Training Training reports 2024

[Harpergun]

Great info, thanks!

Was Sheezel playing down back or somewhere else?

Down back in match sim.
The had him on one team and Colby on the other. Would not be surprised to see these 2 as our bank flankers at the start of the season.

 

[GAB]

Great info, thanks!

Was Sheezel playing down back or somewhere else?

Down back same as last season

 

[speedy]

Down back in match sim.
The had him on one team and Colby on the other. Would not be surprised to see these 2 as our bank flankers at the start of the season.

Any observations on Wil Dawson?

 

[GAB]

That's encouraging.

Not a good sign of fitness

 

[Harpergun]

Any observations on Wil Dawson?

Nice size. His kicking action looks good. Will just be one of those types that will take a couple of years. Only saw him a couple of times so not much more I can report there sorry Speedy.

 

[Harris 10]

Corr injury didn't look good, could hear him swearing the F word a lot
Goad went off with head knock in a contest drill against X I think.
Jy looks fit always leading the running groups by a good margin
Ford was not happy with PC during full ground match sim for holding on too long, chased after PC and shouldered him and let him know. I guess all competing for spots. I was very surprised he chased PC.
Will Phillips last in the running groups.

What group was Phillips running with? Was it a group that included other mids eg: Bailey Scott, Stephens Simpkin LDU or was it with Free, Xerri and CCJ?

 

[Wonderdog]

Each pre-season I provide my thoughts on each player in jumper number order. Reckon my thoughts might be a bit different to some especially with the BFWBC.

Let’s go.

1. Hugh

Now that Cunners has gone he is our most experienced inside mid. Can’t see him starting in Rd 1 but is likely to get a gig as the battering on the bodies of the younger mids takes effect. His versatility is his best asset. Not a world beater but good depth and cover for the young mids as the season wears on.

 

[Wonderdog]

2. Sleevo

A reasonable year in 23 but we need more from him. Has instinctive forward craft and plays his best when there are turnovers and when the ball comes into the forward line quckly. But for him it is all about the commitment to the physical contest. We have a lot of HFF types so he may have to fight harder for his position than in recent years which is a good thing. He is no longer one of the younger players but if commitment matches talent he’ll have a good year.

 

[Amicalola]

I like the idea but maybe consolidating the players into 1-3 posts might be a bit more readable?

 

[The Nostradamus]

I like the idea but maybe consolidating the players into 1-3 posts might be a bit more readable?

Or even 1 giant post instead of 45 seperate filling up the thread when we are sifting thro training reports

 

[speedy]

I like the idea but maybe consolidating the players into 1-3 posts might be a bit more readable?

I like the individual posts.

 

[ansonholt]

Just got back from training - Bloody hot but the boys were cracking in.
Few notes

Jai and Bull love to get the rigs out

Chom one of the first out. Just doing run throughs and some agility work on the ankle. Participated in the majority of the session.

Can confirm the TT was there but was purely doing walking laps with Curtis Taylor for about 45 minutes. CT mentioned a slight niggle in his back but should be back soon. Just on TT, didn't realise how big he actually is in person. Hope he can get over whatever is niggle is soon.

Rehab group consisted of LDU, Arch, Lmac, Fish, Geroge and Griff. All of those boys did some separate drills, mainly just light kicking with LDU and Lmac doing constant laps with increased and decreased intensity. George, Fish and Arch were doing them later one. Probably going for a good hour it seemed.
Griff was just doing constant runs with agility work.

Everything Sheez does is all class, kicking off both feet, one touch player, evasiveness. Highly doubt we will see any second year blues from him.

After warm ups the broke into groups of around 10 and did some 5 v5 drills in confined spaces. Aim seemed to be to draw a player before giving off and then breaking clear for a shot on goal. Bull was really vocal in the group I was watching. Sheez couldnt be touched. Warlord is a killer.

2 on 1 kick to kick from 50 into the goal square. Chom was marking everything against Biggie and Goater while in the opposite group, Sheez was getting the better of Colby and Hards.

They did some wrestling drills after this, one person having to protect the ball and the other trying to get it off them. Jai goes very hard here and you can tell his fitness is at another level, was up against Powell and after a break, Powell was bent over catching his breath, Jai was ready to go again. Really does lead from the front in everything he does. Warlord was another who impressed me here. Just does everything with intensity.

Next up was some match sim. Short 5 minute burst. No real centre square work as it was just kick one way or another to start it off, or it would be from a boundary throw in. Jai was great around stoppages, stood out the most imo.
Ford cracks me up, really nice user and composed, him and Paul Curtis collided head on in a 50 / 50, both were fine, Ford must not have liked something as ran a good 15 meters just to go give Curtis a big him and shoulder.

Scott just doesnt not stop running, absolute freak in that regard, especially in the heat. Ball use was generally good.

Dylan Stephens was really nice in match sim, finished off a could of nice link up plays with goals on the run from about 45. Something I feel the team has lacked in for quite a while. Didnt realise who he was until he kicked the second.

Chom played about 10 minutes of match sim, can confirm played down back and looked fantastic. One on Ones, tick. Reading the play, leaving his man for a big intercept that lead to a goal to Paul Curtis.
Pink also defended really well and his ball use wasnt any worse than one Ben Mckay. Short kicks all found there mark.

Corr - Can confirm what looked like a really bad ankle, happened right in front of me. Couldnt put any weight and was telling the trainers is was really bad. Lets see what comes out from that. Hopefully not as bad as first impressions but didn't look good.

Colby - Boy of boy does he look classy. Played down back and used the ball perfectly. Great give and goes, always looking to link up. Might be one sided but damn if that side isnt exquisite.

Dursma - Didnt see a huge amount but will be a big boy in a couple of years, what he did do was classy though, very one touch, especially when marking.

Last notes. Team seem very vocal, really tell each other where to go. Also not afraid to give each other advice or constructive criticism on the spot. To me that's a sign of a good team. Hopefully it all clicks.

Would have love to have provided more insight but some players I just didnt recognize, play happening on the other side of the field or players in different numbers.

Promising signs.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Loved this. Thanks mate. We are all starving for footy news, so we appreciate the effort you went to in writing this. Good signs indeed, but pre-season is always full of optimism until the season starts. Hopefully 2024 is different.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Just got back from training - Bloody hot but the boys were cracking in.
Few notes

Jai and Bull love to get the rigs out

Chom one of the first out. Just doing run throughs and some agility work on the ankle. Participated in the majority of the session.

Can confirm the TT was there but was purely doing walking laps with Curtis Taylor for about 45 minutes. CT mentioned a slight niggle in his back but should be back soon. Just on TT, didn't realise how big he actually is in person. Hope he can get over whatever is niggle is soon.

Rehab group consisted of LDU, Arch, Lmac, Fish, Geroge and Griff. All of those boys did some separate drills, mainly just light kicking with LDU and Lmac doing constant laps with increased and decreased intensity. George, Fish and Arch were doing them later one. Probably going for a good hour it seemed.
Griff was just doing constant runs with agility work.

Everything Sheez does is all class, kicking off both feet, one touch player, evasiveness. Highly doubt we will see any second year blues from him.

After warm ups the broke into groups of around 10 and did some 5 v5 drills in confined spaces. Aim seemed to be to draw a player before giving off and then breaking clear for a shot on goal. Bull was really vocal in the group I was watching. Sheez couldnt be touched. Warlord is a killer.

2 on 1 kick to kick from 50 into the goal square. Chom was marking everything against Biggie and Goater while in the opposite group, Sheez was getting the better of Colby and Hards.

They did some wrestling drills after this, one person having to protect the ball and the other trying to get it off them. Jai goes very hard here and you can tell his fitness is at another level, was up against Powell and after a break, Powell was bent over catching his breath, Jai was ready to go again. Really does lead from the front in everything he does. Warlord was another who impressed me here. Just does everything with intensity.

Next up was some match sim. Short 5 minute burst. No real centre square work as it was just kick one way or another to start it off, or it would be from a boundary throw in. Jai was great around stoppages, stood out the most imo.
Ford cracks me up, really nice user and composed, him and Paul Curtis collided head on in a 50 / 50, both were fine, Ford must not have liked something as ran a good 15 meters just to go give Curtis a big him and shoulder.

Scott just doesnt not stop running, absolute freak in that regard, especially in the heat. Ball use was generally good.

Dylan Stephens was really nice in match sim, finished off a could of nice link up plays with goals on the run from about 45. Something I feel the team has lacked in for quite a while. Didnt realise who he was until he kicked the second.

Chom played about 10 minutes of match sim, can confirm played down back and looked fantastic. One on Ones, tick. Reading the play, leaving his man for a big intercept that lead to a goal to Paul Curtis.
Pink also defended really well and his ball use wasnt any worse than one Ben Mckay. Short kicks all found there mark.

Corr - Can confirm what looked like a really bad ankle, happened right in front of me. Couldnt put any weight and was telling the trainers is was really bad. Lets see what comes out from that. Hopefully not as bad as first impressions but didn't look good.

Colby - Boy of boy does he look classy. Played down back and used the ball perfectly. Great give and goes, always looking to link up. Might be one sided but damn if that side isnt exquisite.

Dursma - Didnt see a huge amount but will be a big boy in a couple of years, what he did do was classy though, very one touch, especially when marking.

Last notes. Team seem very vocal, really tell each other where to go. Also not afraid to give each other advice or constructive criticism on the spot. To me that's a sign of a good team. Hopefully it all clicks.

Would have love to have provided more insight but some players I just didnt recognize, play happening on the other side of the field or players in different numbers.

Promising signs.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Did CCJ take part in match sim?

 

[ToxicMegaPunts]

Or even 1 giant post instead of 45 seperate filling up the thread when we are sifting thro training reports

How about taking your own advice and save us all from umpteenth posts regarding the whereabouts of Hugh Greenwood.

 

[Harpergun]

Did CCJ take part in match sim?

Yeah he did. Played up forward. Took 1 nice contested mark 20 out. When a forward marks it here, they generally dont take a shot, coaches call for the player to give the ball to the backman and then play continues. Coaches were yelling at him " biggies ball " and CCJ promptly decided to have a wild snap that went OOB on the full. Coaches were like FFS just give it back to Biggie.

Other than that, didnt notice him, for a big man he doesnt stand out.

 

[The Y Factor]

Is there one aspect of LMacs game that demands he gets a best 22 spot?

The fact he’s Captain.

Also, if he returns to form then he’s absolutely valuable.

 

[Rod Stroker]

The condition in which Lmac has returned gives me confidence that he's giving himself every possible chance.

every possible chance to do what though?

 

[Rod Stroker]

The fact he’s Captain.

He was this year (and not a great one based on on-field deeds). Will he be again next year?

Also, if he returns to form then he’s absolutely valuable.

in what position?

 

[Rod Stroker]

Corr injury didn't look good, could hear him swearing the F word a lot

Finals?

 

[Rod Stroker]

The last bloke we want to go down with an injury cops what sounds like a serious injury

That would be Larkey.

At least we have some reserves down back, we don't up forward.

 

[Rod Stroker]

That's encouraging.

Still suffering from the effects of Glandular fever..

 

[Rod Stroker]

Each pre-season I provide my thoughts on each player in jumper number order. Reckon my thoughts might be a bit different to some especially with the BFWBC.

Let’s go.

1. Hugh

Now that Cunners has gone he is our most experienced inside mid. Can’t see him starting in Rd 1 but is likely to get a gig as the battering on the bodies of the younger mids takes effect. His versatility is his best asset. Not a world beater but good depth and cover for the young mids as the season wears on.

that's exactly why he should be playing. Our other inside mids are kids.

Plus he has the versatility like you said, can also relieve in the ruck.

If he's fit we should be playing him

 

[zoomba23]

Chad doxxed me to another poster in the hope of causing me harm in my personal life

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt re Tarryn and race, but given Chad's willingness to carry water for hardcore racist far right groups like Azov you can understand why I thought it interesting a Tarryn hater was white knighting him.

Anyway, on topic, I reckon Clarko and Todd Viney probably have a better grasp on footy than Chad, you or me.

So if they're moving Comben back I'm fine with it lol.

Didn't Clarko do exactly this with Sicily?

Bit to unpack there. I typed my initial comment thinking that the conversation would stay around footy. It's pretty bold of you to mention that stuff on a public forum, though I spose you've the right to if you like. Doxxing is ordinary.

Agree on Clarksons fwiw. I don't see the footy brain of Sicily in Comben, but it can't hurt to try. And imo he needs to play 18+ games in a year sometime soon or he might just call it quits out of frustration

 

[Horizons_00]

I wonder how big the rehab group will be today?.... too pessimistic? Sorry, the last 4 seasons have scarred me.

You spoke too soon....

 

[The Nostradamus]

What’s worst case for an ankle injury timing wise?

Still have 4 months till round 1