Training 2021 - Preseason Thread

[WCE_phil]

Re: Brander missing simple set shots even in a practice match. Queries over the mental side of the game? He obviously has a lot of talent.

Even as a junior his kicking for goal wasn't great.

 

[FreeTK]

So Brander didn't make the cut for the Prac Match!?
Anyone hazard a guess what this is about?

I think it is just Simmo wanting to blood some a couple of the newbies, (Winder & Trew) and carrying 3.5 rucks. A few have to make way.

He had a strong game last week, and from all reports played a dominant game (5 shots on goal) in the WAFL scratchie, and was amongst the best on the ground in the intra club.

He's put himself in a good position for a call up for round 1.

 

[Doashuey]

Castore still havent delivered on the new jumpers, so newbies/players that changed numbers don't have their jumpers yet...I think.

Imagine being a company that would have been pushing their product to a massive client like WCE for years, you finally win the contract and then cant get your s**t together to produce a mere 43 units? If you were the BD guy that won that contract you would be ready to go full Rambo on operations.

 

[FreeTK]

Re: Brander missing simple set shots even in a practice match. Queries over the mental side of the game? He obviously has a lot of talent.

It's certainly seems like he has missed a few gimmies, but 5 shots on goal is impressive in my book, and his last 3 outings this pre-season in the intra club and the two practice matches feel like big steps forward for him in his wing/HHF role.

 

[FKASC]

BJ with the birthday snagga, you love to see it.

Gun

 

[Keys]

Winder and Trew are part of a 26 man team for the derby so unlikely they’ll get much TOG

Might explain why Brander (and Ainsworth/Achee) played today as the want to get some minutes into them

 

[jaxxon]

It's certainly seems like he has missed a few gimmies, but 5 shots on goal is impressive in my book, and his last 3 outings this pre-season in the intra club and the two practice matches feel like big steps forward for him in his wing/HHF role.

He is noticeably better as a forward than as a midfielder. I hope he gets a decent run at it this year.

 

[Avalor]

Winder and Trew are part of a 26 man team for the derby so unlikely they’ll get much TOG

Might explain why Brander (and Ainsworth/Achee) played today as the want to get some minutes into them

Really excited to see Trew and Winder, so I hope that they get substantial minutes.

 

[FreeTK]

He is noticeably better as a forward than as a midfielder. I hope he gets a decent run at it this year.

I would agree with that point of view.

Some of that is to do with learning a new role, and I also think much of that is to do with the dead role that is the defensive winger that he is being asked to play, at times.

Obviously playing a role that he has played for many years growing up will be a more "natural" fit.

Long term, I see him being a forward in the mould of Jeremy Cameron. Good mark, great athleticism, can create mismatches all over the ground with his height and athletic attributes.

In 2 years time, the Oscar Allen/Jarrod Brander combination will be a fearsome 1-2 punch.

 

[Bender_]

Brander BBICBWBLF

 

[Rowan18]

It's certainly seems like he has missed a few gimmies, but 5 shots on goal is impressive in my book, and his last 3 outings this pre-season in the intra club and the two practice matches feel like big steps forward for him in his wing/HHF role.

He's been looking good this year. I really hope he goes to another level, it would be awesome to end up with another good player from that 2017 draft.

 

[Wild Kelly]

Exactly! Was my favorite at the Royals when there. IIRC, ACLs ruined his career.

"Did his knees"! Didn't have ACL's back then Av!

 

[Chris_6678]

Good to hear johnson improving.

 

[DanWCE]

Good to hear johnson improving.

That's what she said

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Hopefully Johnson can be Hurn's successor despite the lack of height.

 

[dkalphy]

How are we not picking Brander lmao what a joke

 

[Wedgetailed Westerner]

Yeo(ded).

It's not surprising negativity is taking hold.
[/QUOTE]

I think not

 

[Dark Sharks]

Brayden Ainsworth (one goal) got plenty of the ball, but his foot skills and decision making let him down at crucial times,

 

[Avalor]

And that's what we all bang on about here.

 

[FreeTK]

And that's what we all bang on about here.

Maybe we just need to revoke his kicking license?

Afterall, Priddis did win a Brownlow...

 

[Wedgetailed Westerner]

Yeah but how versatile is Foley?!!

 

[RookiePick]

So there is no coverage of today's praccy at Optus?

 

[ziad]

So there is no coverage of today's praccy at Optus?

On Fox.

 

[Astro7]

So there is no coverage of today's praccy at Optus?

...or 6PR...

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

You can follow it live on the Bigfooty game day thread or Kayo can give you a 14-day free trial.