Went for a drive (LOOK) around grounds last wednesday night, and this is what i saw :
Reservoir - Had about 10-12 training. Did not look too flash. Only saw a bit, and what i saw was not hard training. The club had some old guys playing soccer (i think they were not Reservoir blokes). If they were, Ressa look quite un-fit. If they weren't, Ressa look to be in BIG trouble (number wise). Too early to call
West Preston - Now that was a training session ! Watched for a little while. And boy were they made to run! Number were approx 35 actually training. They seemed to have some new recruits, the new ones looked like they were the big fellers. And i mean Big fellers. At least 6-8 of the man mountains. The little fellers looked real good, and fit. Matty Calcutt won amost all the sprints in his group, and really looks the goods. The big boys were big, but as expected, not too fit yet. Very impressive.
Parkside - @ junior ground - Numbers were approx 20-24. About 18 were training the time i looked on. From the sidelines looked the most impressive. Due to red training singlets. Although the West boys were mostly shirtless. Not 1 Parkside player went shirtless. Were running most of the time. Had some very fit and fast boys there. And also some unfit and struggliing lads too. Did look tight as a group though.
#NB - Saw Wastonia train before Xmas, and was amazed at the numbers. At least 50 on the track. Studied them closer and watched carefully during skills work, and it was apparent that not all of the 50 could play too well. Many were having a dip, but not quite polished. Numbers were very impressive, and no doubt through weight of numbers, they will be able to put a very good 22 together.
Until next time .......
BTW - I wouldnt mind coming to watch your club train, and post on here my thoughts. Because most club cannot train on their ground, its hard.
Priv Msg me your clubs details, and training venues, and i will come, LOOK, and post.