Training Training reports 2024

[zoomba23]

Wonder what the LDU issue is. We have absolutely no need for him to add forward craft to his arsenal. We could make half a 22-man team out of forward players in that 185-190cm range. So, barring a brain aneurysm from the coaches, that rules positional experimentation out.

Personally I'm concerned by it. Even a loading issue suggests his body still isn't working as we'd like it to. Not great

 

[berniemccarthy]

Training Report (Arrived 9.50am)

• Fisher and McDonald doing some running work. Mainly repeat sprints. Can only assume it’s conditioning/loading issue for Fisher.
• Comben, Drury, George and Archer entering/exiting 50 drills seperate from the group then into some running
• CCJ, Harvey and Free non contact but participating in main drills.
• Tarryn, LDU, Zurhaar not on track
• Main group doing inside/outside spread drill. In tight handballs through traffic than work on hitting the release kick. 400m sprint then repeat. Moved then into a goal kicking under duress
• Group on whole looking noticeably leaner. Much has been made of Sheezel and LDU this week but can add Ford, Greenwood, Powell, Shiels, McDonald and Corr to that group among others. Both Wardlaw and Goater have room to develop on that front.
• Drilling ball movement/turnover response. Defence keeping shape behind the ball with strong emphasis on communication, offence hitting 15m-30m and releasing long when needed trying to calve through.
• Wardlaw everywhere in this drill. A lot of ball going through Scott, Sheezel, Goater and Stephens.
• Corr is noticeably the most vocal leader on track. Gets around the younger players and pushes the more senior players on track.
• Moved into match play sim. 11 vs 11 moving ball through a shortened field of play, roughly 100m. Impressed with Stephenson as I was last week. Emphasis on team getting the ball in the hands of runners and good users continues to be the priority. Scott again heavily involved. No surprises but Sheezel and Bergman great at hitting those short kicks
• Wardlaw out of this drill doing some extra running. 1st years and rehab group watching on.
• CCJ working separately testing reaction and skill while getting hit by the bag/Daniel Cross. Looks like he’s not far away from integrating back into full body work. Free’s shoulder not in great nick struggling with light contact.
• Break into the repeat effort running drill for the remaining group . No standouts, but the De La Rue covers the ground well and was among the leaders.
• Now broken up into smaller groups . Small/General forwards doing some crumbing goal work. Clarkson keeping a close eye on this group which includes a few of the train on players including the boys from Dandenong. Some Mids/Flankers doing ground balls under pressure. Noticeably Stephenson and Stephens were involved here. The remainder participating in a longer kicking drill.
• KPP doing one on one body work. Larkey doing a lot of work with Maley on positioning and body work. Corr similarly was working one on one with Dawson and Leinart earlier in the session. Still can’t split Nyoun and Pink in terms of our depth chart. What Biggie does is no doubt flashier but he makes more mistakes. Pink definitely the better runner.
• Training done and players break up into extras
• Additional notes:
  • Still unsure where Sheezel plays, and I’m not sure the coaches know yet either. Always joined in goal kicking when that was an option, but played behind the ball in match play drills.
  • Groundwork much needed. The thud the players make when running laps is similar to concrete. I’ve often observed players feel for their groins, knees and hammies during training. Hopefully the new deck helps with player availability moving forward.
  • Liking Sheezel, Scott, Stephenson, Bergman and Jy. Have been disappointed in Phillips, but that might be harsh. Would like to see Dawson be a bit more assertive in the contest if he is to take a key post. Naturally plays more like a flanker.
  • What Brayden George does in training with one arm is very impressive.
  • Jed Adcock very vocal on track. Assertive/Alpha type, which seems a contrasting style to Clarke and to a lesser extent Adams.
  • You're more likely to win lotto than easily find a park around Arden Street.

Agree strongly with all your additional points. Adcock v vocal. Braden is a beautiful kick.

 

[Passmore]

Unless I’m mistaken, or he was camouflaged, I didn’t see LDU out there at all, let alone up forward.

 

[Passmore]

He’s on the money about Curtis. Jy, NFI, he seemed fine. LDU, incorrect.

Ever ****ing North article, some * knuckle dragger has to pipe up. Just **** off.

 

[datakid]

These three are still at it.

 

[JGreezy]

It's very early in the preseason and they are probably careful about work loads.

I wouldn't read too much into anything. LDU cut 15 seconds off his pb in the trial

 

[Nylex]

Drury is "Dragon"?

That's the kind of nickname you try to get going for yourself as a kid, a la "Wolf" or "Ace" before something more unsavoury usually sticks.

Nice try though Blake.

I’d call him Jamie

 

[Jasemon]

Training Report (Arrived 9.50am)

• Fisher and McDonald doing some running work. Mainly repeat sprints. Can only assume it’s conditioning/loading issue for Fisher.
• Comben, Drury, George and Archer entering/exiting 50 drills seperate from the group then into some running
• CCJ, Harvey and Free non contact but participating in main drills.
• Tarryn, LDU, Zurhaar not on track
• Main group doing inside/outside spread drill. In tight handballs through traffic than work on hitting the release kick. 400m sprint then repeat. Moved then into a goal kicking under duress
• Group on whole looking noticeably leaner. Much has been made of Sheezel and LDU this week but can add Ford, Greenwood, Powell, Shiels, McDonald and Corr to that group among others. Both Wardlaw and Goater have room to develop on that front.
• Drilling ball movement/turnover response. Defence keeping shape behind the ball with strong emphasis on communication, offence hitting 15m-30m and releasing long when needed trying to calve through.
• Wardlaw everywhere in this drill. A lot of ball going through Scott, Sheezel, Goater and Stephens.
• Corr is noticeably the most vocal leader on track. Gets around the younger players and pushes the more senior players on track.
• Moved into match play sim. 11 vs 11 moving ball through a shortened field of play, roughly 100m. Impressed with Stephenson as I was last week. Emphasis on team getting the ball in the hands of runners and good users continues to be the priority. Scott again heavily involved. No surprises but Sheezel and Bergman great at hitting those short kicks
• Wardlaw out of this drill doing some extra running. 1st years and rehab group watching on.
• CCJ working separately testing reaction and skill while getting hit by the bag/Daniel Cross. Looks like he’s not far away from integrating back into full body work. Free’s shoulder not in great nick struggling with light contact.
• Break into the repeat effort running drill for the remaining group . No standouts, but the De La Rue covers the ground well and was among the leaders.
• Now broken up into smaller groups . Small/General forwards doing some crumbing goal work. Clarkson keeping a close eye on this group which includes a few of the train on players including the boys from Dandenong. Some Mids/Flankers doing ground balls under pressure. Noticeably Stephenson and Stephens were involved here. The remainder participating in a longer kicking drill.
• KPP doing one on one body work. Larkey doing a lot of work with Maley on positioning and body work. Corr similarly was working one on one with Dawson and Leinart earlier in the session. Still can’t split Nyoun and Pink in terms of our depth chart. What Biggie does is no doubt flashier but he makes more mistakes. Pink definitely the better runner.
• Training done and players break up into extras
• Additional notes:
  • Still unsure where Sheezel plays, and I’m not sure the coaches know yet either. Always joined in goal kicking when that was an option, but played behind the ball in match play drills.
  • Groundwork much needed. The thud the players make when running laps is similar to concrete. I’ve often observed players feel for their groins, knees and hammies during training. Hopefully the new deck helps with player availability moving forward.
  • Liking Sheezel, Scott, Stephenson, Bergman and Jy. Have been disappointed in Phillips, but that might be harsh. Would like to see Dawson be a bit more assertive in the contest if he is to take a key post. Naturally plays more like a flanker.
  • What Brayden George does in training with one arm is very impressive.
  • Jed Adcock very vocal on track. Assertive/Alpha type, which seems a contrasting style to Clarke and to a lesser extent Adams.
  • You're more likely to win lotto than easily find a park around Arden Street.

Why were you disappointed in Phillips?

 

[Amicalola]

These three are still at it.

Wait I don't get it. Were they actually there at 4pm or am i too dumb for the joke?

 

[Psicosis]

Charli Milahek posts a lot of training photos on Insta. A couple I thought worthy of sharing…

George looks stronger


Corr looks fit


Rumours of Fisher coming back unfit strengthen. Really p***** me off.

 

[DesertRoo]

Charli Milahek posts a lot of training photos on Insta. A couple I thought worthy of sharing…

George looks stronger
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Corr looks fit
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Rumours of Fisher coming back unfit strengthen. Really p***** me off.
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At least McDonald likes what he sees

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Fisher with the muscle tone of a park footballer.

Shitful.

 

[Psicosis]

At least McDonald likes what he sees

In fairness to Luke he looks fitter then he has been for sometime… might just be because he’s next to Fisher though

 

[hsquid]

If you want to know where Luke's next kick is going, follow the tongue.

 

[The Nostradamus]

FYI Mens squad have a 1 week pre season camp in GC next week
Hopefully some good training content to come

 

[r_boy]

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If you want to know where Luke's next kick is going, follow the tongue.

Not as bad as the Judd grimace

 

[travelli]

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If you want to know where Luke's next kick is going, follow the tongue.

goes from cute to creepy there

 

[ferball]

Angry?

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He's a ginger small forward.

 

[DesertRoo]

He's a ginger small forward.

 

[Horizons_00]

Lmac actually looks like hes put on some muscle in his arms? No more little boy arms

 

[Psicosis]

Lmac actually looks like hes put on some muscle in his arms? No more little boy arms

 

[Roos1991]

Wrong co captain. Jy's specialty, even though I love him, is the grubber kick straight into the oncoming defender

Nah it isn't. His specialty is wrong footing his opponent and slotting it on the run anywhere inside 45. He's a good user. He's played out of position his whole career and still been more than serviceable. Will be an excellent half forward rotating through the middle for us when this midfield is actually up and running.

 

[Rod Stroker]

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If you want to know where Luke's next kick is going, follow the tongue.

Only one of them is staying in the field of play, the other 3 are going out on the full

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Nah it isn't. His specialty is wrong footing his opponent and slotting it on the run anywhere inside 45. He's a good user. He's played out of position his whole career and still been more than serviceable. Will be an excellent half forward rotating through the middle for us when this midfield is actually up and running.

It would be interesting to see if we do go with Jy at hf with decent bursts in the middle. His tank, his accumulation capacity, sidestep/agility and finishing around goal are good traits for a half forward.

 

[Twangler]

Nah it isn't. His specialty is wrong footing his opponent and slotting it on the run anywhere inside 45. He's a good user. He's played out of position his whole career and still been more than serviceable. Will be an excellent half forward rotating through the middle for us when this midfield is actually up and running.

I think theres truth to both. For mine, Jy and Powell are our best goal kicking on the run midfielders but Jy is probably the least effective i50 kick of out of our regular midfielders as well. Not saying he’s necessarily a bad kick, it might be more decision making at issue here.