Apples' Training Reports

[Quicky]

On Kirby, I'm glad to see he's at training. After all the "he's gonna quit" nonsense that's been flying around; and very premature too. He obviously needs to work on his conditioning but I hope we stick with him. He has tricks.

 

[Matt_352]

Recently received a glowing report on Sam as a bloke - here's hoping he's as good onfield.

Never met a nicer footballer. Good head on those shoulders hope he can make it as a great kpd

 

[Kappa]

On Kirby, I'm glad to see he's at training. After all the "he's gonna quit" nonsense that's been flying around; and very premature too. He obviously needs to work on his conditioning but I hope we stick with him. He has tricks.

If he doesn't have the mental drive to make it he'll be gone in 1-2 years, so far it's pretty bad signs in that department regardless of his talent.

 

[Soups]

On Kirby, I'm glad to see he's at training. After all the "he's gonna quit" nonsense that's been flying around; and very premature too. He obviously needs to work on his conditioning but I hope we stick with him. He has tricks.

Only going to get fitter once he plays some VFL too. Looking forward to seeing what he can show on the field.

 

[jackcass]

If he doesn't have the mental drive to make it he'll be gone in 1-2 years, so far it's pretty bad signs in that department regardless of his talent.

As a player taken in the ND I think he gets a minimum 2 year deal to start with.

 

[Kappa]

As a player taken in the ND I think he gets a minimum 2 year deal to start with.

Can be delisted after 1 and paid out, it's happened before. Could even find himself on the Rookie list which is probably where he deserves to be.

 

[Pedro]

Thanks for the report Mazzarjo. Brilliant effort, once again.

 

[Hardas]

Only going to get fitter once he plays some VFL too. Looking forward to seeing what he can show on the field.

Anyone know if he has been playing in the VFL practice matches?

 

[Soups]

Anyone know if he has been playing in the VFL practice matches?

Don't think he has. Maybe this week, if there is any?

 

[jhndos]

Thats what I said. Maybe didnt express myself that well. Seems to me Keeffe and Cox will be fighting out for the second ruck spot while they want White to be a stay at home forward.

If we have White as our 2nd KPF god help us . He could not help us when was 3rd best .

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

If we have White as our 2nd KPF god help us . He could not help us when was 3rd best .

I'm happy to sit on the fence. My only comment was along the lines of thats what they seem to be planning.

 

[PicaBoo]

If we have White as our 2nd KPF god help us . He could not help us when was 3rd best .

Cloke wasn't either and he was out first. Some are writing him off. Others blame gameplan. Or delivery from the mids.
White actually had a very good season last year. He won't set the world alight but he could become very handy.

 

[legendstatus]

The constant blame of White is bordering on the ridiculous!


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[Timmy from Thomastown]

The constant blame of White is bordering on the ridiculous!


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At least we have Mayne now to share the load.

 

[left at home]

At least we have Mayne now to share the load.

l think just at this moment mayne is well a head in load sharing. but it is still early.

 

[Pie eyed]

The big question I have on Keefe, is hardness at the contest and at the ball. I'd like to see him face up against an aggressive ruckmen in a regular season game before judging. Grundy is aggressive on match day, not at training.

Keefe has had very limited opportunity....read "no opportunity" in he ruck so it will be interesting to see if he can carry this form into real matches.

 

[left at home]

dont mind keeffe trialed as a ruckman, just hope not to much time forward though. like him better as a backman

 

[Apples]

Thanks for the report!

Where did De Goey seem to spend most of his time, Mazzarjo? In the middle or forward?

He has been spending more time in the middle but yesterday he just ran laps and 100 metre sprints. No match play.

 

[Apples]

@DaicosTorpedo: Phillips has been terrific over the summer. Looks to be ready to step up, but didn't see a lot yesterday.
Sharenberg is doing nicely. Often the go to man from kick-ins. Looks cool and comfortable.
Faz worked as hard as I've seen him. Bucks was impressed with his work.

Likitysplit: I reckon we'll be thereabouts if Buckley finally gets a decent run with injuries. Honestly, he must have walked under 100 ladders. Due for some luck. I liked the last 6-8 games in 2016. 7th or 8th and I'd be really pleased.

apex Sam McLarty looked good yesterday. I did about 20 mins of action calls from the match which I didn't transcribe here due to time issues, but at one stage I called him moving through a pack as smooth as silk. First time I'd seen him in action. One glimpse impressed, just like Callum Brown.

Matt_352: He's a great bloke from what I have seen. Well mannered, courteous and spends time with supporters. Another bloke really impressed in this regard yesterday. Most players will say hello to Lorraine and her off sider on the way out to the field. They all know these two ladies; they are at every training session. Blair stops for a quick chat quite often. Yesterday Josh Smith spent a good five minutes chatting and asking questions. Apart from Maxy, I don't recall a player so generous with his time. I was very impressed.

 

[Ulahoopski]

Very happy to hear Callum and the Daisyslayer are back training, particularly the latter - he was becoming the forgotten man. Hoping he gets back to the form he showed in his first couple of seasons and becomes the new Jimmy Clement.

 

[Stoods]

@DaicosTorpedo: Phillips has been terrific over the summer. Looks to be ready to step up, but didn't see a lot yesterday.
Sharenberg is doing nicely. Often the go to man from kick-ins. Looks cool and comfortable.
Faz worked as hard as I've seen him. Bucks was impressed with his work.

Likitysplit: I reckon we'll be thereabouts if Buckley finally gets a decent run with injuries. Honestly, he must have walked under 100 ladders. Due for some luck. I liked the last 6-8 games in 2016. 7th or 8th and I'd be really pleased.

apex Sam McLarty looked good yesterday. I did about 20 mins of action calls from the match which I didn't transcribe here due to time issues, but at one stage I called him moving through a pack as smooth as silk. First time I'd seen him in action. One glimpse impressed, just like Callum Brown.

Matt_352: He's a great bloke from what I have seen. Well mannered, courteous and spends time with supporters. Another bloke really impressed in this regard yesterday. Most players will say hello to Lorraine and her off sider on the way out to the field. They all know these two ladies; they are at every training session. Blair stops for a quick chat quite often. Yesterday Josh Smith spent a good five minutes chatting and asking questions. Apart from Maxy, I don't recall a player so generous with his time. I was very impressed.

Lol is Lorraine that old lady that is always at training that likes to stand right up close next to where the players come out?

 

[Vicky Park]

Lol is Lorraine that old lady that is always at training that likes to stand right up close next to where the players come out?

I think so. She's there whenever I go to training (infrequenty). Hangs around the race. I admire her dedication.

 

[jackcass]

Can be delisted after 1 and paid out, it's happened before. Could even find himself on the Rookie list which is probably where he deserves to be.

Or maybe we could just put the negativity and hysteria aside, see how the kid goes this year, then make a call on what it is that he "deserves".

 

[jackcass]

Anyone know if he has been playing in the VFL practice matches?

Has there been any yet?

 

[Kirby]

Has there been any yet?

no