2026 Pre-Season Thread

[Nathan Barley]

I still don't understand how Morris can outmark taller opponents so easily. Must just read the flight of the ball much better and is strong enough to keep his eye on the ball and hold his position

 

[Bucking Beads]

I know its a broken record but Logan Morris is something special. Absolutely roasted macandrew last night. I know its practice but I don't think were gonna have enough money to hold onto this kid. I know its early doors but to my eyes he is Jeremy Cameron / Wayne Carey levels good.

We need to offer him an extension immediately.

 

[Tom14]

I still don't understand how Morris can outmark taller opponents so easily. Must just read the flight of the ball much better and is strong enough to keep his eye on the ball and hold his position

This is not a criticism of Logan at all and I agree that he's a way better mark than he should be, and uses what athleticism he has really well - but some of the ball movement last night and last year is absolutely bullshit that can't be defended.

End to end in 3-4 kicks with him having 20m space out the back because we've detonated the other team's forward press.

 

[Perrip]

We need to offer him an extension immediately.

He was OOC last year and we re-signed him to 2027

 

[KissKiss]

Umpire throws the ball left not straight up LoL. Shambles
BTW being a genuis is a low bar for footballers, but probably more reflects the intelligence of fox footy.

Rule is definitely a shit show for everyone. One of the dumbest things is there isnt a simple line for everyone to judge where to cross. The stupid sell out advertising covering the line means noone is 100% clear where it is

 

[Bucking Beads]

He was OOC last year and we re-signed him to 2027

I'm down to extend him for 10 years.

 

[SonofSuperboot]

Oppo clubs continue to moan about our "handouts" but then allow us to draft this key position talent late in drafts. No wonder the club who bid on Ty Gallop in the 40s was Geelong.

 

[Tom14]

This is not a criticism of Logan at all and I agree that he's a way better mark than he should be, and uses what athleticism he has really well - but some of the ball movement last night and last year is absolutely bullshit that can't be defended.

End to end in 3-4 kicks with him having 20m space out the back because we've detonated the other team's forward press.

Like look at this bullshit:


Why does Brain attempt this kick. He wasn't considered a great kick as a prospect.

It's an under pressure kick to an incredibly risky part of the ground to turn the ball over.

Yet he hits it and then logan kicks a goal from the goalsquare less than 20 seconds later.

 

[KissKiss]

I almost feel bad for Mac Andrew. Morris is a terrible opponent for him, completely outsmarts him

 

[Perrip]

I almost feel bad for Mac Andrew. Morris is a terrible opponent for him, completely outsmarts him

Isn't he only playing as a defender because Ballard is out with an ACL?

 

[KissKiss]

Isn't he only playing as a defender because Ballard is out with an ACL?

And no room in the forward line with King, Walter, Read, JUH, etc

Just too undisciplined and lost as a backman who needs to line up on a smart forward

 

[MacMum]

Normally not too invested in the community games but I really enjoyed last nights match.

We won and the Suns played really well to make it a good spectacle ... but more important was watching our newbies.

Our depth is incredible, and will be for quite a few years to come.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Isn't he only playing as a defender because Ballard is out with an ACL?

Hasn't Ballard been traded?

 

[Grasshopper17]

And no room in the forward line with King, Walter, Read, JUH, etc

Just too undisciplined and lost as a backman who needs to line up on a smart forward

Also there's an argument you perhaps need to have grown up with the game to be able to play as a forward, be able to read the game and make the play etc rather than have it come to you as it might when you're a defender.

 

[Perrip]

Hasn't Ballard been traded?

Nah.
The 'circuit-breaker' that lit the fire for sidelined Sun

 

[Grasshopper17]

Nah.
The 'circuit-breaker' that lit the fire for sidelined Sun

Ha, all over the shop. Who am I thinking of then? Didn't they trade someone to the Bulldogs?

 

[Perrip]

Ha, all over the shop. Who am I thinking of then? Didn't they trade someone to the Bulldogs?

Connor Budarick they traded to the Dogs. We were also interested in him.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Connor Budarick they traded to the Dogs. We were also interested in him.

That's the one. Yeah Ballard is an important out for them. I remember him giving Eric an absolute bath at the Gabba one night.

 

[BrisVegasDru]

Hasn't Ballard been traded?

no saw him interviewed last night, he is just weeks away from resuming, Budarick was traded to the dogs, perhaps you are mixing them up?

 

[Elixuh]

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God this needs to be posted in the saints mainboard thread. I must say I got a chuckle!

 

[Nathan Barley]

Isn't he only playing as a defender because Ballard is out with an ACL?

And hes getting paid a million a season

 

[Elixuh]

I still don't understand how Morris can outmark taller opponents so easily. Must just read the flight of the ball much better and is strong enough to keep his eye on the ball and hold his position

In addition to what Tom said, I think he also often gets his body in a position where defenders either have to panic and give away a free or get outmarked. That gangly leap stuff he does is gold.

It’s not the same technique but similar to what curnow has done for years. Leaps to mark in a way where if he feels any contact he will shooting stars his body so he lands on his back.

 

[p4p1]

The big question is will Sharp Dressed Man be his goal song?

Surely legs would be more fitting though

 

[p4p1]

Oppo clubs continue to moan about our "handouts" but then allow us to draft this key position talent late in drafts. No wonder the club who bid on Ty Gallop in the 40s was Geelong.

One of the commentators did mention that when talking about Morris being a pick 31. That clubs might go one about academy picks but when we are picking up someone like Morris at pick 31 they're not helping themselves.

 

[p4p1]

For top teams practice matches were traditionally games where you got some miles into your legs and did your best to not get injured.

Competition for spots is obviously a bit hot at our club because those on the cusp really threw themselves in last night and it seemed to infect some of the old hands to really have a go.

No signs of complacency as we've really refreshed our list and those coming to the club are keen to impress.

I remember Bruce's first few games in the AFL and he really stood out with some of the imaginative ways he was able to get hold of the ball and score. But I thought a this age he didn't have the strength and body to compete at Senior level . That problem's been solved. He's obviously worked very very hard because his physical transformation has been something to behold.

I was in the thinking that we should be getting games into Marshall rather than Bruce because of their similar outputs while Marshall being a good few years younger. I was very wrong on that one.