Training Report 29/03/12

[WEARECOLLINGWOOD!]

Hi Guys I went to training today and below are my observations:

Tarrant, Wellingham, Johnson & Brown trained with VFL team & by all reports they all will be playing in the VFL this week. Maybe Brown might be held back..

Didak, Beams & Wood trained with senior team.. I wouldnt be surprised to see Wood & beams picked in the seniors... Or they might be emergencies

Didak looked fit, but I he wont play anywhere this week & looks set for a VFL return next week.

Its clear to see our strategy that we arent rushing anyone back from injury & making sure they train fully for a few weeks, then bring them through VFL.

SO anyone worried about these players being underdone, then DONT! They will be fit and firing when they return to seniors..Great long term view from our club!

The boys were giving pendles stick about his contract & they were in great spirits. The voices & energy were certainly up!

I dont think we will win this week, but we will sure give it a shake.

ALthough we can expect Tarrant, Johnson, Maxwell, Wellingham, Brown, Didak, Beams & wood all fit & firing by round 3. I suspect a few will be brought in the week!

Questions fire away

 

[TradeDraft]

On the Pies Web Site they said Beams and Wood are most Likely to play VFL

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/newsfeatures/news/newsarticle/tabid/5586/newsid/131739/default.aspx

Thanks for Report

 

[WEARECOLLINGWOOD!]

Yes well if they were training with Seniors, I would imagine they were playing guessing games with Hawks or they are emergencies.

 

[WEARECOLLINGWOOD!]

Correction it is reported Didak will play VFL this week... Although I am surprised he didnt train with the VFL team like Tarrant/Johnson did...

 

[76woodenspooners]

Thanks for the report WAC

Was there any rucking drills? Who were doing the drills?

 

[Old Spice]

Didak's not the type of player you test thru the VFL, for myriad reasons.

Really glad we aren't pushing players at the borderline of fitness into games. Hawthorn can't take anything out of a possible win and we give some young players a massive learning curve.

Hodge out is big too, gives us a very good chance.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Did you see any evidence of the boys being pushed too hard at training or do the players seem comfortable with the pace and structure of the session?

 

[Ed D]

Thanks for the write up. Like others have said, it's good to hear that the players who have been injured aren't being rushed back and will be getting themselves right before they play.

 

[WEARECOLLINGWOOD!]

Did you see any evidence of the boys being pushed too hard at training or do the players seem comfortable with the pace and structure of the session?

Lol god no! These ridiculous rumours that we are training too hard are just that. Butters and the fitness staff are the best in the business and simply wouldn't allow it.. The boys seem very fine

 

[WEARECOLLINGWOOD!]

Thanks for the report WAC

Was there any rucking drills? Who were doing the drills?

John Barnes is our Rick coach and there was little ruck drills as it was a light session before a game