Training 2025 Training reports & Updates.

[BillyElliott]

 

[Peters_Nuts]

It's going to be borderline unhealthy how often I'll be replaying this.

 

[Jen2310]

The starting 21 in the black today:

Lippa
IQ
Maynard
Jamie
Josh D
Schultz
Houston
Pendles
Mcstay
Perryman
DC
Sidey
Hill
Crisp
Reef
Membrey
Moore
Beau
Nick D
Howe
Checkers

 

[Harry O]

Reef the standout inclusion in the black. All others to be expected

 

[Vankri]

Looks like we might actually be trialing one ruck + Mcstay from these snippets. I’m excited. I’ve always been interesting in bringing Membrey at the Pies. Smart running patterns and sticky hands are going to make it too hard not to pick him.

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Jen2310 thanks again for your updates!

Question for you and other on-lookers. How do you see Steene vs Smit in terms of progression? If Cameron were to go down (KNOCK ON WOOD!), who do you think is next in line to take his spot? Let's also take Cox out of the equation.

 

[Jen2310]

Jen2310 thanks again for your updates!

Question for you and other on-lookers. How do you see Steene vs Smit in terms of progression? If Cameron were to go down (KNOCK ON WOOD!), who do you think is next in line to take his spot? Let's also take Cox out of the equation.

Prob 50/50 now, Steene has had a really good last month. But for Cameron prob Smit given his body is a bit more matured.
If it was a foward/ruck role, Steene, who I feel is better up forward than Smit.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Prob 50/50 now, Steene has had a really good last month. But for Cameron prob Smit given his body is a bit more matured.
If it was a foward/ruck role, Steene, who I feel is better up forward than Smit.

Strangely this is the answer I was hoping for, rather than putting our hopes into one of them it's good to hear both are training well. Thanks!

 

[Jen2310]

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[Jen2310]

Born-again defender Reef McInnes is firming to feature in Collingwood’s new-look ‘A’ team backline to start 2025 as the Pies bounced out of the back half in Friday match simulation.
The Pies clearly broke into a first and second team for match sim, with McInnes stationed as a deep defender to start alongside mainstays Darcy Moore, Isaac Quaynor, Jeremy Howe, Brayden Maynard and newcomers Josh Daicos and Dan Houston.

Daicos’ move to a high defensive post appears locked in, while ex-Power rebounder Houston was typically prolific and incisive by foot during the session.

McInnes has been thrown back this summer after failing to break into the forward line last year as fellow defenders Billy Frampton and Charlie Dean couldn’t lock down a spot next to Moore.

Each of Dean, Frampton, Oleg Markov played in the ‘B’ team defence, wearing white.

Craig McRae appears keen to get back to the deadly rebound play the Pies showed in his first year at the club and Quaynor said the Houston-Daicos pairing would create that attack.

“They are elite ball users who make the right decisions every single time and they will just continue to generate really strong offence for us, which we are going to need this year,” Quaynor said after the session.

“(Houston) will obviously have a fair bit of attention on him as an offensive threat so maybe that might allow me to slip through and get a few more handball receives. Between him and Josh, I am really excited for the offence they will be able to create.”

Houston has built a reputation in the last few years as one of the game’s best kicks, and Quaynor has been in awe of the new recruit since he joined the club in the off season.

“It is incredible what he can do with the football. His kick is one of the best I have seen so I am pumped to have front row seats to watch him do his thing this year,” he said.

McInnes’ entry to defence was the main surprise when selecting the ‘A’ side, who wore black.

Darcy Cameron, Scott Pendlebury, Nick Daicos and Harry Perryman started in the first centre bounce, with Steele Sidebottom and Pat Lipinski on the wings.

Rising onballer Ed Allen was left in the white team and won an early clearance against his fancied rivals.

Other notable players in white were Will Hoskin-Elliott, Ash Johnson and Lachie Sullivan.

Each of Dan McStay, Tim Membrey and Brody Mihocek played together in the forward half, with Membrey able to get his hands on the footy plenty of times early.

Collingwood 'A' Team​

Players in black during Friday match simulation

• Defence: Darcy Moore, Reef McInnes, Jeremy Howe, Isaac Quaynor, Josh Daicos, Dan Houston, Brayden Maynard
• Midfield: Scott Pendlebury, Darcy Cameron, Nick Daicos, Jack Crisp, Harry Perryman, Pat Lipinski, Steele Sidebottom
• Forward: Tim Membrey, Bobby Hill, Dan McStay, Brody Mihocek, Beau McCreery, Lachie Schultz, Jamie Elliott
  
  McStay was given the chance to rotate through the ruck as Cameron’s back up and then was thrown into the role properly when the teams were jumbled up after half-time.
  The ex-Lion looked sharp, while Nick Daicos kicked a nice goal when sent for a rest in the attacking goalsquare.
  
  Mason Cox wore white, with McRae facing a balancing act with his second ruck option this year.
  
  Of the 21 players who started match sim wearing black, seven are over the age of 30 and none are under 22, highlighting the late age of the Collingwood’s list as it hunts for more premiership success.
  
  
  

• WATCHING ON​

  Jordan De Goey said on Thursday he hoped to be back running on Friday, but he only made a very brief appearance by the side of the track and didn’t step out for any running while his teammates trained.
  
  He is expected to get going on Monday after some bone bruising after a knock at training last week.
  
  Tom Mitchell showed some positive signs in his return to running from a foot injury but technology didn’t help.
  
  
  The midfielder wore some strapped-on equipment on his feet and ankles when warming up but despite restrapping it several times, the apparatus kept falling off and he ditched it.
  
  But Mitchell completed a solid running session, while Harvey Harrison (knee) appeared to hit full speed as he carried on working away from the main group.
  
  Fin Macrae and Dean finished the session with some running as match play continued.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/collingwood-track-watch-reef-mcinnes-steps-up-in-new-look-backline-during-match-sim/news-story/70ca21a266c30b6a5dd78071a80b0ae5

 

[Doc1763]

Beau getting a kick away at training this morning as Wilbur watches on.

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[Doc1763]

Billy Frampton at training this morning.

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[Doc1763]

Bruzzy diving for a mark at training this morning.

 

[Trugo3013]

Hey all - I hope it's ok to post here as an opposition supporter. Sharing some pics here that I grabbed at your training this morning.

 

[Doc1763]

Hey all - I hope it's ok to post here as an opposition supporter. Sharing some pics here that I grabbed at your training this morning.

Absolutely OK!! And great shots.

 

[Jen2310]

Hey all - I hope it's ok to post here as an opposition supporter. Sharing some pics here that I grabbed at your training this morning.

Great photos.

 

[Doc1763]

Bruzzy battling for the ball at training this morning - not sure who the other player is, but he made him earn it!

 

[Apex36]

Hey all - I hope it's ok to post here as an opposition supporter. Sharing some pics here that I grabbed at your training this morning.

These types of posts are always welcome, regardless of who you support. Cheers mate.

 

[Pistol Night]

These types of posts are always welcome, regardless of who you support. Cheers mate.

Wow i dint even realise it was an oppo supporter that posted them. Definitely more than welcome to post ripper snaps like this anytime

 

[Big Bryza]

No sign of Cox (Sick? wasn't at training Monday or photo day yesterday), Demattia or Hayes.
Cochrane got a knock (I didn't see it, only saw him leave the track) and left the ground with a trainer.
While he might have just been taking it easy today if they are expecting Fri to be a big session, Pendles didnt really participate much in drills and had left the track before match play started.

Interesting. I know someone who spotted him walking around Cremorne yesterday with another bloke filming him.