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[The Nostradamus]

He slid late in the draft for a reason

doesn’t have the class that the top players have

good athlete and footy smarts though

 

[Val Keating]

But of Simpkin about that

 

[The Warlord]

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Bailey in round one

 

[The Dingrel]

He slid late in the draft for a reason

doesn’t have the class that the top players have

good athlete and footy smarts though

Serious? I can only assume (hope) you're looking for his odds to slide for the rising star?

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Bailey in round one

I would be very surprised (and disappointed) if he wasn't in Round 1.

 

[year of the roo]

Serious? I can only assume (hope) you're looking for his odds to slide for the rising star?

Tz famously wrote off Bailey before we'd even drafted him. It's the basis of everyone thinking he's a tosser.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Tz famously wrote off Bailey before we'd even drafted him. It's the basis of everyone thinking he's a tosser.

I suggest there's actually one stronger basis for everyone thinking that ...

 

[year of the roo]

I suggest there's actually one stronger basis for everyone thinking that ...

I dunno. Is it worth repeating?

 

[My Left Foote]

I went to training this morning, before the drills began the all the players stood in a circle, I couldn't tell who was talking however there was a noticeable energy amongst the group at the start and throughout training, very vocal and high spirits.

First up the players were separated into about 4 or 5 groups loosely consisting of forwards, mids etc. I stood on the flank (near the scoreboard) where a player would kick down the line (to the other flank) to another player. A fairly simple exercise with emphasis on kicking within a designated small area of cones. Granted there wasn't any pressure however it was good to see players hitting targets and clunking marks, stand outs were: Tarryn, Paul Ahern, Mason, Goldy, Bailey Scott, Matt McGuinness, Luke McDonald (see previous point about no pressure) and Will Walker who, as the groups rotated through, stayed in the same spot. Interesting that the players kept telling Curtis Taylor to put the ball up, in fairness he was kicking it very flat.

Other drills were a bit hard to see from where I was standing but there was some contested ball work coaches holdings pads and some ruck work / clearance drills.

A match simulation type exercise focussed on transition from defence to attack essentially down the wing. There was a lot of good / quick ball movement, run and carry / overlap and looking for the loose man. Players who impressed were Nick Larkey ran hard (up and back) and presented well, got away from Mason a couple of times. Aiden Bonar was good, fumbled once or twice, but looks good as a mid, ran hard. LDU is looking very good as is Jy Simpkin. Higgo (of course), Lachie Hosie looked very comfortable I can see him pressing for a Round 1 debut.

Some players not taking part in the match simulation type exercise for whatever reason (modified program, niggles etc.) Majak, Jack, Polec, Dom Tyson, Will Walker.

Rhyce wasn't really involved in any of the drills, essentially leaving it to Jade Rawlings and the line coaches. He got involved at the end where he had set up some cones in the Forward 50. He put forwards & defenders on certain spots and spoke to the group as a whole. I couldn't quite hear what he was saying but it appeared it was showing them a very specific set up of where the holes would open up / where the forwards could lead to under a specific circumstance and, perhaps more importantly, what the players should look for when delivering the ball into the Forward 50.

Some other notes:
Ben Jacobs: Was good to see him out there running laps.
Trent Dumont: Had his thigh strapped and was running laps, apparently he copped a corkie in the match sim on Friday, looked to be moving okay.
Kyron Hayden: Was doing some straight line running at a good pace, as well was some kick to kick where he marked the ball and had to turn in a tight circle before kicking it back, he looks like he's not too far off.
Cam Zurhaar: Didn't do any of the drills from what I could tell, I was told he has a nerve problem in his back and is going in for a quick in & out operation this week. Apparently it's a fairly straight forward operation and he shouldn't miss much training (1 - 2 weeks). This is second hand information from another supporter so make of it what you will.

That's all I've got.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Players who impressed were Nick Larkey ran hard (up and back) and presented well, got away from Mason a couple of times.

That shouldn't happen, although Mason wouldn't be matched up on a Larkey type in a match either.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

I dunno. Is it worth repeating?

Dozens of times a week for a decade.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

That shouldn't happen, although Mason wouldn't be matched up on a Larkey type in a match either.

Larkey's running patterns and footy smarts are far superior to Mason's in fairness to Mason.

Larkey has outsmarted many a defender.

 

[The Warlord]

Larkey's running patterns and footy smarts are far superior to Mason's in fairness to Mason.

Larkey has outsmarted many a defender.

Good point. Larkey's years in the twos have stood him in good stead in this regard.

 

[blackshadow]

Tz famously wrote off Bailey before we'd even drafted him. It's the basis of everyone thinking he's a tosser.

And he reinforces it ad nauseum.

 

[The acurate one]

The old 'sell the dummy'. #JoinInTheChorus





Oh come on from memory this is the first time I've used this pic!!

 

[Gasometer]

55 days to Rd 1

 

[Gasometer]

And who is TZ

 

[year of the roo]

And who is TZ

Exactly.

 

[Uber Roo]

And who is TZ

He holds various roles
President of the Jamie Mc Millan fan club
Part time list manager
Currently bleeding that no intra club game has been announced

And technically it’s tZ


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Firestarter]

He holds various roles
President of the Jamie Mc Millan fan club
Part time list manager
Currently bleeding that no intra club game has been announced

And technically it’s tZ


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

And still holding an inferior position to me on the Pantheon of Poorly Purposed Posts.

Dozens of times a week for a decade.

Pfft. That all...

 

[shinboner magic]

Tz famously wrote off Bailey before we'd even drafted him. It's the basis of everyone thinking he's a tosser.

Or having a the footy knowledge of a brick

 

[Waussie]

I went to training this morning, before the drills began the all the players stood in a circle, I couldn't tell who was talking however there was a noticeable energy amongst the group at the start and throughout training, very vocal and high spirits.

First up the players were separated into about 4 or 5 groups loosely consisting of forwards, mids etc. I stood on the flank (near the scoreboard) where a player would kick down the line (to the other flank) to another player. A fairly simple exercise with emphasis on kicking within a designated small area of cones. Granted there wasn't any pressure however it was good to see players hitting targets and clunking marks, stand outs were: Tarryn, Paul Ahern, Mason, Goldy, Bailey Scott, Matt McGuinness, Luke McDonald (see previous point about no pressure) and Will Walker who, as the groups rotated through, stayed in the same spot. Interesting that the players kept telling Curtis Taylor to put the ball up, in fairness he was kicking it very flat.

Other drills were a bit hard to see from where I was standing but there was some contested ball work coaches holdings pads and some ruck work / clearance drills.

A match simulation type exercise focussed on transition from defence to attack essentially down the wing. There was a lot of good / quick ball movement, run and carry / overlap and looking for the loose man. Players who impressed were Nick Larkey ran hard (up and back) and presented well, got away from Mason a couple of times. Aiden Bonar was good, fumbled once or twice, but looks good as a mid, ran hard. LDU is looking very good as is Jy Simpkin. Higgo (of course), Lachie Hosie looked very comfortable I can see him pressing for a Round 1 debut.

Some players not taking part in the match simulation type exercise for whatever reason (modified program, niggles etc.) Majak, Jack, Polec, Dom Tyson, Will Walker.

Rhyce wasn't really involved in any of the drills, essentially leaving it to Jade Rawlings and the line coaches. He got involved at the end where he had set up some cones in the Forward 50. He put forwards & defenders on certain spots and spoke to the group as a whole. I couldn't quite hear what he was saying but it appeared it was showing them a very specific set up of where the holes would open up / where the forwards could lead to under a specific circumstance and, perhaps more importantly, what the players should look for when delivering the ball into the Forward 50.

Some other notes:
Ben Jacobs: Was good to see him out there running laps.
Trent Dumont: Had his thigh strapped and was running laps, apparently he copped a corkie in the match sim on Friday, looked to be moving okay.
Kyron Hayden: Was doing some straight line running at a good pace, as well was some kick to kick where he marked the ball and had to turn in a tight circle before kicking it back, he looks like he's not too far off.
Cam Zurhaar: Didn't do any of the drills from what I could tell, I was told he has a nerve problem in his back and is going in for a quick in & out operation this week. Apparently it's a fairly straight forward operation and he shouldn't miss much training (1 - 2 weeks). This is second hand information from another supporter so make of it what you will.

That's all I've got.

Back problem for CZ hope it's as minor as said
Good news about BJ and Kyron.

 

[Passmore]

The fluidity of movement of Thomas and Higgins really stood out in some of the drills. No stopping, propping or fumbling. Clean hands, constant movement and precise skills.

The session as a whole was intense and done at pace. The boys looked in good nick to a man.

To reiterate on Kyron, he did look good. Moving nicely and was doing springing off his Achilles. Good to see EVW going through his paces with no strapping.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Cam Zurhaar: Didn't do any of the drills from what I could tell, I was told he has a nerve problem in his back and is going in for a quick in & out operation this week. Apparently it's a fairly straight forward operation and he shouldn't miss much training (1 - 2 weeks). This is second hand information from another supporter so make of it what you will.

Nerve problem is his back. Gee, that is concerning. Hope it's not the usual "2 weeks" bullshit. The bloke is our barometer. Need him hitting round 1 in top shape.

We'd been lucky to avoid pre-season injuries till now..

 

[Heaps of fun]

From those marking videos it looks like Maj is ready to reinstate his Iron Dome policy over North's defensive 50 in 2020.