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Training - Thursday 16 August, 2018

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An easy morning for training, sunny, not too cold and only a little breeze.

The mood seemed subdued.

Rehab had Joel Smith in it, Oscar Baker doing laps and Neville Jetta being tested. Nev later joined the main group.

Plenty of drills were done. Mostly hit ups with small kicks. Seemed they were working on the basics, especially by foot.

The forwards had Sam Wiedeman, Mitch Hannan, Jake Melksham, Dean Kent and Tim Smith. Tim joined the Casey group near the end of training. Plenty of goal kicking practice for them.
Mids working well. Charlie Spargo going to boundary throw ins but not in the centre bounce.
The backs included Michael Hibberd and Josh Wagner (later joined the Casey group).
Casey also included Tom Bugg (forgotten man).

The simulations became congested on several occasions. They seemed to be going more direct with less emphasis on spreads. The defensive aspects seemed strong.

Max Gawn was training well. Tom Mcdonald leading the forwards with instructions. Nathan Jones giving plenty of encouragement.

The bonding session was very vocal and seemed genuine in their joy for each other.

 

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    6 minutes ago, 000 said:

    The forwards had Sam Wiedeman, Mitch Hannan, Jake Melksham, Dean Kent and Tim Smith. Tim joined the Casey group near the end of training.

    2 of Weed, Hannan and Kent in?? The third as travelling emergency?

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    31 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    2 of Weed, Hannan and Kent in?? The third as travelling emergency?

    Weed is officially in.

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    37 minutes ago, 000 said:

    An easy morning for training, sunny, not too cold and only a little breeze.

    The mood seemed subdued.

    Rehab had Joel Smith in it, Oscar Baker doing laps and Neville Jetta being tested. Nev later joined the main group.

    Plenty of drills were done. Mostly hit ups with small kicks. Seemed they were working on the basics, especially by foot.

    The forwards had Sam Wiedeman, Mitch Hannan, Jake Melksham, Dean Kent and Tim Smith. Tim joined the Casey group near the end of training. Plenty of goal kicking practice for them.
    Mids working well. Charlie Spargo going to boundary throw ins but not in the centre bounce.
    The backs included Michael Hibberd and Josh Wagner (later joined the Casey group).
    Casey also included Tom Bugg (forgotten man).

    The simulations became congested on several occasions. They seemed to be going more direct with less emphasis on spreads. The defensive aspects seemed strong.

    Max Gawn was training well. Tom Mcdonald leading the forwards with instructions. Nathan Jones giving plenty of encouragement.

    The bonding session was very vocal and seemed genuine in their joy for each other.

     

    That is one of the best training reviews i have ever read, Excellent work 000??

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    A question 000.

    Do the players do any goal kicking practice running into goal and having a shot from 55m to 45m out?

    It frustrates the hell out of me that we have players that are good kicks for goal trying to pin-pass a low bullet to a leading player, when they could potentially run an extra 5 meters and have a shot.  

    I can only really think of a few occasions this year where we’ve had shots on the run from about 50m.  Lewis (x2) v Crows, Salem maybe another couple.

    It seems to me that the odds of stuffing up the pass & mark & shot for goal would be higher than having a single shot on the run.

    It may be a distinct tactic that the players are being instructed not to do but Jesus it annoys me.

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    Thanks Triple Oh. I know who to call if I have atraining emergency  ? 

    Was Pedo training with the backs? surely we cant have 3 talls at the back again.  he must come out

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    18 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Weed is officially in.

    According to who...??

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    19 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Weed is officially in.

    source?

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    4 minutes ago, Win4theAges said:

    Thats must mean Handgun Hannan and Kenty are in also?

    Hibberd, Melksham will also come in according to SG. With Weido that's 3.

    Assume Pedo out (still feel uneasy about this)

    Can't see 2 more happening... Hannan probably lacking match fitness. Maybe Kent for Spargo?

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    Kent for Spargo is a no brainer.

    Weed for Hogan

    Hibbered for Pedo

    Melk for Hunt

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    Rarely do I see running kicks for goal from the 50 m arch. Regularly a few will bomb from 45 to 60 m when they are whistled to the center by coaches. Usually the running goals are within the 45 to 35 m. The one I used to see do it was Jayden Hunt, though not under coaching supervision.

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    14 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

    Thanks for the report @000

    by saying the mood was subdued was it more focused subdued or flat subdued.

    cheers

    I thought a bit of both. Flat at the start and subdued as the training continued.

    I think they are realizing that the season is on the precipice and they expect better.

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    2 hours ago, DubDee said:

    Thanks Triple Oh. I know who to call if I have atraining emergency  ? 

    Was Pedo training with the backs? surely we cant have 3 talls at the back again.  he must come out

    Peds was with the backs.

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    4 minutes ago, 000 said:

    Peds was with the backs.

    thanks mate.  sounds like he might be dropped.  I would have liked to see him given a go up fwd

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    2 hours ago, hells bells said:

    It frustrates the hell out of me that we have players that are good kicks for goal trying to pin-pass a low bullet to a leading player, when they could potentially run an extra 5 meters and have a shot.  

    Oh yeah. Last week, f'rinstance, Salem had a good head of steam, crossed fifty, and then looked for a dinky pass. On one of Hunt's few dashes down the ground, same. Bang it home, son!

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    27 minutes ago, Demonised said:

    Oh yeah. Last week, f'rinstance, Salem had a good head of steam, crossed fifty, and then looked for a dinky pass. On one of Hunt's few dashes down the ground, same. Bang it home, son!

    I get the notion of minimising risk.. (and it really does feel its a directive from coaching staff) going for those little kicks - but jeez - a big one from 45 and beyond...

    a) it looks good on tele -

    b) it looks good at the ground,

    c) it changes how the opposition 'must' defend

    d) it lifts the crowd

    e) surely, as a teammate  it's awesome to see your mate out there doing that, and the good vibes that come

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    5 minutes ago, Danelska said:

    I get the notion of minimising risk.. (and it really does feel its a directive from coaching staff) going for those little kicks - but jeez - a big one from 45 and beyond...

    a) it looks good on tele -

    b) it looks good at the ground,

    c) it changes how the opposition 'must' defend

    d) it lifts the crowd

    e) surely, as a teammate  it's awesome to see your mate out there doing that, and the good vibes that come

    Glad I'm not the only one.

    Agree with all the points and I think point c) is very important.

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    3 hours ago, hells bells said:

    A question 000.

    Do the players do any goal kicking practice running into goal and having a shot from 55m to 45m out?

    It frustrates the hell out of me that we have players that are good kicks for goal trying to pin-pass a low bullet to a leading player, when they could potentially run an extra 5 meters and have a shot.  

    I can only really think of a few occasions this year where we’ve had shots on the run from about 50m.  Lewis (x2) v Crows, Salem maybe another couple.

    It seems to me that the odds of stuffing up the pass & mark & shot for goal would be higher than having a single shot on the run.

    It may be a distinct tactic that the players are being instructed not to do but Jesus it annoys me.

    Totally with this. I'd like to see a bit more vigour and decisiveness around 50 and just go for home a bit more. 

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