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[thylacine60]

I rescind that remark.

 

[Aphrodite]

I resemble that remark.

 

[therubbernub]

Never mind I took the photograph.

I think your real skill though was painting so beautifully the writing on the photo. Top marks !

 

[PumpyChowdown]

TRAINING REPORT - 2015-12-14
Gold Coast

Headed down to the Sharks club to watch the boys go around this arvo. Today's session was a very light one, only lasting just over an hour. Not a huge amount to report to be honest. Mostly just some light kicking and running drills, and a bizarre drill involving a kind of soccer game in a tight space with handballing and dribble kicks. The session finished with set shot kicking for goal under pressure, with all players lined up either side of the kicker (same as the David Cuningham video from a couple of weeks ago).

The overall focus really seemed to be on quick and precise movement in confined spaces. Lots of short passing drills and quick handball drills. I think that the really serious stuff will kick off tomorrow. Training every day this week.

Players to note:

Daisy Thomas - real leader, very vocal, absolutely all-in with the re-set.
Sam Kerridge - this guy is a beast. Just loves working hard. He'll be in our best 22 every game next year.
Ed Curnow - like Daisy, Ed is now one of the true leaders of the club. First to the drinks every time, very vocal and leading most of the drills. Dare I say it, he's captain material.
Clem Smith - after his indiscretion, it was great to see Clem right in the thick of everything and showing heaps of pace and silky skills. I hope we see a lot of him in 2016.
Patrick Cripps - didn't see a great deal of him, except for right at the end. His shoulders and upper body are HUGE. He may actually kill someone on the field next year. He does though have ridiculously skinny calves. They're practically non-existent!

Notable absentees:

Marc Murphy - No Murph, at all. Anyone know why? He was the only absentee that I can think of.

Light / Restricted duties:

Kade Simpson, Andrew Walker, Jayden Foster (I think??), Dennis Armfield, Levi Casboult, Michael Jamison, Matthew Kreuzer.

The New Draftees:

Jacob Weitering - Impressive, looks physically ready, didn't have much of a chance to stand out.
Charlie Curnow - Needs to grow into his body and get some definition, seems a very 'playful' character, always keen for a laugh.
Harry McKay - Beast. He's huge and looks about 23. I didn't think he'd be a chance to play next year, but he looks physically ready and from what I saw of him his skills were great.
David Cuningham - Silky and fast. This kid could be an absolute steal for pick 19. Clean hands below his knees and hit his targets constantly by foot and by hand. Will really be watching him closely next year, and I think he'll be the first of the new kids to really impress.
Jack Silvagni - Still has a boy's body. Needs a couple of years in the gym and to grow into himself. Beautiful, classic kicking action. Was taking a lot of set shots for goal.

Interesting moments:

Korchek was picked to do the set shot for goal drill with everyone standing either side of him. Slotted it from about 40m with a kick that went about 80m in the air! Everyone went off and jumped all over him. He seems like a really popular guy.

SOS and Andy McKay running laps the entire session. I can't believe how weird SOS's bandy legs look in real life.

All in all it was a good, fun session in perfect weather. Will be keen to hear other reports during the week if any others get to some sessions.

Charlie Curnow

Jack Silvagni

 

[ShanDog]

Great report, except for the picking on skinny calves bit

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

PumpyChowdown word on the street is that Murph has a shoulder injury

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Great report, except for the picking on skinny calves bit

No shame in having skinny calves.

Terrific report all the same PCD.

How did my boy Krooz go btw???

 

[PumpyChowdown]

PumpyChowdown word on the street is that Murph has a shoulder injury

Cheers MEBBY, was wondering why he was absent.

 

[PumpyChowdown]

No shame in having skinny calves.

Terrific report all the same PCD.

How did my boy Krooz go btw???

Big Humphrey was in the light training group. Forgot to include him in the report. Looks lean and fit. Also worth noting how good Andrew Phillips looks. Super fit and great size.

 

[LMo2]

Great reporting. Thanks very much.

 

[ImNavyBlue]

TRAINING REPORT - 2015-12-14
Gold Coast

Headed down to the Sharks club to watch the boys go around this arvo. Today's session was a very light one, only lasting just over an hour. Not a huge amount to report to be honest. Mostly just some light kicking and running drills, and a bizarre drill involving a kind of soccer game in a tight space with handballing and dribble kicks. The session finished with set shot kicking for goal under pressure, with all players lined up either side of the kicker (same as the David Cuningham video from a couple of weeks ago).

The overall focus really seemed to be on quick and precise movement in confined spaces. Lots of short passing drills and quick handball drills. I think that the really serious stuff will kick off tomorrow. Training every day this week.

Players to note:

Daisy Thomas - real leader, very vocal, absolutely all-in with the re-set.
Sam Kerridge - this guy is a beast. Just loves working hard. He'll be in our best 22 every game next year.
Ed Curnow - like Daisy, Ed is now one of the true leaders of the club. First to the drinks every time, very vocal and leading most of the drills. Dare I say it, he's captain material.
Clem Smith - after his indiscretion, it was great to see Clem right in the thick of everything and showing heaps of pace and silky skills. I hope we see a lot of him in 2016.
Patrick Cripps - didn't see a great deal of him, except for right at the end. His shoulders and upper body are HUGE. He may actually kill someone on the field next year. He does though have ridiculously skinny calves. They're practically non-existent!

Notable absentees:

Marc Murphy - No Murph, at all. Anyone know why? He was the only absentee that I can think of.

Light / Restricted duties:

Kade Simpson, Andrew Walker, Jayden Foster (I think??), Dennis Armfield, Levi Casboult, Michael Jamison.

The New Draftees:

Jacob Weitering - Impressive, looks physically ready, didn't have much of a chance to stand out.
Charlie Curnow - Needs to grow into his body and get some definition, seems a very 'playful' character, always keen for a laugh.
Harry McKay - Beast. He's huge and looks about 23. I didn't think he'd be a chance to play next year, but he looks physically ready and from what I saw of him his skills were great.
David Cuningham - Silky and fast. This kid could be an absolute steal for pick 19. Clean hands below his knees and hit his targets constantly by foot and by hand. Will really be watching him closely next year, and I think he'll be the first of the new kids to really impress.
Jack Silvagni - Still has a boy's body. Needs a couple of years in the gym and to grow into himself. Beautiful, classic kicking action. Was taking a lot of set shots for goal.

Interesting moments:

Korchek was picked to do the set shot for goal drill with everyone standing either side of him. Slotted it from about 40m with a kick that went about 80m in the air! Everyone went off and jumped all over him. He seems like a really popular guy.

SOS and Andy McKay running laps the entire session. I can't believe how weird SOS's bandy legs look in real life.

All in all it was a good, fun session in perfect weather. Will be keen to hear other reports during the week if any others get to some sessions.

Charlie Curnow

Jack Silvagni

do you know when next main training session is as im keen to come for a look

 

[omdd]

Interesting take on Ed Curnow never thought of him as captain i think it could work, however it probably wouldn't go down well with most supporters.

 

[PumpyChowdown]

do you know when next main training session is as im keen to come for a look

Tomorrow at 8.30am.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Tomorrow at 8.30am.

Only reason I'm awake at that time is the bathroom call.

Keep me informed however.

 

[KohPhi]

Only reason I'm awake at that time is the bathroom call.

Keep me informed however.

Same 8.30 like clockwork... unfortunately im not always awake...

 

[thylacine60]

Same, 8.30 every morning. Out of bed straight after.

 

[FootyGeek]

TRAINING REPORT - 2015-12-14
Gold Coast

Headed down to the Sharks club to watch the boys go around this arvo. Today's session was a very light one, only lasting just over an hour. Not a huge amount to report to be honest. Mostly just some light kicking and running drills, and a bizarre drill involving a kind of soccer game in a tight space with handballing and dribble kicks. The session finished with set shot kicking for goal under pressure, with all players lined up either side of the kicker (same as the David Cuningham video from a couple of weeks ago).

The overall focus really seemed to be on quick and precise movement in confined spaces. Lots of short passing drills and quick handball drills. I think that the really serious stuff will kick off tomorrow. Training every day this week.

Players to note:

Daisy Thomas - real leader, very vocal, absolutely all-in with the re-set.
Sam Kerridge - this guy is a beast. Just loves working hard. He'll be in our best 22 every game next year.
Ed Curnow - like Daisy, Ed is now one of the true leaders of the club. First to the drinks every time, very vocal and leading most of the drills. Dare I say it, he's captain material.
Clem Smith - after his indiscretion, it was great to see Clem right in the thick of everything and showing heaps of pace and silky skills. I hope we see a lot of him in 2016.
Patrick Cripps - didn't see a great deal of him, except for right at the end. His shoulders and upper body are HUGE. He may actually kill someone on the field next year. He does though have ridiculously skinny calves. They're practically non-existent!

Notable absentees:

Marc Murphy - No Murph, at all. Anyone know why? He was the only absentee that I can think of.

Light / Restricted duties:

Kade Simpson, Andrew Walker, Jayden Foster (I think??), Dennis Armfield, Levi Casboult, Michael Jamison, Matthew Kreuzer.

The New Draftees:

Jacob Weitering - Impressive, looks physically ready, didn't have much of a chance to stand out.
Charlie Curnow - Needs to grow into his body and get some definition, seems a very 'playful' character, always keen for a laugh.
Harry McKay - Beast. He's huge and looks about 23. I didn't think he'd be a chance to play next year, but he looks physically ready and from what I saw of him his skills were great.
David Cuningham - Silky and fast. This kid could be an absolute steal for pick 19. Clean hands below his knees and hit his targets constantly by foot and by hand. Will really be watching him closely next year, and I think he'll be the first of the new kids to really impress.
Jack Silvagni - Still has a boy's body. Needs a couple of years in the gym and to grow into himself. Beautiful, classic kicking action. Was taking a lot of set shots for goal.

Interesting moments:

Korchek was picked to do the set shot for goal drill with everyone standing either side of him. Slotted it from about 40m with a kick that went about 80m in the air! Everyone went off and jumped all over him. He seems like a really popular guy.

SOS and Andy McKay running laps the entire session. I can't believe how weird SOS's bandy legs look in real life.

All in all it was a good, fun session in perfect weather. Will be keen to hear other reports during the week if any others get to some sessions.

Charlie Curnow

Jack Silvagni

Great report.

Thanks for spelling Cuningham correctly.

Great to see Garry Crane in the training pics.

 

[ferrisb]

Great report.

Thanks for spelling Cuningham correctly.

Great to see Garry Crane in the training pics.

Good to see Garry has a superfluous R to compensate for the missing N...

 

[The Smoking Gun]

Big Humphrey was in the light training group. Forgot to include him in the report. Looks lean and fit. Also worth noting how good Andrew Phillips looks. Super fit and great size.

Great Report PCD.

 

[passmark]

Super report man.

 

[TheCoach16]

That must be the Men Only carriage.

Aaaahhhh, the good ol' days...

Kidding! I'm kidding !

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Same, 8.30 every morning. Out of bed straight after.

1.30, 3.30 and 5.30.

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Super report man.

A new action hero?

 

[TeeJay Blue]

Interesting take on Ed Curnow never thought of him as captain i think it could work, however it probably wouldn't go down well with most supporters.

Very True. But those supporters are quite short-sighted wouldn't you think?
Pedantic skills don't necessarily gift somebody such a role, but hard effort does. I think it is important to differentiate between a good player and a good leader.

I would still stick with Murph as captain, but if Ed got anywhere close to it, I would not complain at all.

 

[andrew_]

Great report, except for the picking on skinny calves bit