Not alot to disagree with here. Hilly does need to trust himself more and take it on.
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Not alot to disagree with here. Hilly does need to trust himself more and take it on.
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The only thing I've got to say about training today is Mora,Mora and more Mora. If he isn't the TTHD so far this season Fyfe hasn't had a haircut and isn't wearing the smallest man bun in the history of man buns. Mora is acing it,
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The only thing I've got to say about training today is Mora,Mora and more Mora. If he isn't the TTHD so far this season Fyfe hasn't had a haircut and isn't wearing the smallest man bun in the history of man buns. Mora is acing it,
Thanks to all the training reporters and special thanks to you Salim, a good Xmas and happy new year to all of
you. Look forward to all next years reports.
Ho ho ho.
Dead right salim.Got down this morning and Mora is back to raging bull mode.So bloody good to watch.Only got back from overseas yesterday and was surprised at how many new faces there were who I couldn't identify but plenty of them also looked the goods in terms skills and decision making.I was impressed with the overall intensity and execution but it was a thing of heart warming beauty to watch The Emperor charging around with power and pace.
I'd forgotten how similar in size and athleticism he is to Pav.
We're on the cusp of a great story.
I'd forgotten how similar in size and athleticism he is to Pav.
We're on the cusp of a great story.
Trying very hard not to get excited... I'm not sure how many games it would take for me to stop worrying about his knees.... 50 plus or just a full season without pain?
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Solomon had corns on his elbows from whacking blokes and Lingy wouldn't have forgotten the hit by Sol that rattled his eyeballs for a week.
Got down to training today. There was a massive turnout for a training session. Terrific to put a face to some of the regular contributors here. Dannythedoormen and Allikatz.
Was a terrific and long session today. By my count every single player was out at some stage. Yarran and Bennell were running a heap more than the last session I saw nine days ago. Clarke came out briefly and Apeness was also out for a bit. Balic, C. Pearce, Sutty,, Fyfe, Spurr, Silvagni, Suban, Deluca, Barlow, B.Grey were running a lot and not part of the main drills. A.Pearce was in and out of the gym and is looking stronger, but wiry strong.
They completed more 3/4 of field to full length drills today. Mora looked outstanding taking the football and breaking lines, as did Weller. They also completed stoppage work and a handballing through congestion activities. Deadset loving how Sheridan, Neale and Hill are looking coming into the new year. Blakely is awesome in contested situations.
There seems to be noticeably more speed in the squad. Lots of players were taking on their opponents with the football in hand. The skills were in my opinion outstanding.
Griffin is looking brilliant IMO he is noticeable more mobile. The Irishmen is also super impressive and he ran all over the ground in the all ground drills. I think he will be a bloody good player in the long run. Tabs took a lot of marks today.
TTHD goes to Neale and Mora.
Was a terrific and long session today. By my count every single player was out at some stage. Yarran and Bennell were running a heap more than the last session I saw nine days ago. Clarke came out briefly and Apeness was also out for a bit. Balic, C. Pearce, Sutty,, Fyfe, Spurr, Silvagni, Suban, Deluca, Barlow, B.Grey were running a lot and not part of the main drills. A.Pearce was in and out of the gym and is looking stronger, but wiry strong.
They completed more 3/4 of field to full length drills today. Mora looked outstanding taking the football and breaking lines, as did Weller. They also completed stoppage work and a handballing through congestion activities. Deadset loving how Sheridan, Neale and Hill are looking coming into the new year. Blakely is awesome in contested situations.
There seems to be noticeably more speed in the squad. Lots of players were taking on their opponents with the football in hand. The skills were in my opinion outstanding.
Griffin is looking brilliant IMO he is noticeable more mobile. The Irishmen is also super impressive and he ran all over the ground in the all ground drills. I think he will be a bloody good player in the long run. Tabs took a lot of marks today.
TTHD goes to Neale and Mora.
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Its Happening!!!!!!The only thing I've got to say about training today is Mora,Mora and more Mora. If he isn't the TTHD so far this season Fyfe hasn't had a haircut and isn't wearing the smallest man bun in the history of man buns. Mora is acing it,
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scon salim malik Salim salivates every time he sees Morra do anything on the track where I must admit I am a fan of his and he looks a million dollars.
As you would have seen today Mora is with the Backs group so can you imagine him taking off up the middle of the ground from half back with Plodass and Masten from West Coast chasing him as he puts on the afterburners and then cooly slots one through. You Beauty Morra
How did Pav go?
I am so excited by the positive news about Morabito. The Emperor Strikes Back!
I am so excited by the positive news about Morabito. The Emperor Strikes Back!
Pav was super impressive. He kicked a goal from the pocket that got a training equivalent of a standing ovation. He looked quick in leading drills, which is obviously important.
On the topic of veterans Sandy looked terrific running a ton of laps today too. Zac Dawson is also looking really fit. Hopefully Ill meet up with you when the squad comes back January 4.
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To be fair I think we are on the verge of numerous great stories
Mora comeback from injury story:
Yarran and Bennell second chance comeback stories.
Hurley International rookie making it story.
Fyfe and Neale finishing equal winner in Brownlow Medal story
Pav finally wins a Premiership story.
Not that I am possibly getting ahead of myself.
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Pav was brilliant today and you wouldn't believe he is 34 on 31 December.
He had a great session but one of the standout things he did was in the earlier of the forwards specialist sessions Pav turned after receiving the ball and in one action moving at speed he kicked a banana goal as good a goal that you would see. That received a "Good Onya Pav" in a collective cheer from the regular oldies sitting under the Clubhouse Verandah.
He came out at the end of training from within the changerooms with a smile on his face and was happy to sign jumpers and copies of his book for the supporters gathered their. He must have felt happy within himself about how well he went in what was quite a hot day for intensive training.
Look forward to it. I had planned to ride down today and meet up with the watchers over a beer, but things conspired against me.
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As I am usually at work and rely on others to give me my footy fix, I made the effort on my first day of leave to go to training, so I could give a report.
I have not looked at any other reports so please forgive any duplication of comment.
What struck me the most was the total professionalism of the training and all the players. It was almost difficult to pick the rookies from the regulars due to how well drilled they all are already. There was no slacking of, in fact according to some of the people I was with this was one of the longest and most intense sessions.
Skills were good and ball movement a feature. The standouts for mine were Connor Blakely and Son Son. What I loved about Connor was his great hands in the high intensity "keepy off" drills. Just didn't miss a target and has such a great feel for the best option all the time.
I have heard that Son Son had leadership potential and now I know why, he was the most impressive worker, the hardest worker and kept imploring his team mates to keep working, go harder. He will be in the leader ship group this year, could even imagine him as Captain one day - impressive.
Light duties was Fyfe, who looks great and was itching to get into proper training, Deluca, Silvagni, Yarren, Balic.
Balic is not using his wrist at all and even has a member of staff marking the ball for him!! But is a super impressive size and oozes something special.
Super light duties was Bennell, who did not looked hampered but was taking it very easy and Apeness. I got down to the boundary when Apeness was doing some run through and the support staff were in deep conversation about his progress and how he is still different in his take off and landing depending on his left or right side. Needs a lot of work still and confidence building.
Yarren is two thousand miles away from playing at the same intensity as Mayne and co and I strongly suggest that expectations need to be tempered.
For those who need the negatives, Taberner just appears to be a mark and kick footballer only with no real smarts and terrible in the close in handball drills, just picks the wrong option.
The old guys looked in good shape with Pav looking as good as ever along with Johnson who looks to be running freely. Great numbers on the field, not sure of anyone missing.
We are fit and available, very professional and I have no reason to believe that we would not be very competitive again this year.
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I have not looked at any other reports so please forgive any duplication of comment.
What struck me the most was the total professionalism of the training and all the players. It was almost difficult to pick the rookies from the regulars due to how well drilled they all are already. There was no slacking of, in fact according to some of the people I was with this was one of the longest and most intense sessions.
Skills were good and ball movement a feature. The standouts for mine were Connor Blakely and Son Son. What I loved about Connor was his great hands in the high intensity "keepy off" drills. Just didn't miss a target and has such a great feel for the best option all the time.
I have heard that Son Son had leadership potential and now I know why, he was the most impressive worker, the hardest worker and kept imploring his team mates to keep working, go harder. He will be in the leader ship group this year, could even imagine him as Captain one day - impressive.
Light duties was Fyfe, who looks great and was itching to get into proper training, Deluca, Silvagni, Yarren, Balic.
Balic is not using his wrist at all and even has a member of staff marking the ball for him!! But is a super impressive size and oozes something special.
Super light duties was Bennell, who did not looked hampered but was taking it very easy and Apeness. I got down to the boundary when Apeness was doing some run through and the support staff were in deep conversation about his progress and how he is still different in his take off and landing depending on his left or right side. Needs a lot of work still and confidence building.
Yarren is two thousand miles away from playing at the same intensity as Mayne and co and I strongly suggest that expectations need to be tempered.
For those who need the negatives, Taberner just appears to be a mark and kick footballer only with no real smarts and terrible in the close in handball drills, just picks the wrong option.
The old guys looked in good shape with Pav looking as good as ever along with Johnson who looks to be running freely. Great numbers on the field, not sure of anyone missing.
We are fit and available, very professional and I have no reason to believe that we would not be very competitive again this year.
Got into the car and suffered third degree burns to hands and bum
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I had some fun in the sun. I won't do a report as others have given theirs. I totally agree on Morra. He's is impeccable condition.
Harley and Fyfe looks like they'll be right to go after the break.
Alex Pearce is huge and will be stronger this season. He's really focused on his set program.
Balic has a great running style and others have said he glides. I have seen him in drills when he wasn't doing his running program and he knows where to be and how to execute. A mate of mine from over in Vic can't believe we picked him when we did because if it wasn't for his hand injury which shouldn't matter he believes would have been top 20.
Harley and Fyfe looks like they'll be right to go after the break.
Alex Pearce is huge and will be stronger this season. He's really focused on his set program.
Balic has a great running style and others have said he glides. I have seen him in drills when he wasn't doing his running program and he knows where to be and how to execute. A mate of mine from over in Vic can't believe we picked him when we did because if it wasn't for his hand injury which shouldn't matter he believes would have been top 20.
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That was a huge session wasn't it? I was exhausted by the end of it or at least my butt was after 3 hours on the terraces. There was a WAFL game either last year or early this year where they threw a few beanbags on the concrete for the supporters, they need to do that again. How good would it be to sit on a beanbag under the fig trees?
A solid "well played" to the WAFL watchers this year, Nyhuis is everything that they have led is to believe. Hurley has lost the deliberate drop action he used to have, looks quite natural with his kicking now.
I was a little surprised to hear the mids using the points of the compass to direct the rucks in the tap drills, I thought they always used the hours on the clock with midday being the goals to which you were kicking. I heard Langdon call "south east" to Griff in one drill that would get confusing in the home and away wouldn't it? I thought griff was "the man" today but I guess that's not surprising with Sandi running laps and Zac in rehab. Balic has a mature physique for a young lad. Was AP out there today? It's a bit hard to tell with all those caps and sunscreen. It warms the cockles of my heart to see mora moving freely, at the risk of copping a shellacking from his dad, salim malik, he needs to work on his kicking though, it was a bit loopy compared to many of the others (ducking for cover now
)Hale is a revelation. He seemed to me to be the most vocal of the coaches and did a lot of one on one coaching, seems like a great pickup.
It sure is good to have some footy back, even if it is just PST. Looking forward to Jan 4.
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Yeah mate We brought the ruckus
I'll doubt I'll be at training anymore. Change in jobs and lifestyle hopefully.
So he thanked his teammates. Very unusual, almost never happens. I believe Jones thanked his Demons teammates too. Doesn't mean the blocking was effective - cause it wasnt.
That was a huge session wasn't it? I was exhausted by the end of it or at least my butt was after 3 hours on the terraces. There was a WAFL game either last year or early this year where they threw a few beanbags on the concrete for the supporters, they need to do that again. How good would it be to sit on a beanbag under the fig trees?
A solid "well played" to the WAFL watchers this year, Nyhuis is everything that they have led is to believe. Hurley has lost the deliberate drop action he used to have, looks quite natural with his kicking now.
I was a little surprised to hear the mids using the points of the compass to direct the rucks in the tap drills, I thought they always used the hours on the clock with midday being the goals to which you were kicking. I heard Langdon call "south east" to Griff in one drill that would get confusing in the home and away wouldn't it? I thought griff was "the man" today but I guess that's not surprising with Sandi running laps and Zac in rehab. Balic has a mature physique for a young lad. Was AP out there today? It's a bit hard to tell with all those caps and sunscreen. It warms the cockles of my heart to see mora moving freely, at the risk of copping a shellacking from his dad, salim malik, he needs to work on his kicking though, it was a bit loopy compared to many of the others (ducking for cover now
Hale is a revelation. He seemed to me to be the most vocal of the coaches and did a lot of one on one coaching, seems like a great pickup.
It sure is good to have some footy back, even if it is just PST. Looking forward to Jan 4.
Great observations, as always. Hurley really has improved his kicking. I was at his first session where his kicking was understandably horrible. He can know seriously roost a football. Im really hopeful by the end of this season he will surpass Tabs and Apeness and be viewed as our No 1 young key forward. He has all the tools.
A real leader of mean always thanks the little guys and tries to include the least important as much as possible. Those guys would walk through walls for Fyfie now if they wouldn't already.
Strange, I don't remember Nathan Jones getting a Brownlow medal.
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