Bigman’s Training Reports

[bigman]

I think we accept he will play most games unfortunately.

Must say he has impressed me this summer. Looks fitter to my eye than this time last year and hasn’t really put a foot wrong.

On training form he is ahead of McHenry atm although to be fair to ned he did have a pretty strong session on Wednesday. Still makes too many blunders however even at training with less pressure.

 

[StonesThrow]

If Murphy can play to a similar level to the Geelong game fairly consistently, then he's worthy of best 22. He actually played with influence. Unfortunately he regressed back to old Murphy in the second half of the year making you think those games were an anomaly.

 

[skittlebrew]

Still makes too many blunders however even at training with less pressure.

Bingo, something the Ned fan boys fail to acknowledge.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Interesting, from all interviews I’ve seen all recruits seemed pretty happy to be here

How is their engagement on the track with other players ?

Seems the players really get around Curtin from what I’ve seen and he seems quite close to Max and some of the other young ones

 

[ABAB]

I think we accept he will play most games unfortunately.

Surely some other clubs see the potential in him........

 

[Jeffcrowe]

I’m going with Curtin, purely because that’s the kind of sh%t that happens to our club.

The beauty of this if it is him is he’s a massive competitor ( unlike Mcasey) and that west coast are likely to be bottom 2-3 for a few years

So I think he will perform well and we get a keep a great player or get something really good in return

Obvs I’d prefer the former and think it is what will unfold

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Must say he has impressed me this summer. Looks fitter to my eye than this time last year and hasn’t really put a foot wrong.

On training form he is ahead of McHenry atm although to be fair to ned he did have a pretty strong session on Wednesday. Still makes too many blunders however even at training with less pressure.

Definitely a fair bit better player than Mchenry in my eyes

Has more tricks including power through a contest and penetration with his kick I50 , love his stoppage stuff

You can tell the other forwards love playing with him too , Tex absolutely loves him and a popular team mate all round

Would love to see him nail more chances in front of goals

 

[DJ75]

Oh also heard the players are very impressed with Curtin. Similar comments to when Rachele first started at the club. Players blown away with what he can do.
More than one have commented on how similar he is to Dawson.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Oh also heard the players are very impressed with Curtin. Similar comments to when Rachele first started at the club. Players blown away with what he can do.
More than one have commented on how similar he is to Dawson.

He’s a Dawson clone and hence why I don’t see him as a key defender despite his height

 

[Crow till I die]

Oh also heard the players are very impressed with Curtin. Similar comments to when Rachele first started at the club. Players blown away with what he can do.
More than one have commented on how similar he is to Dawson.

Its why it is so important that we can retain him long term. A midfield in a couple of years time of Dawson, Curtin, Rankine and Pedlar has it all - power, height, strength, evasiveness, ball winning grunt, power from the contest and elite ball use

 

[bigman]

Bingo, something the Ned fan boys fail to acknowledge.

Unfortunately for ned I think too often he overthinks things which is cause for trouble at the elite level.

When playing on instinct he is actually pretty handy but there appears to be too many thoughts buzzing through his head leading to costly errors.

I think he could have a role at the level but unfortunately he’s in a team flush with quality small forwards. I have a soft spot for him but he does have his work cut out for him this year

 

[DJ75]

Its why it is so important that we can retain him long term. A midfield in a couple of years time of Dawson, Curtin, Rankine and Pedlar has it all - power, height, strength, evasiveness, ball winning grunt, power from the contest and elite ball use

100% agree. I hope we are already talking to his manager about a long term extension

 

[DJ75]

He’s a Dawson clone and hence why I don’t see him as a key defender despite his height

I'm not sure what he's listed as, but the players thought he was just under 200 cm, and close to 100 kg. He's a big unit and he moves incredibly well.

 

[bigman]

Another thing about curtin is that he is a seriously good runner, which bodes well for a possible move into the midfield.

He’s not at the bond/sholl/jones level but he’s not that far behind and is easily one of the best of the talls.

Also just quietly he is already ripped. Just an absolute professional athlete.

 

[Crow till I die]

Another thing about curtin is that he is a seriously good runner, which bodes well for a possible move into the midfield.

He’s not at the bond/sholl/jones level but he’s not that far behind and is easily one of the best of the talls.

Also just quietly he is already ripped. Just an absolute professional athlete.

And in the midfield with his agility and size, he will be a daunting player to match up on

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Another thing about curtin is that he is a seriously good runner, which bodes well for a possible move into the midfield.

He’s not at the bond/sholl/jones level but he’s not that far behind and is easily one of the best of the talls.

Also just quietly he is already ripped. Just an absolute professional athlete.

Yep and he’s massively driven

Quite the package

 

[Jeffcrowe]

I'm not sure what he's listed as, but the players thought he was just under 200 cm, and close to 100 kg. He's a big unit and he moves incredibly well.

He’s probably still growing , was 197cm last year I think

Wow he might actually end up the first 200cm midfielder which will prob just be a sign of things to come in the AFL

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

If Murphy can play to a similar level to the Geelong game fairly consistently, then he's worthy of best 22. He actually played with influence. Unfortunately he regressed back to old Murphy in the second half of the year making you think those games were an anomaly.

Also, needs to look to pass the ball off where possible, rather than kicking for goal.

 

[Play On Advantage]

Speaking of which....
I heard one of our new recruits has not done a good job of mixing with his new teammates. I won't publicly mention the name but can explain via PM if you like.

pm pls

 

[Jars458]

Must say he has impressed me this summer. Looks fitter to my eye than this time last year and hasn’t really put a foot wrong.

On training form he is ahead of McHenry atm although to be fair to ned he did have a pretty strong session on Wednesday. Still makes too many blunders however even at training with less pressure.

I am sure he is fit. It’s ability over and above pressure acts that concerns me.

 

[Crows I Am]

Bingo, something the Ned fan boys fail to acknowledge.

Where are these Ned fan boys you speak of?

 

[Coopers]

No wonder MAFS does so well in the ratings

Oh man, the stuff I've heard about MAFS

Let me know if you want a DM

 

[spenze]

Who is Sean Wellman?

Phillipou

 

[skittlebrew]

Where are these Ned fan boys you speak of?

Mutineer and a handful of others have given him endless free passes.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Where are these Ned fan boys you speak of?

Yep I don’t think there are too many people in here who think Ned is best 22