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Training - Friday 18th January, 2019

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On 1/18/2019 at 6:20 PM, big_red_fire_engine said:

A snippet from a Ben Guthrie article on afl.com.au from this mornings training.

While McDonald's determination to keep presenting at the footy was noteworthy, Kade Kolodjashnij's foot skills; Bayley Fritsch's aerial ability, as well as his decision-making, and Michael Hibberd's run and carry were among the other highlights of the match practice.

Article also states umpires were there to officiate the match practice part of training. 

Would like to know more about which players participated and starting positions in this match practice. 

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    7 hours ago, Demonland said:

     

    Oh noes.  He can't put weight on either foot.

    All his toes must be shot.

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    On 1/18/2019 at 6:20 PM, big_red_fire_engine said:

    A snippet from a Ben Guthrie article on afl.com.au from this mornings training.

    While McDonald's determination to keep presenting at the footy was noteworthy, Kade Kolodjashnij's foot skills; Bayley Fritsch's aerial ability, as well as his decision-making, and Michael Hibberd's run and carry were among the other highlights of the match practice.

    Fritsch had a great first year. He's already got the skills and smarts. Track watchers, has he put any size onto that small frame over summer?

    Good to hear KK's foot skills are standing out already. He's going to be a surprise packet to most and the wingman we've been crying out for.

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    5 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

    Harmes, who is no slouch, was doing a a bit of one on one with Hunt, Hunt just used his zip to break free, after about six goes, Harmes out loud  'he's just too quick' to everybody's amusement

    Harmes is no slouch either! Hopefully Hunt can stay fit and build on his early career form. He looks to have put on some muscle in the upper body over summer. He could become a serious weapon for us, and is probably the player I'm most excited to see in 2019. 

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    3 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

    Harmes is no slouch either! Hopefully Hunt can stay fit and build on his early career form. He looks to have put on some muscle in the upper body over summer. He could become a serious weapon for us, and is probably the player I'm most excited to see in 2019. 

    Could Hunt play from out of a F/ward pocket, LT ?   Has the lead speed.  Has the leg.

    But does he have the hunger and desire to put up with being hit in the back?

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    12 hours ago, Demonland said:

     

    The toe issue is obviously far worse than we feared. Tommy can't even use his legs to get around the gym.

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    17 hours ago, DV8 said:

    Could Hunt play from out of a F/ward pocket, LT ?   Has the lead speed.  Has the leg.

    But does he have the hunger and desire to put up with being hit in the back?

    He was swung forward against the Hawks a few years back and turned the match for us there, so it’s not the worst idea. 

    Personally I’d like to see him settle on the wing. Ideally him and KK own the wings, so we have good running power, elite pace in Hunt and elite kicking in KK.

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    23 hours ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

    Michael Hibberd's run and carry

    This aspect of his game has always been a strength - just the bloke to regularly take that ball out of the backline in 2019 - if it can ever penetrate near the last line of defence - with our threatening forward line running berserk into spaces or midfielders doing their flat-out run and possession routines nearing the goalmouth. This team offers so much ... like tanks on the battlefield ... clearing riff-raff, penetrating deeply, controlling direction and approach, sheltering the forward eschelons like assault pioneers ... can't wait ...

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    1 hour ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    This team offers so much ... like tanks on the battlefield ... clearing riff-raff, penetrating deeply, controlling direction and approach, sheltering the forward eschelons like assault pioneers ... can't wait ...

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    Compared to previous seasons i've never been more excited for the next one to start. 

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    7 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

    He was swung forward against the Hawks a few years back and turned the match for us there, so it’s not the worst idea. 

    Personally I’d like to see him settle on the wing. Ideally him and KK own the wings, so we have good running power, elite pace in Hunt and elite kicking in KK.

    Oh yeah. Don't misunderstand me , I want him to settle as well and I think centreling is his area...  but I'm imagining of a lineup, IF 'Maxy' or 'Breuse' play deep forward with Weide.

    Then what options do we have alongside them.   To me the talls to shelter Weide, to aid him marking...  but who leads to open up the deep forward area.

    I think Hunt has the skill-sets, speed and agility, for that setup...   similar to DeGoey in this regard. 

    Aside from that setup, I have Hunt playing regualr centreline.

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    This is a pic from friday. To think some peanuts on here actually think hes still carrying puppy fat or is carrying too much weight.

    He is an absolute ripping nick! Just shows how hard he has been workinh on his fitness on and off field. 

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    32 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    This is a pic from friday. To think some peanuts on here actually think hes still carrying puppy fat or is carrying too much weight.

    He is an absolute ripping nick! Just shows how hard he has been workinh on his fitness on and off field. 

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    I'm convinced, dazzle.

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    This is a pic from friday. To think some peanuts on here actually think hes still carrying puppy fat or is carrying too much weight.

    He is an absolute ripping nick! Just shows how hard he has been workinh on his fitness on and off field. 

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    Thanks.

    Demonland is a fantastic site and we're lucky to have it, but the amount of nuffies on here is incredible.

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