- Nov 23, 2008
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Surprised there are no reports up. Then again, half the crowd were girls looking out for Monfries and people looking for a free snag.
Great day down at Windy Hill, plenty of supporters waiting for Jobe to be announced Captain and Welsh Vice. When they lined up in front of the crowd, I just realised how small Colyer was, not just in height, but build.
It’s hard to comment on all the players, because most of them looked good, so I’ll make a few points on the ones everyone talks about.
Bellchambers – Starting to find his feet as an AFL player. Skills were decent and should look to play a few games next year.
Carlisle – Looks completely out of it. Possibility that he is injured as he was having work down on him, but the whole AFL footballer thing might be a bit much for him at the moment. Spent more time looking at his GPS/watch than actually doing drills.
Gumbleton – It’s been said before, but if he can get on the field, we’ll have a real gem. Seems to be moving quite freely around the ground and skills look good. Like many have said, he needs some upper body muscle, but definitely looks bigger than last season.
Hille – Looks like his knee has responded well to surgery. Was running around, kicking smoothly and taking marks. We’ll get a good solid season out of him.
Hurley – The kid is awesome. The cast on him doesn’t limit him at all.
Jetta – Looks like he’s getting ready for a big season. Hard worker and looks like he’s found that zip again. Would definitely expect him to play 10+ games this season.
Laycock – The talent is there. Just needs to use it. Awareness was down today.
Myers – Still seems restricted in his kicking. Doesn’t kick through the ball, more stabs at it. Although, he doesn’t really waddle anymore. If he gets his groin right, he’ll be kicking absolute pearlers. His stabs were going a decent distance with good accuracy. When he gets it right he’ll be a good player. I’m sure of that.
Neagle – Huge. Maybe a bit too big but he doesn’t look slow.
Prismall – Starting to look pretty good. Has definitely fined down and looks in great shape. Should be a lock in the centre next year.
Stanton – Just keeps impressing me at training. Really does the hard yards and deserves being part of the leadership group. Although, the buzz cut looks shocking.
Watson – Will be a great captain. Like Hocking, has slimmed down and doesn’t look as slow. Skills and kicking were amazing compared to previous seasons. Big season coming up for him.
Williams – Very smooth mover and takes it easy at training. Either dislocated or broke a finger today, so we’ll see if it’s anything serious later.
As for the standout –
Hocking – Since slimming down, he looks a million. Looks like he’s found a bit of speed and skills looked great. Worked his arse off and he’ll be there along side Jobe in the inside midfielder role.
Injury:
Williams – Finger
Welsh/Laycock – Collision. (Nothing serious)
The new recruits seem to have settled in nicely (besides Carlisle). Long has been taken in by the aboriginal boys which is good to see.
Great day down at Windy Hill, plenty of supporters waiting for Jobe to be announced Captain and Welsh Vice. When they lined up in front of the crowd, I just realised how small Colyer was, not just in height, but build.
It’s hard to comment on all the players, because most of them looked good, so I’ll make a few points on the ones everyone talks about.
Bellchambers – Starting to find his feet as an AFL player. Skills were decent and should look to play a few games next year.
Carlisle – Looks completely out of it. Possibility that he is injured as he was having work down on him, but the whole AFL footballer thing might be a bit much for him at the moment. Spent more time looking at his GPS/watch than actually doing drills.
Gumbleton – It’s been said before, but if he can get on the field, we’ll have a real gem. Seems to be moving quite freely around the ground and skills look good. Like many have said, he needs some upper body muscle, but definitely looks bigger than last season.
Hille – Looks like his knee has responded well to surgery. Was running around, kicking smoothly and taking marks. We’ll get a good solid season out of him.
Hurley – The kid is awesome. The cast on him doesn’t limit him at all.
Jetta – Looks like he’s getting ready for a big season. Hard worker and looks like he’s found that zip again. Would definitely expect him to play 10+ games this season.
Laycock – The talent is there. Just needs to use it. Awareness was down today.
Myers – Still seems restricted in his kicking. Doesn’t kick through the ball, more stabs at it. Although, he doesn’t really waddle anymore. If he gets his groin right, he’ll be kicking absolute pearlers. His stabs were going a decent distance with good accuracy. When he gets it right he’ll be a good player. I’m sure of that.
Neagle – Huge. Maybe a bit too big but he doesn’t look slow.
Prismall – Starting to look pretty good. Has definitely fined down and looks in great shape. Should be a lock in the centre next year.
Stanton – Just keeps impressing me at training. Really does the hard yards and deserves being part of the leadership group. Although, the buzz cut looks shocking.
Watson – Will be a great captain. Like Hocking, has slimmed down and doesn’t look as slow. Skills and kicking were amazing compared to previous seasons. Big season coming up for him.
Williams – Very smooth mover and takes it easy at training. Either dislocated or broke a finger today, so we’ll see if it’s anything serious later.
As for the standout –
Hocking – Since slimming down, he looks a million. Looks like he’s found a bit of speed and skills looked great. Worked his arse off and he’ll be there along side Jobe in the inside midfielder role.
Injury:
Williams – Finger
Welsh/Laycock – Collision. (Nothing serious)
The new recruits seem to have settled in nicely (besides Carlisle). Long has been taken in by the aboriginal boys which is good to see.
