I was in Melbourne a fortnight ago for the tennis (first time back near a computer) and managed to catch two north training sessions.
First one was pretty standard stuff, skills and stuff were ok, but I could have jumped the fence and joined in without anyone noticing. highlight was a trainer walking around boundary with Blake Grima talking about this website called Big footy!!!
second one was great because they played two 25 minute halves, full on practice match. Standouts were for mind Sav, very fit, moved well Corey Jones- the next Simmo (if only they could kick) Chad Jones - the tallest wingman of all time, beautiful mover Callum urch, dominated across half back and the Monster who continually marked the ball and kicked goals on Shannon Watt.
My observations overall were that we will be competitive, good to above average forwards and midfielders with a dodgy smallish, not very mobile backline, who will struggle to hold teams.
First one was pretty standard stuff, skills and stuff were ok, but I could have jumped the fence and joined in without anyone noticing. highlight was a trainer walking around boundary with Blake Grima talking about this website called Big footy!!!
second one was great because they played two 25 minute halves, full on practice match. Standouts were for mind Sav, very fit, moved well Corey Jones- the next Simmo (if only they could kick) Chad Jones - the tallest wingman of all time, beautiful mover Callum urch, dominated across half back and the Monster who continually marked the ball and kicked goals on Shannon Watt.
My observations overall were that we will be competitive, good to above average forwards and midfielders with a dodgy smallish, not very mobile backline, who will struggle to hold teams.
