Training 2022 - 2023 Off-Season and Pre-Season training Watch

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The_Axeman said:
Weren't expecting this after midnight were you?

Apologies for the delay folks. Was busy at work and then caught up for dinner with some friends. Anyway, here we go...

It was a cold and grey morning down at Waverley with a reasonable breeze and occasional bouts of sunshine.

Once the boys warmed up it was non stop activity all over the oval for 90 minutes. Given it was my first session it took a while to get my training eye in and I reckon it will be another session or two before I am at full viewing fitness.

My major observation of the day overall was the level of enthusiasm and noise amongst all of the players and coaches. It's obvious how much they are all enjoying being out there.

No shows, as far as I could tell were Impey and Jeka. Jeka sat and watched on the side-lines, I think because he tweaked but Impey was nowhere to be seen.

As far as the new guys go, I was keen to see if the hype around Weddle is justified, and it surely is. The man is everything that other training reports have said he is. He could be anything.

All of the new guys look like they can play, particularly liked the look of Bailey Macdonald, Hustwaite and of course Mackenzie.

Newc was in beast mode all morning dominating wherever he went. Still find it hard to believe that we got him for almost nothing. His highlight of the day was reading the tap from big Ned Reeves, taking clean possession, spinning 360 degs to avoid the tackler coming at him, then dishing off to a teammate with precision. All without leaving the centre circle.

Reeves had a good day both in the ruck and around the ground.

Nash had a great run down the middle with two bounces, handballed off then kept running to receive again and deliver to the forward 50. Unfortunately the kick just missed the target, but it was a scintillating run down the ground at full pace. Nobody can catch him.

Conor Mac may be the most exciting prospect on the list in my opinion and looks primed to go up another level or two.

Morrison, as reported by others, looked really good and seems to be a real leader out on the track. Vice Captain material I reckon, assuming he is best 22.

Will Day's silky skills were on full display. He finds a way to weave through traffic and get clear, every. single. time. Just when you think he will get nailed by a tackle he finds a way though and always puts the ball to his teammate's advantage.

Hardwick was tough and skillful as always.

Love the look of Meek. Massive man, but really smooth mover with good skills.

I'm very bullish about Cooper Stephens. He is a well built unit with good skills and is hard to tackle.

Ned Long has definitely added pace. My fellow watchers, (Eldorado & houdinihuddo) agreed that he is noticeably quicker than he was this time last year and was looking good in general play.

Karl Amon is a smooth mover and a very good kick.

Ex-Pie Callum Brown really caught our eye. He acquitted himself very well in the contested drills.

Hoping to get down to next week's session before they take a break.

Was great chatting with houdinihuddo and Eldorado and Rusty Hawk.

I'm going to bed now.
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The_Axeman said:
Weren't expecting this after midnight were you?

Apologies for the delay folks. Was busy at work and then caught up for dinner with some friends. Anyway, here we go...

It was a cold and grey morning down at Waverley with a reasonable breeze and occasional bouts of sunshine.

Once the boys warmed up it was non stop activity all over the oval for 90 minutes. Given it was my first session it took a while to get my training eye in and I reckon it will be another session or two before I am at full viewing fitness.

My major observation of the day overall was the level of enthusiasm and noise amongst all of the players and coaches. It's obvious how much they are all enjoying being out there.

No shows, as far as I could tell were Impey and Jeka. Jeka sat and watched on the side-lines, I think because he tweaked but Impey was nowhere to be seen.

As far as the new guys go, I was keen to see if the hype around Weddle is justified, and it surely is. The man is everything that other training reports have said he is. He could be anything.

All of the new guys look like they can play, particularly liked the look of Bailey Macdonald, Hustwaite and of course Mackenzie.

Newc was in beast mode all morning dominating wherever he went. Still find it hard to believe that we got him for almost nothing. His highlight of the day was reading the tap from big Ned Reeves, taking clean possession, spinning 360 degs to avoid the tackler coming at him, then dishing off to a teammate with precision. All without leaving the centre circle.

Reeves had a good day both in the ruck and around the ground.

Nash had a great run down the middle with two bounces, handballed off then kept running to receive again and deliver to the forward 50. Unfortunately the kick just missed the target, but it was a scintillating run down the ground at full pace. Nobody can catch him.

Conor Mac may be the most exciting prospect on the list in my opinion and looks primed to go up another level or two.

Morrison, as reported by others, looked really good and seems to be a real leader out on the track. Vice Captain material I reckon, assuming he is best 22.

Will Day's silky skills were on full display. He finds a way to weave through traffic and get clear, every. single. time. Just when you think he will get nailed by a tackle he finds a way though and always puts the ball to his teammate's advantage.

Hardwick was tough and skillful as always.

Love the look of Meek. Massive man, but really smooth mover with good skills.

I'm very bullish about Cooper Stephens. He is a well built unit with good skills and is hard to tackle.

Ned Long has definitely added pace. My fellow watchers, (Eldorado & houdinihuddo) agreed that he is noticeably quicker than he was this time last year and was looking good in general play.

Karl Amon is a smooth mover and a very good kick.

Ex-Pie Callum Brown really caught our eye. He acquitted himself very well in the contested drills.

Hoping to get down to next week's session before they take a break.

Was great chatting with houdinihuddo and Eldorado and Rusty Hawk.

I'm going to bed now.
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Thanks Axe. Apart from the training content I love that you preface that with a weather summary. Keep that going.
 

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The_Axeman said:
Weren't expecting this after midnight were you?

Apologies for the delay folks. Was busy at work and then caught up for dinner with some friends. Anyway, here we go...

It was a cold and grey morning down at Waverley with a reasonable breeze and occasional bouts of sunshine.

Once the boys warmed up it was non stop activity all over the oval for 90 minutes. Given it was my first session it took a while to get my training eye in and I reckon it will be another session or two before I am at full viewing fitness.

My major observation of the day overall was the level of enthusiasm and noise amongst all of the players and coaches. It's obvious how much they are all enjoying being out there.

No shows, as far as I could tell were Impey and Jeka. Jeka sat and watched on the side-lines, I think because he tweaked but Impey was nowhere to be seen.

As far as the new guys go, I was keen to see if the hype around Weddle is justified, and it surely is. The man is everything that other training reports have said he is. He could be anything.

All of the new guys look like they can play, particularly liked the look of Bailey Macdonald, Hustwaite and of course Mackenzie.

Newc was in beast mode all morning dominating wherever he went. Still find it hard to believe that we got him for almost nothing. His highlight of the day was reading the tap from big Ned Reeves, taking clean possession, spinning 360 degs to avoid the tackler coming at him, then dishing off to a teammate with precision. All without leaving the centre circle.

Reeves had a good day both in the ruck and around the ground.

Nash had a great run down the middle with two bounces, handballed off then kept running to receive again and deliver to the forward 50. Unfortunately the kick just missed the target, but it was a scintillating run down the ground at full pace. Nobody can catch him.

Conor Mac may be the most exciting prospect on the list in my opinion and looks primed to go up another level or two.

Morrison, as reported by others, looked really good and seems to be a real leader out on the track. Vice Captain material I reckon, assuming he is best 22.

Will Day's silky skills were on full display. He finds a way to weave through traffic and get clear, every. single. time. Just when you think he will get nailed by a tackle he finds a way though and always puts the ball to his teammate's advantage.

Hardwick was tough and skillful as always.

Love the look of Meek. Massive man, but really smooth mover with good skills.

I'm very bullish about Cooper Stephens. He is a well built unit with good skills and is hard to tackle.

Ned Long has definitely added pace. My fellow watchers, (Eldorado & houdinihuddo) agreed that he is noticeably quicker than he was this time last year and was looking good in general play.

Karl Amon is a smooth mover and a very good kick.

Ex-Pie Callum Brown really caught our eye. He acquitted himself very well in the contested drills.

Hoping to get down to next week's session before they take a break.

Was great chatting with houdinihuddo and Eldorado and Rusty Hawk.

I'm going to bed now.
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Great work Axe. Refresh my memory folks - what sort of build/player is Callum Brown?
 
The_Axeman said:
Weren't expecting this after midnight were you?

Apologies for the delay folks. Was busy at work and then caught up for dinner with some friends. Anyway, here we go...

It was a cold and grey morning down at Waverley with a reasonable breeze and occasional bouts of sunshine.

Once the boys warmed up it was non stop activity all over the oval for 90 minutes. Given it was my first session it took a while to get my training eye in and I reckon it will be another session or two before I am at full viewing fitness.

My major observation of the day overall was the level of enthusiasm and noise amongst all of the players and coaches. It's obvious how much they are all enjoying being out there.

No shows, as far as I could tell were Impey and Jeka. Jeka sat and watched on the side-lines, I think because he tweaked but Impey was nowhere to be seen.

As far as the new guys go, I was keen to see if the hype around Weddle is justified, and it surely is. The man is everything that other training reports have said he is. He could be anything.

All of the new guys look like they can play, particularly liked the look of Bailey Macdonald, Hustwaite and of course Mackenzie.

Newc was in beast mode all morning dominating wherever he went. Still find it hard to believe that we got him for almost nothing. His highlight of the day was reading the tap from big Ned Reeves, taking clean possession, spinning 360 degs to avoid the tackler coming at him, then dishing off to a teammate with precision. All without leaving the centre circle.

Reeves had a good day both in the ruck and around the ground.

Nash had a great run down the middle with two bounces, handballed off then kept running to receive again and deliver to the forward 50. Unfortunately the kick just missed the target, but it was a scintillating run down the ground at full pace. Nobody can catch him.

Conor Mac may be the most exciting prospect on the list in my opinion and looks primed to go up another level or two.

Morrison, as reported by others, looked really good and seems to be a real leader out on the track. Vice Captain material I reckon, assuming he is best 22.

Will Day's silky skills were on full display. He finds a way to weave through traffic and get clear, every. single. time. Just when you think he will get nailed by a tackle he finds a way though and always puts the ball to his teammate's advantage.

Hardwick was tough and skillful as always.

Love the look of Meek. Massive man, but really smooth mover with good skills.

I'm very bullish about Cooper Stephens. He is a well built unit with good skills and is hard to tackle.

Ned Long has definitely added pace. My fellow watchers, (Eldorado & houdinihuddo) agreed that he is noticeably quicker than he was this time last year and was looking good in general play.

Karl Amon is a smooth mover and a very good kick.

Ex-Pie Callum Brown really caught our eye. He acquitted himself very well in the contested drills.

Hoping to get down to next week's session before they take a break.

Was great chatting with houdinihuddo and Eldorado and Rusty Hawk.

I'm going to bed now.
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Excellent work as always Axe, any comments on Chad?
 
MillerHawk said:
Great work Axe. Refresh my memory folks - what sort of build/player is Callum Brown?
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Probably plays a similar role to Ginnevan at Collingwood, but with a midfield base to.

Suprise delisting but a position they have lots of cover in with hill coming in.

www.foxsports.com.au

‘Completely blind’: Former Magpie Callum Brown opens up on ‘shock’ delisting, rival interest

‘Completely blind’: Ex-Pie opens up on ‘shock’ axing, plans to join second club in candid interview
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
 
Delecate Des said:
Excellent work as always Axe, any comments on Chad?
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Actually yeah. It was bloody good to see Chad in full training pre-Christmas, an all too rare thing since he came to Hawthorn. And he looks to be in excellent nick. He was a real livewire.
 
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Great job The_Axeman just to fill in the gaps

Impey came down a little later was in the TOD recovering from a couple of hammering tackles he got on Monday

The only no show was Brocky expected back in the new year

The players in Rehab included
Lynch, Ward, Stephens, S.Mitchell, O'hara and Jeka

Most were doing some running and stretching on the far side. Lynch Ward and Stephens then came and did some boxing.

Reeves is non-contact till the new year so was running once they got through the warmup

With ward missing from the middle in the short intra the frenchman was heavily involved.

Poor Hustwaite lined up at full back on Lewis. Leary is zippy and pretty elusive. Sic as usual dominated with intercept marks. Both Lewis and Kosi got a shot on goal Kosi hooked his through for a point and not to be out done Lewis hooked his shot out on the full. Early days. Morrison barring injury will play round 1 the way he is going
 
TheFourPillars said:
Great job The_Axeman just to fill in the gaps

Impey came down a little later was in the TOD recovering from a couple of hammering tackles he got on Monday

The only no show was Brocky expected back in the new year

The players in Rehab included
Lynch, Ward, Stephens, S.Mitchell, O'hara and Jeka

Most were doing some running and stretching on the far side. Lynch Ward and Stephens then came and did some boxing.

Reeves is non-contact till the new year so was running once they got through the warmup

With ward missing from the middle in the short intra the frenchman was heavily involved.

Poor Hustwaite lined up at full back on Lewis. Leary is zippy and pretty elusive. Sic as usual dominated with intercept marks. Both Lewis and Kosi got a shot on goal Kosi hooked his through for a point and not to be out done Lewis hooked his shot out on the full. Early days. Morrison barring injury will play round 1 the way he is going
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Whats up with Stephens and Ward
 
The_Axeman said:
...Will Day's silky skills were on full display. He finds a way to weave through traffic and get clear, every. single. time. Just when you think he will get nailed by a tackle he finds a way though and always puts the ball to his teammate's advantage.
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So good to hear this! Thanks for the report.
 
The_Axeman said:
Weren't expecting this after midnight were you?

Apologies for the delay folks. Was busy at work and then caught up for dinner with some friends. Anyway, here we go...

It was a cold and grey morning down at Waverley with a reasonable breeze and occasional bouts of sunshine.

Once the boys warmed up it was non stop activity all over the oval for 90 minutes. Given it was my first session it took a while to get my training eye in and I reckon it will be another session or two before I am at full viewing fitness.

My major observation of the day overall was the level of enthusiasm and noise amongst all of the players and coaches. It's obvious how much they are all enjoying being out there.

No shows, as far as I could tell were Impey and Jeka. Jeka sat and watched on the side-lines, I think because he tweaked but Impey was nowhere to be seen.

As far as the new guys go, I was keen to see if the hype around Weddle is justified, and it surely is. The man is everything that other training reports have said he is. He could be anything.

All of the new guys look like they can play, particularly liked the look of Bailey Macdonald, Hustwaite and of course Mackenzie.

Newc was in beast mode all morning dominating wherever he went. Still find it hard to believe that we got him for almost nothing. His highlight of the day was reading the tap from big Ned Reeves, taking clean possession, spinning 360 degs to avoid the tackler coming at him, then dishing off to a teammate with precision. All without leaving the centre circle.

Reeves had a good day both in the ruck and around the ground.

Nash had a great run down the middle with two bounces, handballed off then kept running to receive again and deliver to the forward 50. Unfortunately the kick just missed the target, but it was a scintillating run down the ground at full pace. Nobody can catch him.

Conor Mac may be the most exciting prospect on the list in my opinion and looks primed to go up another level or two.

Morrison, as reported by others, looked really good and seems to be a real leader out on the track. Vice Captain material I reckon, assuming he is best 22.

Will Day's silky skills were on full display. He finds a way to weave through traffic and get clear, every. single. time. Just when you think he will get nailed by a tackle he finds a way though and always puts the ball to his teammate's advantage.

Hardwick was tough and skillful as always.

Love the look of Meek. Massive man, but really smooth mover with good skills.

I'm very bullish about Cooper Stephens. He is a well built unit with good skills and is hard to tackle.

Ned Long has definitely added pace. My fellow watchers, (Eldorado & houdinihuddo) agreed that he is noticeably quicker than he was this time last year and was looking good in general play.

Karl Amon is a smooth mover and a very good kick.

Ex-Pie Callum Brown really caught our eye. He acquitted himself very well in the contested drills.

Hoping to get down to next week's session before they take a break.

Was great chatting with houdinihuddo and Eldorado and Rusty Hawk.

I'm going to bed now.
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The_Axeman said:
Weren't expecting this after midnight were you?

Apologies for the delay folks. Was busy at work and then caught up for dinner with some friends. Anyway, here we go...

It was a cold and grey morning down at Waverley with a reasonable breeze and occasional bouts of sunshine.

Once the boys warmed up it was non stop activity all over the oval for 90 minutes. Given it was my first session it took a while to get my training eye in and I reckon it will be another session or two before I am at full viewing fitness.

My major observation of the day overall was the level of enthusiasm and noise amongst all of the players and coaches. It's obvious how much they are all enjoying being out there.

No shows, as far as I could tell were Impey and Jeka. Jeka sat and watched on the side-lines, I think because he tweaked but Impey was nowhere to be seen.

As far as the new guys go, I was keen to see if the hype around Weddle is justified, and it surely is. The man is everything that other training reports have said he is. He could be anything.

All of the new guys look like they can play, particularly liked the look of Bailey Macdonald, Hustwaite and of course Mackenzie.

Newc was in beast mode all morning dominating wherever he went. Still find it hard to believe that we got him for almost nothing. His highlight of the day was reading the tap from big Ned Reeves, taking clean possession, spinning 360 degs to avoid the tackler coming at him, then dishing off to a teammate with precision. All without leaving the centre circle.

Reeves had a good day both in the ruck and around the ground.

Nash had a great run down the middle with two bounces, handballed off then kept running to receive again and deliver to the forward 50. Unfortunately the kick just missed the target, but it was a scintillating run down the ground at full pace. Nobody can catch him.

Conor Mac may be the most exciting prospect on the list in my opinion and looks primed to go up another level or two.

Morrison, as reported by others, looked really good and seems to be a real leader out on the track. Vice Captain material I reckon, assuming he is best 22.

Will Day's silky skills were on full display. He finds a way to weave through traffic and get clear, every. single. time. Just when you think he will get nailed by a tackle he finds a way though and always puts the ball to his teammate's advantage.

Hardwick was tough and skillful as always.

Love the look of Meek. Massive man, but really smooth mover with good skills.

I'm very bullish about Cooper Stephens. He is a well built unit with good skills and is hard to tackle.

Ned Long has definitely added pace. My fellow watchers, (Eldorado & houdinihuddo) agreed that he is noticeably quicker than he was this time last year and was looking good in general play.

Karl Amon is a smooth mover and a very good kick.

Ex-Pie Callum Brown really caught our eye. He acquitted himself very well in the contested drills.

Hoping to get down to next week's session before they take a break.

Was great chatting with houdinihuddo and Eldorado and Rusty Hawk.

I'm going to bed now.
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Tassie Cryptik said:
Nash...no one can catch him.

Be still my beating heart.
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Loved the whole report but this bit excites me the most. Despite many posters already writing the Irishman off for next year, I still genuinely believe that Nash’s upside is still significant

A guy with his size, speed, endurance and elite handballs is pretty much a unicorn in AFL. Really hope he starts to tear it up next year playing midfield, gonna be so much fun to watch
 
Noel Gallagher said:
Loved the whole report but this bit excites me the most. Despite many posters already writing the Irishman off for next year, I still genuinely believe that Nash’s upside is still significant

A guy with his size, speed, endurance and elite handballs is pretty much a unicorn in AFL. Really hope he starts to tear it up next year playing midfield, gonna be so much fun to watch
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And despite everyone's muscle memory of Nash shanking kicks for goal left right and centre circa 2019, he's actually quite a good field kick also
 
Burtman said:
I think nash needs a big year, we’ve got too many promising kids that need time in the middle. If he can’t take a big leap forward next year I see the likes of ward, frenchy, cmac, weddle, stephens all going past him and getting most of the midfield minutes.
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This to me is the most exciting part about next season. So many spots are up for grabs, fringe players fighting for their careers, and young kids wanting to take their opportunities when they come. No room for complacency from anyone.

Bring on 2023!
 
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