Training 2026 Pre Season Training Thread

[Punts]

Apparently McLean will be trialed in defence over the summer

 

[Kiama Chris]

Training pics from today

Millsy on slide #3

PS. Love the new coaches shirts!

Great set of photos. Looking fit and in good spirits.

 

[The Blue Max]

Great set of photos. Looking fit and in good spirits.

Dean Cox - my gawd! Why don’t we just stand him in the goalsquare!

 

[Callipygian]

Does anyone recognise the guy behind and to the left of Dattoli in the 5th pic? I saw him at training the other day but couldn't place him.

Rowbottom is looking quite lean which is interesting. It seems like Cox has moved on from Rowy being in the regular starting onball rotation. So is getting lean to help fight his way back on the ball or is to better play a different role? Or am I imagining it and he's no leaner than he was before?

I'm not sold on McLean in defence but I like it more than Logan to defence. And with Charlie, Logan and Amartey the frontrunners for the KPF spots it makes sense to develop Dos's versatility (even in-game).

 

[Adnico26Parker]

This guy? If so, Joe Harrison

 

[Kiama Chris]

Does anyone recognise the guy behind and to the left of Dattoli in the 5th pic? I saw him at training the other day but couldn't place him.

Rowbottom is looking quite lean which is interesting. It seems like Cox has moved on from Rowy being in the regular starting onball rotation. So is getting lean to help fight his way back on the ball or is to better play a different role? Or am I imagining it and he's no leaner than he was before?

I'm not sold on McLean in defence but I like it more than Logan to defence. And with Charlie, Logan and Amartey the frontrunners for the KPF spots it makes sense to develop Dos's versatility (even in-game).

I've been mentally formulating a lengthy post about team structure and perhaps your last para plays into that.

 

[McGowan3]

Apparently McLean will be trialed in defence over the summer

Probably explains his new physique. Not sure if it can make him more agile.

 

[Callipygian]

I've been mentally formulating a lengthy post about team structure and perhaps your last para plays into that.

I look forward to reading more KC!

 

[Neverwas]

Apparently McLean will be trialed in defence over the summer

 

[bedford]

Apparently McLean will be trialed in defence over the summer

Would've loved him trialled at reserves deefence

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[bedford]

Not a bad rig CC

 

[joeykanga]

Dean Cox - my gawd! Why don’t we just stand him in the goalsquare!

Whos Cox chatting to hiding behind his large frame. Is it Hannily

 

[Kiama Chris]

Whos Cox chatting to hiding behind his large frame. Is it Hannily

Thought it might be Rosas but could be Hanily. Looks tiny!

 

[liz]

Whos Cox chatting to hiding behind his large frame. Is it Hannily

Definitely Rosas.

 

[The Blue Max]

Who’s CC struggling with - looks pretty strong looking at those thighs.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Who’s CC struggling with - looks pretty strong looking at those thighs.

Jai Serong

 

[liz]

Who’s CC struggling with - looks pretty strong looking at those thighs.

Not sure Curnow is struggling there. He looks to have Serong off balance and where he (Curnow) wants him.

Not a comment on what I anticipate from either Curnow or Serong. Just an observation on that particular photo.

 

[The Blue Max]

Ultimately I'm with dosser. I don't see it happening but I'm sure if he did it would be to his and his young family's benefit. Also, not a disaster for the club.

I understand the drive to continue - peer motivation, fear of missing the good times, distance from mates, the adrenalin rush, the status - (To a point) - but surely these guys can exercise some self-reflection on their previous years performance?

Parker was different - they should have gone 2 years but on a lower base and no guarantees - his performance justified it.

I’d offer a year to Rampe.

Unfo Lloyd has been a bit player for two years - I’d hope he can see he’s done.

 

[The Blue Max]

Not sure Curnow is struggling there. He looks to have Serong off balance and where he (Curnow) wants him.

Not a comment on what I anticipate from either Curnow or Serong. Just an observation on that particular photo.

I meant struggling as in wrestling, the German being Kampf - to ‘contest with’.

The wonders of English, eh?

 

[Kiama Chris]

Not sure Curnow is struggling there. He looks to have Serong off balance and where he (Curnow) wants him.

Not a comment on what I anticipate from either Curnow or Serong. Just an observation on that particular photo.

It's a really interesting photo. From the eye lines I would guess that Serong has the ball side and slightly in front but Curnow has the much better physical position. He can let go and go right easily but the ball looks to be on the other side so Serong is doing OK.

 

[The Blue Max]

It's a really interesting photo. From the eye lines I would guess that Serong has the ball side and slightly in front but Curnow has the much better physical position. He can let go and go right easily but the ball looks to be on the other side so Serong is doing OK.

To be clear - my only point was Serong looked strong. Regards ‘tactical positioning’ - who knows.

 

[Kiama Chris]

To be clear - my only point was Serong looked strong. Regards ‘tactical positioning’ - who knows.

I was responding to Liz, not you. Your comment was completely clear.

 

[The Blue Max]

I was responding to Liz, not you. Your comment was completely clear.

Just thinking about ‘guilt by association’

 

[Adnico26Parker]

OUT: maroon training tops

IN: new RED training tops!!!