Training PAFC Training Pics | Wednesday 14th January 2026

[afl2004]

Also is Will Brodie in the Willem Drew abyss?

The vortex requires 1 soul every pre season for a sacrifice

 

[1954]

Great pics as per usual by Pete.

As previously noted by others it appears numerous players have at last found where Chadbro hid the key to the weights room.

Amongst many who have improved their physiques considerably two players that stood out to me are Moraes who was a spindly kid and too easily brushed aside last year but now looks to at least be a chance of mixing it with the big boys, and Mead who now appears to have muscles on his muscles particularly in the shoulders and biceps area.
Maybe he was told 2026 is last chance saloon and to be any chance of surviving at AFL level he needed to bulk up considerably!

 

[davesnothere]

In fairness I think we need to be looking at the size or physical capabilities of guys that have had maybe three preseasons.

 

[crafty_bernardo]

I just think it's nice to see year 2 players develop physically this quickly. Whereas players in our system for a while now would look the same from year 1 to 5 under the old regime.

Kane Farrell too looks more built this year.

 

[Tibbs]

Great pics as per usual by Pete.

As previously noted by others it appears numerous players have at last found where Chadbro hid the key to the weights room.

Amongst many who have improved their physiques considerably two players that stood out to me are Moraes who was a spindly kid and too easily brushed aside last year but now looks to at least be a chance of mixing it with the big boys, and Mead who now appears to have muscles on his muscles particularly in the shoulders and biceps area.
Maybe he was told 2026 is last chance saloon and to be any chance of surviving at AFL level he needed to bulk up considerably!

Pretty sure Mead has set up a bed and been living in the weights room over the preseason!! The guys physique has gone to the next level.

I agree with you, and was thinking the same thing. We know his skill levels are just not good enough, but becoming a physical beats, and being used in a different role might see him somehow able to extend his years.

Going to be an interesting watch in 2026

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Great pics as per usual by Pete.

As previously noted by others it appears numerous players have at last found where Chadbro hid the key to the weights room.

Amongst many who have improved their physiques considerably two players that stood out to me are Moraes who was a spindly kid and too easily brushed aside last year but now looks to at least be a chance of mixing it with the big boys, and Mead who now appears to have muscles on his muscles particularly in the shoulders and biceps area.
Maybe he was told 2026 is last chance saloon and to be any chance of surviving at AFL level he needed to bulk up considerably!

The clip of the players wrestling after the training session, combined with the stronger physiques indicates Carr has put some emphasis on physical commitment in his Port Adelaide.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Mead has always been very solid, even in his first year. Obviously a good trainer and eater. Problem is his footy!

 

[crowpuncher69]

Im guessing Carr's message to Mead is become a Wines replacement or you're goneski.

As far as Mead's skillset/physical capabilities goes, that is literally the only chance he's got to make it.

 

[Tibbs]

Mead has always been very solid, even in his first year. Obviously a good trainer and eater. Problem is his footy!

Wot? Do mean that is a requirement?

 

[Steve Dore]

Pete delivers again.

 

[Blinky Nyland]

Mead has always been very solid, even in his first year. Obviously a good trainer and eater. Problem is his footy!

He is someone I had given up on but he's looked pretty good playing as a defender this pre-season. Being able to run with the ball without switching direction makes him look more confident and noticeably quicker. He's also using the ball pretty well. Whether that adds up to him getting a spot ahead of the likes of Lai, Jones and Sinn or not is yet to be proven.

 

[Macca19]

Need more dog pics

 

[Doctor Feel]

Need more dogging pics

 

[RossFC]

Who is Edwards?

 

[Port2Power]

Who is Edwards?

Kodah Edwards - 2026 SA National Academy prospect training along side Dougie

 

[Cosmicwinduptoy24]

He is someone I had given up on but he's looked pretty good playing as a defender this pre-season. Being able to run with the ball without switching direction makes him look more confident and noticeably quicker. He's also using the ball pretty well. Whether that adds up to him getting a spot ahead of the likes of Lai, Jones and Sinn or not is yet to be proven.

He’s shown that he can be an accurate user by foot with those short, sharp 30-metre kicks that break the play open and open up the field. It’s probably the main attribute that got him drafted, and why Sydney bid on him with a second-round pick. That skill has fallen away over the past couple of years as his confidence has dipped, but it's in there somewhere.

 

[Power Plus]

Need more dog pics

Sorry, all i have is my lovely girl parrot called Kloi. Maybe i can take her to training and see if the boys can handle her bite.

 

[jackag24]

The word Athletic springs to mind

 

[TazD]

The word Athletic springs to mind

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[PJ Power]

He is someone I had given up on but he's looked pretty good playing as a defender this pre-season. Being able to run with the ball without switching direction makes him look more confident and noticeably quicker. He's also using the ball pretty well. Whether that adds up to him getting a spot ahead of the likes of Lai, Jones and Sinn or not is yet to be proven.

Nice to hear. How is Lai training? Impressed him throughout last year and thought he was as worthy of a late-season call-up as anyone.

 

[Blinky Nyland]

Nice to hear. How is Lai training? Impressed him throughout last year and thought he was as worthy of a late-season call-up as anyone.

Lai really impressed me when I attended training before Christmas. He was absolutely dynamic and next to Butters he was the standout of the training session, particularly in the match sim where he read the play brilliantly, marked well, spoiled well. was the fastest player out there and his kicking was excellent. He didn't stand out as much on Wednesday but he definitely looks ready to debut in my view.

 

[PJ Power]

Lai really impressed me when I attended training before Christmas. He was absolutely dynamic and next to Butters he was the standout of the training session, particularly in the match sim where he read the play brilliantly, marked well, spoiled well. was the fastest player out there and his kicking was excellent. He didn't stand out as much on Wednesday but he definitely looks ready to debut in my view.

Love the sound of that. Hope the coaches agree!

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Pete / Power Plus thanks for the photos of this training session that the last few dating back to early December that I had a good look at this arvo. Great photos as always.

 

[RangaInTeal]

Also like to thank you Pete for the continued effort, you make this place something special with a few other regular posters. Only reason I really come here for the few ‘mates’ I’ve made but never spent 15 minutes with. Thanks be the internet and Social Forums.

 

[Power Plus]

Also like to thank you Pete for the continued effort, you make this place something special with a few other regular posters. Only reason I really come here for the few ‘mates’ I’ve made but never spent 15 minutes with. Thanks be the internet and Social Forums.

Thanks RIT. I love doing this for our members and supporters. This will be my 22nd year in doing PAFC photos.