Training, 23/1/13

[Spirit of 39]

I got down to Gosch’s Paddock this morning. After chatting to Jordie McKenzie it became apparent that Wednesday is not the best day to get to training. He said most of those on lightened loads did the full session on Mondays and Fridays, and then did minimal weight-bearing stuff on a Wednesday. For example, McKenzie, Evans, Spencer, Gawn and Viney did some stoppage work at the start of the session, and then they headed inside for a bike session



Other observations:

-Toumpas was nowhere to be seen. Trengove and Joel Mac walked some laps and then went inside with the others and did a bike session.

-Clark did some very light 20m straight-line running and that was all.

-Taggert, Grimes, Jamar, Davey and Hogan did some stuff inside and then came out and walked some laps.

-Bail did repeat effort running by himself for the duration of the session.

-Dawes continued to impress me with his mobility at ground level and his strength in marking contests. He rag-dolled Gillies at least a couple of times that I saw.

-Frawley spent part of the session working with the forward-line group. Perhaps Neeld sees him as an option down there until big Mitch gets right, considering that we already have Garland, Gillies, Watts, McDonald and Sellar who can play KDP roles???

-It was a very busy session. It mostly focused on ball movement from defence to attack, using both sides of the ground, and on working hard defensively when we don’t have the footy.

-Dean Kent is a beautiful kick. Twice I found myself applauding him hitting targets 50m away.

-Clisby and Stark did most of the session. Stark struggled a bit to pick up the pace of training, but Clisby was calm, made good decisions and used the ball well. I had a chat to Mitch Clisby and he said he was happy to be doing something other than just running laps.

-Tappy completed the session. If he continues to build his tank I think he can useful as a high half forward.

-Fitzy was jumping out of his skin. He got on the end of a couple and took some strong marks on the lead. If he can improve this area of his game he can be really dangerous t AFL level.

 

[syl]

You're my hero. The previous offer still stands!

Thanks for the report!!

 

[Crimson Azure]

Thanks for the updates Spirit.

 

[RandB]

Great stuff Spirit of 39

Kent sounds like a potential weapon down the track.

If Fitzpatrick can step up it would give us a lot of leeway and versatility.

 

[LeverPuller]

Any word on Taggert?

 

[Spirit of 39]

Great stuff Spirit of 39

Kent sounds like a potential weapon down the track.

If Fitzpatrick can step up it would give us a lot of leeway and versatility.

We may see a bit of Kent this year, but he struggles to run out drills, as you would expect. I wouldn't be surprised if Fitzy plays in round 1. He starts all drills next to Dawes in the forward-line, and I would almost put my house on Clark not being ready. Taggert didn't train with the group today but is in great condition.

 

[Syrus]

What you should have asked Jordie was whether him and Howie scored on Saturday night with those two fine chicks they had with them at Crown.

 

[Spirit of 39]

What you should have asked Jordie was whether him and Howie scored on Saturday night with those two fine chicks they had with them at Crown.

Photos mate???? It wasn't Ellie McKenzie was it?

 

[Syrus]

Photos mate???? It wasn't Ellie McKenzie was it?

Lol photos. Probably was but I have no idea if it was because unlike you I am unaccustomed to knowing all the players sisters and their names or having photos taken with them. They were both young and blonde if that helps.

 

[jhong]

Lol photos. Probably was but I have no idea if it was because unlike you I am unaccustomed to knowing all the players sisters and their names or having photos taken with them. They were both young and blonde if that helps.

Well that narrows it down

 

[Crimson Azure]

Lol photos. Probably was but I have no idea if it was because unlike you I am unaccustomed to knowing all the players sisters and their names or having photos taken with them. They were both young and blonde if that helps.

Ellie works at the club, so a bit easier to recognise. However Spirit of 39 probably still has his stalk on.

 

[Djcjdees]

I was at training today too.

Couple of things I noticed:

Terlich looks a player to me. Solid build that can literally be a rebounding defender, mid or forward.

Gillies looks pretty overweight but still did some good things.

Barry's skills are simply sublime but I'm not sure I've seen a skinnier AFL listed player.

Tmac's kicking still needs ALOT of work. Saw him completely shank a few today that have me worried with him bringing the ball out of defense. He is great at everything else, but gee you still get the feeling he'll butcher it when he gets it, pressure or not.

Same sort of goes for Nicho. Really liked his intensity and willingness but he can waste possession.

Overall I thought Dunn, Watts and Jones were the standouts. Rodan and Byrnes will definitely add something. Rodan seems so bloody strong and Byrnes's kicking was really clean.

 

[On the bench]

I was at training today too.

Couple of things I noticed:

Terlich looks a player to me. Solid build that can literally be a rebounding defender, mid or forward.

Gillies looks pretty overweight but still did some good things.

Barry's skills are simply sublime but I'm not sure I've seen a skinnier AFL listed player.

Tmac's kicking still needs ALOT of work. Saw him completely shank a few today that have me worried with him bringing the ball out of defense. He is great at everything else, but gee you still get the feeling he'll butcher it when he gets it, pressure or not.

Same sort of goes for Nicho. Really liked his intensity and willingness but he can waste possession.

Overall I thought Dunn, Watts and Jones were the standouts. Rodan and Byrnes will definitely add something. Rodan seems so bloody strong and Byrnes's kicking was really clean.

Thats a worry despite all the good he did last season Tom MacDonalds kicking & decision making on occasions was deplorable,needs to be fixed otherwise he will become a liability for us!

 

[Carusiii]

Bloody hell Feb 22 cant come quick enough!

 

[RandB]

Bloody hell Feb 22 cant come quick enough!

Apart from all the tanking crap I feel the longer the better wrt to our squad.

In the Bailey years we were going nowhere and I think my anticipation was more for getting the season done rather than round 1 excitement. Under Neeld I think the training is more purposeful and the more training the better so I'm a little more at ease this time around knowing the training is making a difference. In no rush personally.

 

[Carusiii]

Apart from all the tanking crap I feel the longer the better wrt to our squad.

In the Bailey years we were going nowhere and I think my anticipation was more for getting the season done rather than round 1 excitement. Under Neeld I think the training is more purposeful and the more training the better so I'm a little more at ease this time around knowing the training is making a difference. In no rush personally.

Yeah i see your point and to be honest deep down i probably feel the same, i just miss footy in general haha.

So just back on the topic of training, do we know if Mitch is still on track for a round 1 start?

 

[Crimson Azure]

So just back on the topic of training, do we know if Mitch is still on track for a round 1 start?

He'll miss the first few rounds from what was reported the other day.

 

[Biffinator]

Great stuff Spirit of 39

Kent sounds like a potential weapon down the track.

If Fitzpatrick can step up it would give us a lot of leeway and versatility.

Go Fitzy !!!!

 

[Carusiii]

He'll miss the first few rounds from what was reported the other day.

Straight from Mitch's mouth on his facebook page "To everyone who is asking about my foot. I dont have a timeline for being back playing, i am taking it day by day at the moment and trusting the physios and docs to get me right. Im hassling them to be back ASAP. Thanks for the support guys".

Lovin' his work with supporters asking everyone to post up a question and he'll try answer most of them . Massive man crush <3

 

[Syrus]

Ellie works at the club, so a bit easier to recognise. However Spirit of 39 probably still has his stalk on.

I dont know how he does it, but Spirit of 39 has a real penchant for knowing everything about the players spouses or sisters names. There was this time at the 2011 B&F dinner and afterwards you could talk to the players etc. Spirit asks Trenners for a photo. Trenners obliged, but then Spirit pushes him aside and has the photo taken with his sister. Never seen a bloke smile so much.

 

[Higgs Boson]

I was at training today too.

Couple of things I noticed:

Terlich looks a player to me. Solid build that can literally be a rebounding defender, mid or forward.

Gillies looks pretty overweight but still did some good things.

Barry's skills are simply sublime but I'm not sure I've seen a skinnier AFL listed player.

Tmac's kicking still needs ALOT of work. Saw him completely shank a few today that have me worried with him bringing the ball out of defense. He is great at everything else, but gee you still get the feeling he'll butcher it when he gets it, pressure or not.

Same sort of goes for Nicho. Really liked his intensity and willingness but he can waste possession.

Overall I thought Dunn, Watts and Jones were the standouts. Rodan and Byrnes will definitely add something. Rodan seems so bloody strong and Byrnes's kicking was really clean.

There are two bits I like about this post.

1) Terlich looking good - I watched his highlights when he was drafted and he just looked a gun. If he can replicate State level form in the AFL...

2) Watts being the stand out: