Training 2025 Pre-season

[Callipygian]

Well pre-season started today. Time for a thread.

I went past Tramway but there was no action there. I infer Bat & Ball is the most likely alternative place. That's where they were last season but notionally because of some upgrades being done to Tramway. I wonder what the reason is this time.

And Swans media has now kicked in to gear:



(already posted in another thread but deserves to be here in the dedicated thread too)

 

[SM]

I wish they still posted the times.

 

[liz]

Well pre-season started today. Time for a thread.

I went past Tramway but there was no action there. I infer Bat & Ball is the most likely alternative place. That's where they were last season but notionally because of some upgrades being done to Tramway. I wonder what the reason is this time.

And Swans media has now kicked in to gear:



(already posted in another thread but deserves to be here in the dedicated thread too)

The video suggests they did the time trial in CP. That’s not uncommon. Maybe they had the rest of the session in the park too.

Did Tramway look like it was in decent condition when you walked past? That’s likely a clue as to where most of the pre-season training will be held.

 

[Callipygian]

The video suggests they did the time trial in CP. That’s not uncommon. Maybe they had the rest of the session in the park too.

Did Tramway look like it was in decent condition when you walked past? That’s likely a clue as to where most of the pre-season training will be held.

I did walk past but I didn't get close because when I saw they weren't there I just went and jumped on the tram. There was some kind of a ride on mower or something on the field at Tramway.

The time trial was clearly at Centennial Park but with all the traffic in the background in the other Swans media snippet (posted on another thread) I don't think the rest of the session was at the park. I'm about 75% confident it's at B&B.

 

[caesar88]

Good stuff Callipygian! When I started the 2025 thread I said I would make a separate thread for pre-season updates, then this morning I just posted a pre-season update in that thread. My head whistles sometimes when it's windy.

Time trial finishing order doesn't mean much. It's the individual improvement in times that are most meaningful. Hopefully more insight will be shed in that regard. Good for Cleary, Warner Jr. & Roberts to be putting a good foot forward on day one though.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Day 1 for the draftees:

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Well pre-season started today. Time for a thread.

I went past Tramway but there was no action there. I infer Bat & Ball is the most likely alternative place. That's where they were last season but notionally because of some upgrades being done to Tramway. I wonder what the reason is this time.

And Swans media has now kicked in to gear:



(already posted in another thread but deserves to be here in the dedicated thread too)

Too much cheerful whistling in the audio accompanying that video.

2025 should be devoid of cheerful whistling, Sweet Caroline, or any other "happy happy joy joy" music.

(actually, now I feel like I should be up on a balcony, hurling insults at muppets ... bah humbug)

 

[RainMachine]

I know this is not the finance board, but now is time to look at selling your Sydney investment properties. Housing supply is likely to drop imminently due to housing spontaneously collapsing

 

[Callipygian]

That's Bice and one of last year's VFL coaches, Dean Kelly, behind him; followed by (I think) Leidler, Dattoli, Andrew, Paton, Bowman.

I wonder if Kelly will continue to focus of VFL together with Macca this season.


Incidentally, on Dean Kelly, one BF poster rated him higher as a player than Marc Murphy in 2005:

Absoulute gun in my eyes, rate him higher than a Marc Murphy (who still is a handy player) and if Kelly keeps doing what hes doing, he'll get drafted high next year for sure.

 

[caesar88]

I know this is not the finance board, but now is time to look at selling your Sydney investment properties. Housing supply is likely to drop imminently due to housing spontaneously collapsing

 

[Callipygian]

Gallery: 1-4 year players return for pre-season training

See photos as 1-4 year players return for pre-season training.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Wicks, Dos, Campbell (? Is that him on the right of screen in the 7th photo?), Gus, Rowy, Robbo, Francis, the Lizard, JJ, McInerney, Lloyd, Brodie, and Ladhams also in those pics.

 

[liz]

Gallery: 1-4 year players return for pre-season training

See photos as 1-4 year players return for pre-season training.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Wicks, Dos, Campbell (? Is that him on the right of screen in the 7th photo?), Gus, Rowy, Robbo, Francis, the Lizard, JJ, McInerney, Lloyd, Brodie, and Ladhams also in those pics.

Sheldrick and Roberts (and Corey) are all just entering their fourth year so are required to be there. Not optional show-ups for them.

Re the location, I haven't seen any other clip that you refer to. Can't see where it's been posted. But the shots in the photo gallery that show cars suggest they are parked in a ring around wherever training is happening. That says CP to me, rather than B&B.

Logistically, it would be a bit daft to walk all the way from the middle of CP to B&B when there is plenty of space in CP for them to train, especially if they don't need goal posts.

 

[kelpie_X]

Don't #bloods unless you are going to be #bloods

 

[Callipygian]

Sheldrick and Roberts (and Corey) are all just entering their fourth year so are required to be there. Not optional show-ups for them.

Re the location, I haven't seen any other clip that you refer to. Can't see where it's been posted. But the shots in the photo gallery that show cars suggest they are parked in a ring around wherever training is happening. That says CP to me, rather than B&B.

Logistically, it would be a bit daft to walk all the way from the middle of CP to B&B when there is plenty of space in CP for them to train, especially if they don't need goal posts.

Point taken about Gus, Robbo and Corey!

That's exactly what they did after their time trial 12 months ago, they walked across after the time trial.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Day 1 for the draftees:

The side-eye on Dattoli!

 

[smeggaz]

Corey Warner and CC have a bit of size on them.

Both have impressed in patches in the 1st's with their speed, cleanness and hardness.

Hope they have ripper seasons along with Sheldrick.

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[Kiama Chris]

Corey Warner and CC have a bit of size on them.

Both have impressed in patches in the 1st with their speed, cleanness and hardness.

Hope they have ripper seasons along with Sheldrick.

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Actually the difference in physique between the new guys and even second year players is stunning. Muscle definition. Take a look at Snell. OMG!

 

[caesar88]

Who is this guy behind Lloyd in this picture? Definitely not a listed Swan, and not sure any of the VFL-listed players were at training. Could it be someone we're trialling over the pre-season? Or are there not any list spots available now?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Who is this guy behind Lloyd in this picture? Definitely not a listed Swan, and not sure any of the VFL-listed players were at training. Could it be someone we're trialling over the pre-season? Or are there not any list spots available now?

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I had the same question! I thought it might have been his brother Matty, but I don't 100% know for sure.

We don't have any list spots free ATM, so we can't trial anybody, unless it's another player who's signed up for the VFL team?

 

[liz]

I had the same question! I thought it might have been his brother Matty, but I don't 100% know for sure.

We don't have any list spots free ATM, so we can't trial anybody, unless it's another player who's signed up for the VFL team?

I think it likely is Matty Lloyd. I imagine the VFL squad is invited to participate in at least some of the pre-season.

 

[caesar88]

I had the same question! I thought it might have been his brother Matty, but I don't 100% know for sure.

We don't have any list spots free ATM, so we can't trial anybody, unless it's another player who's signed up for the VFL team?

I think it likely is Matty Lloyd. I imagine the VFL squad is invited to participate in at least some of the pre-season.

Actually now that you both mention his brother, I can't unsee the similarities between the two. They HAVE to be related!

 

[Neverwas]

What's the story with the maroon tops? Are we trying to rub salt into the wound?

 

[Ticky009]

Won't be much outdoor training tomorrow with Sydney hitting 36c tomorrow. Appreciate that indoor training facility more and more.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Won't be much outdoor training tomorrow with Sydney hitting 36c tomorrow. Appreciate that indoor training facility more and more.

Down to the baths?

 

[Adnico26Parker]