Training 2025 Training reports & Updates.

[satty]

Just keep him away from Bruzzy!

This is the only way to survive a training session with the bruz

 

[Vicky Park]

And Long!

A few others have done some recent damage at training. Was it Parker and Noah Howe?

 

[Vicky Park]

I'd rather it be bruise free tonight and the winner and Geelong can belt the crap out of each other next week

Bruise free tonight? Has your account been hacked?

 

[Scodog10]

The Crows couldn't beat us, I can't see them beating hawthorn either. I reckon we broke them and hawthorn had them on toast last time in Adelaide but shit the bed in the last quarter with a weaker side than they have now

In terms of personnel I give Adelaide the edge. Unless I’ve missed someone the key changes are Laird, Michaelanney and Rachele for Rankine and Weddle for Day and Morrison. The rest I think are deckchairs on the Titanic.

 

[Scodog10]

It should be a cracking game that one. I think both teams will back in their mids and keep stoppages relatively open.

That went well for Brisbane last time against them

It was either the Suns best ever scoring from stoppage match or the Lions worst ever conceded. I think it’s more likely the Lions try to shut it down from stoppage because with no Neale they could get exposed.

 

[sr36]

That went well for Brisbane last time against them

It was either the Suns best ever scoring from stoppage match or the Lions worst ever conceded. I think it’s more likely the Lions try to shut it down from stoppage because with no Neale they could get exposed.

I think Brissy have to attack and open it up to win. They haven't got the talls to win a game that goes through contest a lot.

 

[No SPIN]

I'm not as convinced about the Cats as most are. It's been a shift this year to transition with Cats, Hawks and Adelaide being excellent teams without outstanding midfields, but I can't see it winning the flag. I think they're going to be asking a lot of Dangerfield.

This new Geel narrative around “throwing chaos” at the opposition is very interesting, and somewhat overstated when using the example of a Cameron playing forward or alternatively playing up field. He’s been doing that for a few years.
They play with 2 taggers, ie 2 players with no hurt factor who are therefore consigned to tagging, which is a huge issue if they get beaten as they have nowhere else to hide.
Their game plan hugs the boundary, which they used against us, but our setup stopped them moving the ball for most of the game. A Herculean last quarter by Danger was the difference.

Their midfield depth is suspect and nowhere as deep as ours in number or quality.

So a win against an injury depleted BNE, catapulting then to flag favoritism, may prove to be over reach.

 

[Scodog10]

I think Brissy have to attack to win. They haven't got the talls to win a game that goes through contest a lot.

I definitely don’t disagree with that. Get in their faces and full on attack, but unless an Ashcroft or Rayner have a blinder at the contest I don’t see how they beat GC that way. Same for their talls they’re nowhere it and need big ones from Lohman, Ah Chee, Bailey, Cameron and Rayner when forward.

The feeling I get is that on an analysis basis GC win and the only reason Brisbane are in it is because of their experience and ability to bounce back… Like Hawthorn of 11-15 though I’m not writing them off until it’s done so I’ll back them in tomorrow.

 

[sr36]

I definitely don’t disagree with that. Get in their faces and full on attack, but unless an Ashcroft or Rayner have a blinder at the contest I don’t see how they beat GC that way. Same for their talls they’re nowhere it and need big ones from Lohman, Ah Chee, Bailey, Cameron and Rayner when forward.

Weight of numbers running through is Brisbane's path to victory. They have to give those medium forwards good looks - they can't stick it in the air and expect Morris and a ruckman to be able to compete with Collins and Andrew.

McCluggage, Bailey, Rayner, Ashcroft, Ashcroft, Wilmott, Fletcher and Zorko's kicking opening it up are what can win it for them. I'd bet on GC though.

 

[sr36]

The Crows couldn't beat us, I can't see them beating hawthorn either. I reckon we broke them and hawthorn had them on toast last time in Adelaide but shit the bed in the last quarter with a weaker side than they have now

We're the worst match up for the Crows. Both of us defend the ground very well - so it's going to be a lot of playing through contest - which gives them the edge against a lot of teams because they're so good in the air. But we're built to break from contest at ground level - and they just can't match us there and contested marks isn't going to trump that very often.

Rankine out is a massive loss for them though.

 

[sr36]

This new Geel narrative around “throwing chaos” at the opposition is very interesting, and somewhat overstated when using the example of a Cameron playing forward or alternatively playing up field. He’s been doing that for a few years.
They play with 2 taggers, ie 2 players with no hurt factor who are therefore consigned to tagging, which is a huge issue if they get beaten as they have nowhere else to hide.
Their game plan hugs the boundary, which they used against us, but our setup stopped them moving the ball for most of the game. A Herculean last quarter by Danger was the difference.

Their midfield depth is suspect and nowhere as deep as ours in number or quality.

So a win against an injury depleted BNE, catapulting then to flag favoritism, may prove to be over reach.

It's a really interesting final series. My view is that if we can maintain pressure and keep teams going down the line, we'll win it. But if a team is good enough to deal with our pressure and how we're applying it, or shift angles with outlet kicks often enough, they'll open up the game, outrun us and pull our defence apart. I'm very optimistic, but not at all confident.

 

[No SPIN]

It's a really interesting final series. My view is that if we can maintain pressure and keep teams going down the line, we'll win it. But if a team is good enough to deal with our pressure and how we're applying it, or shift angles with outlet kicks often enough, they'll open up the game, outrun us and pull our defence apart. I'm very optimistic, but not at all confident.

Geel have built their game around down the line offense - hoping to break from any such spills and go long and get a cheapie out the back, as a small forward runs into goal.
If we protect the corridor side of that type of spill, that will also limit their scoring opportunities.
As you say, there are ways to counter us, but Geel would have to radically change their successful games style in the most important game of the season.

I’m tipping they’ll back their system until it fails, and then they’ll be chasing the games which would expose them even further.
It’s going to be a massive tactical arm wrestle if we meet.

 

[sr36]

Geel have built their game around down the line offense - hoping to break from any such spills and go long and get a cheapie out the back, as a small forward runs into goal.
If we protect the corridor side of that type of spill, that will also limit their scoring opportunities.
As you say, there are ways to counter us, but Geel would have to radically change their successful games style in the most important game of the season.

I’m tipping they’ll back their system until it fails, and then they’ll be chasing the games which would expose them even further.
It’s going to be a massive tactical arm wrestle if we meet.

I'm not as far ahead as you. I don't see either prelim as a no contest result.

 

[LuckyLee]

What time training today?

 

[BillyElliott]

What time training today?

4-6pm

 

[No SPIN]

I'm not as far ahead as you. I don't see either prelim as a no contest result.

No contest ? If only!!

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

The Crows couldn't beat us, I can't see them beating hawthorn either. I reckon we broke them and hawthorn had them on toast last time in Adelaide but shit the bed in the last quarter with a weaker side than they have now

Was it you who couldn't see Brisbane getting close to Sydney in the GF last year? Adelaide will win it.

 

[manicpie]

Was it you who couldn't see Brisbane getting close to Sydney in the GF last year? Adelaide will win it.

Yes, yes it was

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Yes, yes it was

But Brisbane didn’t get close to Sydney! They were miles in front

 

[WanderingDude]

Yes, yes it was

It wasn’t a wrong tip, those northern academies and umpires get ya every time.

 

[manicpie]

But Brisbane didn’t get close to Sydney! They were miles in front

Exactly

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

About to go to head in now. Just waiting to pick up my daughter from school and we’re heading straight in

Will try and harass Fly into telling me whether Bobby will play or not

 

[Apex36]

Maybe, but Membrey’s career average is still higher than McStay’s career high mark (which he reached in a season where he played 5 games). Membrey definitely finds the goals a bit more

No doubt, it’s just something that has to be taken in to account though. You have one guy who played his whole career as a deep forward vs the other who played defence and a high half forward linking role at Brisbane, and only a few interrupted years as a deep forward at the pies.

Could McStay have become as prolific as Membrey has been? Maybe, maybe not. But it’s not something that can be proven by averages given their differing careers.

 

[riddick78]

About to go to head in now. Just waiting to pick up my daughter from school and we’re heading straight in

Will try and harass Fly into telling me whether Bobby will play or not

Ask him if he's been on anymore dates too.

 

[satty]

About to go to head in now. Just waiting to pick up my daughter from school and we’re heading straight in

Will try and harass Fly into telling me whether Bobby will play or not

Also ask if cox will be in or out in potentially wet conditions.