Training Saints preseason 2026

[BrutThough]

How did we go from pick 50 to pick 40?

Most of the academy bids used 2nd round picks so they disappeared from the order and leaving only maybe 10 2nd round picks available.

 

[True Believer]

How did we go from pick 50 to pick 40?

AFL Thumb on the scales.........picks getting eaten up in bids on FS and academy kids........

Gotta feel for the Suns, how are they gonna fit 4 top 18 picks AND brand Petracca into their list all in one off-season!!

 

[Remboy]

AFL Thumb on the scales.........picks getting eaten up in bids on FS and academy kids........

Gotta feel for the Suns, how are they gonna fit 4 top 18 picks AND brand Petracca into their list all in one off-season!!

If they can’t get a game there could be a few looking to move for opportunity in a couple of years. If Flanders wasn’t getting midfield time what chance have these kids got?

 

[SaintsofSteel]

If they can’t get a game there could a few looking to move for opportunity in a couple of years. If Flanders wasn’t getting midfield time what chance have these kids got?

Thats the point though, because they are top end talent GCS keep getting refreshed via the draft picks they receive in trades. We dragged Flanders out of there but it cost us plenty of $$$ and pick #7, which they used to trade back for points. At least next year they and other clubs wont be able to do that...its just the change has taken far too long to occur.

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

Or smoke devil's lettuce and sit on a pallet talking about what you're going to get around to doing one day.

I did not know you once worked at USA Foods

 

[BrutThough]

Anyone know what time training is tomorrow?

 

[aussierulesrules]

Anyone know what time training is tomorrow?

I imagine so.

 

[Zzzed]

I’m heading to training tomorrow and it will be my first time back at Moorabbin since pre-season 2002 when I watched our super draft crop of youngsters go around. I moved to SA late 2002 and haven’t had a chance to get back to Moorabbin since - but did get out to Seaford a couple of times to watch the intra-clubs.

Super pumped to see the development of the younger crew. Planning to get there around 10am . If any of the regular track watchers have any tips they are greatly appreciated! Will be catching an Uber from the CBD

Go Saints!

 

[aussierulesrules]

Based on any facts? Seen nothing but embelishment based on little.

Based on the facts that you continue to ignore because they don’t suit your narrative.

And which I imagine you will continue to ignore.

 

[saintmike65]

Anyone know what time training is tomorrow?

Get there before 10

 

[Barrels]

St KILDA U23s

B: Hastie - Barrat - O’Connell
HB: Travaglia - Tauru - Fincher
C: Wilson - Boxshall - Garcia
HF: Phillipou - Caminiti - Banfield
F: Collard - Keeler - Owens
Foll: Dodson - NWM - Windhager
Int: Armstrong McDonald Said* Carroll*​

 

[Joffaboy]

Dodson, high hammy tweak, full report later today on training.

 

[stavro#4]

gringo2011 hows your little Gringo going looking at this?

 

[Klaatu]

Dodson, high hammy tweak, full report later today on training.

And so it begins

 

[SaintsofSteel]

Dodson, high hammy tweak, full report later today on training.

Wow hopefully its just a tweak and not a bad tear, which will need surgery.....

 

[Rogue Warrior]

Wow hopefully its just a tweak and not a bad tear, which will need surgery.....

much better doing a hammy than a knee/shoulder. Plenty of time to be back for the season

 

[Fehring]

And so it begins

Well, it usually doesn't begin til about mid Jan, so we're tracking ahead of schedule!

 

[Joffaboy]

Windy, Owens, Hall and Armstrong out early.

Three in red tops other side in rehab. Clark, Hastie and King

First sighting of Stocker.

Boris watching from upstairs.

Few numbers I dont know, 48, 51, 56. VFL players? Will Phillips imposter also out there.

New recruit Ryan Byrnes

13

Ryan Byrnes

Age

24

Ht

181cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

5.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

0.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

MG

1.0

1star

D

5.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

0.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

MG

1.0

1star

D

5.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

0.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

MG

1.0

1star

looks great, fit, strong, looks like he has been in an AFL system for years. Looks like Wood has taken him under his wing.

Brad Hill on babysitting duties. In civvies.

Palletgate still an issue ( see evidence)

No Marshall, no Flanders.

King running load increasing, looks a bit more confident, good signs.

Gringo's avi looks like he could still play.

Hunter Clark

11

Hunter Clark

Age

26

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.3

3star

D

16.0

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.9

4star

D

13.2

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.2

3star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

will be out of rehab very soon. Lots of running and kicking

Shuttle run, NAZ and Pou ultra competitive.

Liam Ryan

1

Liam Ryan

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

in no.27 working with Liam Henry.

Boris taking them through the shuttles.

Think Dodson has tweaked a hammy, up the race, straight into the rooms.

Groups split into two. One group ball drills and positioning v others in bibs.

Other group, in close and stoppage work.

Could turn for TDK. In the gym with his shirt off, looks good.

Hastie, hip issues. Will be with the main group from next week.

Half ground inside 50 entries, looking to spot up leading forwards or the fat side for wingers.

Nice hard leading from the square. Is against defence but not contesting.

Back to the box then leading out, repeat leads. Don’t understand the knock on Bolton, seems like an excellent communicator. Naz and Hugo hitting leads from Higgo and Mason.

Second group comes over. Boxshall abd Henry to lead from Sharman, Chito and Ronnie. Lance into the fray. Different running patterns for held and live ball. All leads out of the box.

Bolton having trouble with this group, cant get their running patterns right, defence outpointing them.

Half ground match sim, pretty high intensity. Trav looking good.

Barratt, Henry and Caroll running fast laps as is Higgo.

Liam Ryan

1

Liam Ryan

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

easing himself into training running laps.

Great crumming goal by Hall. Hammer, Chito, Sharman up forward. Viking down back.

Dodson not back out, looked a high strain as well. No sighting of RTB this preseason so far. The transition has started.

High intensity running for so early in the season. Emphasis has changed from a developing group learning to run with endurance to a running group, with mature bodies, concentrating on footy skills and high paced explosive running.

Delivery into the wind is very impressive from Boxhall and Hall.

Three quarter field match sim. Wilson and Naz starring. Some bloke comes up and talks to me so no real comments on this drill.

Running now. Adios amigos

 

[SaintsofSteel]

Great report Joffa as per usual - thank you!

 

[Dard Ball Get]

gringo2011 hows your little Gringo going looking at this?

Yet another WA brick shithouse

 

[CaptainRisky]

Windy, Owens, Hall and Armstrong out early.

Three in red tops other side in rehab. Clark, Hastie and King

First sighting of Stocker.

Boris watching from upstairs.

Few numbers I dont know, 48, 51, 56. VFL players? Will Phillips imposter also out there.

New recruit Ryan Byrnes looks great, fit, strong, looks like he has been in an AFL system for years. Looks like Wood has taken him under his wing.

Brad Hill on babysitting duties. In civvies.

Palletgate still an issue ( see evidence)

No Marshall, no Flanders.

King running load increasing, looks a bit more confident, good signs.

Gringo's avi looks like he could still play.

Hunter Clark will be out of rehab very soon. Lots of running and kicking

Shuttle run, NAZ and Pou ultra competitive.

Liam Ryan in no.27 working with Liam Henry.

Boris taking them through the shuttles.

Think Dodson has tweaked a hammy, up the race, straight into the rooms.

Groups split into two. One group ball drills and positioning v others in bibs.

Other group, in close and stoppage work.

Could turn for TDK. In the gym with his shirt off, looks good.

Hastie, hip issues. Will be with the main group from next week.

Half ground inside 50 entries, looking to spot up leading forwards or the fat side for wingers.

Nice hard leading from the square. Is against defence but not contesting.

Back to the box then leading out, repeat leads. Don’t understand the knock on Bolton, seems like an excellent communicator. Naz and Hugo hitting leads from Higgo and Mason.

Second group comes over. Boxshall abd Henry to lead from Sharman, Chito and Ronnie. Lance into the fray. Different running patterns for held and live ball. All leads out of the box.

Bolton having trouble with this group, cant get their running patterns right, defence outpointing them.

Half ground match sim, pretty high intensity. Trav looking good.

Barratt, Henry and Caroll running fast laps as is Higgo.

Liam Ryan easing himself into training running laps.

Great crumming goal by Hall. Hammer, Chito, Sharman up forward. Viking down back.

Dodson not back out, looked a high strain as well. No sighting of RTB this preseason so far. The transition has started.

High intensity running for so early in the season. Emphasis has changed from a developing group learning to run with endurance to a running group, with mature bodies, concentrating on footy skills and high paced explosive running.

Delivery into the wind is very impressive from Boxhall and Hall.

Three quarter field match sim. Wilson and Naz starring. Some bloke comes up and talks to me so no real comments on this drill.

Running now. Adios amigos

Gotta love how i'm always on your mind, sweet dreams princess

 

[akaifu]

Love the sight of Collard looking bigger

 

[beside the seaside]

Boxshall could be anything. Looks like a beast now and only in year two. So pumped for him.

 

[gringo2011]

much better doing a hammy than a knee/shoulder. Plenty of time to be back for the season

High hamstrings are usually the slower recovery ones. Not great but still better than a knee.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

Do you reckon rtb might have taken up building pallet furniture as a senior hobby??
There can be no other plausible explanation