Training Giants Pre-Season for season 2018

[captainMyCaptain]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-04/complete-guide-to-your-clubs-offseason
Training return: After reaching the preliminary final for the second-straight year, the Giants' first-to-fourth year players aren't due back until Monday, November 20. The older players will come back two weeks later on December 4.

But as is normally the case a few guys back into it a bit early

 

[Colonial]

Good to see.

Feels like a long time until round 1

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[Giant Strides]

Massive year coming up for Rory Lobb.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

Few more guys at all

 

[Bokonon_]

Few more guys at all

I recognise Taranto, but is that Finlayson?

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

I recognise Taranto, but is that Finlayson?

Not TOJ, I thought it was Isaac Cumming

 

[Bokonon_]

Not TOJ, I thought it was Isaac Cumming

Tks
I guess he is distinctive. I'm a bit in two minds about the youngsters training early. Great to see the drive and commitment, just wonder if teenagers lives should be a bit carefully balanced. They'r really still growing up. I guess the club has pros at that kind of thing.
Phil Davis commented in hislastPidcastabout the "holidays" that require a strictdietandregular gym trips as well though.

 

[Giant Pete]

I recognise Taranto, but is that Finlayson?

Cameron.

 

[_GT_]

Cameron.

100%

 

[Determinant]

Cameron.

That was my immediate thought also

 

[Bokonon_]

I cant see Cameron, cant say it's not. Will concede to the group, my eyes peaked a long time ago.

 

[Determinant]

I cant see Cameron, cant say it's not. Will concede to the group, my eyes peaked a long time ago.

lol, same here and why I am less than definitive

 

[Gigantic]

Tks
I guess he is distinctive. I'm a bit in two minds about the youngsters training early. Great to see the drive and commitment, just wonder if teenagers lives should be a bit carefully balanced. They'r really still growing up. I guess the club has pros at that kind of thing.
Phil Davis commented in hislastPidcastabout the "holidays" that require a strictdietandregular gym trips as well though.

A lot of younger guys definitely had a good off-season away from football. Going by their social media, most of the guys made their way over to Bali at some point during the last two months.

 

[_GT_]

I cant see Cameron, cant say it's not. Will concede to the group, my eyes peaked a long time ago.

lol, same here and why I am less than definitive

The dress is blue...no no it's white....

Dudes, it's 100% Jezza.

 

[_GT_]

A lot of younger guys definitely had a good off-season away from football. Going by their social media, most of the guys made their way over to Bali at some point during the last two months.

Some of the other places they go OS is bloody amazing. Actually, it's depressing....half their luck please...

 

[Bokonon_]

Some of the other places they go OS is bloody amazing. Actually, it's depressing....half their luck please...

A couple of weeks a year. If you watched Phil Davis's last podcast he described the lack of an off season break. These days players are required to follow strict diets and even visit the gym in their breaks. They're well paid and it's volountary to be a player. I get that.
The pressure is increasing with time in the search for an advantage though. Not surprising to me we seem to be seeing more cracks, with mental health issues.

 

[_GT_]

A couple of weeks a year. If you watched Phil Davis's last podcast he described the lack of an off season break. These days players are required to follow strict diets and even visit the gym in their breaks. They're well paid and it's volountary to be a player. I get that.
The pressure is increasing with time in the search for an advantage though. Not surprising to me we seem to be seeing more cracks, with mental health issues.

Yes, agree. Still, it would be nice to get to 10% of the places you see these guys get to in their time off.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

Year 1- 4 officially back into it

 

[Determinant]

Year 1- 4 officially back into it

Not very many in that group these days

 

[coniglio_number1]

Not very many in that group these days

Doesn’t help that the entire 4th year group is Finlayson

 

[Orange Agent]

So Keefe is in the middle there yeah? If so good to see.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

Second year midfielder Tim Taranto was a standout in the time trial, crossing the finish line first. “I was pretty pumped to get started and get back into it,” said Taranto. “It’s a pretty dreadful day but once you get over the 3Ks, it’s just good to be around the boys again and I’m glad it’s over. “A fair few boys looked in really good shape... Taranto finished in front of forward Daniel Lloyd and rookie Jake Stein with midfielder Will Setterfield and new recruit Lachie Keeffe rounding out the top five.

http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2017-11-20/tarantos-terrific-time-trial

 

[Giant Strides]

Hoping for a standout second year from Timmy!

 

[Giant Pete]

Taranto is a star. Get him into the midfield ASAP.

 

[Andre the Giant]

Taranto is a star. Get him into the midfield ASAP.

He just screams star quality, everything about the lad is impressive. Midfield beckons.