Training Pre-Season 2024

[1990crow]

you're right, we should bring back Hartigan

Is that what I said?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Kind of makes sense he’s heavier given all he could do was weights for a good 3 months

He will shed some of that in pre season with the running but likely be stronger again next year , he could hurt some people

You'd have to think, off the back of this .....that Jones was one of the 3 unable to do a PB

 

[cleanhands]

You'd have to think, off the back of this .....that Jones was one of the 3 unable to do a PB

we know this?…………… if so I would say few would beat Jones pb

 

[WaynesWorld19]

we know this?…………… if so I would say few would beat Jones pb

It's an assumption, given Jones was off his legs so long with that injury

 

[cleanhands]

It's an assumption, given Jones was off his legs so long with that injury

Strikes me as the type that wouldn’t give his crown up to easily

 

[jenny61_99]

Agree.

The irony being that identifying an individual as morbidly obese, is a clinical medical term identifying those in Australia with a BMI 40+

Welcome to 2023, where stating the truth, is considered bullying.

I dont recall anyone on this thread at least bullying or laughing at Stuart Dew's current weight issues.

It's not your place to identify ANYBODY'S weight! For ANY reason. There's just no need for it.

 

[Gtowncrow]

Means SFA given his rehab, Chayce is right up there with the best endurance runners in the team.

Most Lisfranc fractures take months for walking to be pain free. For some it's years! The greatly increased forces in running are a big level above this. Given the time of convalescence Chayce would have required, the fact he can run at all at this stage is outstanding. But to be better than he's ever been (PB?), I think #WaynesWorld19 has a point.

The reason the Lisfranc is often serious is because the joint which is fractured is the most significant joint in the foot for holding up the arch of the foot. It's actually the major joint between the big and second toe and is located much higher in the foot than most people imagine. Think about the part of the foot you would kick a footy. It's under there. If broken, any weight applied tends to collapse the arch in the foot which is very painful. Once healed however, this area of the foot has a multitude of small bones, many of which move as force is applied on the foot. Given the Lisfranc is a joint, this often takes more healing time than a straight bone fracture. (I'm not a doctor but I am a Lisfranc veteran)

It's awesome that Chayce is doing well with his recovery. I wonder if he's kicking with the damaged foot yet. That also might be difficult.

 

[GROTTO]

It's not your place to identify ANYBODY'S weight! For ANY reason. There's just no need for it.

I can and I have. Sorry its not your place either to make a judgement on ANYBODY on this board. There is just no need for it.

 

[ftmch]

Rankine has been the standout so far this pre season. He already looks ready to go. Fit as a fiddle, skills ultra sharp and taking on players in the full length drills, just looks on another level.

Berry looks noticeably trim and his ball use has been much better. None of those forward spinning punts of last year. Hopefully maintains this in the real thing as it was a big issue during the season

Cook looks really fit and in the best condition ive seen him at this stage of the year. His fellow winger billy Dowling also looks really assured with his role in the team and was heavily involved in the full length drills and showed great vision when moving the ball.

The team for the most part appears to have bulked up quite a bit, in particular Thilthorpe as reported, Rachele who looks ultra fit, worrell, pedlar as well as Taylor, who needed to get bigger as he struggled to break tackles before his foot injury. He does still lag a bit in the running, often behind Strachan which isn’t ideal. I suspect he still needs to learn how to really push himself.

Only player to look a bit underdone is chayce who appears a tad stocky. To be fair his foot injury was only a few months ago and positively he and Taylor are both fully involved in the drills and running.

Keane looks much fitter than last year although he has been managed a tad and did not do mondays time trial. Murray and dragon were on the sidelines doing running and some skill drills. Harry also featured early on doing some skills but no running. He looks surprisingly advanced given the nature of his injury

New boys have all shown some good signs and did well in the time trials, particularly edwards. Curtin showed some frustration whenever he made an error which was good to see. Edwards is a big boy already but moves very fluently. Ryan impressed with his speed although he has a slightly awkward gait. He rotates his body quite a bit when running. Gallagher is very raw and made some bad mistakes, but hes a great athlete no doubt so hopefully the club can fast track his skills and decision making.

Welsh and toby Murray both featured today. Welsh was only doing set shots and chatting to coaches so is obviously being managed. Murray did most drills and looked ok, bit ungainly but covered the ground quite well.

Unfortunately nank left the track early after sustaining what appeared to be some sort of lower leg injury. Hopefully nothing too serious

Boys look hungry and in good spirits so far.

Spectacualr bigman

 

[spenze]

I
I'll have a stab at the last one and say ROB couldn't match his pb either (but probably still excellent time though)

Just spitballing...

So you think ROB will drop his PB much like he does marks

 

[spenze]

Now I’d pay money to see that

A David Holst with Jones speed would be fun

 

[Trigger13]

Just when I lose complete faith in BigFooty (this board) and contemplate leaving, Bigman comes along and restores my faith. Keep those preseason posts coming.

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Most Lisfranc fractures take months for walking to be pain free. For some it's years! The greatly increased forces in running are a big level above this. Given the time of convalescence Chayce would have required, the fact he can run at all at this stage is outstanding. But to be better than he's ever been (PB?), I think #WaynesWorld19 has a point.

The reason the Lisfranc is often serious is because the joint which is fractured is the most significant joint in the foot for holding up the arch of the foot. It's actually the major joint between the big and second toe and is located much higher in the foot than most people imagine. Think about the part of the foot you would kick a footy. It's under there. If broken, any weight applied tends to collapse the arch in the foot which is very painful. Once healed however, this area of the foot has a multitude of small bones, many of which move as force is applied on the foot. Given the Lisfranc is a joint, this often takes more healing time than a straight bone fracture. (I'm not a doctor but I am a Lisfranc veteran)

It's awesome that Chayce is doing well with his recovery. I wonder if he's kicking with the damaged foot yet. That also might be difficult.

I’m sure he slotted one on his right from close range in the training stream

 

[Carn The Texan]

Is that what I said?

Apologies, that was a tongue in cheek reference to Hartigan's enormous tree trunk legs

 

[ams4crows]

McLeod looks ****ing ripped I wish we could sign him in the mid season draft haha

TikTok - Make Your Day

 

[baldandbroke]

A David Holst with Jones speed would be fun

I wouldn’t want any part of that nasty dog in our players. Choose someone else.

 

[spenze]

I wouldn’t want any part of that nasty dog in our players. Choose someone else.

He's already on our list

 

[thirtytwo]

Maybe in the arms but still lean in his legs would get pushed off easy if he's forced to play KPD.

Well damn this poor guy is never gunna make it as a kpd.

 

[WheresGroomgone]

Feel sorry for people like Dew, there's clearly something going on upstairs causing them to eat uncontrollably.

To be fair after breaking up with Teresa Palmer life would be pretty sad - I understand his pain.

 

[cleanhands]

To be fair after breaking up with Teresa Palmer life would be pretty sad - I understand his pain.

Maybe he didn’t want kids with her given the strange names of her children

 

[WheresGroomgone]

Maybe he didn’t want kids with her given the strange names of her children

Or his pain increased after each child was born confirming that some nine months earlier ….

 

[spenze]

Maybe he didn’t want kids with her given the strange names of her children

Didn't she have five daughters?

 

[cleanhands]

Didn't she have five daughters?

4 all with really weird names

 

[spenze]

4 all with really weird names

No

I am pretty sure Mrs Palmer had five daughters

 

[1990crow]

Well damn this poor guy is never gunna make it as a kpd.

That was 20 years ago. And in the end he became more of a third tall intercepting type.