Training Pre-season updates 2024-2025.

[Vicky Park]

I’d like to hear about our future - TJ, Parker, Harry, Allan, Steene, Smit, Ryan.

Also, who will start the year injured and in rehab? There’s HH. Maybe Checkers. Is Mitchell fit to go?

We didn’t hear about mass surgeries at the end of the season - a good sign, given our horror run in 2024.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

I’d like to hear about our future - TJ, Parker, Harry, Allan, Steene, Smit, Ryan.

Also, who will start the year injured and in rehab? There’s HH. Maybe Checkers. Is Mitchell fit to go?

We didn’t hear about mass surgeries at the end of the season - a good sign, given our horror run in 2024.

Tom looks more than ready to go judging by his training videos on his sm.

 

[Apex36]

according to the injury report in August, he was only 3-4 weeks away.

Working on the assumption that he could come back for finals if necessary without his pec being at 100% strength, that sounds about right. There’s no need to rush him now though so it wouldn’t be at all surprising if he’s not in full training next week.

 

[Jen2310]

Working on the assumption that he could come back for finals if necessary without his pec being at 100% strength, that sounds about right. There’s no need to rush him now though so it wouldn’t be at all surprising if he’s not in full training next week.

Doesn't need to come back until Nov 25 anyway, so gives him a bit of time

 

[Jelly Bean]

Working on the assumption that he could come back for finals if necessary without his pec being at 100% strength, that sounds about right. There’s no need to rush him now though so it wouldn’t be at all surprising if he’s not in full training next week.

Agree.

I think he'll be back when the older guys come back, and even then probably will only really be doing the running portion of it (nothing contested).

I think he won't be back into full normal training until the new year

 

[Hardas]

Can you let me know if Cumberland or Tomlinson are there. My friend wants to know

Now manic.... tell the truth.

 

[Hardas]

Jen,
Always keen to know how the young group are muscling up & moving.
Cheers!

 

[manicpie]

Now manic.... tell the truth.

It's true, we call him rhino

 

[JuniorB]

Tom looks more than ready to go judging by his training videos on his sm.

An eye opener for anyone thinking Titch is done and dusted.
We missed him this year.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Training starts tomorrow.
Got any requests?

I wouldn't mind an update on Steene. Given he spent so long on the sidelines with that toe I'd hope he's made solid progress over the last few months.

 

[sr36]

An eye opener for anyone thinking Titch is done and dusted.
We missed him this year.

He'll still be good a very good player on the inside, but the issue for him is going to be what role? Nick's our first rover. Is the rest of his game still good enough to play as a support role.

 

[manicpie]

He'll still be good a very good player on the inside, but the issue for him is going to be what role? Nick's our first rover.

first rover, I haven't heard that term since Tony Francis but he is theoretically our first rover

 

[Apex36]

He'll still be good a very good player on the inside, but the issue for him is going to be what role? Nick's our first rover. Is the rest of his game still good enough to play as a support role.

Nick was our first rover out of necessity last year. He’s the best first option for a hit out on the move, but you don’t want him at the bottom of the packs, you want Mitchell there feeding it out to him.

 

[sr36]

Nick was our first rover out of necessity last year. He’s the best first option for a hit out on the move, but you don’t want him at the bottom of the packs, you want Mitchell there feeding it out to him.

Either way, I think Titchs inside game will have a drop off from 2023 simply as his initial task will be to help create a lane for Nick rather than straight to the ball drop. I think there's a distinct chance that his Hawthorn ending occurs with him being pushed out of his best role and struggling.

 

[sr36]

first rover, I haven't heard that term since Tony Francis but he is theoretically our first rover

Rover is back. Agility for cleaner clearances. And no diving on the footy or tackling to ground is going to really help them.

 

[manicpie]

Rover is back. Agility for cleaner clearances. And no diving on the footy or tackling to ground is going to really help them.

Remember the Rover obsession of the 70's and 80's?, even some of the 90's. Lucky we got francis or the board might have walked off the plank

 

[jmac70]

I’m looking forward to seeing how Smit goes. Reckon he might break through this year for some AFL games. Could be a game changer for us.

 

[HoraceStrasbork]

Training starts tomorrow.
Got any requests?

What is your morning meal when watching training, cereal, toast, coffee or cooked breakfast?

 

[Pie eyed]

He'll still be good a very good player on the inside, but the issue for him is going to be what role? Nick's our first rover. Is the rest of his game still good enough to play as a support role.

No-one want Naicos on the dirt amongst the kidney punches, knees and elbows.
That Tich's domain.

 

[Jen2310]

How will you cope

Given my body clock seems to wake up early anyway, no stress. Looking forward to it.
Scheduled my wed chiropractor around training on weds. Generally its 10am, but I was like... uhh, do you have a later appointment lol

 

[Jen2310]

What is your morning meal when watching training, cereal, toast, coffee or cooked breakfast?

Generally have something at home before I leave.
usually a shake. If not, some toast or cereal. Depending how much time I have or in the mood for.
Post training, some of us head to the cafe at aami park for a toastie and a drink. I generally get a hot chocolate. Or I head into the city for some sushi.

 

[JuniorB]

Generally have something at home before I leave.
usually a shake. If not, some toast or cereal. Depending how much time I have or in the mood for.
Post training, some of us head to the cafe at aami park for a toastie and a drink. I generally get a hot chocolate. Or I head into the city for some sushi.

You could always go and get a souvlaki after training.

 

[Jen2310]

You could always go and get a souvlaki after training.

Probably could find one at melb central. Nothing really around AAMI park

 

[sr36]

No-one want Naicos on the dirt amongst the kidney punches, knees and elbows.
That Tich's domain.

Thats a bygone era. They keep their feet and now blow the whistle as soon as the ball is pinned. There is no bottom of the pack. And even in that bygone era, rucks hit the ball to KB and Gary Wilson.

 

[Mick F]

You could always go and get a souvlaki after training.

Souvlakis are for 3am.