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[HBF]

My face hurts

From yelling at staff?? [emoji14] [emoji14]

 

[zeeCFC]

This guy looks so fit. Expecting bigger things in 2016....please make Jon Ralph eat his words.

 

[FootyGeek]

I was told on Sunday that Thursday will be the players day off during the season next year.

It was mentioned in a meeting I was in a few weeks ago where Bolton was speaking.

They might have changed plans since then?

 

[zeeCFC]

My Best 22 for round 1 based off track form would be:

FB: Tuohy, Jamison, Docherty
HB: Sheehan, Rowe, Simpson
C: Boekhorst, Gibbs, Murphy
HF: Lamb, Walker, Kerridge
FF: Kreuzer, Casboult, Everitt
R: Phillips, Cripps, E Curnow
IC: Graham, Byrne, Buckley, Thomas

EMG: Smith, Tutt, White

Plowman and White the others that could make their way in...depth looks better but still hope the first and second year players can step up.

I've highlighted the players who look to have stepped up. I have Buckley playing midfield too, seems in great condition and form.

 

[Blues90]

My Best 22 for round 1 based off track form would be:

FB: Tuohy, Jamison, Docherty
HB: Sheehan, Rowe, Simpson
C: Boekhorst, Gibbs, Murphy
HF: Lamb, Walker, Kerridge
FF: Kreuzer, Casboult, Everitt
R: Phillips, Cripps, E Curnow
IC: Graham, Byrne, Buckley, Thomas

EMG: Smith, Tutt, White

Plowman and White the others that could make their way in...depth looks better but still hope the first and second year players can step up.

I've highlighted the players who look to have stepped up. I have Buckley playing midfield too, seems in great condition and form.

I like Kruezer in the forward like natural FF

 

[HARKER]

Gallery: Tuesday training

On the second morning of the 2016 pre-season camp on the Gold Coast, the Blues travelled to Southport Football Club for an exhaustive skills session.

First time I've seen the term 'exhaustive' used for something other than when searching for a new coach.


Gogus

 

[HARKER]

This guy looks so fit. Expecting bigger things in 2016....please make Jon Ralph eat his words.

Ralph has to wake-up to himself every morning. Punishment enough, I'd say.

 

[Matty411]

Gallery: Tuesday training



First time I've seen the term 'exhaustive' used for something other than when searching for a new coach.

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Gogus

Seems Kedge is carrying on the 'grimace' that Juddy made so famous in the Navy Blue. Apparently I do the same thing when playing indoor - must've rubbed off on me.

 

[ShanDog]

This guy looks so fit. Expecting bigger things in 2016....please make Jon Ralph eat his words.

What did Ralph say? Got a link? I seem to have missed or forgotten it.

 

[Beer n Skittles]

What did Ralph say? Got a link? I seem to have missed or forgotten it.

He said his cats breath smells like cat food

 

[Aphrodite]

What did Ralph say? Got a link? I seem to have missed or forgotten it.

What doesn't Ralph say!



#flog

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

What did Ralph say? Got a link? I seem to have missed or forgotten it.

"Blaine Boekhorst and Mrs Krabappel were in the closet making babies and I saw one of the babies and the baby looked at me."

 

[ShanDog]

I am so glad I asked lol.

I believe he also tweeted "I bent my wookie".

The_Wookie - can you confirm?

 

[TheCoach16]

What did Ralph say? Got a link? I seem to have missed or forgotten it.

He said his cats breath smells like cat food

What doesn't Ralph say!



#flog

"Blaine Boekhorst and Mrs Krabappel were in the closet making babies and I saw one of the babies and the baby looked at me."

Poor Shan... I don't know either mate, but if I knew, I promise I'd tell you...

By the way, Ralph is a ****head, as bad as Robbo. Does anyone really care what either of them say?

 

[__Bobcat__]

Poor Shan... I don't know either mate, but if I knew, I promise I'd tell you...

By the way, Ralph is a ****head, as bad as Robbo. Does anyone really care what either of them say?

Robbo's Dad does,

Thats why he cant say a bad word about St James.

 

[passmark]

He said that he believed that SOS believed that BB was a wasted pick.

 

[Navara79]

Oh my....

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

oh my inDEED

 

[Jeremias]

Oh my....

brb 10 mins...

Who am I kidding? 5 mins.













Fine. 30 seconds

 

[Navara79]

brb 10 mins...

Who am I kidding? 5 mins.













Fine. 30 seconds

Not even close.....

 

[TerryWallet]

He said that he believed that SOS believed that BB was a wasted pick.

Well Ralph and SOS are right.

Boekhorst was a waste of a 1st Rd Pick.

In saying that as the obvious though, Boekhorst is developing as you would hopefully expect of a 3rd Rd'er to a Rookie. He is a chance to be a contributor to our Team.

With a 1st Rounder though, you expect that as the floor, not the ceiling.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Murphy undergoing shoulder surgery
With Mr Plow away from training its not shaping up to be a great off season

 

[Peter Bell]

Found a high res version for the, um... ladies.

 

[therubbernub]

Hard to follow PCD's report, but here's my first crack after heading down to my first ever open training (thanks to their trip to the Sunshine state).

Blues Training – Southport Sharks – 15.12.15

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I came in around 10:30 thinking they’d nearly be finished – ended up going for another 90 minutes (some even stayed out after the boys started going into the rooms. Bolts is working them hard, and that sun was testing even the fittest of them.

Had a bit of a chat to Lachie (Plowman) who was on crutches. Nice guy who didn’t stop smiling – even after having his surgery on Monday. He was optimistic about next year despite being out of full training for 10 weeks. He hoped to be rid of the crutches very soon.

Weitering and Sumner were boxing for most of the last half, with Kerridge, Charlie and Jamo joining them at times.

Dennis was on a bike for almost the entire time I was there – no arm guard or tape so not sure what was going on. Wood joined him on the bike for around half an hour at one point, too.

Gee Casboult is one huge man – but such a top bloke (said not to expect any double cobras in 2016 – might leave it in the past). Spent most of training standing around by himself with his right leg/knee strapped. He didn’t seem to be in much discomfort but maybe just a precaution.

They spent a large part of each quarter in groups, splitting off into backs, forwards and mids – with the four rucks then pairing off for 1v1 contests.

Kreuz and Korcheck were paired up and the American more than held his own. Kreuz didn’t look bad but I was impressed by ‘Paycheck’ in his competitiveness – he also won as many contests, if not more v Kreuz which was great to see.

Phillips and Gorringe then went at it. Phillips looks controlled and confident in the contest, whereas Gorringe seemed to have to try a bit harder.

I got a decent look at the defenders, who were working on zones/closing space. Sheehan and Tuohy were in control as White was kicking into the D50 who struggled to find a target cleanly. Thought that may’ve been the point (kick to contest) OR they were just doing well. Otherwise, he looked pretty fit and is a top bloke.

To me, the whole flavour of the day seemed to be pressure. In everything they did - it was all about putting on as much pressure as possible to simulate game-day.

The last quarter saw most of the side in a game-style match practice between the arcs as has been reported recently. There was A LOT of voice and intensity – was surprised by how much talk there was among the group during the match simulation stuff.


Gibbs, Daisy and Ed impressed from what I saw and all have incredible voice/leadership – they just never stopped instructing/talking. Doc, Tutt, Wright and Whiley also got a bit of the action, too – good to see with Doc as it shows he may see more mid time during 2016.

The last session was a 1v1 forward/defender excersise whereby the forward had to break away to collect/dispose of the ball before stepping their opponent and racing back to the line. Rowe and Foster were first cabs off the rank – was good to see ‘Fozzie’ burn away, showing nice agility.

The other one of notice in that drill was where Jones took on Tuohy and got owned. Tuohy and just so good defensively – wore him like a glove, visibly annoying Jones (to my amusement).

Side notes:

Bolts is so small but boy does he have presence. All eyes are glued to him when he speaks – just commands so much respect but also seems such a likeable guy. Was lucky enough to hear him talking in a group drill towards the end of the 1v1 scenario – was talking about controlled aggression, and I found myself hanging off every single word. Definitely made the right choice here Carlton.

Glass-McCasker – seemed to be getting work on a hip injury when I got there then didn’t partake in much else… interesting to see how bad it was.

Smith – Didn’t see much of him out there but he was training with the forwards when they split off.

Jones just isn’t going to make it in my honest opinion. He looked lethargic and just sort of wandered around for most of the drills. Did well with his burst speed to get the ball a few times in the simulation but I don’t think I saw him dispose of it correctly once. He did try and bust a few tackles and get free but it failed on numerous occasions – getting wrapped up and brought to ground completely.

Daisy moving very well and just has a great presence. Was impressed by his kicking, too – think this could be his year, though I still have doubts over whether he can return to his best.

Gibbs has really stepped up leadership-wise, bringing the young blokes in and taking on a big brother type role. Suffice to say, if he was telling me something, I’d bloody do it.

Ed Curnow leads the way with everything he does... Has been said before but I think he'll be one to step up next year - taken over Carrazzo’s role in the midfieldand as a leader definitively. Has great voice as well – always encouraging the boys to ‘keep it simple’ and ‘do it right’.

Boekhorst was rocking a Whiley-style mo and when I asked whether it would stay for the proper season, I could not get a straight answer #mogate

Got a quick glimpse of Cripps at the end after looking for him during to no avail. Is very fit and seems to be oozing leadership in everything he does - not just in his actions, but whether that be a quiet word or encouraging pat. He's the real deal and (I said to a fellow supporter) will win a Brownlow in the coming years, no doubt at all.

Of the new draftees…

Harry is huge but will take a good few years to grow into that massive frame. When he does though, look out. Seemed to be a good kid as well after talking to him.

Charlie is such a likeable character – was sparring with Jamo for a good while. Love the pairing but I did ask Jamo after training whether it was intended in a ‘mentor’ capacity (which it’s not) but he does rate both Curnow boys very highly (had glowing words for Ed).

Cuningham is so quiet – hardly noticed him around the group, but his speed and agility will be a welcome addition to our side.

I can see Charlie and David (as well as Weitering) playing a good number of games this year.

SOS didn’t really do much today – ran some repeat sprints with Tutt at one point, then spent a bit of it just watching.

Overall, was a tough session out in the heat but it was good to see most of the side in full training and giving it 100%.

Also, very pleased with how welcoming and nice the guys were when they were heading to the rooms. Andy Phillips, Casboult, Doc, McKay, Bucks, Jamo and Gibbsy are all legends.

Matty thanks for the write up

 

[Navara79]

Pipes Curnow