Training Pre-season updates 2025.

[Jen2310]

I’d be interested to see if Nick is on the track. Heard from someone close to the action that he had a hot spot in his foot close to Christmas. Haven’t seen any videos of him running, kicking etc.
Wasn’t supposed to be long term but this was only a couple of weeks ago so keen for some reports out of training.

I think Josh posted a video of him and nick around christmas or boxing day of them inside the club doing some ball work.
I hadn't heard this, but we'll see if there are any concerns later this week

 

[sr36]

What questions do we have leading into the rest of pre-season?

Jordy is obviously the big one. Is he fit? how fit? Will he play mostly forward, mid? Can his body handle full mid now?

Yeah, a fully fit Jordy and I'd have us as flag favourites. A hobbled Jordy and we're into the pack of 10 fighting it out to make finals.

 

[Jen2310]

Yeah, a fully fit Jordy and I'd have us as flag favourites. A hobbled Jordy and we're into the pack of 10 fighting it out to make finals.

And keeping him fit and injury free through the whole season will be the big task.

 

[Jelly Bean]

I also want to go to watch Nick Daicos, and whether he has noticeably developed in the offseason. I have this deep concern that he has plateaued at being just a 38-Brownlow-vote-per-year player, and am hoping that he has worked to continue to find another gear.

I don't know what that will look like at training (i.e. has he grown 20-30 cms? Has he grown another leg? Is he wearing a red cape?) but I think I'll know it when I see it.

 

[sideswipe]

I'm planning on being there on Friday, but the main questions I think I have would be:

• Jordy, to your point. Is he in full training? And which group does he train with?
• Perryman. Is he lining up with the backs or the mids?
• Reef. I know he is training as a key back, but want to see for myself how comfortable he looks down there (and how he performs against our genuine key forwards hopefully, rather than 3rd talls).
• Allan. Based on comments, I'm expecting him to get the Brownlow awarded to him at training on Friday, so I want to be there to see him receive it.

Jordy won’t immediately be back to full training. In order to do that, he will need to first hit fitness markers - which will need to first be measured.

Geez I hope he comes good.


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[TradeDraft]

I also want to go to watch Nick Daicos, and whether he has noticeably developed in the offseason. I have this deep concern that he has plateaued at being just a 38-Brownlow-vote-per-year player, and am hoping that he has worked to continue to find another gear.

I don't know what that will look like at training (i.e. has he grown 20-30 cms? Has he grown another leg? Is he wearing a red cape?) but I think I'll know it when I see it.

Did you watch the Swoop Luke Video saying Nick might have a Down Year?

 

[Jen2310]

Did you watch the Swoop Luke Video saying Nick might have a Down Year?

He didn't say that. That was more of a joke, if you watch the video. Those he thinks may be a faller are older players

 

[Jelly Bean]

Did you watch the Swoop Luke Video saying Nick might have a Down Year?

I'm not sure I rely on Swoop's judgement

 

[Fruit]

Does anyone know what sort of work Jordy was doing pre-Christmas?
Was it a rehab program or just a different block of work than everyone else just to take pressure off his body

 

[Jen2310]

Does anyone know what sort of work Jordy was doing pre-Christmas?
Was it a rehab program or just a different block of work than everyone else just to take pressure off his body

He was obviously on his own program inside. But did very little outside, just a couple running sessions and bike work.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Does anyone know what sort of work Jordy was doing pre-Christmas?
Was it a rehab program or just a different block of work than everyone else just to take pressure off his body

He was on a specialised program from his trip to Doha.

 

[sr36]

Does anyone know what sort of work Jordy was doing pre-Christmas?

Driving ubers.

 

[Pistol Night]

Driving ubers.

Hopefully a manual to strengthen that groin

 

[soreplums]

Agree, my key uncertainty is JDG's fitness. My Top 10 items are:
1. JDG - to what extent will he be able to play mid-field minutes?
2. Titch - will he get the foot right and what impact has the interrupted pre-season had on his role in the side?
3. Injuries - any new injuries (hopefully there's none)
4. Allan - how ready is he to step into the mid-field?
5. Reef - does he take on an existing role in the backline (e.g., Murphy role) or does Fly fashion a new dynamic, e.g., something like the Noble role utilising his ability to break a tackle and carry the ball?
6. Condon - does he join us this year?
7. Membrey - does he play round 1?
8. Newbies - how are our 2024 draftee's progressing, especially under the heat of contested footy? Also interested in whether they play in a way that reminds you of any established players
9. HH - getting ready to play
10. Smit and Steene - how are they progressing?

11. Where is the premiership afterparty?

 

[Kirby]

Driving ubers.

How good would it be if you jumped in your Uber and you look over and Jordy was your driver?

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Did you watch the Swoop Luke Video saying Nick might have a Down Year?

That was said tongue in cheek....

He picked Naicos to win the Copeland this year...

 

[Finnishpie]

And keeping him fit and injury free through the whole season will be the big task.

I'd be going the slow build to have him ready for second half of the year. We have depth, we can survive first half with only cameos from him.

 

[magpiewarrior]

I also want to go to watch Nick Daicos, and whether he has noticeably developed in the offseason. I have this deep concern that he has plateaued at being just a 38-Brownlow-vote-per-year player, and am hoping that he has worked to continue to find another gear.

I don't know what that will look like at training (i.e. has he grown 20-30 cms? Has he grown another leg? Is he wearing a red cape?) but I think I'll know it when I see it.

I would have been happy to plateau at 38 competition b&f votes at any football level, just sayin.

 

[frizzle]

I'd be going the slow build to have him ready for second half of the year. We have depth, we can survive first half with only cameos from him.

I’m not all over the fixture in 2025, but isn’t the general consensus that we have another tough start to the year?