Training Preseason 2024
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Meh we trained the house down in preseason’s and it’s amounted to nothing just making the point dancing with your sister doesn’t mean much in the scheme of things.
I understand the point... what I thought was obviously a joke, obviously not so obvious. My bad.
Voss is sort of a lead out 3rd tall, and applies pressure. Good honest type role player.
Battling with Sturt/Corbett for a spot.
Fremantle completed 80 minutes of match simulation on Saturday as the Dockers’ round one preparations intensify.
Four 10 minute periods to kick-off the morning tested Fremantle’s intensity in short bursts, followed by one 20 minute term and finally two more 10 minute bursts.
The two teams were evenly balanced and rotated at halftime.
Fremantle also took the opportunity to rehearse game-like scenarios at various stages of simulation. At one stage, coach Justin Longmuir even halted match simulation, not happy with the way one team moved the ball out of defence.
It appears that Fremantle got through unscathed.
We rate the 10 Dockers that impressed.
NEIL ERASMUS
Was arguably the best midfielder out there in the second half. Playing inside midfield, Erasmus found plenty of the footy around the ground, his workrate willing him to each contest. While he can sometimes be guilty of blazing away and kicking in hope, Erasmus was more poised in the second half and set-up one of Taberner’s goals.
SEAN DARCY
Started in the ruck and stayed there for three quarters, all but signalling the end of his ankle surgery recovery. Was dominant in the third quarter, converting three or four hit-outs to advantage to clearances and goals for his team. Ran laps in the fourth quarter to end a solid hitout.
MATT TABERNER
Some Fremantle fans have written off Taberner. It’s not an unfair assessment, given he’s rarely been available in the past few years due to injury. But Taberner was arguably the best forward on the ground. Albeit he was playing on second-year defender Hugh Davies, Taberner kicked two goals in the third term, both courtesy of strong marks inside 50. Could be invaluable up forward as a foil for Jye Amiss if he can keep himself fit.
HEATH CHAPMAN
Chapman’s move to the wing has been one of the talking points of pre-season but it appears to have lost a bit of momentum. Chapman played largely in defence and was good in the air. He helped organise his defence and had a few neat moments negotiating traffic. If anything, he pushed up the ground.
SAM SWITKOWSKI
Playeda large chunk of match simulation in positive signs after overcoming a pre-season hamstring injury. Was lively up forward and creative. Went into the midfield to give his team a bit of spark then sat out the last quarter.
JEREMY SHARP
Looks close to locking down a round one wing berth. His supreme running ability allows him to be everywhere all at once. Constantly involved. Kept his space out wide and working on his polish.
CALEB SERONG
Just continues to impress. Coming off a breakout season, there’s no reason why Serong can’t hit another gear. Won plenty of clearances and spent the first half on the same team as Nat Fyfe before swapping sides with Will Brodie and heading up the other midfield. Clean hands and kicking inside 50 is improving.
JORDAN CLARK
Was one of Fremantle’s most impressive in the first half, setting up a lot of play from the back half. Found a few targets inside 50 and looks like he could hit a new gear this season.
LUKE RYAN
Wore a non-contact cap after being cleared to return from an ankle injury during the week. Looked a little proppy after an attempted spoil in the first quarter and came off but returned in the second quarter once he’d regained confidence. Played all four quarters and was solid down back.
PATRICK VOSS
Continues to stake his claim for one of Fremantle’s two list spots. Kicked three goals in the second half, reeling in some strong marks. His physicality was also a highlight, laying some strong tackles.
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Four 10 minute periods to kick-off the morning tested Fremantle’s intensity in short bursts, followed by one 20 minute term and finally two more 10 minute bursts.
The two teams were evenly balanced and rotated at halftime.
Fremantle also took the opportunity to rehearse game-like scenarios at various stages of simulation. At one stage, coach Justin Longmuir even halted match simulation, not happy with the way one team moved the ball out of defence.
It appears that Fremantle got through unscathed.
We rate the 10 Dockers that impressed.
NEIL ERASMUS
Was arguably the best midfielder out there in the second half. Playing inside midfield, Erasmus found plenty of the footy around the ground, his workrate willing him to each contest. While he can sometimes be guilty of blazing away and kicking in hope, Erasmus was more poised in the second half and set-up one of Taberner’s goals.
SEAN DARCY
Started in the ruck and stayed there for three quarters, all but signalling the end of his ankle surgery recovery. Was dominant in the third quarter, converting three or four hit-outs to advantage to clearances and goals for his team. Ran laps in the fourth quarter to end a solid hitout.
MATT TABERNER
Some Fremantle fans have written off Taberner. It’s not an unfair assessment, given he’s rarely been available in the past few years due to injury. But Taberner was arguably the best forward on the ground. Albeit he was playing on second-year defender Hugh Davies, Taberner kicked two goals in the third term, both courtesy of strong marks inside 50. Could be invaluable up forward as a foil for Jye Amiss if he can keep himself fit.
HEATH CHAPMAN
Chapman’s move to the wing has been one of the talking points of pre-season but it appears to have lost a bit of momentum. Chapman played largely in defence and was good in the air. He helped organise his defence and had a few neat moments negotiating traffic. If anything, he pushed up the ground.
SAM SWITKOWSKI
Playeda large chunk of match simulation in positive signs after overcoming a pre-season hamstring injury. Was lively up forward and creative. Went into the midfield to give his team a bit of spark then sat out the last quarter.
JEREMY SHARP
Looks close to locking down a round one wing berth. His supreme running ability allows him to be everywhere all at once. Constantly involved. Kept his space out wide and working on his polish.
CALEB SERONG
Just continues to impress. Coming off a breakout season, there’s no reason why Serong can’t hit another gear. Won plenty of clearances and spent the first half on the same team as Nat Fyfe before swapping sides with Will Brodie and heading up the other midfield. Clean hands and kicking inside 50 is improving.
JORDAN CLARK
Was one of Fremantle’s most impressive in the first half, setting up a lot of play from the back half. Found a few targets inside 50 and looks like he could hit a new gear this season.
LUKE RYAN
Wore a non-contact cap after being cleared to return from an ankle injury during the week. Looked a little proppy after an attempted spoil in the first quarter and came off but returned in the second quarter once he’d regained confidence. Played all four quarters and was solid down back.
PATRICK VOSS
Continues to stake his claim for one of Fremantle’s two list spots. Kicked three goals in the second half, reeling in some strong marks. His physicality was also a highlight, laying some strong tackles.
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Judd lite
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As has been stated many times before, the club hates it too but has no power to do anything. The land is privately owned and approaches by the club too the owners have been rebuffed many times apparently.
Thanks.
Conceivably we could have Taberner, Amiss and Treacy in the team. Voss (and Corbett, who I think realistically is gonski) may be battling with Taberner or Treacy. Sturt may be compatible with them though.
What do you think?
wakojako
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Makes me nervous. I think that contributed to last year's result. We need to be drilling D50 rebounds as that is one of our list strengths.
I have lost count of the number of times I have stated this.Some do not read.
Piggy Smalls
Is it Friday yet?
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Mainly from trying to play positive footy. At one point the purple team was playing it safe down the line and JL stopped the sim to rip shreds off them.
From what I saw there was an emphasis on moving the ball on quickly from a mark or free kick and moving the ball through the corridor.
Having said that there were quite a few poor disposals under little or no pressure as well.
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His two handed ball drop isn’t great
Remember when you play with all 36 players, the skills drop. The best 22 are that for a reason.
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Sounds like a whole year at Peel then to work on his disposal and positioning.
100%
If you ever see a preaseaon where the sims are highly skilled all round, get on Peel for the flag.
freo84
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Can't replicate AFL standard pressure at training but having a crack at it with 36 players wanting a 22 spot is the next best thing.
