Training Preseason Thread

[DapperJong]

I was looking at Autobahn's

Well just on that, I thought he was Frankenstein's monster

 

[yaco55]

Seems to me that Worsfold will adopt a strong forward press,hence Kommer and Crowley playing forward to harass the opposition.

 

[Conor Mckenna]

Pinchy and Kelly having a laugh at Carrazo on being an umpire lol.

Crowley " Hey Pops look who it is"
Carrazo " Come on guys enough with the jokes"

Am I the only one who noticed his arm as if it is in a spot the ball gag!!!
Cinversation would be more like...

Crowley " Hey Kell we still need one more top up player what about this umpy"

Kelly.... "Hmm he looks pretty handsome, does he give good wristys?"

Carazzo..." I love munching on carrots!!! please let me be a top up,Kell"

Kelly..."Get your hand off it Carrots, you're a Carlton reject...but hey, Umpys need wristys too, there's a place for you bluebagger"

 

[Lord Nicholson]

I was looking at Autobahn's

Take comfort in the fact that you'll have the best dressed car in town.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Some more photos of today's action courtesy of donsrule@BBlitz: http://www.pockettphoto.com/bombers/
It looks like Ambrose is still confused as to what his role actually is.

He has modeled his game on John Hopoate...taken it to an other level though

 

[DapperJong]

Honestly though that tattoo. Delist.

 

[rumply]

Grima can handball!...so what if he has to bend over to do it...

Brad Scott does not like this

 

[efcboy]

Photo, likely last top up

Nah Sam Michael was wearing no.9 in red team. This was someone else. Looks like milham. I thought Sam Michael was carrying condition - needs to get fitter to earn a spot.

 

[Keystone agony]

Who started in the square? Zacka, Simpkin, J.Merrett, Zerrett, Goddard, Parish, Cooney, Bird?

 

[efcboy]

Who started in the square? Zacka, Simpkin, J.Merrett, Zerrett, Goddard, Parish, Cooney, Bird?

Simpkin played majority of game in midfield for black team - was an accumulator without being brilliant, Cooney played less minutes but most of them in midfield for red team and did some nice things. Zaka was mainly midfield for black team and was one of the best. J.merrett played the Stanton role on wing. Z.merrett was more hff. Goddard played outside midfield mainly. Parish played a bit in midfield and looked comfortable. Bird I didn't notice much but with so many new faces it was hard to remember everyone!

The centre square was generally McKernan, Simpkin, Zakka and rotating of players like parish.

 

[Lore]

More intraclub analysis. Of course the AFL homepage has Daniher derping as the cover photo for this article

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-19/staking-a-claim-sam-michael-puts-best-for-forward-for-bombers

FORMER Brisbane Lions big man Sam Michael has staked his claim for the final Essendon top-up spot with a fiercely competitive effort in the Bombers' intraclub hit-out on Friday.

In a spirited contest against defender Mitch Brown, Michael booted two goals in the opening three quarters and attacked the ball hard in the air, crashing packs and following up with impressive agility for a 199cm forward.

Michael played like his career depended on it at Tullamarine, with a highlight being when he crashed through two defenders and snapped a goal on his non-preferred left boot.

The former rookie, 22, played three games for the Lions in 2013 and spent three years on the Queensland club's list.

The Dons have signed nine top-up players, with several standing out in match practice as coach John Worsfold and recruiting manager Adrian Dodoro looked on.

Ex-Dockers tagger Ryan Crowley (two goals) and former Hawks tall forward Sam Grimley (three) ran riot alongside Joe Daniher (two) in attack for the black team.

James Kelly gets to work at Tullamarine on Friday. Picture: Getty Images

Geelong premiership player Mathew Stokes also slotted two classy majors in a composed display across half-forward.

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti was in everything through midfield and attack, with the rookie's delivery into the forward line first class.

Shaun Edwards roamed freely between the arcs and had a hand in numerous attacking thrusts, while recruit Craig Bird also stood out with his class and top draftee Darcy Parish showcased impressive awareness in traffic

Joe Daniher looked in good form as the Dons tested their gameplan. Picture: Getty Images

However, the Dons did have injury concerns from the match, with ruckman Gach Nyuon needing to be helped from the ground with a right knee injury after landing awkwardly in a marking contest.

Promising half-forward Jayden Laverde sent a scare through the small group of fans at the ground when he also limped from the field, although the 19-year-old remained on the boundary line completing strengthening exercises.

The Bombers’ intraclub wasn’t only a chance for players to impress, with ex-Carlton midfielder Andrew Carrazzo and rookie Eleni Glouftsis – who could become the AFL’s first female field umpire this season if an injury occurs – going through their paces.

edit: Article was written by Travis King. His twitter feed is full of videos/observations from the intraclub. Worth checking out: https://twitter.com/TravisKing

 

[efcboy]

More intraclub analysis. Of course the AFL homepage has Daniher derping as the cover photo for this article

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-19/staking-a-claim-sam-michael-puts-best-for-forward-for-bombers



edit: Article was written by Travis King. His twitter feed is full of videos/observations from the intraclub. Worth checking out: https://twitter.com/TravisKing

That article is flawed - Jayden Laverde took no part at all in the match as he injured his ankle on Wednesday.

 

[BomberFan355]

Female umpire is hot.

 

[Mercuri Rising]

Female umpire is hot.

I only have eyes for Chelsea...

 

[Matt loves Essendon]

Milham has been mentioned on blitz earlier this year as possibly being around, might be back. Doubt he's top-up material though.

Definitely not a top up option. Just one of the VFL players making up the numbers in the intra-club match. I'm confident Sam Michael will be the last top up if we do get one

 

[SydneyBomber]

He has modeled his game on John Hopoate...taken it to an other level though

Not to be freaky, but zoomed on the pic to have a look at the tatt and noticed tippa zeems to have a thing for long lady nails?! Wtf? Far more disturbing than the tatt ha

 

[lysp]

Just released some go-pro umpiring footage from the recent intra-club match:

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/2016-02-23/btv-inside-the-game-february-23-2016

 

[hurlygurdy]

Not to be freaky, but zoomed on the pic to have a look at the tatt and noticed tippa zeems to have a thing for long lady nails?! Wtf? Far more disturbing than the tatt ha

Would have thought that was illegal in the AFL? Could do some serious damage in a hard tackle!

 

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[Beerfish]

Whoah..