Training Pre-season 2017

[Turbocat]

I'd prefer for the club to persist with him as a back pocket, but can't see any harm in expanding his game a bit.

Rather than position , I think its his role that we should try to define. Bews to my eye has looked much more at home when attacking , running the ball out risking more in attacking action than when he was tasked with being under the long ball trying to stop a forward 1o1. The Crows game I think was one of his best. Its one of the reasons I was less enthused about us trying to trade in 2e , I think we have players who given their head could do a similar role. Hes more Wojo than some dour defender.

 

[Turbocat]

Parfitt keeps getting talked up in articles and interviews. A few players now have mentioned he has been very impressive so far. Hopefully we have found a gun here.

All good but Smedt's was given plenty of hype as well. One can hope that the hype is right.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Rather than position , I think its his role that we should try to define. Bews to my eye has looked much more at home when attacking , running the ball out risking more in attacking action than when he was tasked with being under the long ball trying to stop a forward 1o1. The Crows game I think was one of his best. Its one of the reasons I was less enthused about us trying to trade in 2e , I think we have players who given their head could do a similar role. Hes more Wojo than some dour defender.

"Could". I'd always prefer can over could. More certainty is welcomed by me, as such, Bews/Ruggles/Stewart/Thurlow haven't proven anything at AFL level yet. Tuohy has imo so I'd rather more certainty when the alternative is prospects of possible success in a role by a player.

 

[Partridge]

All good but Smedt's was given plenty of hype as well. One can hope that the hype is right.

Not just Smedts. Plenty of others too.

If only we could pinpoint the moment where the attitude towards young players goes from hopeful to spiteful.

 

[ChookNorris]

Not just Smedts. Plenty of others too.

If only we could pinpoint the moment where the attitude towards young players goes from hopeful to spiteful.

Usually happens after a loss and people are unable to blame their old favourites despite their culpability.

 

[thejester]

Parsons is the Han to Waybill's Luke IMO

 

[The rabbi]

Parsons is the Han to Waybill's Luke IMO

Parsons was probably the best of the listed players yet to debut last season.
I will be watching the VFL with special interest in him this year that I usually reserve for 1st year draftees.

 

[catempire]

Parsons is the Han to Waybill's Luke IMO

I'm intrigued now who Leia is!

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

Parsons is the Han to Waybill's Luke IMO

Buzza is Chewbacca?

 

[Spazz Cat]

I'm intrigued now who Leia is!

Stick some earmuffs on Mackie.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Stick some earmuffs on Mackie.

Poor Andrew
Isn't it embarrassing enough for him that he has the muscle mass of a prepubescent boy. Now this. When will it end good sir!!

 

[Spazz Cat]

Poor Andrew
Isn't it embarrassing enough for him that he has the muscle mass of a prepubescent boy. Now this. When will it end good sir!!

I probably shouldn't be taking shots.
I've got Mackie legs. Have been called Steggles in my time.

 

[you pick one]

I probably shouldn't be taking shots.
I've got Mackie legs. Have been called Steggles in my time.

 

[Spazz Cat]

Yeah can't kick like that though.
Love how he kicks. Touey kicks like that too. Not much follow through. Just right in the sweet spot.

 

[BIGANT]

Mack's had his detractors over the yrs, and whilst father time now is his biggest argument nearing his retirement. I couldn't have asked for a more complete career from what we got from mack

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[Spazz Cat]

Mack's had his detractors over the yrs, and whilst father time now is his biggest argument nearing his retirement. I couldn't have asked for a more complete career from what we got from mack

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He's been a great player! I thought he was a real catalyst for the way we improved in 2007 and the style of footy we played and how we moved the ball.
Time has caught and a 2 year contract was too much IMO but I was watching an interview with The Waybill yesterday and really seems as he still has a lot of value around the club.

 

[DanA]

Has there been any news on Scott Selwood. Has he been a full participant?


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[Stan The Caddy]

Has there been any news on Scott Selwood. Has he been a full participant?


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Yep, he's in full training & looking good apparently.

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

Seems to be settling in well looking forward to seeing what he adds to the team.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...d/news-story/689060cda29a423602bce9c9c66d501c

 

[HARKER]

Seems to be settling in well looking forward to seeing what he adds to the team.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...d/news-story/689060cda29a423602bce9c9c66d501c

I come here from time to time to see what you guys think about Tuohy.
Must say though that it seems to have been largely low key for now.

He'll be a great asset to Geelong. That I have little doubt about.
As hard a body as you'll find and rarely let's injury get in the way of a good game.

Not too many I'd wish all the best for leaving Carlton, but Zach is undeniably lovable and for good reason.

 

[Spazz Cat]

I come here from time to time to see what you guys think about Tuohy.
Must say though that it seems to have been largely low key for now.

He'll be a great asset to Geelong. That I have little doubt about.
As hard a body as you'll find and rarely let's injury get in the way of a good game.

Not too many I'd wish all the best for leaving Carlton, but Zach is undeniably lovable and for good reason.

I'm stoked. Except Dange and Ottens best recruit I can remember getting.
Gotta be the best kicking action going around and always gives everything.

 

[ATSAM]

Mackie on the run toward goal usually ends in a goal. Love the way that he backs himself with those kicks and disappointed when he doesn't. Want to see Dangerfield do that.

 

[BIGANT]

Not sure if any have come across this, young parfitt was named in last yrs ntfl team of the yr. And the scribe for the darwin paper noted 12 months ago, was one of the best 16 yo's he's seen from darwin

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[Spazz Cat]

Not sure if any have come across this, young parfitt was named in last yrs ntfl team of the yr. And the scribe for the darwin paper noted 12 months ago, was one of the best 16 yo's he's seen from darwin

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I think but not sure that he won the seniors B+F at his club at 16! Bloody good effort if true.
Also I think it was a state coach who said that he thought he was better than Cocky at the same age.

 

[The rabbi]

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2017-01-10/gardner-eyeing-an-afl-debut

Another Key Back.

Cant wait to see a backline like this:
Kolo Henderson Taylor
Gardner Lonergan Stewart

Too tall and too slow for a team with quick clever smaller forwards.