Training Training updates 2026.

[Jen2310]

27 weeks post ACL. Reef is preparing for Preseason. Should be able to join full training pretty quickly come end of November you'd think.

 

[granniewolf]

He's worked so hard to get his body ready, he looks so strong and fit.
Think he's in for a big year in 2026.

 

[Jen2310]

He's worked so hard to get his body ready, he looks so strong and fit.
Think he's in for a big year in 2026.

Agreed.
I thought he looked strong last pre-season, but I think after a year out from his ACL where he would have spent a lot of time in the gym; we're gonna see him so much stronger and built like a machine

 

[lyfsux]

27 weeks post ACL. Reef is preparing for Preseason. Should be able to join full training pretty quickly come end of November you'd think.

and you can get to big ala IQ a couple of preseasons ago

 

[Jen2310]

and you can get to big ala IQ a couple of preseasons ago

Yeah, its def a balance. I think IQ's body and the role he plays, too big wasn't a great idea. Plus he was genetically big by his genes. But for Reef, I think it can work. They'll keep an eye on it.

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

Hope he has the same ascension as the Thilseeker did in 2025.

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

Keep forgetting about Reef. Here’s hoping he comes back all guns blazing.

 

[riddick78]

and you can get to big ala IQ a couple of preseasons ago

He'll lose muscle when pre season and the season starts, cause he'll be doing a lot of running. If he wants to complete with the big forwards, he's gonna need a lot of strength and he needs to find that balance of strength and speed.

 

[granniewolf]

and you can get to big ala IQ a couple of preseasons ago

I think the first frame on the video has the wrong aspect ratio, it makes him look shorter and bigger but once the video starts he looks muscular but also athletic.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Love that Reef has put on some size. One of the concerns I had when we tried him as a defender was that he'd be pushed off the ball too easily.

If we thought the Cox v McStay debates were lengthy, get ready for the Reef v Howe v Frampton trifecta!

 

[domus]

I still wish Reef was playing as a midfielder.

 

[jmac70]

I still wish Reef was playing as a midfielder.

When did he play midfield?
The guy averages less than 4 kicks per game.

 

[sideswipe]

No worries bro

Well I guess it's all so simple then!

We just need to make Pendles reeeeeeally strong and make him the fastest player in the AFL!

Dude, acting like you know everything and insulting people who "dare" to challenge you doesn't make you smart. Just makes you look like an obstinate jerk off

Where was the insult? And yes, it is pretty simple.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Come on Big Footy for mock trades.

Stay fit strength and conditioning tips.

 

[Jen2310]

6 more mondays after tomorrow.

Be here before we know it.

 

[BillyElliott]

6 more mondays after tomorrow.

Be here before we know it.

Can't come quick enough.

 

[Jen2310]

Can't come quick enough.

Sure can't.
I find pre-season a lot more fun. More sessions. Longer session. Seeing for potential positonal changes.

 

[sr36]

Sure can't.
I find pre-season a lot more fun. More sessions. Longer session. Seeing for potential positonal changes.

Who are you looking forward to seeing and predicting to be an improver?

 

[Jen2310]

Who are you looking forward to seeing and predicting to be an improver?

Reef
West should have a strong pre-season, get fitter and we can start to see the pace he is meant to have
HH
Allan
Hopefully seeing more improvement from HDM. Full preseason in the guts fingers crossed
Parker I expect will follow on from his impressive 2025

Do or die season for Ryan, so lets see if he can take a step forward.
Oscar is another. Hopefully working on bulking up even more.

I could add others like Cochran, TJ.

 

[BillyElliott]

Reef
West should have a strong pre-season, get fitter and we can start to see the pace he is meant to have
HH
Allan
Hopefully seeing more improvement from HDM. Full preseason in the guts fingers crossed
Parker I expect will follow on from his impressive 2025

Do or die season for Ryan, so lets see if he can take a step forward.
Oscar is another. Hopefully working on bulking up even more.

I could add others like Cochran, TJ.

So basically all of them

 

[Jen2310]

So basically all of them

yes haha
Its hard to choose just one, so I expect to see improvement by a lot.

 

[Jen2310]

What about you guys?

 

[BillyElliott]

What about you guys?

I'm looking forward to the ones that haven't shown much to improve.

I don't want to name & shame.

We all know who they are.

 

[frizzle]

What about you guys?

HH & West for me. Both have plenty of ability & improvement should come from both.
Reef I hope will become a decent defender rather than I expect it. Just not sold yet. Would be chuffed to be wrong.
Will Reef & HH be ready to join in all football drills & running sessions from the first day of preseason?

 

[sr36]

What about you guys?

My list is pretty similar.

To me these are guys most likely to become senior regulars next year. Hopefully a couple of them do:

West, HH, Reef, Parker, Steele and Allan.

Hayes is the kid I really like though.