Training Training reports 2024

[The Dingrel]

Day 1 of preseason and the overreaction posts kick off!

you think? A kid looking to cement his spot coming into his 3rd season tailed off with the vfl level ruckman after already identified as a weakness.....surely you'd knuckle down and work on that while away from the club.

 

[Twinkletoes]

I work at a large government institution which houses some of the state’s finest on a short to long term basis….

When I drive over the weekend to work I take the opportunity for an early morning walk around North Melbourne. It is a more pleasant environment than my work place I can assure you all

Or bigger?

 

[Kangalongtime]

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Or bigger?

That looks familiar

 

[Pres]

you think? A kid looking to cement his spot coming into his 3rd season tailed off with the vfl level ruckman after already identified as a weakness.....surely you'd knuckle down and work on that while away from the club.

Maybe he did?

 

[Twinkletoes]

That looks familiar

I’ll remember that when I think I’m having a bad day working from home. That’d be an eye opener.

 

[Rod Stroker]

I work at a large government institution which houses some of the state’s finest on a short to long term basis….

Didn't they already close Pentridge?

 

[Rod Stroker]

All there except Fish (AFLPA rules - 8 weeks off from Blues season ending).

That's ridiculous given his last game was in August

 

[kool kangas]

That's ridiculous given his last game was in August

Agree , however it would have been from the Carltons last training season and seeing that the blues made the finals it makes sense...

 

[Rod Stroker]

Fringe player from another club wins the first run to kick off pre-season. Just shows how far back our squad is when it comes to fitness and endurance. That gap will take a while to close, it won't be done in a pre-season. You have to question just WTF our Performance Team have (or haven't) been doing in recent years.

 

[New_Roo]

Anyone ITK about Tyler being there.

I work with his cousin so can ask if anything official


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[My Left Foote]

NORTH MELBOURNE​

Harry Sheezel was back for the start of his second pre-season on Monday. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Fellow young gun George Wardlaw was in full flight, too. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Coach Alastair Clarkson took the young Roos through their paces on day 1. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Former Hawk Connor Downie was out there training with North Melbourne. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

As was delisted free agent signing Toby Pink. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

Unpopular opinion but I think the dark blue training gear looks good.

 

[New_Roo]

Fringe player from another club wins the first run to kick off pre-season. Just shows how far back our squad is when it comes to fitness and endurance. That gap will take a while to close, it won't be done in a pre-season. You have to question just WTF our Performance Team have (or haven't) been doing in recent years.

The fact he is a fringe player is irrelevant... prob was in the top 5 at syd too....


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[The Dingrel]

Fringe player from another club wins the first run to kick off pre-season. Just shows how far back our squad is when it comes to fitness and endurance. That gap will take a while to close, it won't be done in a pre-season. You have to question just WTF our Performance Team have (or haven't) been doing in recent years.

From memory Dan Howe was top 4 last year too.

 

[LB2Snake]

Unpopular opinion but I thin the dark blue training gear looks good.

It looks ok....but I fully don't get it

 

[Pres]

Fringe player from another club wins the first run to kick off pre-season. Just shows how far back our squad is when it comes to fitness and endurance.

Alternatively it could mean that Stephens is an elite runner and was brought in to the group for that purpose. I bet we'd all be horrified if he didn't finish top 3.

 

[New_Roo]

Alternatively it could mean that Stephens is an elite runner and was brought in to the group for that purpose. I bet we'd all be horrified if he didn't finish top 3.

The more likely answer!


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[Passmore]

Where’s Cardio Curtis?

 

[Tas]

"Stephens is a superb athlete displaying his speed (2.97 20m sprint), endurance (21.2 Yo-Yo test), agility (8.24 seconds), and 2km time trial time of 6.01 minutes at the National Draft Combine."

From his draft profile.

 

[My Left Foote]

Fringe player from another club wins the first run to kick off pre-season. Just shows how far back our squad is when it comes to fitness and endurance. That gap will take a while to close, it won't be done in a pre-season. You have to question just WTF our Performance Team have (or haven't) been doing in recent years.

Alternative take: North Melbourne bargain basement trade for an elite runner proves astute list management with Dylan Stephens winning the preseason shuttle run.

 

[Lebit]

Also worth noticing this headline about last year's pre season... So no real change (other than them both being North players now)

AFL pre-season: Stars burning up the track at your club​

Herald Sun
https://www.heraldsun.com.au › Sport › Afl



8 Jan 2023 — The Kangaroos cracked into a 1.8km shuttle run, with Jy Simpkin

12

Jy Simpkin

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

8.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

20.6

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.5

4star

CL

5.5

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.2

2star

... SYDNEY. Running. Dylan Stephens

15

Dylan Stephens

Age

24

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

set the pace in the Swans' 2km time trial ...

 

[leighlee13]

I work with his cousin so can ask if anything official


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That would be awesome! I am hoping the fact that he is there is promising.

 

[Del191229]

I used to do it fairly regularly when I lived closer to Arden St and was on Daddy duty with my baby daughter. Nice outing and atmosphere.

You run into all sorts though

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Fringe player from another club wins the first run to kick off pre-season. Just shows how far back our squad is when it comes to fitness and endurance. That gap will take a while to close, it won't be done in a pre-season. You have to question just WTF our Performance Team have (or haven't) been doing in recent years.

Stephens has won just about every time trial he has ever ran in.

He used to smoke most of the Sydney midfielders.

Stephens continues blistering 2km trial form

Midfielder Dylan Stephens has continued his blistering form throughout 2023 pre-season by ranking first in the 2km time trial as the Sydney Swans returned to training this week.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Lavy_Panther]

They’ve all got off season programs that they are undergoing now even while overseas

And CT would outrun most in the afl

CT didn’t even crack the top ten of our pre season time trial (which was a 1.8km shuttle). That’s top ten of possibly the worst running side in the history of the modern AFL.

Guess we can finally put the “CT the aerobic beast” myth to bed.

 

[Amicalola]

Alternative take: North Melbourne bargain basement trade for an elite runner proves astute list management with Dylan Stephens winning the preseason shuttle run.

Personally I suspect the truth is somewhere in between. Stephens is an elite runner, but our team also are um, not great at running. Which means he is going to be a big improvement! And hopefully set some standards as well (looking at you, Curtis Taylor-who-I-thought-was-meant-to be-good-at-running-but-didn't-even-show-up-in-the-top-10). Xerri being in the top 10 feels weird, is that common?

Also, is the shuttle run more of a test of speed or endurance?