Training 2022 Men’s Preseason Thread - New training reports - 15/3

[Lore]

Replay link:

Full replay | Intraclub match

Catch all the action from today's intraclub match at the NEC Hangar.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Info inc team lists:

Live stream: Essendon intraclub game

Tune in here for a live stream of Wednesday's intraclub match at the NEC Hangar.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[bennyg12]

Draper's in for a massive season dominated today

 

[Lore]

So Durham, Eyre and Voss unaccounted for, not injured and not named in the team lists for today's game...

 

[bennyg12]

Kelly didn't play either

 

[Lore]

Kelly didn't play either

He has a side strain, injured

 

[owen87]

So Durham, Eyre and Voss unaccounted for, not injured and not named in the team lists for today's game...

Could have sworn I saw Eyre on the field in the second half at some point

 

[eDPS]

Could have sworn I saw Eyre on the field in the second half at some point

That was likely VFL player Cam McLeod you saw who looks fairly similar.

 

[Yoda_]

I like what Sam Conforti does, a slightly inferior version of Brayden Ham

33

Brayden Ham

Age

25

Ht

182cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

11.5

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.5

3star

D

10.0

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

2.8

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.6

3star

as a midfielder but more tricks up forward imho.

Did some nice things as a VFL player in 2021, only 19 / 20 so plenty to work with.

 

[essendon]

I know it's early and it takes time to get good touch but 2 metre Peters hands were poor.

Still concerned with 2MP that he becomes a bigger focal point with Hooker gone, hope I’m wrong.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Still concerned with 2MP that he becomes a bigger focal point with Hooker gone, hope I’m wrong.

He got to the right spots a few times...had opportunities but they wouldn't stick in pretty good conditions. He might have kicked a handful if he grabbed them. Hopefully it was just a bit of an off day for him.

 

[eorl]

I meant the tall who only played a half. Blonde headed guy.

That would have been Cam McLeod.

 

[TDay]

2MP is just using up his bad form now so only good form will be leftover for rd 1. Rd 1 bag incoming

 

[ghostdog]

Tex Wanganeen kicks a goal on the run for team red

Red: 7
Black: 6

As an aside, BZT had a bit of pace to get hands on him.

 

[ghostdog]

The other team then, must have got in before my edit. I know one team was Snelling, there's a player in 11 for the other side too

Conforti?
Edit: the perils of commenting a day later

 

[ant555]

Still concerned with 2MP that he becomes a bigger focal point with Hooker gone, hope I’m wrong.

Played well enough after Hooker was dropped last year. He was not the sole focus then and will not be going forward.
If Draper stands up then he has the ability to kick 35 - 40 goals and hold down second ruck.

He is far from being our biggest forward issue. The biggest forward issue will be how much can Jones progress and can Francis deliver on his potential. Personally I think both will deliver but they have to prove it.

Wright has given us exactly what we need so far. Decent forward who can take the second ruck .

People should stop looking for him to be the 60 goal forward.

 

[ant555]

As an aside, BZT had a bit of pace to get hands on him.

Thought the same .

 

[The Dustbin]

No talk about Baldwin dominating? Did he play?

 

[Dogga6]

Hi all,

I follow the draft quite close and had kept a close eye on Ben Hobbs.

How was his intra club performance yesterday and his pre season in general?

Thanks

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Kyle Weightman (VFL) goal for black – no relation to Cody, and wearing number 1.

Red: 58
Black: 36

Can we still use him as a sacrifice before our next final?

 

[Booplaz]

Played well enough after Hooker was dropped last year. He was not the sole focus then and will not be going forward.
If Draper stands up then he has the ability to kick 35 - 40 goals and hold down second ruck.

He is far from being our biggest forward issue. The biggest forward issue will be how much can Jones progress and can Francis deliver on his potential. Personally I think both will deliver but they have to prove it.

Wright has given us exactly what we need so far. Decent forward who can take the second ruck .

People should stop looking for him to be the 60 goal forward.

We’ve got a decent spread of players that should be good for 20-30 goals this year. I think our main strength up forward will be conversion rate. Only have confidence in Stringer kicking 40+.

 

[owen87]

People should stop looking for him to be the 60 goal forward.

Never.

No talk about Baldwin dominating? Did he play?

Yes, did some nice things for a KPF coming off multiple knees without doing anything outstanding IMO. Think he needs a good stint in the VFL before he's anywhere in line for AFL consideration.

 

[Keystone agony]

Anyone think there is something up with Nick Hind

19

Nick Hind

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.5

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.9

4star

MG

117.0

2star

D

9.5

2star

K

4.0

1star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.0

3star

MG

117.0

2star

D

10.2

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

? Seems to be playing on the wrong side alot

Has Cutler gone passed him?

If thats rhe case then id love to see him given a quick go as a small forward without Tippa

See if he can offer more than Dev

 

[owen87]

Anyone think there is something up with Nick Hind? Seems to be playing on the wrong side alot

Has Cutler gone passed him?

If thats rhe case then id love to see him given a quick go as a small forward without Tippa

See if he can offer more than Dev

No

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Anyone think there is something up with Nick Hind? Seems to be playing on the wrong side alot

Has Cutler gone passed him?

If thats rhe case then id love to see him given a quick go as a small forward without Tippa

See if he can offer more than Dev

Hind looked very good to me. Cutler has improved but not that much (also they're quire different players).

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Hi all,

I follow the draft quite close and had kept a close eye on Ben Hobbs.

How was his intra club performance yesterday and his pre season in general?

Thanks

Showed some glimpses. Based on reports of others, he has show quite a lot in earlier intra-club hitouts (in particular as a clearance player, not surprisingly).

 

[Keystone agony]

No

You dont find it strange the team hes been on in the last 2 games that mlst resemble an intra club?

Hasnt been on the same side as Stewart, Lav, Ridley, Heppell