Training Pre season training

[Saint Ray]

They are that good the fish eat them too obvs.

Well. I don't. Hate fish and hate their smell. Pet ones,I love, and we have nearly 30.

 

[Saints4ever]

Pre-Season Training 15/11/2024


Rehab:

Caminiti, Stocker, Windhager (Pool).


Not Training:

King, Wood, Sinclair, Windy, Higgins, Butler, Steele, Dougs, Henry, Marshall, Webster,

Wilson has put on some size. Same as Keeler.

O’Connell looks good. Good size and nice skills. Fantastic runner (kept up with Darcy Wilson)

Macrae very good skills. It’s nice to have left footers who can actually kick (sorry Seb!)

Max Hall - solid unit. Built like the proverbial brick you-know-what! I feel that others will be ahead of him as he doesn’t really have any standout strengths.

Byrnes continues to be one of our best runners. I reckon Ross loves him.

Mitchito moving his opponents around with ease. Very powerful boy.

Collard good skills but very lackadaisical. His fitness is shocking, and his demeanour in general is not great. Looks disinterested but maybe that’s just his vibe.

Cordy runs like he’s got a shoe full of pebbles. It’s a worry if we go into the season with him in our starting 22.

Jack Carroll nice skill set. Will be a good depth player. A definite upgrade on Seb. Younger and better skills.

Keeler trained as a forward. Looks good. Surely he debuts in 2025. As mentioned, he looks to have put on some size and is starting to 'clunk' marks. Last year during pre-season I noticed he was double grabbing his marks, so perhaps his confidence is growing?

Hugo. Very involved. Good skills and decision making. Looks to have put on some size as well, and a very good runner.

Arie looks to have lost his baby fat body. More muscle definition. I’m going to watch his fitness over this pre season as last year his fitness was very poor. He’s the most skillful on the list but if he’s going to make it, he needs to improve his fitness in order to be able to run out games. A few times last year he couldn't keep up with his opponent particularly late in games.

Pou and Mitch practiced goal kicking at pretty much every drinks break. Mitch really needs to perfect his goal kicking as this is the only thing holding him back from really making his mark on the competition. He is a beast and will cause chaos for defenders with his aggression. Pou just loves the ball in his hands. Both of these lads are very committed and professional. They are the future leaders of this club.

Running drill at the end. Two groups. Darcy Wilson clearly the best runner, just glides across the ground. Hugo & O’Connell not far behind. We all know Hill is a great runner, so my observation/comment is based solely around the younger brigade.

Collard in the second group. Back of the group. I’d be surprised if we see a lot of him this year. Maybe as a sub? Just has this look of being disinterested which I’m sure he’s not. Just a very chilled character. He’s the type that won’t touch the ball for three quarters and then do something absolutely breathtaking.

That’s all for now. I’ll try to pop in regularly and provide updates.

Thank you.
I appreciate this so much.

 

[Yass03]

The day Hugo is fit enough to play out full games in the midfield and big enough in size to match his aggression will be the day he makes a name for himself. idk what it is about him but the impressions he made at afl level in such limited minutes coming off of getting picked up in the 50s is a f*****g joke I swear.

 

[Yass03]

I cannot wait for him to be a top 3 player at our club at some point, hes already one of my favourites.

 

[SaintTwitch]

I cannot wait for him to be a top 3 player at our club at some point, hes already one of my favourites.

 

[saintmike65]

Pre-Season Training 15/11/2024


Rehab:

Caminiti, Stocker, Windhager (Pool).


Not Training:

King, Wood, Sinclair, Windy, Higgins, Butler, Steele, Dougs, Henry, Marshall, Webster,

Wilson has put on some size. Same as Keeler.

O’Connell looks good. Good size and nice skills. Fantastic runner (kept up with Darcy Wilson)

Macrae very good skills. It’s nice to have left footers who can actually kick (sorry Seb!)

Max Hall - solid unit. Built like the proverbial brick you-know-what! I feel that others will be ahead of him as he doesn’t really have any standout strengths.

Byrnes continues to be one of our best runners. I reckon Ross loves him.

Mitchito moving his opponents around with ease. Very powerful boy.

Collard good skills but very lackadaisical. His fitness is shocking, and his demeanour in general is not great. Looks disinterested but maybe that’s just his vibe.

Cordy runs like he’s got a shoe full of pebbles. It’s a worry if we go into the season with him in our starting 22.

Jack Carroll nice skill set. Will be a good depth player. A definite upgrade on Seb. Younger and better skills.

Keeler trained as a forward. Looks good. Surely he debuts in 2025. As mentioned, he looks to have put on some size and is starting to 'clunk' marks. Last year during pre-season I noticed he was double grabbing his marks, so perhaps his confidence is growing?

Hugo. Very involved. Good skills and decision making. Looks to have put on some size as well, and a very good runner.

Arie looks to have lost his baby fat body. More muscle definition. I’m going to watch his fitness over this pre season as last year his fitness was very poor. He’s the most skillful on the list but if he’s going to make it, he needs to improve his fitness in order to be able to run out games. A few times last year he couldn't keep up with his opponent particularly late in games.

Pou and Mitch practiced goal kicking at pretty much every drinks break. Mitch really needs to perfect his goal kicking as this is the only thing holding him back from really making his mark on the competition. He is a beast and will cause chaos for defenders with his aggression. Pou just loves the ball in his hands. Both of these lads are very committed and professional. They are the future leaders of this club.

Running drill at the end. Two groups. Darcy Wilson clearly the best runner, just glides across the ground. Hugo & O’Connell not far behind. We all know Hill is a great runner, so my observation/comment is based solely around the younger brigade.

Collard in the second group. Back of the group. I’d be surprised if we see a lot of him this year. Maybe as a sub? Just has this look of being disinterested which I’m sure he’s not. Just a very chilled character. He’s the type that won’t touch the ball for three quarters and then do something absolutely breathtaking.

That’s all for now. I’ll try to pop in regularly and provide updates.

Mattaes has got his swagger back & looks in ripping nick..big year for him coming up.
Max Hall really impressive today, nice mover, strong & capable overhead and looks to be a good decision maker, hopefully a Jai Newcomb type!
The heavy emphasis on quick ball movement is paying off plus the field kicking is impressive!
Arie has a lean physique now &, although not quick, given time and space has a real weapon with his kicking…will get opportunities early I’m sure.
Paddy Dow looks stronger also, along with Garcia and Keeler..Jack Carol’s a nice size & moves well.
The boys are training at a good intensity..looking forward to all the senior guys back on the 25th.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

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That would scare the eggs off your plate

 

[psychosaints]

The day Hugo is fit enough to play out full games in the midfield and big enough in size to match his aggression will be the day he makes a name for himself. idk what it is about him but the impressions he made at afl level in such limited minutes coming off of getting picked up in the 50s is a f*****g joke I swear.

 

[psychosaints]

The day Hugo is fit enough to play out full games in the midfield and big enough in size to match his aggression will be the day he makes a name for himself. idk what it is about him but the impressions he made at afl level in such limited minutes coming off of getting picked up in the 50s is a f*****g joke I swear.

My cousin is training him outside the club. My cousin used to be the conditioning coach at Collingwood in 2010. I just spoke to him this week and he said watch out for Hugo this year, he’s going to be a gun.

 

[Ads734]

Mattaes has got his swagger back & looks in ripping nick..big year for him coming up.
Max Hall really impressive today, nice mover, strong & capable overhead and looks to be a good decision maker, hopefully a Jai Newcomb type!
The heavy emphasis on quick ball movement is paying off plus the field kicking is impressive!
Arie has a lean physique now &, although not quick, given time and space has a real weapon with his kicking…will get opportunities early I’m sure.
Paddy Dow looks stronger also, along with Garcia and Keeler..Jack Carol’s a nice size & moves well.
The boys are training at a good intensity..looking forward to all the senior guys back on the 25th.

My thinking with Mattaes is this...
He had the confidence to think he was one of the best kids coming through. Last year he lost it, went back to the VFL and got it back.

The key for me is his best games were against the following

Sydney
Adelaide
BL
Carlton

Therefore he was one of our best players against both Grand Finalists, against one of the best midfields and one game where the conditions were horrific. This will give enormous confidence that he is not just at the level but can be a gun at the level. Like it was great he played so well but it was who played well against that was the biggest thing for me.

The next step is for him to get over 30 disposals, and watch out. I am tipping a top 3 BnF finnish for him this year.

 

[BigMonty]

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About Hugo, he has something remember his impact, coming on as sub running down whoever it was..Guilden I think, look on his face was who the hell are you. Then that one step lace out 40-50m bullet pass in the heat of Blues game saysca lot about him and his potential.

He will be in the 22 somewhere this year.

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[gubby88]

About Hugo, he has something remember his impact, coming on as sub running down whoever it was..Guilden I think, look on his face was who the hell are you. Then that one step lace out 40-50m bullet pass in the heat of Blues game saysca lot about him and his potential.

He will be in the 22 somewhere this year.

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max Holmes vs Geelong. forever etched in my memory

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[Imtellingya]

max Holmes vs Geelong. forever etched in my memory

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He really tries to take on Wilson in the sprints, very competitive

 

[Atomboy]

The day Hugo is fit enough to play out full games in the midfield and big enough in size to match his aggression will be the day he makes a name for himself. idk what it is about him but the impressions he made at afl level in such limited minutes coming off of getting picked up in the 50s is a f*****g joke I swear.

Would love to see him take over Steele’s role so we could plonk Jack at HFF.

Would do quite well as a forward I reckon, great hands and an excellent shot for goal.

 

[akaifu]

Would love to see him take over Steele’s role so we could plonk Jack at HFF.

Would do quite well as a forward I reckon, great hands and an excellent shot for goal.

For as long as Jack Steele remains our best midfielder and our captain, I find it very hard to see him being played anywhere but the midfield while our midfield remains one of the worst in the league

 

[St Steady]

For as long as Jack Steele remains our best midfielder and our captain, I find it very hard to see him being played anywhere but the midfield while our midfield remains one of the worst in the league

same, i think as our mids improve and let him take a little backseat on the grunt stuff, he'll be just gliding around in the nice spots (defensively reading it) racking them up

 

[Tommy Wigs]

My cousin is training him outside the club. My cousin used to be the conditioning coach at Collingwood in 2010. I just spoke to him this week and he said watch out for Hugo this year, he’s going to be a gun.

 

[Ads734]

Anyone have any Wilson updates, had the best first year in a long time. Him and Pou are going to lead us to the next premiership.

 

[saintmike65]

Anyone have any Wilson updates, had the best first year in a long time. Him and Pou are going to lead us to the next premiership.

Don’t expect Darcy Wilson to drop off, watching him train this week has left me in no doubt he’ll be high up for the B & F for next season

 

[saintmike65]

He really tries to take on Wilson in the sprints, very competitive

Hugo and Max Hall are ones to watch

 

[Rogue Warrior]

I hope they keep rotating Wilson through the midfield. He is an excellent point of difference and brings genuine speed into the mix

 

[Ads734]

I hope they keep rotating Wilson through the midfield. He is an excellent point of difference and brings genuine speed into the mix

I’ve said before he’s tracking better the Max Holmes. A superb goal kicking mid. Love his skills.

 

[SteeleSaints]

Don’t expect Darcy Wilson to drop off, watching him train this week has left me in no doubt he’ll be high up for the B & F for next season

I wonder when Darcy will get to a point where he starts playing some midfield minutes? The club managed him well last season, as like Pou in his first year he had games where he looked tired but he managed to get through the year unscathed. I have no doubt he will be another mid in years to come, its just getting his body/game to a level where he can cope with the physicality of playing in the midfield.

How nice is it to see the club finally have kids on the list who we know will be super talents and will play with the club for an extended period. Hopefully we add another quality group at this years draft and with some smart recruiting of free agents etc can have a real dip in a year or two.

 

[ScrappyDo]

Hugo and Max Hall are ones to watch

Whats your vibe on Hall and Carroll mike?

 

[ScrappyDo]

I wonder when Darcy will get to a point where he starts playing some midfield minutes? The club managed him well last season, as like Pou in his first year he had games where he looked tired but he managed to get through the year unscathed. I have no doubt he will be another mid in years to come, its just getting his body/game to a level where he can cope with the physicality of playing in the midfield.

How nice is it to see the club finally have kids on the list who we know will be super talents and will play with the club for an extended period. Hopefully we add another quality group at this years draft and with some smart recruiting of free agents etc can have a real dip in a year or two.

Going back to Darcy's draft footage, he didn't do well as an inside mid. He'd very often dispose to the nearest person rather than teammate which damaged his overall DE numbers. Given what he's very good at l don't see any justification to put him in the packs and should remain a receiver and runner.