Training Training Reports, Pics 2017

[Red Bull]

Thomas was playing "safe" football last year , not uncommon in older blokes whose bodies are failing them .
The trouble for him this year is that if he serves up that rubbish again you couldn't see Bolton wearing it and he'd see a fair bit of Preston .
But if he goes full bore in the way he used too , he will probably feel that his body will let him down .
I see Bolton and Silvagni as a pretty ruthless combination going forward ... i doubt we'll see Thomas triggering any contract extension clauses .

 

[Aphrodite]

#BoltsJnr

 

[PumpyChowdown]

#BoltsJnr

Already towers over his old man.

 

[mrjones]

Hi all, ducked in to training again this morning for an hour, must have been there the same time as Matty411.
Great write up by the way Matty.
The team were running match sim when I first got there and just got to the fence when Jaksch took a great contested mark in the forward line. He then went back for what seemed a long approach but kicked it beautifully.
Lebois showed some real silk on the far side feinting a boundary shot before cutting back in on his left and snapping a short low pass inside hitting his target on the chest. Agility and accuracy on show here and only one play but a little surprised he wasn't taken in the main draft. Most of the newbies seemed to be rotating through this drill but I only saw about 5mins before they came in.
Most of the first year players plus Pickett and Alex S then stayed on the sideline in boxing drills. Pickett was doing a fair bit of instructing here and SPS was easily the most vocally encouraging in the group.
One group of senior players then ran a drill were they were put under pressure on the boundary and had to cut inside and pass to player on the lead. Lebois was still involved at this stage. Armfield put Buckley and some hot pressure and Buckley spun out of trouble and hit his target on this chest. Army then hollered out " If you pirouette on me again Bucks I'm gunna cream ya" (pretty funny)
Also noticed in the back ground that H Mac was training with the ruckman.
The next drill I watched involved the players put forward pressure on opposition defence trying to bring the ball in. Bolts and Walker were involved here as the "defenders" passing the ball across ground looking for options to open up. Was interested to see Weiters training in a forward role here. (Nice photo to come).
Bolts and Walker got right into this and got involved linking up with 1 - 2 handballs. Little mans legs go like a mossy's wings
Charlie received a handball from Bolts and was straight under pressure by Wright. Charlee gave Wright the big no argue in the chest and put him on his backside. Wright sort of laid there looking a bit shocked until a couple of boys got around him and got him to his feet. Was some strong play from Charlie but was also good to see the encouragement for Wright.
More match sim and H Mac took a great contested mark from Kruezers missed shot on goal.
Phillips was really impressive and Murphy looks like he has dropped a few kilos and was moving with real pace and agility.
While this was happening Walks sat with Pickett and Lebois and was pointing out passages of play. Really looked like he was enjoying and embracing the mentoring role.
H Mac, Murph, Phillips and Lebois for mine that caught the eye.
Photies to come,

 

[passmark]

After a training report drought theses are like crack!!

Keep up the good work chaps!!

 

[TerryWallet]

Interesting snippet about Weitering MrJones.

When putting together a team for next year, what they plan on doing with him is always the sticking point.

 

[mrjones]

Photo's as promised.






http://imgur.com/KlC7b5z

 

[mrjones]

One more

 

[passmark]

What are they feeding SPS?

 

[mrjones]

Interesting snippet about Weitering MrJones.

When putting together a team for next year, what they plan on doing with him is always the sticking point.

Yeah TW, just one drill but there's a photo I posted of Weiters standing the mark. This drill was obviously about forward pressure.

 

[Soapy V]

One of the things about 2017 I am most looking forward to is seeing Pickett and SPS play together. Could be an oppositions coach worst nightmare.

plus polson fisher & lebois. scary stuff

 

[Soapy V]

Great report Matty411

The snippets on Charlie are very exciting, think he can add some serious x-factor through the middle

glad to hear he's training there. it was always the hope he would become a tall mid

 

[mrjones]

Just realised I still stuffed up the date. At this rate I'm going to miss the kiddies Christmas

 

[Soapy V]

Brilliant report and photos!!

 

[ferrisb]

One more

Good to see walks maintaining the pre-season training standards he set as a player.... He's wearing a hat!

 

[mrjones]

Is there still a caption thread. This one from the other day might inspire some Gold.

 

[Blue__Balls]

For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.

 

[Soapy V]

For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.

Perfect!

 

[ParapMarkets]

For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.

I would love to see them all playing backline, but I would be a bit disappointed if Marchbank and/or Weitering isn't given an extended run up forward at some stage to see what they can do.

 

[mrjones]

For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.

I'm sure most Carlton fans would prefer to see Weitering in defence BB. This backline combination should develop together.
Like I said, it was only one drill where he was used in a forward capacity.
Charlie however! from the snippets I have seen, he is probably training 50/50 mid/forward.

 

[HARKER]

I'm sure most Carlton fans would prefer to see Weitering in defence BB. This backline combination should develop together.
Like I said, it was only one drill where he was used in a forward capacity.
Charlie however! from the snippets I have seen, he is probably training 50/50 mid/forward.

Not me. It's not that I want Weitering forward above all, but I'd like a situation where we could truly consider it.

Weitering will make for a wonderful forward and add the smarts we're currently lacking up front.
Silvagni is a smart player but I'm not sure he'll develop into a smart, forward leader. He may though.

Weitering plays ahead of the game and his instruction to our forwards would be invaluable.

 

[footyfan1978]

I would love to see them all playing backline, but I would be a bit disappointed if Marchbank and/or Weitering isn't given an extended run up forward at some stage to see what they can do.

Got this gut feel Marchbank could be our new century Peter McConville. Equally good as back or forward. Some fans get so caught up on structure on paper they forget in the real game on the ground some players have no problems adapting to both ends of the ground.

Our backline in our best sides tended to be a back 6 of
English Southby Harmes
Doull Perovic Hunter
but the reality was Hunter could play forward and did at times and Harmes could be centre of even forward himself as he proved when he destroyed Hawks in 82 qualifying final. We had Peter McConville, Klomp and Curly Austin around this time too. We had more than 6 quality backs. If someone has to play forward because he is just good enough like a McConville, Hunter or Harmes you find a way with a good team and it actually works. Even before that guys like David McKay and Jezza from eras before any of us were excellent in more than one part of the ground.

 

[ParapMarkets]

Got this gut feel Marchbank could be our new century Peter McConville. Equally good as back or forward. Some fans get so caught up on structure on paper they forget in the real game on the ground some players have no problems adapting to both ends of the ground.

Our backline in our best sides tended to be a back 6 of
English Southby Harmes
Doull Perovic Hunter
but the reality was Hunter could play forward and did at times and Harmes could be centre of even forward himself as he proved when he destroyed Hawks in 82 qualifying final. We had Peter McConville, Klomp and Curly Austin around this time too. We had more than 6 quality backs. If someone has to play forward because he is just good enough like a McConville, Hunter or Harmes you find a way with a good team and it actually works. Even before that guys like David McKay and Jezza from eras before any of us were excellent in more than one part of the ground.

Quality post! Most of those are before my time, I only really remember Hunter in that group. I am a Claremont supporter and he is one of the very reasons I support Carlton. I would've seen Doull play but I was too young to remember and appreciate (I was idolising Hunter and Ralph).

Bolton and co. mention versatility a lot and I understand why playing these guys forward may scare some people but I just think that Weitering and Marchbank are very similar and having one down each end would be great for the team.

 

[passmark]

Not me. It's not that I want Weitering forward above all, but I'd like a situation where we could truly consider it.

Weitering will make for a wonderful forward and add the smarts we're currently lacking up front.
Silvagni is a smart player but I'm not sure he'll develop into a smart, forward leader. He may though.

Weitering plays ahead of the game and his instruction to our forwards would be invaluable.

If he can play forward that would be terrific .

But I'm not sure we can say he'll be a wonderful forward.
I get the feeling it's more an experiment that they think will work.

 

[BlueGum]

One more

Grouse pics and report. Thanks Mr j