Collingwood 2016 Pre-Season Discussion

Apex36

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I attended training today, Was only there for about 30 minutes.

- Cloke looks so tiny compared to what he used to, was really solid.
- Reidy looks phenomenal, kicking was elite and is pretty much certain to have a good run at it
- Witts and Grundy had a few drills where they battled, Witts for most part beat Grundy but it was pretty equal.
- I like the look of Ben Crocker, He's a natural with kicking and movement, hope he can develop quickly for seniors.
- Aish was ramping up his running, Treloar also looked to be pushing himself a bit too. Both probably 1-3 weeks away from full training (eat it Harry O)
- Josh Smith is growing on me, clean and gets in and around it. Think he'll be elevated but Golds was pretty good too.
- Tarykn Lockyer actually put the whole training gear on as if he was a player, He was stuffed pretty easily but for his age, He did pretty good.
- Oxley is bigger in the arms then recent years I thought too.

Hopefully thats alright for those interested.
I'd noticed that Ox seems to have been bulking up a little too. Didn't know if I was going crazy or not lol.
 

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I attended training today, Was only there for about 30 minutes.

- Cloke looks so tiny compared to what he used to, was really solid.
- Reidy looks phenomenal, kicking was elite and is pretty much certain to have a good run at it
- Witts and Grundy had a few drills where they battled, Witts for most part beat Grundy but it was pretty equal.
- I like the look of Ben Crocker, He's a natural with kicking and movement, hope he can develop quickly for seniors.
- Aish was ramping up his running, Treloar also looked to be pushing himself a bit too. Both probably 1-3 weeks away from full training (eat it Harry O)
- Josh Smith is growing on me, clean and gets in and around it. Think he'll be elevated but Golds was pretty good too.
- Tarykn Lockyer actually put the whole training gear on as if he was a player, He was stuffed pretty easily but for his age, He did pretty good.
- Oxley is bigger in the arms then recent years I thought too.

Hopefully thats alright for those interested.
Thanks for Report. Good to Hear Aish and Treloar has step-up the Intensity in there Running

Be good to see Witts and Grundy show a bit up Forward

Josh Smith might be a Surprise this year
 
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I thought the groin surgery was just minor. Must have been more serious than we thought?
It was for an injury that had restricted him for the better part of 2015, to the point where he wasn't participating in all GWS sessions.
It's not inconceivable that it might take a bit longer to recover from.
 
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I think the vast majority of us would of expected him to be in full training by now Apex.

It's been a few months since the surgery now
It's a no for me. If he isn't in full training by March though the pressure mounts. Harry O was only stirring the pot and that's the real issue here, IMO.

Ultimately after Reid, Sinclair, Freeman, Ramsay and Oxley have spent obscene periods on the sidelines over the past 24 months I have no expectations on the rehab timeframes of any of our players!
 

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I'd temper early season expectations on Treloar.

Say he starts full training around Aus Day, he'll be behind the eight ball for the whole NAB Cup. Don't think we'll see the best of him until round 4 onwards...
 

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I am not fussed how fit our players are at the start of the season. Usually we got that covered, it's the 2nd half that matters. Or as some coach said: 'When the big boys stand up'. (Unfortunately for him his boys disappear again in the finals but that is for another thread )
 
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