2016 Pre-Season (All news, press conferences, training reports, Photos)

[carnthemlions]

Half time at the moment, first half thoughts:

The Good:
-Bastinac is classy inside. First match simulation I've seen this pre season and he's impressed me the most. Very good addition.
-Schache has been quiet but just before half time did some great body on body work to take a strong contested mark. Great to see glimpses like that.
-Freeman had a great first quarter. Presented a lot.
-Hanley very involved and very classy.
-Stef his usual self.
-Mayes is using the ball superbly and very involved, largely on a wing it seems.

The Bad:
-Bell is not a good user of the footy at all. Got plenty of it but barely had one effective disposal. Worst was when he was passed the ball right into an open goal and fumbled it. It was actually quite funny.
-Harwood is just as bad. Shocking user of the footy today. Missing targets worse than ever.
-Keeping our feet - we don't. We're still falling over a lot which makes contests tough.

The Ugly:
-Just our skills in general. The usual pre season hype had gotten a hold of me a little and unrealistic expectations had started to mildly set in. Seeing our skills today though (it is windy, but that doesn't make up for the completely basic stuff we're messing up all the time) has me planted back in realism. I think anyone expecting a big improvement this year is probably going to be disappointed. We're on a journey and we're still some way off. Would love to be wrong but I can't imagine good sides do a lot of what we've done today.

Other notes:
-Freeman and Schache backing up in the ruck a bit. Only seen Schache ruck up forward though.
-Bell playing almost exclusively inside the forward 50.
-Hanley has spent a lot of time up forward as well.

Anyway, back to enjoying the day on this hill. Very nice afternoon

I can't say I'm surprised re: Bell. His kicking will not be fun to watch this season unless a minor miracle occurs.
Harwood however... probably not helping his chances of selection if he's really been that bad. It's a big year for him and he really needs to lift if he wants to get regular game time. Not sure the application is there.

 

[chopperduck]

Another free for mathieson, he knows how to milk them.

 

[Milux]

Another free for mathieson, he knows how to milk them.

I think we are set now with him and christensen

 

[bato]

Another free for mathieson, he knows how to milk them.

Bundy & Matho would make for a nasty combination. Chuck em up forward and watch the oppositions fans go nuts.

 

[whizkizz]

Another free for mathieson, he knows how to milk them.

He's not rooming with Bundy is he?

I look forward to winning some free kick counts in the future.

 

[Milux]

Bundy & Matho would make for a nasty combination. Chuck em up forward and watch the oppositions fans go nuts.

Gold.






Still beat ya though haha.

 

[Nunez]

To those watching: is Hammer moving well or were they lucky goals?

 

[bato]

"Eric with a great overhead mark against Rog, and kicks true from fifty out dead in front"

 

[Sherrinator]

"Eric with a great overhead mark against Rog, and kicks true from fifty out dead in front"

Was it Rog's fault or was it on the rebound?

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

He's not rooming with Bundy is he?

I look forward to winning some free kick counts in the future.

No, but I think McStay is.

 

[Sherrinator]

No, but I think McStay is.

Could feign below the knee contact so hope is not lost.

 

[bato]

Was it Rog's fault or was it on the rebound?

Would like to think it was Hipwood's good work.

Greg Davis ‏@GregDavis_cmail 46s46 seconds ago
Hipwood marks and goals. Reward for busy effort in well beaten white team. 3QT at Burpengary. More competitive 3rd term. #intrafest2016

 

[Sherrinator]

Would like to think it was Hipwood's good work.

Greg Davis ‏@GregDavis_cmail 46s46 seconds ago
Hipwood marks and goals. Reward for busy effort in well beaten white team. 3QT at Burpengary. More competitive 3rd term. #intrafest2016

Not sure if I am stoked Merrett got outplayed by a kid 20kg less and 14 years his junior.

 

[James North]

Not sure if I am stoked Merrett got outplayed by a kid 20kg less and 14 years his junior.

Worry if it happens 10 times in a row.

 

[bato]

Not sure if I am stoked Merrett got outplayed by a kid 20kg less and 14 years his junior.

Hogan made Rance fall on his arse in just his fourth game of AFL Football.
Hipwood is no Hogan, but s*** happens.

 

[bato]

Eric with a really strong mark in the square and good goal.

Both him and Hammer have 3 goals.

 

[snooplions]

Expected a bit more than from Mike Whiting for this. I know it's just an intra club game, and I don't expect play by play, but it would have been nice if he provided a bit more detail than what he has so far.

 

[bato]

Greg Davis ‏@GregDavis_cmail 2m2 minutes ago
It's all over at Burpengary. Team Maroon lots to Team White not as many. Bell, Bastinac, Zorko, Hipwood, Lester, Hammelmann amongst best

 

[Jman78]

Half time at the moment, first half thoughts:

The Good:
-Bastinac is classy inside. First match simulation I've seen this pre season and he's impressed me the most. Very good addition.
-Schache has been quiet but just before half time did some great body on body work to take a strong contested mark. Great to see glimpses like that.
-Freeman had a great first quarter. Presented a lot.
-Hanley very involved and very classy.
-Stef his usual self.
-Mayes is using the ball superbly and very involved, largely on a wing it seems.

The Bad:
-Bell is not a good user of the footy at all. Got plenty of it but barely had one effective disposal. Worst was when he was passed the ball right into an open goal and fumbled it. It was actually quite funny.
-Harwood is just as bad. Shocking user of the footy today. Missing targets worse than ever.
-Keeping our feet - we don't. We're still falling over a lot which makes contests tough.

The Ugly:
-Just our skills in general. The usual pre season hype had gotten a hold of me a little and unrealistic expectations had started to mildly set in. Seeing our skills today though (it is windy, but that doesn't make up for the completely basic stuff we're messing up all the time) has me planted back in realism. I think anyone expecting a big improvement this year is probably going to be disappointed. We're on a journey and we're still some way off. Would love to be wrong but I can't imagine good sides do a lot of what we've done today.

Other notes:
-Freeman and Schache backing up in the ruck a bit. Only seen Schache ruck up forward though.
-Bell playing almost exclusively inside the forward 50.
-Hanley has spent a lot of time up forward as well.

Anyway, back to enjoying the day on this hill. Very nice afternoon

I hear ya, but lets not forget we are prepping for round 1 this year and not NAB. So if we are similar to last year at this stage of the season I have hope.....

 

[bato]

Greg Davis ‏@GregDavis_cmail 18s19 seconds ago
Harris Andrews didn't play 2nd half after knock to hip. Walking gingerly. Iced up. Doesn't look too bad. @cmail_sport @brisbanelions #intra

 

[PattyKwasagun]

Mayes has his knee iced and is limping, Schache has his ankle iced and is also limping.

Not sure when either of them did their injuries but didn't see much of them in the second half. Hopefully not serious.

 

[bato]

Mayes has his knee iced and is limping, Schache has his ankle iced and is also limping.

Not sure when either of them did their injuries but didn't see much of them in the second half. Hopefully not serious.

Quite common to see blokes iced up after a game I guess. Hope it's just precautionary.

 

[bato]

For those at the game, how did you rate our game style? Was there an evident game plan?

 

[mikey127]

Curse of the white jumpers again

 

[bato]