Training Apples' Training Threads 2018/19

[DaVe86]

Positive? Season-long unavailabilities to Dunn, Wells, Beams, Stephenson (until finals), Langdon possibly, and injuries still to Moore and Reid.

I think it's relatively positive considering we are likely to see Pendlebury, Adams and Howe in the side, and Moore the only forced omission. We should have a much stronger side than ran out last week anyway.

Hoping we get Moore back a few weeks before finals so he can gear up and be fit...otherwise he might find himself in a similar situation to last year where we might not be willing to run the risk. Stepho definitely comes back so will be fit and firing. Dunn unlikely, but Roughead has his spot anyway, and I think Shaz will be more than competent substitute for Langdon.

Wells and Beams are the question marks. Doubt Beams is a shot now, but Wells might be a sneaky chance.

I think based on the doom and gloom in recent weeks, things are definitely more positive this week.

 

[Soups]

Rob Waters, not content with asking Pendles that same question 6 times in the one interview moves on to asking Eddie instead.

They had a good old laugh about it on his breakfast show. Waters is a Collingwood man so maybe he was giddy talking to our captain.

 

[Apples]

Have you been living under a rock? This is as good as it gets for Collingwood!

It’s also countered by Pendles availability, Howe and Adams returning to the senior lineup, Murphy and Varcoe returning at VFL level and Adams re-signing. First world football problems if you’re looking at it negatively!

FWIW Wells ramped things up today according to Bucks’ presser and will play again without a setback.

Regarding Murphy, and it may just been that I haven't seen him for a few months, but he looked noticeably bigger. Not height wise please, but stronger and more robust in the body. If he can get nice and fit, he's a good prospect going into 2020. Ditto Appleby. Developing into young men both. Tyler Brown is still a stick though. I was too busy watching Pendles, Adams and Howe....with a few peeks at Sier, to take in Tyler Brown.

 

[LuckyLee]

Great report. Thanks for your excellent work. How well did the enigmatic Bear train?


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[magpiewarrior]

Mods please don’t merge the 2 training threads. Having two different reporters adds an extra layer of news for those of us not in Victoria.

 

[Quicky]

Only one question. Where’s the but? We’re far to late in the year for things to be sounding this positive

On a serious note I appreciate the update!

Next minute out Greenwood, Elliott, Noble. You can't dream this shit up at Collingwood haha. I guess we really did return to form last week, in every aspect.

 

[TradeDraft]

Next minute out Greenwood, Elliott, Noble. You can't dream this s**t up at Collingwood haha. I guess we really did return to form last week, in every aspect.

We can't go a week with out at least 2 New Injuries it seems

 

[Baltimore Jack]

Next minute out Greenwood, Elliott, Noble. You can't dream this s**t up at Collingwood haha. I guess we really did return to form last week, in every aspect.

Not bad In's though

 

[Quicky]

Not bad In's though

Not at all. Pretty stoked with the inclusions.

 

[Baltimore Jack]

We can't go a week with out at least 2 New Injuries it seems

I reckon the Optus Perth ground has had an impact on this weeks injuries Dave

 

[TradeDraft]

I reckon the Optus Perth ground has had an impact on this weeks injuries Dave

Sounds like our Training Ground at Olympic Park

 

[Jelly Bean]

FWIW Wells ramped things up today according to Bucks’ presser and will play again without a setback.

Now THAT is the best news if true... could be a difference maker in finals.

 

[sr36]

Have you been living under a rock? This is as good as it gets for Collingwood!

It’s also countered by Pendles availability, Howe and Adams returning to the senior lineup, Murphy and Varcoe returning at VFL level and Adams re-signing. First world football problems if you’re looking at it negatively!

FWIW Wells ramped things up today according to Bucks’ presser and will play again without a setback.

Wells? Still enough time left before finals. Bring it on.

 

[Pie eyed]

Not at all. Pretty stoked with the inclusions.

Good side.
Should be a great game.
Go Pies!

 

[Sea fog]

Now THAT is the best news if true... could be a difference maker in finals.

Particularly if he plays and only lasts a quarter.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Particularly if he plays and only lasts a quarter.

Hell still offer more in a quarter than some do in four quaters

 

[Sea fog]

But if he plays, we can't afford the likes of Elliott, Moore, Reid etc.

 

[Scodog10]

Next minute out Greenwood, Elliott, Noble. You can't dream this s**t up at Collingwood haha. I guess we really did return to form last week, in every aspect.

Indeed... One thing though I think at least one or two of those three would be playing if this was a final. Given the context of back to back travelling, Elliott’s history and Noble’s limited time at the club I’ve got no real concerns over team selection this week.

 

[MyManLynch]

I reckon the Optus Perth ground has had an impact on this weeks injuries Dave

Plus the anti dew slippery stuff they sprayed everywhere...

 

[MyManLynch]

Particularly if he plays and only lasts a quarter.

Bring back the Red vest...

 

[Quicky]

Indeed... One thing though I think at least one or two of those three would be playing if this was a final. Given the context of back to back travelling, Elliott’s history and Noble’s limited time at the club I’ve got no real concerns over team selection this week.

Neither do I. It just makes me laugh. We think we're doing alright again with injuries then BAM!!! Three out.

On selection, my only concern is the non selection of Shaz. I think he's the obvious replacement for Moore. Howe and Shaz would improve our tall small balance in defence. I reckon we're too small.

I imagine the coaches are deliberately trying to refocus on winning ground balls at the expense of aerial interceptions which isn't without merit. We were getting smacked around with the ground level ball when we were losing.

That all said I'm happy for Appleby. I know some think he's no good (others think he's kreas ) but I reckon he's a good defender, albeit limited in offence.

 

[sirlothie]

Wells? Still enough time left before finals. Bring it on.

Would not risk him in a final or Ben Reid now. Likely to break down in the first quarter and leave you a man down in rotations and kill you.

 

[sr36]

Would not risk him in a final or Ben Reid now. Likely to break down in the first quarter and leave you a man down in rotations and kill you.

I wouldn't risk leaving a fit Wells out. Reid, I'd only play if cox or Mihocek were out.

 

[sirlothie]

I wouldn't risk leaving a fit Wells out. Reid, I'd only play if cox or Mihocek were out.

Wells can find a goal... a bit of Aboriginal magic can tip you over the edge I guess.

 

[jackcass]

Would not risk him in a final or Ben Reid now. Likely to break down in the first quarter and leave you a man down in rotations and kill you.

He showed in 37% game time against the Swans just how influential he can be. 11 disposals at better than 90%DE, 3 goals and a couple of tackles. You can't overlook that sort of class if he's fit and available purely because you're scared of the what-if's.