Training Pre-season training updates 2026.

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

NT isn't a shithole.

I'm sure players would prefer playing at the MCG than TIO stadium.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

What's the message here.

If you try hard and make it at Collingwood, you won't have to travel to this shithole to play an AFL game?

NT is beautiful.

I have family in Darwin. Not much to see in the city itself though the national parks are amazing.

 

[Couch Coach]

Plus a big chunk of it is part of our NGA zoning:

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It's a pitty this big chunk only has a population of ~7,000 people.

https://www.barkly.nt.gov.au/
"The Barkly Regional Council was established in 2008 and its area covers 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). The Barkly's local government area is over 320,000km², Making it one of the largest local government footprints in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional council, as stated in the 2021 Census is 6,316."

 

[leon123]

NT is beautiful.

I have family in Darwin. Not much to see in the city itself though the national parks are amazing.

Mitchell Street in the dry season, plenty to see. Backpacker precinct.

Mindell Beach and Parap markets go OK

 

[leon123]

NT is beautiful.

I have family in Darwin. Not much to see in the city itself though the national parks are amazing.

I would have thought Tiwi Islands be a good zone to have

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Mitchell Street in the dry season, plenty to see. Backpacker precinct.

Mindell Beach and Parap markets go OK

Love the Parap markets.

To be fair I've only been during the wet season and am sweating by the time the plane lands.

 

[leon123]

Love the Parap markets.

To be fair I've only been during the wet season and am sweating by the time the plane lands.

green paw paw salad? from the now ageing little Asian lady with the thickest Aussie accent

 

[sr36]

It's a pitty this big chunk only has a population of ~7,000 people.

https://www.barkly.nt.gov.au/
"The Barkly Regional Council was established in 2008 and its area covers 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). The Barkly's local government area is over 320,000km², Making it one of the largest local government footprints in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional council, as stated in the 2021 Census is 6,316."

Just about every kid will be NGA eligible though - and from a cultural demographic that loves and excels at the game.

I think it'd be pretty hard to find a Vic town of 7,000 that hasn't produced a few good players. But regardless, if we're signed on to that region within the NGA program, I view us as being obligated to have ties and player development there - otherwise give it to another club.

 

[SchuPie]

I know it’s early but do we see any positional changes?

I feel like Parker, TJ, Ryan should spend some time in the midfield.

I know Smit is playing in defence, watching the VFL last year he still has a bit to go maybe the pies see him as a genuine option.

Smit seems more likely as our future ruck than Steene IMO
He is mobile and aggressive and appears to be able to build muscle and strength

 

[WanderingDude]

I'm sure players would prefer playing at the MCG than TIO stadium.

I am sure they would love to play in a local competition and never travel. Yeah right. They are Australian and they play in a national competition. I love the TIO games.

 

[BillyElliott]

I'm sure players would prefer playing at the MCG than TIO stadium.

I don't understand the point you're trying to make.

This is a trip they do every year.

 

[Jen2310]

This is late because yesterday was pretty hectic.

Training - Day 1.

A mixture of youth and senior players, but the first day 1 that Pendles hasnt made an appearance. Letting his standards slip early haha.

But those that were there:

Senior players:

• Frampton
• Howe
• Mcstay
• Maynard
• Schultz
• Jordy
• Cameron
• Perryman

The others/Youth

• Buller
• DeMattia
• Parker
• Allan
• TJ (rehab)
• Smit
• Steene
• Ryan
• Reef (rehab)
• Sullivan (rehab)
• Cochran
• West
• Hayes
• Howes

Draftees:

• Prindable
• Swadling
• McCarthy
• Anderson
• Saxena

Then a couple other players, Perryman's brother wore 36. With the cap and the number you could easily mistake him for HH, but this lad is more on the skinner side. And someone wearing 38, that looked like a clone of Reef. Turns out that is possibly VFL aspirant, Zavier Maher.

The draftees did half the session as they look to ease them through their first session. Then they re-joined the group at the very end, where they all stood in a circle, arm in arm before heading inside.

It was more a testing day than anything else, a few drills; but nothing where you could get a sense of any change of positions yet.
The senior players mostly did a running session in one group - while the rest did the beep test and shuttle runs; but after that they went inside. But it was nice to see Jordy there on day 1, even though he didn't have to be.

The beep test, Roan Steele was impressive and took it out just ahead of Allan, who too was strong in the test.

The draftees had moments. Swadling demands the ball in a similar way that Nick does, so that's gonna be interesting dynamic hah
Prindable looks clean and seems like a no fuss footballer, will do everything right.
McCarthy, his agility is easily on display; just needs some protein shakes.
I didn't notice Anderson too much, but seems like he would get the most out of himself, in a sullivan type.

 

[WanderingDude]

This is late because yesterday was pretty hectic.

Training - Day 1.

A mixture of youth and senior players, but the first day 1 that Pendles hasnt made an appearance. Letting his standards slip early haha.

But those that were there:

Senior players:

• Frampton
• Howe
• Mcstay
• Maynard
• Schultz
• Jordy
• Cameron
• Perryman

The others/Youth

• Buller
• DeMattia
• Parker
• Allan
• TJ (rehab)
• Smit
• Steene
• Ryan
• Reef (rehab)
• Sullivan (rehab)
• Cochran
• West
• Hayes
• Howes

Draftees:

• Prindable
• Swadling
• McCarthy
• Anderson
• Saxena

Then a couple other players, Perryman's brother wore 36. With the cap and the number you could easily mistake him for HH, but this lad is more on the skinner side. And someone wearing 38, that looked like a clone of Reef. Turns out that is possibly VFL aspirant, Zavier Maher.

The draftees did half the session as they look to ease them through their first session. Then they re-joined the group at the very end, where they all stood in a circle, arm in arm before heading inside.

It was more a testing day than anything else, a few drills; but nothing where you could get a sense of any change of positions yet.
The senior players mostly did a running session in one group - while the rest did the beep test and shuttle runs; but after that they went inside. But it was nice to see Jordy there on day 1, even though he didn't have to be.

The beep test, Roan Steele was impressive and took it out just ahead of Allan, who too was strong in the test.

The draftees had moments. Swadling demands the ball in a similar way that Nick does, so that's gonna be interesting dynamic hah
Prindable looks clean and seems like a no fuss footballer, will do everything right.
McCarthy, his agility is easily on display; just needs some protein shakes.
I didn't notice Anderson too much, but seems like he would get the most out of himself, in a sullivan type.

No such thing as late. Thank you for your time, effort, observations and words. I always enjoy.
Is it right to assume HH was not required today?

 

[Jen2310]

No such thing as late. Thank you for your time, effort, observations and words. I always enjoy.
Is it right to assume HH was not required today?

Yeah, 2021 draft like Nick would imply he is a 5th year player.
I'm sure we'll see him in coming days. Maybe tomorrow or friday

 

[granniewolf]

This is late because yesterday was pretty hectic.

Training - Day 1.

A mixture of youth and senior players, but the first day 1 that Pendles hasnt made an appearance. Letting his standards slip early haha.

Thanks, Jen, that was a nice little fix

 

[rand corp]

Awesome work as usual Jen,

Thank you

 

[Daicos Torpedo]

What's the message here.

If you try hard and make it at Collingwood, you won't have to travel to this shithole to play an AFL game?

Have you ever been to Alice Springs?
It's an exceptionally beautiful place and central Australia has to be seen to be believed

 

[sr36]

Have you ever been to Alice Springs?
It's an exceptionally beautiful place and central Australia has to be seen to be believed

The colours are like a cartoon.

 

[Vicky Park]

This is late because yesterday was pretty hectic.

Training - Day 1.

A mixture of youth and senior players, but the first day 1 that Pendles hasnt made an appearance. Letting his standards slip early haha.

But those that were there:

Senior players:

• Frampton
• Howe
• Mcstay
• Maynard
• Schultz
• Jordy
• Cameron
• Perryman

The others/Youth

• Buller
• DeMattia
• Parker
• Allan
• TJ (rehab)
• Smit
• Steene
• Ryan
• Reef (rehab)
• Sullivan (rehab)
• Cochran
• West
• Hayes
• Howes

Draftees:

• Prindable
• Swadling
• McCarthy
• Anderson
• Saxena

Then a couple other players, Perryman's brother wore 36. With the cap and the number you could easily mistake him for HH, but this lad is more on the skinner side. And someone wearing 38, that looked like a clone of Reef. Turns out that is possibly VFL aspirant, Zavier Maher.

The draftees did half the session as they look to ease them through their first session. Then they re-joined the group at the very end, where they all stood in a circle, arm in arm before heading inside.

It was more a testing day than anything else, a few drills; but nothing where you could get a sense of any change of positions yet.
The senior players mostly did a running session in one group - while the rest did the beep test and shuttle runs; but after that they went inside. But it was nice to see Jordy there on day 1, even though he didn't have to be.

The beep test, Roan Steele was impressive and took it out just ahead of Allan, who too was strong in the test.

The draftees had moments. Swadling demands the ball in a similar way that Nick does, so that's gonna be interesting dynamic hah
Prindable looks clean and seems like a no fuss footballer, will do everything right.
McCarthy, his agility is easily on display; just needs some protein shakes.
I didn't notice Anderson too much, but seems like he would get the most out of himself, in a sullivan type.

Welcome back training updates.

 

[Mollythedolly]

It's a pitty this big chunk only has a population of ~7,000 people.

https://www.barkly.nt.gov.au/
"The Barkly Regional Council was established in 2008 and its area covers 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). The Barkly's local government area is over 320,000km², Making it one of the largest local government footprints in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional council, as stated in the 2021 Census is 6,316."

Yeah, the teams with Alice, TIs or Darwin are the real winners but we’ve consistently engaged with our region regardless of the minimal prospect that it will yield too much.

 

[Mollythedolly]

green paw paw salad? from the now ageing little Asian lady with the thickest Aussie accent

Grab a laksa and a smoothie, great way to start the day.

 

[tmpies01]

If I was Bobby I would have shown up day 1. Hope he has gotten himself right.

Do we think he takes part in the Origin game for WA?

 

[Jen2310]

Looks like brynn teakle will be trailing for a spot on our vfl list. He’s here along with Josh Browne and Liam Hude

 

[Daicos Torpedo]

Looks like brynn teakle will be trailing for a spot on our vfl list. He’s here along with Josh Browne and Liam Hude

I know that it's not his fault. But Brynn Teakle sounds like one of Geoffrey Edelstein wives

 

[Jen2310]