also, our Social's team definitely must have gotten a rocket in that fan survey the Club sent out, because it's improved dramatically this offseason.




"Played against Brisbane, in my preferred position..."

Thank god he knows he's an actual ruckman and not a defender after that Roo's debut.

Like this vid...Seems a chilled cat, which is nice. I like the fact he wants to be a ruck first. He'll never be a dominant tap ruck but share a lot of Luke Jackson style traits. This is why I prefer him to BW. I think he can end up being pretty special.

Also, he's filling out across the chest and body looks to be getting thicker finally.

I'm getting more and more pumped for S2023

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I'm kind of disappointed he doesn't sound more like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo.

 

[mentalgrind]

Also made note of him saying this is his first full preseason. I think a lot of people forget the effects of Covid on these players for the last few years. The ones who are going to be impacted most are going to be the new players trying to get some sort of footing on a strong developmental base.

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[Priddis Is Done]

Excited to see Jamo bulk up

 

[Lynch takes a mark]

It's not until seeing some of the players in public that you realise what units they are compared to the general population.

Been on the total well-being diet for a few weeks, been going for some extra walks and feeling pretty good about myself - Tom Barrass walks past.

 

[ArdentEagle]

It's not until seeing some of the players in public that you realise what units they are compared to the general population.

Been on the total well-being diet for a few weeks, been going for some extra walks and feeling pretty good about myself - Tom Barrass walks past.

I kind of felt the opposite when McGovern came into my work. All the shit he cops on here, realised how much of a fat kent I really am!

 

[Doashuey]

It's not until seeing some of the players in public that you realise what units they are compared to the general population.

Been on the total well-being diet for a few weeks, been going for some extra walks and feeling pretty good about myself - Tom Barrass walks past.

Change user name to Lynch gets spoiled

 

[donpyke92]

I kind of felt the opposite when McGovern came into my work. All the s**t he cops on here, realised how much of a fat kent I really am!

Suspect you and Lynchy might be on the same page,