Training Training Thread 2023

[AnEmptyChair]

lol was sitting near a few of our boys at the cricket today. fair to say they were having a great time

also, a big lol at people thinking that it's only our 'looser' players that are keen on the, err, good times

 

[hilly]

lol was sitting near a few of our boys at the cricket today. fair to say they were having a great time

also, a big lol at people thinking that it's only our 'looser' players that are keen on the, err, good times

lol

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[Ligma]

lol

Hilly this is a late contender for the POTY.

It’s just like full of so much information, you’ve put so much time and effort to get it so detailed. I am so grateful that you’ve posted this

 

[The Nostradamus]

Seen Flynn Perez doing some training today on social media with a PT I follow. Really hard worker that kid, won’t fail from a lack of effort that’s for sure.

He’s my pick for breakout year

Will take over halls role

 

[year of the roo]

Hilly this is a late contender for the POTY.

It’s just like full of so much information, you’ve put so much time and effort to get it so detailed. I am so grateful that you’ve posted this

Shots fired :stern look

 

[HugeJohnson1]

lol was sitting near a few of our boys at the cricket today. fair to say they were having a great time

also, a big lol at people thinking that it's only our 'looser' players that are keen on the, err, good times

Don't snitch

 

[king of the road]

lol was sitting near a few of our boys at the cricket today. fair to say they were having a great time

also, a big lol at people thinking that it's only our 'looser' players that are keen on the, err, good times

You should see them at Lionel Ritchie concerts.

 

[AnEmptyChair]

Don't snitch

of course not

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Since Sonja took over it has been far harder for me to get any inside info as to how players are tracking (which is a really good thing, because in the past we leaked like a sieve)

Nonetheless I got a few little tidbits from my source recently.

The two players who have impressed the most have been Comben and Goater. Probably no surprised to track watchers. Goater ticking all the boxes and really knuckling down to understand the deficiencies in his game. Comben added weight but hasn’t lost any of his athleticism, first time he had been able to train pain free since he was 15 years old. Club is so excited by the both of them and they haven’t even scratched the surface of their talent.

Powell and Phillips pushing one another to the limit. Both significantly stronger and running better than this time last year. Focus for both of them is improving their outside game and defensive transition. Shiels spending a significant amount of time with them teaching them all about positioning and team defence around stoppages. Speaking of Shiels, the players love him, such a natural student of the game and very smart. Will have a big impact on the development of our younger kids, particularly with accountability.

Both Stevo and TT have been ticking a lot of boxes. Both have been told they need to increase their strength if they want to play a significant role in AC’s team in the future.

Expect Paul Curtis to take his game to another level. Hasn’t missed a session, added 3kg and has improved every part of his running. Is one of AC’s early favourites and he can see a Luke Bruest type player in him.

Edwards has added 4kg to his frame, spending stacks of time in the gym. With Free on the list expect him to spend a lot more time forward in the VFL.

CCJ got a bit of a rocket in the first few weeks of pre-season and has responded. Expect him to be in front of Xerri for the 2nd ruck spot come the start of the year.

Wouldn’t expect Greenwood to play much of a role. With Cunners coming back and also Howe/Shiels running through the midfield he’ll probably end up depth only.

Arch ticking every single box that has been asked of him. AC loves the way he goes about his training and learning. Some of the clubs development staff can’t believe how much he has progressed in the last 4 months. Kid is a sponge when it comes to wanting to learn.

Like Arch, Perez is having a ripping pre-season. Another one who is a sponge and desperate to get the best out of himself. He’ll leave no stone unturned.

Scott, Mahony and Lazz all professional as ever. No surprises they are ticking all the boxes.

Hall & Bonar have been told in no uncertain terms to get fitter and stronger. Bonar in particular is starting a long way down the pecking order.

Ford has improved his fitness. Next step in his development is to start showing more ability to find the footy up the ground.

Ziebell won’t be played anywhere near the forward line. AC desperate for more dynamic movement forward of centre.

Tucker, Corr, Taylor, Spicer and Bergman all on modified programs. Nothing serious with any of them though.

On the newbies; Wardlaw on a restricted program. Happy with his progress, but they are slowly easing him into it to make sure it’s not his running gait that has caused him hamstring issues. All about building resilience into his body.

Sheezel has also been on a modified program due to a few niggles. There is no rush with either of them. Focus for Sheez is getting stronger to deal with the mature bodies. Super impressed with his running capacity.

George will start running around March. Everyone reckons he is a real loveable kid, has a bit of swagger about him.

Harvey has a fair way to go with his conditioning, but he has natural strength which has stood out a lot in match sim.

Happy New Year All!

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Forgot to mention Drury, going along great guns. Ticks every box, is strong enough and has a good enough tank to play from the get go. Has a few tricks in the book and is learning more everyday. Practically doing all types of training and doing far more than most of the other draftees. Could be a Smokey for round 1.

 

[Shinboner1]

Since Sonja took over it has been far harder for me to get any inside info as to how players are tracking (which is a really good thing, because in the past we leaked like a sieve)

Nonetheless I got a few little tidbits from my source recently.

The two players who have impressed the most have been Comben and Goater. Probably no surprised to track watchers. Goater ticking all the boxes and really knuckling down to understand the deficiencies in his game. Comben added weight but hasn’t lost any of his athleticism, first time he had been able to train pain free since he was 15 years old. Club is so excited by the both of them and they haven’t even scratched the surface of their talent.

Powell and Phillips pushing one another to the limit. Both significantly stronger and running better than this time last year. Focus for both of them is improving their outside game and defensive transition. Shiels spending a significant amount of time with them teaching them all about positioning and team defence around stoppages. Speaking of Shiels, the players love him, such a natural student of the game and very smart. Will have a big impact on the development of our younger kids, particularly with accountability.

Both Stevo and TT have been ticking a lot of boxes. Both have been told they need to increase their strength if they want to play a significant role in AC’s team in the future.

Expect Paul Curtis to take his game to another level. Hasn’t missed a session, added 3kg and has improved every part of his running. Is one of AC’s early favourites and he can see a Luke Bruest type player in him.

Edwards has added 4kg to his frame, spending stacks of time in the gym. With Free on the list expect him to spend a lot more time forward in the VFL.

CCJ got a bit of a rocket in the first few weeks of pre-season and has responded. Expect him to be in front of Xerri for the 2nd ruck spot come the start of the year.

Wouldn’t expect Greenwood to play much of a role. With Cunners coming back and also Howe/Shiels running through the midfield he’ll probably end up depth only.

Arch ticking every single box that has been asked of him. AC loves the way he goes about his training and learning. Some of the clubs development staff can’t believe how much he has progressed in the last 4 months. Kid is a sponge when it comes to wanting to learn.

Like Arch, Perez is having a ripping pre-season. Another one who is a sponge and desperate to get the best out of himself. He’ll leave no stone unturned.

Scott, Mahony and Lazz all professional as ever. No surprises they are ticking all the boxes.

Hall & Bonar have been told in no uncertain terms to get fitter and stronger. Bonar in particular is starting a long way down the pecking order.

Ford has improved his fitness. Next step in his development is to start showing more ability to find the footy up the ground.

Ziebell won’t be played anywhere near the forward line. AC desperate for more dynamic movement forward of centre.

Tucker, Corr, Taylor, Spicer and Bergman all on modified programs. Nothing serious with any of them though.

On the newbies; Wardlaw on a restricted program. Happy with his progress, but they are slowly easing him into it to make sure it’s not his running gait that has caused him hamstring issues. All about building resilience into his body.

Sheezel has also been on a modified program due to a few niggles. There is no rush with either of them. Focus for Sheez is getting stronger to deal with the mature bodies. Super impressed with his running capacity.

George will start running around March. Everyone reckons he is a real loveable kid, has a bit of swagger about him.

Harvey has a fair way to go with his conditioning, but he has natural strength which has stood out a lot in match sim.

Happy New Year All!

Sounds like its going to be rough picking a back 6 next year

 

[gokangas]

Since Sonja took over it has been far harder for me to get any inside info as to how players are tracking (which is a really good thing, because in the past we leaked like a sieve)

Nonetheless I got a few little tidbits from my source recently.

The two players who have impressed the most have been Comben and Goater. Probably no surprised to track watchers. Goater ticking all the boxes and really knuckling down to understand the deficiencies in his game. Comben added weight but hasn’t lost any of his athleticism, first time he had been able to train pain free since he was 15 years old. Club is so excited by the both of them and they haven’t even scratched the surface of their talent.

Powell and Phillips pushing one another to the limit. Both significantly stronger and running better than this time last year. Focus for both of them is improving their outside game and defensive transition. Shiels spending a significant amount of time with them teaching them all about positioning and team defence around stoppages. Speaking of Shiels, the players love him, such a natural student of the game and very smart. Will have a big impact on the development of our younger kids, particularly with accountability.

Both Stevo and TT have been ticking a lot of boxes. Both have been told they need to increase their strength if they want to play a significant role in AC’s team in the future.

Expect Paul Curtis to take his game to another level. Hasn’t missed a session, added 3kg and has improved every part of his running. Is one of AC’s early favourites and he can see a Luke Bruest type player in him.

Edwards has added 4kg to his frame, spending stacks of time in the gym. With Free on the list expect him to spend a lot more time forward in the VFL.

CCJ got a bit of a rocket in the first few weeks of pre-season and has responded. Expect him to be in front of Xerri for the 2nd ruck spot come the start of the year.

Wouldn’t expect Greenwood to play much of a role. With Cunners coming back and also Howe/Shiels running through the midfield he’ll probably end up depth only.

Arch ticking every single box that has been asked of him. AC loves the way he goes about his training and learning. Some of the clubs development staff can’t believe how much he has progressed in the last 4 months. Kid is a sponge when it comes to wanting to learn.

Like Arch, Perez is having a ripping pre-season. Another one who is a sponge and desperate to get the best out of himself. He’ll leave no stone unturned.

Scott, Mahony and Lazz all professional as ever. No surprises they are ticking all the boxes.

Hall & Bonar have been told in no uncertain terms to get fitter and stronger. Bonar in particular is starting a long way down the pecking order.

Ford has improved his fitness. Next step in his development is to start showing more ability to find the footy up the ground.

Ziebell won’t be played anywhere near the forward line. AC desperate for more dynamic movement forward of centre.

Tucker, Corr, Taylor, Spicer and Bergman all on modified programs. Nothing serious with any of them though.

On the newbies; Wardlaw on a restricted program. Happy with his progress, but they are slowly easing him into it to make sure it’s not his running gait that has caused him hamstring issues. All about building resilience into his body.

Sheezel has also been on a modified program due to a few niggles. There is no rush with either of them. Focus for Sheez is getting stronger to deal with the mature bodies. Super impressed with his running capacity.

George will start running around March. Everyone reckons he is a real loveable kid, has a bit of swagger about him.

Harvey has a fair way to go with his conditioning, but he has natural strength which has stood out a lot in match sim.

Happy New Year All!

Another report light on detail. Give us some detail ffs.

 

[Ether]

Since Sonja took over it has been far harder for me to get any inside info as to how players are tracking (which is a really good thing, because in the past we leaked like a sieve)

Nonetheless I got a few little tidbits from my source recently.

The two players who have impressed the most have been Comben and Goater. Probably no surprised to track watchers. Goater ticking all the boxes and really knuckling down to understand the deficiencies in his game. Comben added weight but hasn’t lost any of his athleticism, first time he had been able to train pain free since he was 15 years old. Club is so excited by the both of them and they haven’t even scratched the surface of their talent.

Powell and Phillips pushing one another to the limit. Both significantly stronger and running better than this time last year. Focus for both of them is improving their outside game and defensive transition. Shiels spending a significant amount of time with them teaching them all about positioning and team defence around stoppages. Speaking of Shiels, the players love him, such a natural student of the game and very smart. Will have a big impact on the development of our younger kids, particularly with accountability.

Both Stevo and TT have been ticking a lot of boxes. Both have been told they need to increase their strength if they want to play a significant role in AC’s team in the future.

Expect Paul Curtis to take his game to another level. Hasn’t missed a session, added 3kg and has improved every part of his running. Is one of AC’s early favourites and he can see a Luke Bruest type player in him.

Edwards has added 4kg to his frame, spending stacks of time in the gym. With Free on the list expect him to spend a lot more time forward in the VFL.

CCJ got a bit of a rocket in the first few weeks of pre-season and has responded. Expect him to be in front of Xerri for the 2nd ruck spot come the start of the year.

Wouldn’t expect Greenwood to play much of a role. With Cunners coming back and also Howe/Shiels running through the midfield he’ll probably end up depth only.

Arch ticking every single box that has been asked of him. AC loves the way he goes about his training and learning. Some of the clubs development staff can’t believe how much he has progressed in the last 4 months. Kid is a sponge when it comes to wanting to learn.

Like Arch, Perez is having a ripping pre-season. Another one who is a sponge and desperate to get the best out of himself. He’ll leave no stone unturned.

Scott, Mahony and Lazz all professional as ever. No surprises they are ticking all the boxes.

Hall & Bonar have been told in no uncertain terms to get fitter and stronger. Bonar in particular is starting a long way down the pecking order.

Ford has improved his fitness. Next step in his development is to start showing more ability to find the footy up the ground.

Ziebell won’t be played anywhere near the forward line. AC desperate for more dynamic movement forward of centre.

Tucker, Corr, Taylor, Spicer and Bergman all on modified programs. Nothing serious with any of them though.

On the newbies; Wardlaw on a restricted program. Happy with his progress, but they are slowly easing him into it to make sure it’s not his running gait that has caused him hamstring issues. All about building resilience into his body.

Sheezel has also been on a modified program due to a few niggles. There is no rush with either of them. Focus for Sheez is getting stronger to deal with the mature bodies. Super impressed with his running capacity.

George will start running around March. Everyone reckons he is a real loveable kid, has a bit of swagger about him.

Harvey has a fair way to go with his conditioning, but he has natural strength which has stood out a lot in match sim.

Happy New Year All!

I thought Bonar was physically pretty strong. Is it a particular area they're wanting him to improve?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I thought Bonar was physically pretty strong. Is it a particular area they're wanting him to improve?

In the gym very strong, on field with holding his position and actually using that strength he is quite poor.

Positioning and getting involved also areas he needs to improve on.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Another report light on detail. Give us some detail ffs.

I’ll get some GPS numbers and game plan specifics next time to ensure someone gets fired

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Forgot to mention Drury, going along great guns. Ticks every box, is strong enough and has a good enough tank to play from the get go. Has a few tricks in the book and is learning more everyday. Practically doing all types of training and doing far more than most of the other draftees. Could be a Smokey for round 1.

I realise we have 2 months of preseason before we play against opposition, but going by your reports RF08, we should expect to see a few new/fresh faces playing best 22:

B:Corr McKay Archer
HB:McDonald Logue Scott

C:Goater LDU Phillips/Tucker/Howe/Shiels

R:Goldstein Cunnington Simpkin

HF:Sheezel Comben Stephenson
F:Curtis Larkey Zurhaar

I: (NFI) Thomas, Ziebell, Taylor, Powell, Drury, Young, Coleman-Jones

 

[the big lebowski]

I’ll get some GPS numbers and game plan specifics next time to ensure someone gets fired

So what’s the go with Wardlaw? Was all
Of this gait stuff etc known prior to drafting him? Has he had a setback whilst at north?

 

[gokangas]

I’ll get some GPS numbers and game plan specifics next time to ensure someone gets fired

Agree it's harder to get some info but the general consensus I hear is that the training is new level and players now have clear details on what is expected of them. very positive vibes.

 

[hilly]

Hilly this is a late contender for the POTY.

It’s just like full of so much information, you’ve put so much time and effort to get it so detailed. I am so grateful that you’ve posted this

Agreed much better than my usual dross.

On SM-S901E using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[roos_fanatic08]

So what’s the go with Wardlaw? Was all
Of this gait stuff etc known prior to drafting him? Has he had a setback whilst at north?

No set backs at all, he has hardly trained in 12 months so it’s just about setting the right foundations to make sure he is ready for when they start increasing his loads.

The gait isn’t an issue at all but they are just being ultra conservative with him considering his injuries this year. Ticking every single box to make sure he is ready to shine.

 

[the big lebowski]

No set backs at all, he has hardly trained in 12 months so it’s just about setting the right foundations to make sure he is ready for when they start increasing his loads.

The gait isn’t an issue at all but they are just being ultra conservative with him considering his injuries this year. Ticking every single box to make sure he is ready to shine.

Good news. And good management

 

[Horizons_00]

Since Sonja took over it has been far harder for me to get any inside info as to how players are tracking (which is a really good thing, because in the past we leaked like a sieve)

Nonetheless I got a few little tidbits from my source recently.

The two players who have impressed the most have been Comben and Goater. Probably no surprised to track watchers. Goater ticking all the boxes and really knuckling down to understand the deficiencies in his game. Comben added weight but hasn’t lost any of his athleticism, first time he had been able to train pain free since he was 15 years old. Club is so excited by the both of them and they haven’t even scratched the surface of their talent.

Powell and Phillips pushing one another to the limit. Both significantly stronger and running better than this time last year. Focus for both of them is improving their outside game and defensive transition. Shiels spending a significant amount of time with them teaching them all about positioning and team defence around stoppages. Speaking of Shiels, the players love him, such a natural student of the game and very smart. Will have a big impact on the development of our younger kids, particularly with accountability.

Both Stevo and TT have been ticking a lot of boxes. Both have been told they need to increase their strength if they want to play a significant role in AC’s team in the future.

Expect Paul Curtis to take his game to another level. Hasn’t missed a session, added 3kg and has improved every part of his running. Is one of AC’s early favourites and he can see a Luke Bruest type player in him.

Edwards has added 4kg to his frame, spending stacks of time in the gym. With Free on the list expect him to spend a lot more time forward in the VFL.

CCJ got a bit of a rocket in the first few weeks of pre-season and has responded. Expect him to be in front of Xerri for the 2nd ruck spot come the start of the year.

Wouldn’t expect Greenwood to play much of a role. With Cunners coming back and also Howe/Shiels running through the midfield he’ll probably end up depth only.

Arch ticking every single box that has been asked of him. AC loves the way he goes about his training and learning. Some of the clubs development staff can’t believe how much he has progressed in the last 4 months. Kid is a sponge when it comes to wanting to learn.

Like Arch, Perez is having a ripping pre-season. Another one who is a sponge and desperate to get the best out of himself. He’ll leave no stone unturned.

Scott, Mahony and Lazz all professional as ever. No surprises they are ticking all the boxes.

Hall & Bonar have been told in no uncertain terms to get fitter and stronger. Bonar in particular is starting a long way down the pecking order.

Ford has improved his fitness. Next step in his development is to start showing more ability to find the footy up the ground.

Ziebell won’t be played anywhere near the forward line. AC desperate for more dynamic movement forward of centre.

Tucker, Corr, Taylor, Spicer and Bergman all on modified programs. Nothing serious with any of them though.

On the newbies; Wardlaw on a restricted program. Happy with his progress, but they are slowly easing him into it to make sure it’s not his running gait that has caused him hamstring issues. All about building resilience into his body.

Sheezel has also been on a modified program due to a few niggles. There is no rush with either of them. Focus for Sheez is getting stronger to deal with the mature bodies. Super impressed with his running capacity.

George will start running around March. Everyone reckons he is a real loveable kid, has a bit of swagger about him.

Harvey has a fair way to go with his conditioning, but he has natural strength which has stood out a lot in match sim.

Happy New Year All!

 

[Liam Boy]

Harvey has a fair way to go with his conditioning, but he has natural strength which has stood out a lot in match sim.

I don't know if it's "natural" strength so much as "lifelong access to boomer's home gym" strength

 

[shinboner magic]

Thanks for the detailed report roos_fanatic08 - love the excitement around the place.
Only issue is how do we fit them all in

 

[Roscoe]

Since Sonja took over it has been far harder for me to get any inside info as to how players are tracking (which is a really good thing, because in the past we leaked like a sieve)

Nonetheless I got a few little tidbits from my source recently.

The two players who have impressed the most have been Comben and Goater. Probably no surprised to track watchers. Goater ticking all the boxes and really knuckling down to understand the deficiencies in his game. Comben added weight but hasn’t lost any of his athleticism, first time he had been able to train pain free since he was 15 years old. Club is so excited by the both of them and they haven’t even scratched the surface of their talent.

Powell and Phillips pushing one another to the limit. Both significantly stronger and running better than this time last year. Focus for both of them is improving their outside game and defensive transition. Shiels spending a significant amount of time with them teaching them all about positioning and team defence around stoppages. Speaking of Shiels, the players love him, such a natural student of the game and very smart. Will have a big impact on the development of our younger kids, particularly with accountability.

Both Stevo and TT have been ticking a lot of boxes. Both have been told they need to increase their strength if they want to play a significant role in AC’s team in the future.

Expect Paul Curtis to take his game to another level. Hasn’t missed a session, added 3kg and has improved every part of his running. Is one of AC’s early favourites and he can see a Luke Bruest type player in him.

Edwards has added 4kg to his frame, spending stacks of time in the gym. With Free on the list expect him to spend a lot more time forward in the VFL.

CCJ got a bit of a rocket in the first few weeks of pre-season and has responded. Expect him to be in front of Xerri for the 2nd ruck spot come the start of the year.

Wouldn’t expect Greenwood to play much of a role. With Cunners coming back and also Howe/Shiels running through the midfield he’ll probably end up depth only.

Arch ticking every single box that has been asked of him. AC loves the way he goes about his training and learning. Some of the clubs development staff can’t believe how much he has progressed in the last 4 months. Kid is a sponge when it comes to wanting to learn.

Like Arch, Perez is having a ripping pre-season. Another one who is a sponge and desperate to get the best out of himself. He’ll leave no stone unturned.

Scott, Mahony and Lazz all professional as ever. No surprises they are ticking all the boxes.

Hall & Bonar have been told in no uncertain terms to get fitter and stronger. Bonar in particular is starting a long way down the pecking order.

Ford has improved his fitness. Next step in his development is to start showing more ability to find the footy up the ground.

Ziebell won’t be played anywhere near the forward line. AC desperate for more dynamic movement forward of centre.

Tucker, Corr, Taylor, Spicer and Bergman all on modified programs. Nothing serious with any of them though.

On the newbies; Wardlaw on a restricted program. Happy with his progress, but they are slowly easing him into it to make sure it’s not his running gait that has caused him hamstring issues. All about building resilience into his body.

Sheezel has also been on a modified program due to a few niggles. There is no rush with either of them. Focus for Sheez is getting stronger to deal with the mature bodies. Super impressed with his running capacity.

George will start running around March. Everyone reckons he is a real loveable kid, has a bit of swagger about him.

Harvey has a fair way to go with his conditioning, but he has natural strength which has stood out a lot in match sim.

Happy New Year All!

I'm so glad that nobody is training the house down or having a huge preseason which are the cliches that most drive me nuts.