Training - Thursday 9th May, 2013

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Didn't get down to the paddock till just after 11, when I got there and for the next half hour the squad were in three groups, each group taking it in turns doing three different exercises, one was just a few variants on old fashioned handball drills, one hand balling in a circle in the back 50, till a whistle went and the defenders had to clear it and a third involved trying to keep the ball off the ground and away from the tackling opponents to get the ball through cones at either side of the ground.

After this they broke into a lot of smaller groups, some doing tackle drills, some working on an opponent in marking contests, some doing work in the 50, leading passing and shooting for goal.

When the bulk of training was done, some players stayed back and practised there goal kicking and hitting up a leading target.

Frawley and Garland grabbed a coach and seemed to be practising different variations on getting the advantage in one on one contests to punch the ball away.

Meanwhile Taggert was pushing himself in running drills, Jordie and (not sure but from memory think) Tynan also did some running drills.

Jamar or Watts were not involved when I was watching, didn't see JT at all, Dawes finished not too long after I got there and Chunky left the track just a bit before the others.

Any questions feel free

[Little Richard 6,262]

Thanks for that, good to hear it was very much skills based as they have been terrible so far this year.

[DeeSpencer 25,485]

Comment on overall intensity and skill level RG?

The last training I went to was about a 4/10 for intensity and a 2/10 for skill level that was before the Brisbane game. I hope they've improved since.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Comment on overall intensity and skill level RG?

The last training I went to was about a 4/10 for intensity and a 2/10 for skill level that was before the Brisbane game. I hope they've improved since.

Presume that was the Anzac Day session, which was probably the worst I have seen.

The skill level was pretty good, that being said, in the handball drills only one had any real pressure on the ball carrier, I would have preferred the second (coming out of backline) to have had more pressure, but that's just my opinion.

The tackling drills were relatively good, though I'd prefer to risk an injury and have them really go at it 100%, similar in the marking drills, good but I would like to see them go harder in such drills. In that drill, was impressed with Fitzy, whose last two games at Casey have been impressive.

[hardtack 10,517]

Thanks KD, err, RGRS... greatly appreciated.

[stuie 7,374]

Why would the coach and a player finish training early to talk to the media?!

Surely they can wait?

[hardtack 10,517]

Why would the coach and a player finish training early to talk to the media?!

Surely they can wait?

Just so they could give you more ammunition?

[skills32 229]

KD

What is your assessment of Barry?

Is he a keeper and if so when do you think he will get his chance?

ie is he for real or just another project player?

Ta

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

KD

What is your assessment of Barry?

Is he a keeper and if so when do you think he will get his chance?

ie is he for real or just another project player?

Ta

Unfortunately didn't see Barry, wasn't out there today and I haven't seen him play at Casey yet, was in development league and heard he did well.

From what I saw in the preseason, I am a fan and believe he will be a good player for us in the future. Was hoping he would get some game time this year, but doubt it now.