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Just wondering is Hayden on the track or still in the gym?
Why have you started talking in 3rd person?
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Just wondering is Hayden on the track or still in the gym?
Difference is Tippett hadnt proven himself at afl level when joining us
Very confident with our new scooter replacement
Wish!Why have you started talking in 3rd person?
Josh Walker brought in for this exact reason and should get first crack at replacing scooter
When did Josh Walker prove himself at AFL level?
He had some very good performances at the Lions. Could be a very astute pick up for usWhen did Josh Walker prove himself at AFL level?
It is why Durdin and McKay are important to us, you need continuity with the playing group if you want consistency.
Why have you started talking in 3rd person?
I tend to agree with this. He actually zones very well.
I’m vaulting this for posterity
Haven’t been here too long but first time I’ve seen you guys agree on something
May there be more
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Thanks for post and all makes perfect sense.
I have no doubt at all that these two are extremely important, especially what we paid for them with little return (yet).
I guess I'm just worried they mightn't fill the void as easily as some think. They may even turn out better than Scooter, so i guess lets go glass half full for now.
He kicked 3 goals against us in the 2014 semi final for starters, AND picked up 13 marks playing as a zoning defender against us in round 20 of 2018.
He's no spud.
You can see it in the training photos from last month. Looked so much trimmer.Someone asked re Ahern. Is in the thick of every drill I've seen. Looks fit and a good shape.
I think our defense accounts for itself very well when our midfield applies defensive pressure, the problem is when we don't put pressure up the field and I think every club has that problem so I think defensively speaking our most pressing issue for Shaw to address is the two-way application of the midfield. We usually have Cunnington and Ziebell who can't break into a sprint and Polec/Higgins who at times didn't chase and then we had kids like Thomas, etc make up the mix and at times our defensive pressure was horrendous and our defense was just exposed. The midfield is where we need to make the biggest improvement imo.
You can see it in the training photos from last month. Looked so much trimmer.
Bonar is almost deceptively tall next to Taz.There was plenty of excitement for not only the draftees, but within the current playing list, with Trent Dumont looking forward to working with his new teammates.
“You come into the environment with your eyes open, just trying to take everything in like a sponge,” he told North Media.
“Us boys will just doing what we can to make them feel as comfortable as possible.”
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The memories of being selected still resonate with Dumont, who was selected with pick 30 in the 2013 Draft.
“They’ve (the recruits) got a story they have to write now, and it’s an exciting time for them,” he said.
“There’s a lot of hard work ahead, but we as a group have to be there for them now and to support them as best we can.
“The advice I’d give would be to be as open to learning as much as possible. Sit up with the coaches, learn from them, and get to know your teammates, as that connection helps to receive feedback.
“They’ll hopefully add plenty to this club in the future, and we can share success together.”
Head of development, Gavin Brown said that the first week is likely to be a light one for the youngsters.
“It’s a low-key week for them. It’s an introduction to the program, and they will join in training where they can,” he said.
“We’ll slowly build them up until we feel we can fully integrate them into the program.”
The first-year players head to Rye for a training camp on Monday afternoon.
Check out the best photos from the session below.
Jack Ziebell.
Josh Walker listens to Jade Rawlings.
Robbie Tarrant and Aiden Bonar.
Ben McKay.
Paul Ahern and Ben Brown.
Luke McDonald is running again.
Tristan Xerri breaks Shaun Atley's tackle.
Ben Cunnington evades Joel Crocker.
Aiden Bonar gets a handball off under pressure.
WWorking hard.
TTarryn Thomas tackles Ben McKay.