Training Pre-season training updates 2026.

[Pleasedontfail11]

Have we found this years Chugg/ Briskey/ Draper/ Eyre/ McInnes yet? I’ve got an early front runner, but I’m curious what the consensus is so far.

From the new recruits?

I've got 2.

1. Saxena Been talked up a little on Jens videos. Looked great in a couple of plays with nice movement. Physically he looks the second least likely to play this year in front of only McCarthy. Might be the Collingwood boards front runner.
2. Angus physically looks the most likely. He has a great draft story, has had probably the most media attention and is a real journey man. If he doesn't get a game early he could quickly become a whipping boy.

 

[WanderingDude]

Have we found this years Chugg/ Briskey/ Draper/ Eyre/ McInnes yet? I’ve got an early front runner, but I’m curious what the consensus is so far.

Saxena?

 

[manicpie]

Have we found this years Chugg/ Briskey/ Draper/ Eyre/ McInnes yet? I’ve got an early front runner, but I’m curious what the consensus is so far.

Those names have the stench of Hine. It's a new recruiting era, happy to give O"bree a chance.

 

[manicpie]

I've got 2.

1. Saxena Been talked up a little on Jens videos. Looked great in a couple of plays with nice movement. Physically he looks the second least likely to play this year in front of only McCarthy. Might be the Collingwood boards front runner.
2. Angus physically looks the most likely. He has a great draft story, has had probably the most media attention and is a real journey man. If he doesn't get a game early he could quickly become a whipping boy.

My bro saw Anderson live in the SANFL grand final and I'd be taking him off that list.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

My bro saw Anderson live in the SANFL grand final and I'd be taking him off that list.

Are you talking him up? If so you are adding him to the list.


edit: BTW I am just talking about players hyped up during the preseason. I guess most of the players on Scos list also failed to have AFL careers. I am not saying they won't have careers.

 

[manicpie]

Are you talking him up? If so you are adding him to the list.


edit: BTW I am just talking about players hyped up during the preseason. I guess most of the players on Scos list also failed to have AFL careers. I am not saying they won't have careers.

Yeah, I'm bullish on Angus. I think he'll be the most impactful one early on. I like them all this year. Saxena has a bit of development body wise but once you add some size to his body he's going to be good. I prefer this crop to some of Hines head scratching choices.

 

[sr36]

My bro saw Anderson live in the SANFL grand final and I'd be taking him off that list.

I hope he makes it. He's a lunatic - effort like Lachie Schultz.

 

[granniewolf]

I've got 2.

1. Saxena Been talked up a little on Jens videos. Looked great in a couple of plays with nice movement. Physically he looks the second least likely to play this year in front of only McCarthy. Might be the Collingwood boards front runner.
2. Angus physically looks the most likely. He has a great draft story, has had probably the most media attention and is a real journey man. If he doesn't get a game early he could quickly become a whipping boy.

I don't think anyone expects Jai to get games next year although maybe towards the end if he's performing well who knows.
Same goes for Zac.

 

[manicpie]

I hope he makes it. He's a lunatic - effort like Lachie Schultz.

Apparently he was in a league of his own in that GF. Really dominated all over the ground

 

[WanderingDude]

I see enough positive traits in all the new players. I want them all to succeed but it just doesn’t work like that. After one week of training my sample size ain’t worth much. If body size was the conclusive factor Bobby would not be on the list.

 

[Horaceg]

Have we found this years Chugg/ Briskey/ Draper/ Eyre/ McInnes yet? I’ve got an early front runner, but I’m curious what the consensus is so far.

No but I found a Goodyear

 

[RobJD]

Have we found this years Chugg/ Briskey/ Draper/ Eyre/ McInnes yet? I’ve got an early front runner, but I’m curious what the consensus is so far.

McCarthy for me - he's really raw and had injuries last year, he's got a lot of development in-front of him. He's also got the highest up-side too, so at P55, if he plays a game, we're in front

I'd put Prindable and AA as our most likely to succeed, Prindable for his composure and AA because we have a great recent track record recruiting mature age draftees - that said, the bar for success must be set pretty low for a P57 - if he plays 10 games over the next 2 years I'd say he's been a success.

 

[manicpie]

No but I found a Goodyear

Not sure I could handle another Goodyear. He was dismal

 

[Pies_Iceman]

Seriously?
There are many players in a similar boat.
Prindles learning from Pendles will be a thing of beauty.
PS: At least let him play a game before you pot him too much.

It's amazing how many posts I see talking about HDM and only kicking on his left foot. I see plenty of right footers doing the same, but it's only HDM that comes up. I'm wondering if these people are only noticing because he's a lefty?

 

[Jen2310]

No hill. Josh. Jordy. Membrey. Moore this morning

 

[Jen2310]

And Anderson who has gone to SA to pack up his stuff

 

[BillyElliott]

No hill. Josh. Jordy. Membrey. Moore this morning

Pretty sure Membrey was in Tassie according to his insta. Jordy's baby would be due really soon.

 

[Jen2310]

Josh and Bobby clearly dealing with some kind of injury
Feels like Josh always starts the year with a niggle last year it was his foot. Maybe it has flared up

 

[granniewolf]

Josh and Bobby clearly dealing with some kind of injury
Feels like Josh always starts the year with a niggle last year it was his foot. Maybe it has flared up

It's starting to look like more and more of the team were carrying injuries during the season.

 

[Jen2310]

It’s great to see reef participating in most drills now.
He’s 8 1/2 months post ACL

 

[Bianconeri]

Have we found this years Chugg/ Briskey/ Draper/ Eyre/ McInnes yet? I’ve got an early front runner, but I’m curious what the consensus is so far.

Ryan, McInnes and Harrison

 

[legendstatus]

Bobby a bit of a worry given he hasn't played a lot of footy, maybe conditioning still, who knows.

 

[WanderingDude]

No hill. Josh. Jordy. Membrey. Moore this morning

Possible Hall of Fame casualties

 

[nickyds35]

It's amazing how many posts I see talking about HDM and only kicking on his left foot. I see plenty of right footers doing the same, but it's only HDM that comes up. I'm wondering if these people are only noticing because he's a lefty?

I think it’s the constant no-look blind kicks on his left that make it stand out.

 

[granniewolf]

I think it’s the constant no-look blind kicks on his left that make it stand out.

I think he panics a bit and doesn't give himself time to think. A few games with Pendles would likely be very beneficial for him.