Training 2017/2018 Pre-season Thread

[1970crow]

How do you see the side's pace overall, compared to last year ?

CC is possibly the most explosive player over 20m in the comp. I reckon our pace could overall be better than what we put on the park GF day though. Otto replaced by Gov, CC replaced by Gooch who's quick and Lever by Doedee who's a bit quicker than him. If Milera gets in somewhere, he'll be quicker than whoever he replaces, he's reported to as being as quick as CC from players.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Smith carried as well. Running 40m is at least 2 bounces though and that's pretty rare. There's also the issue of tank, Milera only now would be starting to get to what's required to be a hard runner. I'm not sure he'd yet be confident in being responsible for a player and running hard off him. But, as I said, I won't be complaining, I'd just prefer him on a wing where more of his kicks will be hitting up the 50m mark and closer.

We have a plethora of wingmen, including Seedsman in his preferred role .....speed & elite kick, and the ability to break lines is why i'm preferring Milera .......who else?

 

[1970crow]

We have a plethora of wingmen, including Seedsman in his preferred role .....speed & elite kick, and the ability to break lines is why i'm preferring Milera .......who else?

I'd prefer Seed off half back. He has a good reach and is solid in the air, tackles well, hunts the ball on the deck and has a booming leg that can comfortably break lines.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I'd prefer Seed off half back. He has a good reach and is solid in the air, tackles well, hunts the ball on the deck and has a booming leg that can comfortably break lines.

Hasn't Pyke dismissed that thought on Seed?

 

[1970crow]

Hasn't Pyke dismissed that thought on Seed?

Not sure. I do recall reading that Milera is training with the defensive group, so he's obviously an option. No idea about Seed though.

 

[hey shorty]

Smith has a 60-65m cannon, Milera is more a caresser by foot and he certainly doesn't have that range.

He doesn't quite have the range, not many do, but he has a plenty big enough kick on him

 

[Sanders]

Pretty sure Sanders can draw a conclusion from that set.

I’m pretty sure you don’t understand the discussion

 

[Big Gazoongas]

Immaturity ?

Sure that could be a reason but he's made some shocking turnovers with pretty much no pressure from the opposition......lets see what transpires this year.

 

[baldandbroke]

Not sure. I do recall reading that Milera is training with the defensive group, so he's obviously an option. No idea about Seed though.

Yep - has been discussed ... seemed a strange choice to me as I just never saw Milera's role in the back 7 - but was confirmed again with Jake Kelly today saying ...

"Brodie Smith's going to miss the majority of the year with his ACL, so there's another opportunity for someone," Kelly said. "Wayne Milera's been training really well (and) training down back, so he might be the one to step into Brodie Smith's role."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-01-11/dads-medal-rubs-it-in-for-shattered-crow

 

[azza77]

For what it’s worth, Francou when asked about which youngsters were impressing, said he’s been really impressed by Gallucci and even though he’s not really considered a youngster anymore, Knight too.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

For what it’s worth, Francou when asked about which youngsters were impressing, said he’s been really impressed by Gallucci and even though he’s not really considered a youngster anymore, Knight too.

Is Francou coaching the midfield?

 

[1970crow]

Yep - has been discussed ... seemed a strange choice to me as I just never saw Milera's role in the back 7 - but was confirmed again with Jake Kelly today saying ...

"Brodie Smith's going to miss the majority of the year with his ACL, so there's another opportunity for someone," Kelly said. "Wayne Milera's been training really well (and) training down back, so he might be the one to step into Brodie Smith's role."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-01-11/dads-medal-rubs-it-in-for-shattered-crow

I knew that Milera was training down back, it's WW's recollection that Seed has been ruled out as going back there that I'm unsure of.

 

[1970crow]

For what it’s worth, Francou when asked about which youngsters were impressing, said he’s been really impressed by Gallucci and even though he’s not really considered a youngster anymore, Knight too.

I'm a big fan of Gooch, looks the goods to me.

 

[1970crow]

Is Francou coaching the midfield?

If only.

 

[MRB37]

Is Francou coaching the midfield?

Replaced Teague as the forwards coach.

 

[Coopers]

I’m pretty sure you don’t understand the discussion

I'm pretty sure you'd argue with me even if I did.

 

[Sanders]

I'm pretty sure you'd argue with me even if I did.

I guess we’ll never know

 

[Danger in Texas]

For what it’s worth, Francou when asked about which youngsters were impressing, said he’s been really impressed by Gallucci and even though he’s not really considered a youngster anymore, Knight too.

Francou's coaching the forwards

IMO this could well mean the club wants Gallucci as Cameron's replacement this year

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I guess we’ll never know

No, we absolutely know!

 

[craig crowing]

Whilst certainly not jumping on the Marty 36 bandwagon , Hamish has not pulled any high draft pick winners in last few seasons with results yet and can only hope Doedee and Gallucci take some big forward steps and get a opportunity.
But when had a few injuries they had not done enough to get coach to pick.
Milera has opportunities but yet to show anything but rare good skills and distinct lack of aggression.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Recruiters and coaches can make each other look good or bad

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Whilst certainly not jumping on the Marty 36 bandwagon , Hamish has not pulled any high draft pick winners in last few seasons with results yet and can only hope Doedee and Gallucci take some big forward steps and get a opportunity.
But when had a few injuries they had not done enough to get coach to pick.
Milera has opportunities but yet to show anything but rare good skills and distinct lack of aggression.

If i see this group think anymore, i'll scream ......has anyone an independent thought

 

[GameofSloanes]

If i see this group think anymore, i'll scream ......has anyone an independent thought

It's not incorrect though. I'm yet to see anything to get excited about. Make or break this year

 

[1970crow]

Whilst certainly not jumping on the Marty 36 bandwagon , Hamish has not pulled any high draft pick winners in last few seasons with results yet and can only hope Doedee and Gallucci take some big forward steps and get a opportunity.
But when had a few injuries they had not done enough to get coach to pick.
Milera has opportunities but yet to show anything but rare good skills and distinct lack of aggression.

Was he not responsible for Lever, or was that the year prior to him being promoted? And let's face it, he hasn't really had any "high" draft picks to work with. What was Milera after academy players, 14? And then you need to take into account where we've finished over the last 3 years, not a lot of opportunity for draftees to play big blocks of games. If our players had been drafted by Carlton and weren't playing, then you'd have a point. As it stands, you don't.

 

[marty36]

Whilst certainly not jumping on the Marty 36 bandwagon , Hamish has not pulled any high draft pick winners in last few seasons with results yet and can only hope Doedee and Gallucci take some big forward steps and get a opportunity.
But when had a few injuries they had not done enough to get coach to pick.
Milera has opportunities but yet to show anything but rare good skills and distinct lack of aggression.

Milera has clearly shown the most out of all recruits, and I think what he has shown has been reasonable, nothing at the the level of Oliver or Burton or the likes but a pass