Training Pre-Season 2025 - The boys are back in town.

[Deathly]

Dunno what you're talking about with Amiss his legs and shoulders are way bigger this pre season.

Another one fallen to the off-season body illusions.

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

Which player caused this on Friday?

 

[FD2646]

Lol.

Cox is very good when he's fit and there isn't a club in the universe playing Davies before Cox.

100% Agree, but when is Cox finally going to get the message that he must play with far greater urgency. He is now 26 - it is time. The fact he hasn't done so at any stage of his career to date is an indictment on Longmuir, Boyd and primarily himself.

As for Davies, he made gains in 2024, but still needs to put on far more bulk and stop the brain fades before playing regular AFL.

 

[88mph]

Lol.

Cox is very good when he's fit and there isn't a club in the universe playing Davies before Cox.

Welcome to the Dockerverse pal.

Cox was crap and cost use games. Sorry to be so harsh but it's possible Davies might have done better.

 

[MadMundy]

I'm impressed with Darcy, is looking far more slim and fit for mine, if we can get him fit and firing we may have the scariest midfield in the competition next year.

Everything has to click into place though.

 

[Purple Suit]

100% Agree, but when is Cox finally going to get the message that he must play with far greater urgency. He is now 26 - it is time. The fact he hasn't done so at any stage of his career to date is an indictment on Longmuir, Boyd and himself.

As for Davies, he made gains in 2024, but still needs to put on far more bulk and stop the brain fades before playing regular AFL.

You can’t change your personality. He is who he is, no point getting upset by it.

When he’s not the main man and fit, he’s a gun.

 

[CapitalA]

Another one fallen to the off-season body illusions.

You're eyes are painted on.

 

[The Round House Drunk]

Which player caused this on Friday?

That seems like a cryptic clue, possibly about implosion.

Care to elaborate?

 

[CapitalA]

That seems like a cryptic clue, possibly about implosion.

Care to elaborate?

TTHD

 

[pK75]

Welcome to the Dockerverse pal.

Cox was crap and cost use games. Sorry to be so harsh but it's possible Davies might have done better.

Cox is not a lock down defender, he’s an interceptor, like Ryan and Draper. That was the issue when Pearce went down, our lock down KPDs are Pearce, McDonald and Davies. After Pearce went down, we tried to play Cox as the lockdown with Draper and Ryan, the GWS game showed it clearly didn’t work, if Davies was ready we would have played Cox, Ryan and Davies instead of Draper. Davies isn’t ready so Cox played out of position, in no universe is Davies playing ahead of Cox, if he plays, Cox plays intercept role like he should be.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Think there’s almost no chance we extend McDonald unless Draper and/or Davies go significantly backwards. All the other KPDs are contracted for 2026.

It’s a decision between Aish and Worner IMO. I know who I’d rather play AFL footy for us in 2024. If that doesn’t change then I’m happy to roll Aish over on one year deals until we find someone else that’s ready to play 10-12 games over a season for us. Whichever one we keep is first man in of our of the small defenders are out and is a sub option.

I reckon Murphy Reid could be in the mix for that Aish/Worner role if he isn't having an impact forward or can't crack midfield minutes. Could be very creative off HB.

 

[freo84]

Welcome to the Dockerverse pal.

Cox was crap and cost use games. Sorry to be so harsh but it's possible Davies might have done better.

It's also possible that Hogan kicks 12 on Davies and GWS win that game by 40.

Cox was bad that day and no one is saying he wasn't. But one bad game doesn't automatically mean that Cox is crap and should be dropped for Davies.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

It's also possible that Hogan kicks 12 on Davies and GWS win that game by 40.

Cox was bad that day and no one is saying he wasn't. But one bad game doesn't automatically mean that Cox is crap and should be dropped for Davies.

Very true. As bad as Cox was that day, Hogan was in career form. His overhead marking was as powerful as I've ever seen from a key forward at the back end of last season.

 

[Taylor]

Which game was it where Davies kicked the ball from beside the behind post, missed the target by kicking too high, expecting the player to catch it in their finger tips then was beaten to the contest by a team mate further away from the ball than him?

 

[Mags98]

It's also possible that Hogan kicks 12 on Davies and GWS win that game by 40.

Cox was bad that day and no one is saying he wasn't. But one bad game doesn't automatically mean that Cox is crap and should be dropped for Davies.

but thats as bad a game as someone can really play at afl level without there being some long term hang ups about it and rightfully so. ive always been a cox fan but that was pitiful effort

 

[Docker82]

I reckon Murphy could be in the mix for that Aish/Worner role if he isn't having an impact forward or can't crack midfield minutes. Could be very creative off HB.

I assume you're talking about Murphy Reid here.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

I assume you're talking about Murphy Reid here.

Yep. Thanks, just edited it

 

[nurries]

It's also possible that Hogan kicks 12 on Davies and GWS win that game by 40.

Cox was bad that day and no one is saying he wasn't. But one bad game doesn't automatically mean that Cox is crap and should be dropped for Davies.

For a bloke on such a long contract, that was a pitiful performance.

 

[ubiquitous226]

Website was finally updated this morning to confirm training was on

 

[FD2646]

You can’t change your personality. He is who he is, no point getting upset by it.

When he’s not the main man and fit, he’s a gun.

Only if you accept excuses....I'm not upset, I'm just over his cruise around mentality that has been supported by the club. He needs to perform (agree he is a good player at his best) and the best thing about 2024 was the development of Draper, who I hope puts Cox under significant pressure to perform consistently.

 

[DragoDelph]

 

[Piggy Smalls]

He's already a great size for an 18 year old. I distinctly recall his enormous shoes when I saw him in person a couple of months ago. I reckon there's a good chance he's not finished growing yet.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Anyone there that can confirm all of Young, Serong, AB and Amiss are sighted? I'll add Jackson and Pearce to this list

 

[nurries]

He's already a great size for an 18 year old. I distinctly recall his enormous shoes when I saw him in person a couple of months ago. I reckon there's a good chance he's not finished growing yet.

He looks like he will grow into a strong lad. Legs are already quite solid for an 18 year old 200cm player

 

[Daddoo]

Welcome to the Dockerverse pal.

Cox was crap and cost use games. Sorry to be so harsh but it's possible Davies might have done better.

I get your point, but you play Cox if he's healthy. He ripped his hammy off the bone last year. He's a 2022 AA that was never gonna be at his best. You get him on the park if he's healthy and build for next season. You're looking at a potential short term gain for a long term solution. Cox ain't going anywhere. Davies has done zero at AFL level. Plus the guys doesn't know when to wear a hat ffs. haha.