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Training 2023 Mens Preseason Thread
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never go full GWS!
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They only went 3 because they didn’t want greene having it to himself right after the umpire incident, a year of no mishaps and he’s now got the role to himself. He would’ve been sole captain last year if he didn’t touch the umpire.
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Redman, then Hobbs down the track please.
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It always seemed like they wanted Greene but he was volatile and suspended for 1/4 of the season, had weirdly committed to Coniglio previously and couldn't dump him, and threw Kelly in there to moderate the Coniglio decision and Greene not being available.
We have a lot of kpp ‘maybes’ on the list who have shown promise but have not made it yet. Baldwin, Voss, Jones, Reid and Cox. All coming into their 3rd or 4th seasons so looking forward to seeing some development from these guys in the near future, will be exciting to watch.
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Training watchers comments on Baldwin have been really positive, him making the grade would be a massive bonus.
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Any idea if our VFL team will be playing before the practice game against the Saints Friday week?
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I'd suspect so. We usually do.
entire spine really
Draper as 1st ruck and Wright at FF are the only locks.
Zerk we wait to see how he opens '23
Reid and Cox, we wait to see them in '23
Weid, Jones, Baldwin, Voss - where do they fit in with Stringer in the side is one i'm keen to see play out. At least one plays, but do any others?
Leigh Tudor mentioned such in his video today.
Or soul destroying.
If you had to pick 3 of them to make it, which 3 would you have most confidence in? For me: Cox Jones Voss
AFL track watch: Latest pre-season training intel from Essendon
Zach Merrett might be the new skipper, but it’s another leading Bomber who looks set to be the biggest beneficiary of Brad Scott’s revamp. Get the latest track notes from Tullamarine here.Essendon’s go-to intercept defender Jordan Ridley looks set to take his game to the next level in 2023.
The Bombers 2020 best and fairest winner impressed again at Tuesday’s training as the conductor of Essendon’s back six.
The interceptor did just that during match-sim while also being accountable for his direct opponent, refusing to get out marked.
Ridley and former Saint Nick Hind used their precision kicking to set up offensive chains from the back half.
Hind also made use of his electric speed to transition play from half back to half forward.
Jayden Laverde, Jake Kelly and Mason Redman were all solid in defence and look certainties to join Hind and Ridley in the defence which takes on Hawthorn in round 1.
With the final one or two spots in the Dons defence still up for grabs, new vice-captain Andrew McGrath is expected to be used in defence.
Brandon Zerk-Thatcher and 2020 picks No.8 and No.10 Nik Cox (foot) and Zach Reid (foot) were in the rehab group.
![[PLAYERCARD]Jordan Ridley[/PLAYERCARD] climbs above a pack to mark Picture: Michael Klein](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "[PLAYERCARD]Jordan Ridley[/PLAYERCARD] climbs above a pack to mark Picture: Michael Klein")
Jordan Ridley climbs above a pack to mark Picture: Michael Klein
MIDFIELD DEPTH GROWS
The Dons’ midfield set up for the 2023 season could see a few names roll through there. Newly appointed captain Zach Merrett will lead both the side and the midfield brigade alongside former Giant Dylan Shiel and 2021 All- Australian Darcy Parishwho both featured heavily in the centre bounce drills.
While Kyle Langford, Will Setterfield, Archie Perkins, Jye Caldwell, Sam Durham, Nick Martin and former skipper Dyson Heppell all featured at stages.
Dylan Shiel and Nick Bryan at Essendon training.
COMPETITION FOR DRAPER?
Dangerous and much improved ruckman Sam Draper is guaranteed to be the Dons’ main ruckman for the upcoming season, but the Dons have a solid backup option if required.
21-year-old Nick Bryan impressed during Tuesdays’ match simulation, highlighting his athleticism, run and good foot skills.
With the AFL amending the substitution rule over the off-season some clubs may be more inclined to adopt a two ruck model.
Jones, Cox, Baldwin.
