Training Preseason Thread

[yyou]

Welcome to the club, training is usually on on every Friday at the true value centre in Tullamarine. It starts at 9:45am, it's not on today because they rescheduled it for yesterday just for this week.

Thanks.
We'll try to get there.
I might even wear a black & red tshirt I have

Edit: just checked journey planner & it looks like a tough place to get to without a car.
We are non-car owning Docklands residents.
Do you guys ever train at another venue, such as a Windy Hill for example?

 

[Lethal]

Do you guys ever train at another venue, such as a Windy Hill for example?

I'm sure we don't go "offsite" anymore

 

[bombreys]

Who is this fella?

 

[Lore]

Who is this fella?

Michael Hartley.

 

[eth-dog]

Who is this fella?

That's Michael Hartley mate.

 

[astrowizzle]

hope you enjoyed the pictures and having a great new year so far and remember if any of you are struggling with life and depression don't be afraid to reach out to a friend or call the beyond blue help line. Cheers.

Dude just want to say a massive thanks for the most enjoyable bigfooty page we have had to enjoy for a long long time.

 

[popin]

Dude just want to say a massive thanks for the most enjoyable bigfooty page we have had to enjoy for a long long time.

You are all welcome

 

[yyou]

I'm sure we don't go "offsite" anymore

no worries
thanks for the responses guys
i'll wait until the games as we live close to etihad
& as long as it isn't against us i promise to wear my black & red tshirt (Melbourne weather permitting)

 

[DapperJong]

no worries
thanks for the responses guys
i'll wait until the games as we live close to etihad
& as long as it isn't against us i promise to wear my black & red tshirt (Melbourne weather permitting)

or roof closed permitting

 

[Keystone agony]

Dempsey looks in good nick. Hope he gets back to some of his best footy

 

[Vander18]

Keep hearing how Parrish is too small and not ready for too much game time...must be a flattering angle!

 

[The Airing of Grievances]

Very special effort Popin, how do youalso find time to get to Pies' training sessions too?

 

[Loonerty]

Very special effort Popin, how do youalso find time to get to Pies' training sessions too?

Don't think he's there for long, I think he just pops in.

 

[Keystone agony]

Hea not small and will fill out well i was saying thia well before draft time. That was be his biggest issue. Whether he can be good enough at either inside or outside will be his major challenge. Maybe he can find a balance between both like say a Shuey but he has something Parish doesnt possess to that extent.

Not saying he cant make it, just reiterating what his biggest challenge will be. Similar to Kavanagh.

He struggled with the running on the outside and wasnt big bodied, hard and strong enough to be a pure inside midfielder. Ultimatly it was Melkshams problem aswell however he and the club saw he was an inside midfielder earlier than the other 2 but still didnt play him there as much as id like. Hes history now though.

 

[Rustler]

That's Michael Hartley mate.

How did he train, anyone capture anybody else that's newish to the club? All good thought please, please be good news.

 

[Lore]

Thoughts?

Are your club's draftees sinking or swimming during their first pre-seasons?
ESSENDON
Darcy Parish: The club's first pick in last year's draft (No.5) is well ahead of schedule in his first season at AFL level. Parish has impressed with his competiveness around the ball and his ability to hit targets. Look for him to play early and regularly in 2016.
Aaron Francis: Selected at pick No.6 in last year's draft, behind Parish, Francis has had a deliberately measured start. Has been battling a niggling groin problem but is back into training. Reads the game well, which allows him to take intercept marks in defence.
Alex Morgan: Injured his hamstring in his second last game of his TAC Cup career. As a result, the Bombers put him through a full rehabilitation program. Ticked off his first session on Thursday and will be trained up as a midfielder. Possesses breakaway speed.
Mason Redman: Redman has a similar game style to Hawthorn's Jack Gunston and the Bombers hope he can fill a similar lead-up forward role. His program has been backed off because of a niggling knee issue of late, but already his leadership skills at training and around the club have shone through.
Yestin Eades: Along with Parish, Eades has been a clear standout among the draftees. His ability to break lines and also win the ball in tight spaces have been a feature of his game. Has hardly missed a session.
Mitch Brown: The former Cat is likely to slot into a key post down back back with Michael Hurley and Cale Hooker suspended. He has been training in defence but the Bombers will not be afraid to swing him forward if the situation presents itself. Has put on three kilograms since coming into Essendon's system.
Michael Hartley: The ex-Magpie rookie has played on all of Essendon's key forwards in training and has held his own. Like Brown, his opportunities are set to be enhanced with Hurley and Hooker's absences. Came fifth in the club's time trial.

ROOKIES
Gach Nyuon: Nyuon is a raw ruck prospect and the Bombers will be patient with his development. Still needs to learn the finer points of the game and his craft, but he is blessed with some freakish ability.
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti: Known to his teammates as 'Walla', McDonald-Tipungwuti is an exciting player with great pressure skills. Although he played in defence for the Bombers' VFL team last year, Essendon is hoping he can turn into a crafty small forward. Will push for immediate senior selection.
Tom Wallis: The son of two-time premiership Bomber Dean, Wallis has had a few setbacks with a niggling knee issue. Back training with the midfield group and has shown he can provide grunt around the ball. Will take some time. – Ben Guthrie

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-...tees-faring-during-their-first-afl-preseasons

 

[monty1104]

I like that Morgan is being trained in the midfield. Eades sounds promising too.

 

[Lore]

I feel like Guthrie's thrown us a bone and I'm not sure whether its been laced with something. Is it too much to hope for? Sounds exciting (if they don't get beaten to a bloody pulp in Round 1).

 

[Blazeit]

I hope we don't use tippa as a small forward. We need his damaging possessions further down the ground. Eades or McKenna can fill that small forward role. Add Komsy with his manic pressure.

 

[JayDon]

I hope we don't use tippa as a small forward. We need his damaging possessions further down the ground. Eades or McKenna can fill that small forward role. Add Komsy with his manic pressure.

Tippa in the middle resting in pocket.

 

[quotemokc]

Is Tippa fast? could he be our Colyer?

 

[Blazeit]

Yeah he's quick but I wouldn't put him in Colyer's calibre. Tippa's more that slick mover by foot with the ability to kick both sides. Like to see him have more of a set-up role for the team but would love to see snag a few when needed.

 

[popin]

A quick photo update you might like to see.

 

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