Training Preseason Training Thread - 2024/25

[Astro7]

Yep, he’s 30 yrs old now, slowing down, injuries catching up and the end is nigh, hopefully he sees at least a small amount of success before he hangs up the boots.
On a seperate subject it’s nice to see the media focusing on something else other than Harley, hopefully that can continue during the season as other young guns step up.

For sure, TK (like some others) might find some new energy with the coach, new players and gameplan. I'm waiting to see how it all comes together before criticizing too much. There's a lot of moving parts yet to be revealed. The lack of media attention on Harley has been a refreshing change. I'm guessing due to low-key training protocols and lots of new players to focus on. Last year was insane. Personally, am more interested in the progress of other players like Hewett, Clay etc. We know what Harley can do and it's exciting; will be a blast watching him with a stronger core around him, feeding off each other.

 

[eaglevision]

Assistant at the very least!

 

[Cuzz09]

Warner and Horse to re-sign probably



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[eaglevision]

Warner and Horse to re-sign probably



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Nope

 

[squashface]

"Players being told over the next few hours" Well you've just tweeted it so they are being told now.

 

[We_The_West]

Get the Warner Bros. on the phone...

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Big Cox time at Sydney it seems. No wonder he didn't jump at the West Coast job.

 

[eaglevision]

Cox was clearly running the show at the draft

 

[Dark Sharks]

Hehehe the irony that Duggan is going to be playing midfield after all these years, when we absolutely do not want him to.

 

[TheBudgies]

I'm no Sport Science boffin, just a hobby runner so may be incorrect here, but is the test is going to be capped at certain levels, then what is the point of doing the test for the individual. You may as well just run low intensity laps.

The test is supposed to be hard and basically an all out effort at the end. It has a purpose which is to determine a point at which you reach maximum oxygen intake, and therefore tailor a training program to suit.

If you are going to drop out at say 70%, the result is meaningless, in a SC sense.

It would be like doing a 2km benchmark time trail, but stopping at the 1.5km mark.

Would suggest it's a reach a minimum standard type deal and the players don't know when they'll get pulled so they have to run it like they're running the while thing.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Good timing Horse

 

[mattyc75]

Hehehe the irony that Duggan is going to be playing midfield after all these years, when we absolutely do not want him to.

The midfield was so bad for so long. You'd think he wouldve transitioned there ages ago if he was up to it.
I'd say it was more a case of the new coach try to fit his man into a stacked backline

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[Rowan18]

The midfield was so bad for so long. You'd think he wouldve transitioned there ages ago if he was up to it.
I'd say it was more a case of the new coach try to fit his man into a stacked backline

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Yeah, I'm thinking it's a case of him not being happy with Duggan's disposal (for transition out of backline). If he's playing midfield, it must be for pressure only.

 

[We_The_West]

i just found out that Jack Petruccelle

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Jack Petruccelle

Age

25

Ht

188cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.2

2star

K

6.2

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

6.7

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

2.7

2star

M

1.7

2star

T

1.3

2star

G

0.7

4star

D

7.8

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

was drafted as a half-back/inside midfielder who had one of the highest contested possession rates of his draft class...

Haven't we been looking for someone to fit that role...

These development issues go deep... it's like a rabbit hole

 

[FKASC]

Don’t mind him as a defensive mid. Not writing off Duggan as a mid just yet, new coach who knows what’ll happen. He showed a bit as a mid in his first year

 

[FKASC]

Yeah, I'm thinking it's a case of him not being happy with Duggan's disposal (for transition out of backline)

He ain’t gonna get anything better from Baker in that regard so I doubt it’s disposal related

 

[Ghossein]

Should we be worried that he sounds a little condescending and a bit like a high school PE teacher? Hope that’s just day 1.

the club aren't going to post tactical specifics on social media

 

[WestCoast05]

Ok?

Call me naive... but chills down my spine

 

[Keys]

So, I've read three days of training updates and might have missed so sorry if I have, but the glaring non-elepahant in the room is the little info about Brockman. For someone who did SFA all year for us, had off field issues and cost us draft capital, I was hoping to see something like....



Wow

Brockman came top 3 in the running test.
Brockman showing some grunt in the drills
Brockman looks in great nick



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As one or two others have mentioned, Brockman is still in the later stages of rehab from ankle surgery.

He didn’t have to return until yesterday since he’s a 5th year player (in the AFL) but has been at training the last 2 weeks and has been solid with what he’s done

Also looks to have put on a bit of size through the upper body - might be wrong on that but a few times I’ve had trouble picking him out because he looks bigger than I recall

 

[WestCoast05]

Should we be worried that he sounds a little condescending and a bit like a high school PE teacher? Hope that’s just day 1.

Mini has clearly just got up to speed watching our past 4 seasons... Condescending high school PE teacher absolutely necessary.

Remember, we were the club that thought we had hit genius levels by 'trusting' our players with their own fitness etc

 

[thebutterflyeffect]

So 14 for Baker seems a good deal then?

Smith coming off an ACL, has attitude problems, won't be in any leadership groups and who knows if he finds his good form again?

Baker perfect for our young group, sure he's 2 years older but he brings excellent experience, leadership and is a tough player.

Talent alone no denying Smith has it, but will he continue to produce? Too many question marks for mine

Guess we have to agree to disagree, though lots of posters seem to agree with you.

I rate Bailey Smith considerably higher than Baker. About 4 years younger and I think he's capable of winning a Brownlow. Yes he's got mental health issues but has a reputation for being a dedicated professional. Bevo seems like a love or hate coach and I don't think Smith would have had the same issues under a different coach. Though no way to factor check this.

 

[Grahame]

Remember, we were the club that thought we had hit genius levels by 'trusting' our players with their own fitness etc

Worked for the Australian cricket team …

 

[Chris_6678]

Kelly looks to have trimmed down. Hopefully this means he tipped to play more as a HFF like he did at Geelong.

 

[Yeahnahmate]

I'm no Sport Science boffin, just a hobby runner so may be incorrect here, but is the test is going to be capped at certain levels, then what is the point of doing the test for the individual. You may as well just run low intensity laps.

The test is supposed to be hard and basically an all out effort at the end. It has a purpose which is to determine a point at which you reach maximum oxygen intake, and therefore tailor a training program to suit.

If you are going to drop out at say 70%, the result is meaningless, in a SC sense.

It would be like doing a 2km benchmark time trail, but stopping at the 1.5km mark.

I’m no Sports Science boffin, but I’m going to tell you how their testing could be done better anyway is wild

 

[Ghossein]

i just found out that Jack Petruccelle was drafted as a half-back/inside midfielder who had one of the highest contested possession rates of his draft class...

Haven't we been looking for someone to fit that role...

These development issues go deep... it's like a rabbit hole

yep then we stuck him in the forward line for years and wondered why he was no good, then put him in the midfield and were surprised when he actually played well

hasn't been trialed on HB, which is where his skillset is suited to