6 minutes ago, DEE fence said:

Re Gawn, I am so sick of all the cheap shots he wears, he gets enough in a fair ruck contest, and I know I'm reaching here, but it reminds me of the way Pele and Maradona got hacked. While I fully endorse the fairer cleaner version of the game where coward punches and elbows have become relics, but I think there is still a need for a enforcer type role where the hurt is put on players who take deliberate cheap shots at Gawn, who at the end of the day has always been a ball player. Something akin to a corkie that stops the sniping player being able to run with him, wishful thinking I guess, but the umpiring of Gawn has been a travesty the last 3 years. 

What an amazing coincidence.

Was typing much the same thing at the same time!

4 minutes ago, binman said:

What an amazing coincidence.

Was typing much the same thing at the same time!

One word you wrote sums it up perfectly infuriating , a ball player getting scragged and will finish before his time, simply because he's too good.  You articulated the whole point better although I would hope non dee supporters who love the game would also call this out. The guy is not an Ent last season was probably the most difficult to watch apart from the Port Adelaide game from a few years back which was just BS. 

1 hour ago, monoccular said:

I can’t remember if it was Parkin or Pagan, but a very successful multi premiership coach once said that a team needed to turn over at least 3 or 4 new players every year for sustained success.  

I've also said that 😁

On 1/9/2023 at 5:37 AM, Deemac said:

I would love to see Chandler or Laurie crack into the team for ANB or Spargo I know they play a row but feel they lack input

Personally I think ANB has more of an upside that Chandler even though I am a rap for the lad.  Last year ANB had a downer. Expect to see him come back this year as he will realise the competition is getting tougher for a place in the 22. 

20 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

They might not be pretty, but for athletes who value their feet, they are probably the best 'open' shoe option they can wear.

Sure beats thongs. 

Hush puppies Far Superior in comfort 

2 hours ago, David-Demon said:

Personally I think ANB has more of an upside that Chandler even though I am a rap for the lad.  Last year ANB had a downer. Expect to see him come back this year as he will realise the competition is getting tougher for a place in the 22. 

oops 2023 I mean

14 hours ago, djr said:

Your view dates back 30 years to the Geelong era where their game plan was full-on attack. Every game was a shootout. No pressure acts to be seen. 

Maybe, but I'll say this, two of my mates who played for the Dees agree with my appraisal. Doesnt mean that makes it right, but as always just an opinion.

Here's your mates Picket

 

 

1 minute ago, Stiff Arm said:

Here's your mates Picket

 

 

I think the bloke with the nifty tash might be picket himself. (before the grog got a hold of him)

On 1/9/2023 at 12:48 PM, dee-tox said:

Interesting. Has one of the least looking AFL physiques IMO...

 

On 1/9/2023 at 12:59 PM, Action Jackson said:

Photos pre-Christmas he looked a lot more toned and seemed to have dropped a bit of the 'puppy' fat his was carrying when drafted.

I definitely think he's one to watch, he has fantastic skills when he is up and going.

I’d think Bill’s physique should develop to be similar to that of GAJ, who I think was always more athletic than he appeared. Low centre of gravity & all.

On 1/9/2023 at 3:13 PM, Tough Kent said:

I got down to training today. We settled on the fence. Choco Williams came over for a chat. My two boys played soccer with Leo and Bella McDonald, kids of Tom. It was good to be back.

There was no Oliver, Petty, Pickett or Lachie Hunter today. Goody and Ooze were MIA. Troy Chaplin seemed to be calling the shots. Kye Turner and Kynan Brown (son of Nathan) joined the main group. Trent Burgoyne was on a modified program. Joel Smith and Andy Moniz-Wakefield were in re-hab. Gus Brayshaw did a lot of things with the main group, but is on some sort of modified program. James Harmes was wearing a green hat signifying that he was a ‘non-contact’ player.

First up was the dreaded 2km time trial. The players were split into 4 groups of similar running ability. The two more able groups went first. Adam Tomlinson led the top group from start to finish, looking very fit in beating home Nibbla in second place. JJ came third, closely followed by Ed Langdon. For those interested in times, I timed the third group. Rick Lever won this group in a time of 6:30, Bailey Laurie not far behind him in 6:36. Josh Schache won the big fella’s group, ahead of a fast finishing Gawn. Ben Brown really impressed me. He hammered home behind Max and looked the best he has since late 2021. Brodie Grundy seemed to labour, which is not surprising considering his injury problems. The young blokes struggled. Will Verral in particular, took over 8 minutes to complete his 2kms and he had Jack Viney for company on his last lap, with Vin yapping to him the whole way home.  

The warm up drills were focused on quick ball movement and hitting short targets under pressure. One ball movement drill I found fascinating was red v whites. The whites (defenders) would move the ball up the line. The reds would receive the ball at half back and sling shot the ball forward through quick hands and feet into the corridor. The forwards would all set up high across half forward. They would then lead far and wide, especially back into the open spaces of the forward line towards the goal square. There were no indiscriminate kicks inside 50. Each kick, be it long or short, was towards a leading Brown, McDonald or Fritsch, mostly moving back into an empty forward zone. This was very different to our long kicks into pockets last year.

I won’t ramble any further. I’m happy to answer any questions.

I havent had a chance to watch any training this week so thx for the notes.  How is Kynan Brown and Bailey Laurie training and what line are they working with?