Training 2026 Pre Season & Training Reports

[Jonnoo]

Arch hasn’t been missing arm day

 

[zoomba23]

Arch hasn’t been missing arm day

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Looks to be standing dangerously close to an opponent there. Three weeks

 

[Devski]

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[Heaps of fun]

Good to see [PLAYERCARD]Jy Simpkin[/PLAYERCARD] achieving his dream of ruling Arrakis.

 

[DunderHead]

Imagine wearing that in Dubai.

Stupid is and stupid does.

 

[the big lebowski]

Good to see Jy Simpkin achieving his dream of ruling Arrakis.

 

[giantroo]

Training report from Glynn Lavender on FB:

Another overdose of training pics. Lots of running, lots of drills, then more running.

Standouts; Kerch - he is easily the sharpest player out there at the moment. Looks like he hasn't been away from the club at all, explosive running and follow up running, penetrating kicks with good decision making. Seems like his tank has improved even further. I think we will all be looking forward to what he will bring next season.

Close second, but for slightly different reasons is FOS. He just has so much time, almost always makes good decisions and disposes well. Doesn't look to have added much bulk but he is just loaded with natural talent.

Surprise packet: Banch - he is peskier than ever. Last session he dragged down Chom (much to his displeasure) and today did the same to Pink. Tenacious and will not let go. Add to that the fact that he has put in a power of work in the off season on his engine and he does not stop moving in the forward line. Took some good marks aerially too and showed courage going back into packs.

Sheez of course is looking good as is Chom and Pink. Duursma, while not involved in all the activities it was good to see him with no shoulder tape.

Also Trembath was looking great. Taking lots of strong marks and leading well.

Lot's of drills on close quarter footy and leading patterns.

That's about the main things that stood out (it's always hard to see too much with your eye in a viewfinder).

Hope you like.

 

[Shinboner Supremacy]

Training report from Glynn Lavender on FB:

Do you have the photos mate????

 

[DuckYeah]

Banch - he is peskier than ever. Last session he dragged down Chom (much to his displeasure) and today did the same to Pink. Tenacious and will not let go. Add to that the fact that he has put in a power of work in the off season on his engine and he does not stop moving in the forward line. Took some good marks aerially too and showed courage going back into packs.

Something about this fella

 

[giantroo]

Do you have the photos mate????

 

[The Dingrel]

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[HerbyBull15]

Why is simpkin not training and overseas?

 

[Makeshift Park]

Why is simpkin not training and overseas?

The short answer is because only 1-4 year players have to be there.

Everyone older, like Parker, X and Daniel, are there because they care enough to cut short their holidays.

 

[RightWingRoo]

Something about this fella

Desire and intent.
He desperately wants to be an AFL footballer and will do everything in his power to try and make it happen. That sort of attitude can take you a fair way

 

[Shinboner1]

Why is simpkin not training and overseas?

He's not the captain anymore. Doesn't have to be there early

 

[spicerFanClub]

Surprise packet: Banch - he is peskier than ever. Last session he dragged down Chom (much to his displeasure) and today did the same to Pink. Tenacious and will not let go. Add to that the fact that he has put in a power of work in the off season on his engine and he does not stop moving in the forward line. Took some good marks aerially too and showed courage going back into packs

Just get a feeling this guys relentless competitive attitude will unlock a bit in the team. No stone left unturned stuff.

 

[andana]

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Laundering his millions?

 

[Roos1991]

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What a funny campaigner.

 

[speedy]

CHF banch

Why not, they keep naming the other little guy at CHB every week.

 

[speedy]

Good to see Jy Simpkin achieving his dream of ruling Arrakis.

They let him play in the midfield.

 

[Themanbun]

This is intended as a genuine question from someone who's done a little bit of distance running at an amateur level but SFA serious sessions in the gym - how much can you actually improve your strength in 2 months while maintaining your cardio baseline?

What kind of weekly commitment - in terms of hours - is required to achieve significant improvements to your strength in that time?

You might be interested, but if you follow Rohan Browning on Instagram you'll see he posted his entire off season training program.

He's kind of built a bit like a footy player, and while he doesn't have the endurance requirements, this is the type of program that elite athletes do in their off season, just with some substitutes for maintaining aerobic fitness. Just shows the work that goes into it..

Main differences are substituting a more aerobic session and footy players like to separate out the weights from the speed work most of the time, so fewer "rest" days but smaller days in general.

 

[Disco Dew]

I hate (respect his campaignerness tho) Nafan Burkes.

good pines boy!

 

[King Corey]

Main differences are substituting a more aerobic session and footy players like to separate out the weights from the speed work most of the time, so fewer "rest" days but smaller days in general.

Jake the Muss likes this

 

[Disco Dew]

Arch hasn’t been missing arm day

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Needs a low effort edit of a lightsaber in his hands like below

 

[Chip Scab1]

good pines boy!

As in North Frangas?

I wouldn't have thought he was anywhere near Mt Marfa personally. But figures.