What do you want to see in 2025 preseason games ???

[88mph]

1. Getting the jump on the opposition in the first quarter.
2. Conversion on forward 50 entries.
3. Impoved kicking accuracy on goals.

 

[Boomer93]

3 rucks is madness

 

[Quazar2]

I find it extremely hard to take much out of pre season games other than -

• praying for no injuries
• the excitement that footy’s back and the dawn of the season is near

Other than that, I’ve noticed very little correlation between wins/losses/performance in the pre season vs the actual season.

Even moments in pre season games where it looks like we’ve unlocked a brand new weapon or that things have finally clicked - seem to have no bearing come round 1. See - Nat Fyfe as a dominant power forward, Bailey Banfield as a future Brownlow medalist etc

I always remember Freo won all 3 games in 2016, then went to turd for about the first 10 matches before we won, winning only 4 all year. Also flogged West Coast in 2018 - many of their fans were upset about it, then rejoiced watching them win a frickin' flag at the end of the 'real stuff'!

So yep, no injuries; a look at maybe Bruce and a few others and some continued development for players not 100% cemented in a best "23", like Sturt etc. The results are utterly meaningless

 

[Quay Club]

I want to see them bring back AFLX.

What a clown show that abomination was.

 

[Purple Jesus]

F50 connection
D50 connection
Improved skills
Less fumbles/silly mistakes

 

[go_the_dockers]

See Reid play well, and use his skills

ODriscoll run and carry the ball.
Treacy fit
Amiss push through contact.
I would like to see our small forwards kick goals. Frederick, Switta and who ever else plays in forward line needs to hit the scoreboard.

 

[Purpletown]

I would like to see some of our new players develop to the point where they show they are a realistic chance to become AFL standard players.

It would also be great if some of our fringe players improve enough to push for a place in the team.

Any pressure put on the likes of Banfield, Fyfe, Walters,JOM and Aish etc. for a place in the starting line up would be a welcome thing for 2025 and beyond.

 

[Dump Truck]

What a clown show that abomination was.

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I once tried to explain it to an Irish bloke at work. He legitimately thought I was taking the piss until I showed him clips

Genuinely horrible idea by the AFL brains trust.

 

[heavho]

Hopefully see a bit of narkle up forward with Bolton and see if they gel as smalls.

 

[jusjoshin]

Zero injuries. That is all I want out of preseason games.

 

[pK75]

I am looking forward to a bruise free all stars game where both teams look fantastic transitioning the ball the entire length of ground and kicking 20+ goals each!

 

[Joao]

I am looking forward to a bruise free all stars game where both teams look fantastic transitioning the ball the entire length of ground and kicking 20+ goals each!

That, but Banners to go 100% and lay 15 tackles and kick 5.

 

[Ysaye]

Nothing, they're meaningless.

Just hope to get through unscathed.

Yes came into the thread to say the same.