Bartram_Class
Brownlow Medallist
Report from "Whats Crackin"
For the first time in a long time, i had the pleasure of watching 426 not only moving, but joining in everything! i was particulary the pace of his leads, and i have to say he isnt the quickest ive seen but sure as hell isnt the slowest. fingers crossed with no more injuries he will benefit from full training sessions and fine tune his leading, as i dont think its a matter of pace, its a matter of timing.
Fan is correct in saying philthy was training well today, extremeley vocal and was here there and everywhere in all of the drills.
The player who impressed me most today was Matty Warnock. He really impressed me in the "game" practice drill, his reading of the ball was second to none of our other defenders today, still lacking a bit of weight on his body but having said that, not only did he have the anticipation of the play, but he had the courage to back himself, even when it meant cutting across a barrelling david neitz lead to mark the ball. I really did fear for his life but he held up unbelieveabley well. If he continues to improve in leaps and bounds as he has, he will be a handy backline contributer in a couple of years.
what to say about the Chook! looking massively buff, his kicking was a delight to watch, in a corridor drill that they had to do he ran the lines just about better than anyone. very intense in everything he did today, born to be a leader.
fan already covererd bruce, moloney, and godfrey etc (the injured mob), not much more to elaborate there!
i know i mentioned Jamar last training, but he has got so much quicker in all movements. performed a dashing sprint today, was suprised when i looked closer and saw it was him!
in the tackling technique drills, i enjoyed watching bate, jones, miller, flash and pickett, as they could perform it the best. even though it was a a slow jog "tackle" focussing on technique rather than strength and power, somehow these boys made a great slapping sound whenever they connected a tackle.
It's interesting to note how much muscle White has put on up top. Looks like he will take part in a more physical rucking role this year rather than his signiture run and jump.
Injuries:
Brent Moloney walked the boundry and did no running or any participation. No noticable injury so I can't add anything to the state of his health.
Brucey joined in some of the lighter drills.
Miller did not do any of the match simulations but did some skill work.
Sylvia did do the match simulations. Good news.
TJ was there and did all the training.
CJ was there at the beginning handballing on the side of the oval but took no part in training, his thigh was strapped.
Godders still sidelined from the heavier stuff.
Danny Hughes was sidelined as well.
For the first time in a long time, i had the pleasure of watching 426 not only moving, but joining in everything! i was particulary the pace of his leads, and i have to say he isnt the quickest ive seen but sure as hell isnt the slowest. fingers crossed with no more injuries he will benefit from full training sessions and fine tune his leading, as i dont think its a matter of pace, its a matter of timing.
Fan is correct in saying philthy was training well today, extremeley vocal and was here there and everywhere in all of the drills.
The player who impressed me most today was Matty Warnock. He really impressed me in the "game" practice drill, his reading of the ball was second to none of our other defenders today, still lacking a bit of weight on his body but having said that, not only did he have the anticipation of the play, but he had the courage to back himself, even when it meant cutting across a barrelling david neitz lead to mark the ball. I really did fear for his life but he held up unbelieveabley well. If he continues to improve in leaps and bounds as he has, he will be a handy backline contributer in a couple of years.
what to say about the Chook! looking massively buff, his kicking was a delight to watch, in a corridor drill that they had to do he ran the lines just about better than anyone. very intense in everything he did today, born to be a leader.
fan already covererd bruce, moloney, and godfrey etc (the injured mob), not much more to elaborate there!
i know i mentioned Jamar last training, but he has got so much quicker in all movements. performed a dashing sprint today, was suprised when i looked closer and saw it was him!
in the tackling technique drills, i enjoyed watching bate, jones, miller, flash and pickett, as they could perform it the best. even though it was a a slow jog "tackle" focussing on technique rather than strength and power, somehow these boys made a great slapping sound whenever they connected a tackle.
It's interesting to note how much muscle White has put on up top. Looks like he will take part in a more physical rucking role this year rather than his signiture run and jump.
Injuries:
Brent Moloney walked the boundry and did no running or any participation. No noticable injury so I can't add anything to the state of his health.
Brucey joined in some of the lighter drills.
Miller did not do any of the match simulations but did some skill work.
Sylvia did do the match simulations. Good news.
TJ was there and did all the training.
CJ was there at the beginning handballing on the side of the oval but took no part in training, his thigh was strapped.
Godders still sidelined from the heavier stuff.
Danny Hughes was sidelined as well.
