Training Preseason Training Thread - 2024/25

[Keys]

First Game - v Richmond
February 17 (Mon) at Lathlain - Time TBA

 

[Jumpoff Joey]

Agree with Kelly and Ryan looking in good shape. Did lol at Ryan leaving the forwards to goal kicking practice so he could take hangers on the jumping bag with the backs.

Couple of instances of him jumping confidently in this vision



Chris Brown was mentioned in the article on Wes Walley posted recently - Wes mentioned his influence on him. Hadn’t heard of him before then. Good to see the club investing in these kids (not just for their football development) and that work showing some signs of paying off

Not related to your post but Duggan is looking in pretty good shape as well

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Saw Duggan at Angelo street getting a conti, and can confirm he looked in very good nick.

He was with a first-year player, but I didn't recognize which one - someone who was a decent runner and part of nationals for 800 or 3000m...

 

[Elite Pete]

Hasn’t Barnett been training with the defenders as a key back?

Sounds like majority of his preseason has been with the defenders. Also didn’t look like we did a lot of clearance work.

He joined Flynn, BWill, JWill and Archer in ruck training this week.

 

[Beutbrute]

After pissing in public and getting into punch-ons, throwing nazi salutes is the obvious next step in our off-season shenanigans.

Unfortunately we have a long history of right wing extremism in our club - here's Nic giving the salute, couldn't even wait for the game to finish before giving it.

 

[Boohemian]

Speaking of right wing extremism - is Julie Bishop still involved at the club in any capacity?

 

[Jumpoff Joey]

Speaking of right wing extremism - is Julie Bishop still involved at the club in any capacity?

I spoke to her in November, and no she is not unfortunately.

 

[garlic munchers]

Well, as long as we're not 'waving' like Elon, eh?

I salute your post.

 

[Keys]

Yea was watching that i thought it might have been Lachlan McGlade

Insta post on our NGA kids plus F/S prospect Charlie Banfield




The mystery player is Darcy Montgomery pictured below next to Michael Prior. Then L-R Walley and Charlie Banfield for the benefit of others

Second pic is (L-R) Koby Evans, Jake Caton and Tylah Williams with I presume Chris Brown on the end

 

[WCE777]

Insta post on our NGA kids plus F/S prospect Charlie Banfield




The mystery player is Darcy Montgomery pictured below next to Michael Prior. Then L-R Walley and Charlie Banfield for the benefit of others

Second pic is (L-R) Koby Evans, Jake Caton and Tylah Williams with I presume Chris Brown on the end

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appears to be a crafty forward, kicked 6 goals against VIC Country in U16's championships, don't know anything else about him.
As you say a mystery player?

 

[Keys]

appears to be a crafty forward, kicked 6 goals against VIC Country in U16's championships, don't know anything else about him.
As you say a mystery player?

I only say mystery player because whilst I knew you the other NGA players at training yesterday were, I had no idea who the 5th one was until that insta post

Glad that I properly know who’s who now

 

[Elite Pete]

appears to be a crafty forward, kicked 6 goals against VIC Country in U16's championships, don't know anything else about him.
As you say a mystery player?

Kicked 2 and 1 in the other U16 state games.

Decent size already by the looks. 191cm and 85kg?

Colts numbers look ok without knowing his role

 

[RanaNaved]

I only say mystery player because whilst I knew you the other NGA players at training yesterday were, I had no idea who the 5th one was until that insta post

Glad that I properly know who’s who now

How did his kicking look? Saw him play in the U/16s for WA and his technique was a bit odd and led to a few shanks

 

[Keys]

How did his kicking look? Saw him play in the U/16s for WA and his technique was a bit odd and led to a few shanks

Tbh, I was busy trying to work out which players were which between Williams, Evans and Montgomery who I had no idea who it was

So didn’t pay as much attention to their skills as I should have

 

[WCE777]

I only say mystery player because whilst I knew you the other NGA players at training yesterday were, I had no idea who the 5th one was until that insta post

Glad that I properly know who’s who now

isn't it great that WC have several NGA players who could make AFL quality players.
WC have always invested a significant amount in NGA programs but its nice to see a little more talent coming through.

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

I only say mystery player because whilst I knew you the other NGA players at training yesterday were, I had no idea who the 5th one was until that insta post

Glad that I properly know who’s who now

Yes me too
Thanks for that

 

[RanaNaved]

isn't it great that WC have several NGA players who could make AFL quality players.
WC have always invested a significant amount in NGA programs but its nice to see a little more talent coming through.

A couple of really talented players next year too, in small forward Lachie McGlade and rebounding half back Garrison Kenh.

About time we got access to them, absolutely ridiculous spending money and a lot of time developing and educating players for rival clubs