Training 22/11/06

[AlecDuncan]

I dropped down to training today to check out progress. The following notes:

In the injured group doing light training were: The O'hailpins, McLaren, Bryan, Wiggins, Walker. Santata & Aisake also jogged laps. None looked uncomfortable.

One concern: after a brisk workout all round, I noticed Hartlett (I think - it's hard to be sure), holding his right hammy and coming off early. I hope that's nothing to worry about.

I was particularly pleased to see Bradley working 1-on-1 with Blackwell's foot disposal. He was trying to correct Blacky's ball drop with the usual tips: hold the ball over the foot; don't swing the ball side to side. That's the sort of skills coaching we need, and it's great to be getting it from someone as good as Braddles.

The routines were centred around moving the ball quickly and directly, and drilling teammates to start running for a handpass once someone gets the ball, and generally to stay on the move constantly. If we can pull it off, it will make for great football. The only problem is that noone plays man-on-man like they do in these drills.

I thought Ackland moved well - he might not be the best ruckman, but I think he'll get to all the contests and won't slack off.

 

[murphy3]

thanks for the update. hope Hartlett is alright

 

[Blue_4_Life]

Just out of interest...not because I want him on the list...anyone have any observations on how Zantuck is going on the track?

 

[HBF]

thanks for the update. hope Hartlett is alright

And from me as well. Certainly appreciate the reports, especially when it's almost impossible for me to get down to Princes Park to watch the boys train.

 

[AlecDuncan]

Just out of interest...not because I want him on the list...anyone have any observations on how Zantuck is going on the track?

Zantuck did the whole session with the main group. He didn't stand out one way or the other.

 

[Blah Blah Blue]

Zantuck did the whole session with the main group. He didn't stand out one way or the other.

At the risk of being howled down, and I've read heaps of the Big Footy comments on Zantuck already, I think he could be a handy pickup.

Angwin, Norman etc etc, yep I know, but Zantuck could prove an exception to the rule that "once a ********** head, always a ********** head".

He can play, is still young, a number of pre seasons behind him, a developed body, has aggression [need to control it] and from all accounts played well in Qld [?] this year.
If we don't pick him up in the PSD won't devestate me however I'd like to see us take him. Just have a feeling he could blossom into a real handy player for us.

 

[Greedy Ralph]

What about Fev is he trainning. I heard he's back on the skids. Out with Mick Martin after the U2 concert. Grown men hugging in public, ignored by Lance at the same venue .

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

What about Fev is he trainning. I heard he's back on the skids. Out with Mick Martin after the U2 concert. Grown men hugging in public, ignored by Lance at the same venue .

I saw Carrazzo at the U2 concert .... he didn't look too happy.

 

[whippety boy]

I saw Carrazzo at the U2 concert .... he didn't look too happy.

That's because U2 are crap

 

[avid blue supporter]

I dropped down to training today to check out progress. The following notes:

In the injured group doing light training were: The O'hailpins, McLaren, Bryan, Wiggins, Walker. Santata & Aisake also jogged laps. None looked uncomfortable.

One concern: after a brisk workout all round, I noticed Hartlett (I think - it's hard to be sure), holding his right hammy and coming off early. I hope that's nothing to worry about.

I was particularly pleased to see Bradley working 1-on-1 with Blackwell's foot disposal. He was trying to correct Blacky's ball drop with the usual tips: hold the ball over the foot; don't swing the ball side to side. That's the sort of skills coaching we need, and it's great to be getting it from someone as good as Braddles.

The routines were centred around moving the ball quickly and directly, and drilling teammates to start running for a handpass once someone gets the ball, and generally to stay on the move constantly. If we can pull it off, it will make for great football. The only problem is that noone plays man-on-man like they do in these drills.

I thought Ackland moved well - he might not be the best ruckman, but I think he'll get to all the contests and won't slack off.

did you happen to notice if Justin Davies was training and, if so, how did he look ?

 

[darren waitee]

davies didnt train

 

[AlecDuncan]

What about Fev is he trainning. I heard he's back on the skids. Out with Mick Martin after the U2 concert. Grown men hugging in public, ignored by Lance at the same venue .

Fev was there and looked happy to be doing what he's best at. Didn't look all that fluent like he can be, but was OK. It's only a training session after all.

Didn't hesitate to pose for a photo with a toddler when asked, and did it with enthusiasm. The man's a great promoter with kids.

 

[BlueBelle]

did you happen to notice if Justin Davies was training and, if so, how did he look ?

Davies was delisted.

He has a severe back injury and he can't even sit down (he has to lay down). He is along way away from playing footy.

 

[TOPBLUE_25]

If Fev and Lance were at the U2 concert!
Stevens should be captain.
Whippety Boy is right U2 suck the big one.

 

[AlecDuncan]

He has a severe back injury and he can't even sit down (he has to lay down). He is along way away from playing footy.

BTW, does anyone know how it happened? He hasn't actually played a game since the VFL preliminary final last year, and he was fine then.