Training Friday 7th January

[eskimo]

I only saw Nicholson briefly a few times. Didn't spend a whole lot of time watching the backs. He spent a bit of time in the forward line group as well. He seems like he is still finding the position he might best fit in. To me looked a little overawed by the fact he was at an AFL club still, but thats not neccessarily a bad thing. In the game simulation stuff he looked like he knew where to go, and definately looks like he could be a good prospect for 2 or 3 years.

Davey I didn't see much of at all. Can't really comment on him.

Sylvia looked good from what I saw. Looks fit, fresh and ready to go. Everytime I have been to watch the boys train Sylvia is always the one at the back of the group telling a joke to someone else, or generally just piss farting around a bit. He knows his role, he knows how to play it, and he takes the drills seriously, he just has the attention span of a goldfish when it comes time to listen. So it's hard to make a judgement on that side, but like I said, that hasn't been limited to this training session. But when he focused on the drills he was the same Col. Running hard, finishing well, and just being Col. We don't really need any improvement from Col, just consistency and less injuries.

 

[Darksidepoints]

Thanks for the write ups fellas. Excellent work.

Goods to hear (and see via those pics) the boys are looking fit and ready to go. Can't wait for Rd 1!

 

[Demon 16]

Great work Eskimo

And thanks for your report too faulty.

Great stuff..

 

[Gazza_11]

That sounds super exciting eskimo A big difference between performance on the track and performing at AAMI on Feb 11, but we should be in for a ripper season

 

[sledbomber]

Jamie spent time with the forwards and the midfield yesterday, so looks like he could be in for some midfield rotation as well as forward, but his pressure on players with the ball was relentless, so a high pressure forward pocket will be his main role I think.

Thanks for that mate. He played that forward pocket role pretty well last season (only criticism is that he missed a few shots that he really should be nailing). Hopefully this massive pre season will give him the confidence to put those goals away in 2011.

 

[Bomber Man]

Ricky Petterd been sighted yet?

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

Ricky Petterd been sighted yet?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/petterd-rivers-garland-sign/story-e6frf9ix-1225889140486

 

[Bomber Man]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/petterd-rivers-garland-sign/story-e6frf9ix-1225889140486

Yeah, I meant sighted back on the track, how's he looking?

I do like it when players stay with their original clubs, was great to see him sign on. Contrary to popular belief, there is still something to be said for loyalty and tradition.

 

[stretcharmstrong]

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this, particularly eskimo. It was good reading.

All of the comments seem very positive, so I'll play devil's advocate, are there any negatives to report thus far?

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

Yeah, I meant sighted back on the track, how's he looking?

I do like it when players stay with their original clubs, was great to see him sign on. Contrary to popular belief, there is still something to be said for loyalty and tradition.

haha, sorry I read it as signed.