Training 18th December?

[marcmurphy3]

Did anyone go to training today? I heard there was another time trial. If anyone went could they maybe post the results of the time trial as well as a review on how the session went and how certain players are looking (skills, size, speed ect.)?

 

[HBF]

I think AWG might have gone before she had to catch a flight out of Melbourne, although if she had have gone, I would have thought the pics would have already been on here.

 

[marcmurphy3]

Marc Shmurf 3 also said he was planning on going.

 

[HBF]

I'm sure we'll have some pics sooner rather than later.

 

[Kooley]

i'm going to the last training session on a friday so i will a give a reoport.

 

[NWTYRX]

i spoke with AWG and she said she didnt go

 

[recently blue]

I went for a short while, unfortunately had to arrive late and leave early. A very few observations:

Harts was with the rehab group, but was running and kicking quite smoothly. Hammy can't be too bad. Tommi Johnston was also with the rehab group.

Sam Jacobs stands out in the crowd.. obviously very tall but still very raw, both in physical development and skills. I'd say Ants reserves for 2007.

Cloke was a bit lacking in his skills too. Let's be charitable for now and say it's because he started his pre-season a month late. I hope that's all it is.

As noted elsewhere, Russell has bulked up and looks the goods.

Murphy is just sensational. I think he will be one of the top five midfielders in the comp if he stays injury-free this year. I suspect after 2007 that people may be saying he would have gone #1 even in the 2006 'super draft'.

Bower spent quite a while contesting with Fev, marking and spoiling, and they were breaking even. Pretty good sign for Bower's KP prospects.

All through the session I had a sense that Lance was missing, although I didn't actually make a concerted effort to spot him (for those that haven't been to training - it's harder than you think to identify the guys when they're all in their training gear). But - as I was leaving Lance was in the carpark getting in his car, still in his training gear, and leaving too. The other boys were still on the track. Curious. Made me wonder if any decisions have been made about the captaincy.

I don't know if there was a time trial or not. I suspect there was because there was a lot less running than usual - mainly drills. Can try to answer any other specific questions, but bear in mind I wasn't there for long.

 

[Jeremias]

Thanks for the information, recently blue

Could you tell me whether Aisake and Setanta were in the rehab group?

And who else was in the rehab group?

How did Saddo look?

Cheers.

 

[Da Bull]

Jacobs to play in the Ants ressies for 07, interesting considering he played a number of games for WWT seniors in SANFL. Depends on the number of AFL listed players allowed in the seniors I suppose, or is this for Finals only?

 

[GYNO]

keep the pics comin.............

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

Morning everyone No, i unfortunately didn't go to training yesterday, it was too rushed. If anyone has ever been late for a jetstar/qantas flight, and consequently missed it, you'll know why i was paranoid

Robbie Williams was good though

 

[recently blue]

Wiggo and McLaren were in the rehab group, and Kouta was running laps with Harts. Don't think Kouta is injured, just easing back in to it. I think that the O'hAilpins and Walker were still with the rehab group too, but not 100% sure.. will check on Wednesday for you. Didn't really notice Saddo this time, but in previous sessions he has looked OK. He hasn't got a big frame for his height.. can't see him ever being more than a depth player even at full fitness.

 

[VERA HICKEY]

Jacobs to play in the Ants ressies for 07, interesting considering he played a number of games for WWT seniors in SANFL. Depends on the number of AFL listed players allowed in the seniors I suppose, or is this for Finals only?

I have watched both comp's(VFL AND SANFL) over the last couple of years and actually seen Jacobs play as I am a WWT fan living in Victoria and the SANFL is a couple of cogs above the VFL now days. Jacobs will begin in the Bullants Seniors and It wouldn't surprise me to see him get a run about mid year if we have an injury. I think he will prove a more than handy pick up. Not strong around the ground just yet but always seems to get this hand on the ball first.

 

[Kooley]

I have watched both comp's(VFL AND SANFL) over the last couple of years and actually seen Jacobs play as I am a WWT fan living in Victoria and the SANFL is a couple of cogs above the VFL now days. Jacobs will begin in the Bullants Seniors and It wouldn't surprise me to see him get a run about mid year if we have an injury. I think he will prove a more than handy pick up. Not strong around the ground just yet but always seems to get this hand on the ball first.

no it's not. the vfl is stronger than both the sanfl and the wafl.

 

[AlecDuncan]

no it's not. the vfl is stronger than both the sanfl and the wafl.

I wish. SANFL clubs have budgets in the order of $650k. VFL clubs are more around the $250k mark. I wish I could remember where I read that.

 

[Kooley]

I wish. SANFL clubs have budgets in the order of $650k. VFL clubs are more around the $250k mark. I wish I could remember where I read that.

that might be true but the standard of the vfl is still better than the sanfl.

 

[AlecDuncan]

that might be true but the standard of the vfl is still better than the sanfl.

The bigger the club, the better the players they can pay to play for them.

However, VFL lists are supplemented by AFL-listed players to a far greater extent than in the SANFL or WAFL, so you have a point.

 

[Kooley]

The bigger the club, the better the players they can pay to play for them.

However, VFL lists are supplemented by AFL-listed players to a far greater extent than in the SANFL or WAFL, so you have a point.

agree on your first point, plenty of good vfl listed (20-26 year olds) players have left the vfl because of the dollars in sa which has brought the vfl back to the field but i still think it just shades the sanfl.

 

[HBF]

Morning everyone No, i unfortunately didn't go to training yesterday, it was too rushed. If anyone has ever been late for a jetstar/qantas flight, and consequently missed it, you'll know why i was paranoid

Robbie Williams was good though

Jetstar yes, Qantas you would have been ok.
Anyway, you can just look forward to seeing the Blues in the NAB Cup against Essendon in February - how many sleeps is it now AWG?

 

[Quazza]

that might be true but the standard of the vfl is still better than the sanfl.

so why does the SANFL tean usually beat the VFL team when they play each other?:

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Even from having only watched a few SANFL games on ABC2 - It's safe to say that the SANFL is MILESSS ahead of the VFL in terms of standard.

 

[Jeremias]

so why does the SANFL tean usually beat the VFL team when they play each other?:

When do SANFL and VFL teams play each other?

 

[Douglas26]

When do SANFL and VFL teams play each other?

Um...in the state games.

SANFL >>> VFL in every aspect. There is NO argument.

Go ask Ian Prendergast, South Adelaide's new ruckman, he will tell you all about it.

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Go ask Ian Prendergast, South Adelaide's new ruckman, he will tell you all about it.

Good God ...

 

[SA Blue]

Good God ...

Not ruck, but he has signed.

SANFL in the past 2 years has beaten both VFL and WAFL, so SANFL is better.