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

[mattyc75]

Not that I intend on making a habit of helping you prove your point but this is another photo of Long from todays session

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Not the same definition but he isn’t looking quite like the 16 year old schoolboy he did when he first arrived about 6 weeks ago

I thought (and posted earlier in this thread) that he was a long shot to play this year. Now I’m not so sure, he could get an opportunity once he gets used to playing against men

Generally small forwards can come in and impact reasonably early , draft position also matters less than other positions i think

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[Matera92]

A lot can change due to camera quality and lighting.

The first looks like a blown up blurry version of Long from a distance, running laps covered in shade, also wearing a T-shirt.

Second is a higher def camera from 5m away in pure sunlight, with his pipes out.


People read too much into each photo that comes through this thread. A few years ago there was one of Shuey looking pasty, with a bicep that looked like it had zero muscle on it, the furthest from flattering. Low and behold season rolls on and Shuey is as much of a strong ball of muscle as ever.

I bet your mirror/lighting set-up at home is on point.

 

[Yeo_Check_Out_ma_Flow]

I've got a funny feeling about Trew this year. I think we finally start seeing him dominate some WAFL games and put his true potential on display.

Perhaps having some higher end, driven young talent entering the fold has given him the rocket he needs to succeed.

From what I've seen of him training, it's good signs. Not sure of his ceiling, or who to compare him to. But he could be a very handy extractor.

 

[Kegs15]

Not sure of his ceiling, or who to compare him to. But he could be a very handy extractor.

Rhymes with Leaden Erasement


In all seriousness maybe a J. Lyons? Can see a few seasons of being a really good extractor as you say, before being overtaken at some point by players with more points of difference.

Don't see the sky being the limit but hopefully can give us a few good AFL quality seasons

 

[06Premiers]

I've got a funny feeling about Trew this year. I think we finally start seeing him dominate some WAFL games and put his true potential on display.

Perhaps having some higher end, driven young talent entering the fold has given him the rocket he needs to succeed.

From what I've seen of him training, it's good signs. Not sure of his ceiling, or who to compare him to. But he could be a very handy extractor.

 

[WCEforeverman]

Definitely

FB Wirrpanda McIntosh Worsfold

HB McKenna Jakovich Hurn

Glass ?

McGovern should be in the conversation also.

 

[Schtinker]

Biggest thing in Long's favour for an early season debut is inconsistency in our small forwards. Ryan and Cripps are a lock if fit. But look at who he's competing with for a spot.

Petch = permainjured
Jones = defender, or Simo never liked him fwd
SPS = always goes missing
Winder = due in court

All Long has to do is put in the hard yards and he's a good chance.

You're forgetting budgie Burgiel. Smart forward who can play mid minutes.

 

[FKASC]

Might be unpopular on here but I remember nearly every game Jackson Nelson would get pinged HTB inside our oppo 50.

He'd try and break a tackle thinking he’s Yeo but they absolutely nail him everytime.

Gun player and smooth as silk but it's just a memory I have of him whenever he got the ball deep in our back pocket I'd get ready for it

Just a quirky little memory I have of him

 

[boondy]

Ginbey and Hewett are too young for inside mids at AFL level . They may have the heart but they could get broken very quickly . That Gold Coast kid Powell was put in too early .
That Harley kid underage at Colts level was playing on a back flank and that was wise . The talent is there but just wait a bit for the body heh.

 

[DanWCE]

XONs gotta be the one to step up in the guts this season. Put on some size, long apprenticeship, aging stars around him. Time to be the battering ram while the yoof get little looks in here and there.

 

[NSLK]

Speaking of mid 2000’s Eagles, saw Brad Smith. He’s a pretty good looking fella ehy

Remember reading an old bio of his before he was picked up. Said the biggest risk he ever took was “Going number 2 with only one sheet of toilet paper”. Think about it more often than you’d suspect.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Ginbey and Hewett are too young for inside mids at AFL level . They may have the heart but they could get broken very quickly . That Gold Coast kid Powell was put in too early .
That Harley kid underage at Colts level was playing on a back flank and that was wise . The talent is there but just wait a bit for the body heh.

To me, Hewett is pretty balanced so can start outside. That’s why he’ll play more than Ginbey early.

 

[Into The Black]

XONs gotta be the one to step up in the guts this season. Put on some size, long apprenticeship, aging stars around him. Time to be the battering ram while the yoof get little looks in here and there.

Definitely his time, just hope he can take the next step.

 

[Trav22]

Three weeks is not enough time to put on significant muscle. It's either better lighting aided by the tan (to show more definition), or he dumped a bunch of body fat and got a bit more ripped.

Thank you, finally someone with some knowledge!!

Who’s to say he didn’t just get a 45 minute pump in the gym prior to taking the bottom photo

 

[THE A5]

Hurn started 2006 still going 2023 and contributing well.

Been a great servant.

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When Bunga debut I was at a stage of my life I was discovering hair in places i never had before and now I’m at stage of my life where I’m finding no hair in places I should be having hair

Definitely his time, just hope he can take the next step.

Xon coming into 2023

 

[Eagle Wrath]

Good to see some videos.

 

[THE A5]

A lot of leaner looking lads there. Even Nic looked lean

 

[Bender_]

The Eagles ability to make and save money everywhere they can never ceases to amaze me. Above: slow motion = double the footage for half the price.

 

[Keys]

The Eagles ability to make and save money everywhere they can never ceases to amaze me. Above: slow motion = double the footage for half the price.

Let’s just hope it actually was in slow motion

 

[Feeling Groovy]

When Bunga debut I was at a stage of my life I was discovering hair in places i never had before and now I’m at stage of my life where I’m finding no hair in places I should be having hair

Xon coming into 2023

FYI - The next stage in life is discovering hair in places you shouldn't have hair…

 

[boondy]

FYI - The next stage in life is discovering hair in places you shouldn't have hair…

On your palms

 

[Cuzz09]

The guys are looking great I must say.

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[Sw3Et]

Rothy looking more and more like Mitch Brown every season

 

[eagles rule]

I`m excited to see a very low key recruit in Jayden Hunt tearing it up at Optus , I`ve been rewatching his highlight vids I hope he really blossoms this year ..

 

[ziad]

The Eagles ability to make and save money everywhere they can never ceases to amaze me. Above: slow motion = double the footage for half the price.

You assume it is slow motion?