Training Training updates 2026.

[manicpie]

Not sure if you've seen the news though we need a small forward spot filled. How are your skills at ground level?

47 goals in a season playing HFF

 

[manicpie]

I don't get it, that article says Bobby is living in Melbourne and has been seen out regularly at Melbourne venues.

Who knows grannie. We're going to have to be patient

 

[Finnishpie]

Gee, Reef is looking good.

I predict the boats of our enemies will be shredded on the sharpness of our good looking Reef.

 

[MagpieJo]

Anyone know what time training is Friday the 6th please?

 

[lyfsux]

Jamie Elliott kicked 60 goals last year and has trained house down all pre season

Is he not eligible for Victoria? Or selection has no idea?

After the Josh Fraser PCL in the last state game, glad he is not playing though

So why ask the question

 

[BillyElliott]

Anyone know what time training is Friday the 6th please?

 

[Jen2310]

Anyone know what time training is Friday the 6th please?

9:15

 

[Fruit]

Anyone know how long Fly is having off?

 

[Anzacday]

Anyone know how long Fly is having off?

Just that game, be back the following week

 

[Ted Parker]

While I agree it's far too early to tell if any of the new recruits are up to it, I disagree there is a problem for us if he debuts.

While late picks are much less likely to make it the ones who turn out good almost all play early.

If Saxena has the x factor to be a very good player, he will play season one. Look at Harvey Thomas or Darcy Jones at GWS, look at Bobby, look at Ginnivan. Not high picks, small guys, all play early

While Saxena wasn't a #6 National Draft pick, similarly, Jaidyn Stephenson was built like a milk arrowroot and made a mark in is debut season.
Will Hayes, Charlie West, Tew Jiath, Nick Daicos, Jakob Ryan, Beau McCreery, Isaac Quaynor, Josh Daicos, Jordan De Goey, Darcy Moore, Brayden Maynard, Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury are our last currently listed National draftees to debut in their first season (13*).
*Unless I've missed one

 

[BillyElliott]

Anyone know how long Fly is having off?

He was back at training from last week.

 

[cityslick1]

While Saxena wasn't a #6 Draft pick, similarly, Jaidyn Stephenson was built like a milk arrowroot and made a mark in is debut season.
Will Hayes, Nick Daicos, Jakob Ryan, Beau McCreery, Josh Daicos, Jordan De Goey, Darcy Moore, Brayden Maynard, Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury are our last currently listed 18 y/o National draftees to debut in their first season.

Beau…?

 

[Jen2310]

Beau…?

Beau was drafted as an overage 19 prospect

 

[Ted Parker]

Beau…?

draftguru.com.au/collingwood

McCreery to debut

Other 1st year National draftee debutants for the Pies still on a list are Brodie Grundy, Oliver Henry, Jack Ginnivan, Finlay Macrae & Jaidyn Stephenson.

 

[Rorzza]

Just a quick one, most of those dudes mentioned above are national draftees, how many of those mentioned above where 18 year olds off the rookie list, Jack maybe? Saxena has 4 2025 national draftees ahead of him plus a number of forwards with multiple preseasons under their belt.

Guys, you are still trying to replace 'Hill', It can't be done!

 

[Harry O]

He was back at training from last week.

Was a very mischievously worded release by Edmond to make people think he was going on leave now

 

[Harry O]

Was a very mischievously worded release by Edmond to make people think he was going on leave now

Even his colleague Maher fell for it live on air. Saying he hopes Fly is ok…

 

[Jen2310]

 

[BillyElliott]

Was a very mischievously worded release by Edmond to make people think he was going on leave now

And just the little side note in small print about Chris Scott still being on a break & not due back until closer to the season opener..

 

[satty]

Should definitely allow Beau to have significantly more midfield time

 

[Ted Parker]

Should definitely allow Beau to have significantly more midfield time

I've already put HHH down for 30+ goals this season, no pressure.

I can't see Skunk being forced out of the tall forward mix on application alone, I reckon he's from the Jeremy Howe / Jamie Elliott / Scott Emblebury school of application.

Simlarly, Dan McStay is only an injury free run away set to prove doubters wrong. Go back to the Easter round match against the eventual Premiers at the Gabbatoir to see how important he is to our forward structure.

Charlie West, Oscar Steene, Jack Buller, Noah Howes competitively vying for a spot as the third can only be healthy. I look forward to readin te track reports on their progress.

 

[sr36]

I've already put HHH down for 30+ goals this season, no pressure.

I can't see Skunk being forced out of the tall forward mix on application alone, I reckon he's from the Jeremy Howe / Jamie Elliott / Scott Emblebury school of application.

Simlarly, Dan McStay is only an injury free run away set to prove doubters wrong. Go back to the Easter round match against the eventual Premiers at the Gabbatoir to see how important he is to our forward structure.

Charlie West, Oscar Steene, Jack Buller, Noah Howes competitively vying for a spot as the third can only be healthy. I look forward to readin te track reports on their progress.

If we're really lucky, the pecking order of our KPFs will matter, but I'm just hoping we've got 3 of Buller, McStay, Membrey and West fit most weeks.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Swoop saying Cochran straight into the rooms and gone to get scans.

 

[WanderingDude]

Should definitely allow Beau to have significantly more midfield time

I want Beau to be the health two footed variety. No further setbacks please. I am happy with building to midfield minutes gradually.

 

[satty]

Swoop saying Cochran straight into the rooms and gone to get scans.

Jeez all our defenders have been hit with some setback or another.