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PRESEASON TRAINING: Monday 2nd December 2024

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1 hour ago, Adam The God said:

Thanks Kev.

I wonder if Sharp is going to play a high half forward ANB role, Sparrow to the opposite Langdon wing, and Windsor behind the ball and through the guts.

Sparrow’s been a disaster on the wing when tried, not sure a slightly better tank and lighter frame will suddenly change the fact he gets all out of position. Eagles game in Perth they tried it again, rough.

There’s rumours of Bowser and I like that as an in game switch with Windsor to alternate where the skill/speed is coming from.

No one wants to hear it but Billings looks proper fit and like he might want to fight for his career. Forward is a disaster but some of his wing stuff was fine.

Also reckon Langford could have a crack at it. He’s a smart runner and his tanks probably better than Windsor’s last year, doesn’t have the pace but that height on a wing would be nice.

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    1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Sparrow’s been a disaster on the wing when tried, not sure a slightly better tank and lighter frame will suddenly change the fact he gets all out of position. Eagles game in Perth they tried it again, rough.

    There’s rumours of Bowser and I like that as an in game switch with Windsor to alternate where the skill/speed is coming from.

    No one wants to hear it but Billings looks proper fit and like he might want to fight for his career. Forward is a disaster but some of his wing stuff was fine.

    Also reckon Langford could have a crack at it. He’s a smart runner and his tanks probably better than Windsor’s last year, doesn’t have the pace but that height on a wing would be nice.

    I think it's just as likely they're gonna try Sparrow at high half forward in that Nibbler role...

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    8 hours ago, Ditcha said:

    I attended some of the training. I was very impressed with the instructions the forwards coach was giving to the forwards. His message was he does not want forwards standing still, but too be moving to make it harder for defenders. Several drills were conducted to help improve the forwards. 

    Not before time IMO

    7 hours ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    How was his [de Goey] face? Disinterested, distressed or disengaged?

    disastrous?  

    6 hours ago, Nascent said:

    Didn't realise he was in our NGA. Another player to keep an eye on for next year.

    If he is really that good stand by for a one off rule change by AFL HQ 

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    1 hour ago, Adam The God said:

    I wonder if Sharp is going to play a high half forward ANB role

    I've seen Sharp linking with the backline as well. I imagine they aren't sure where is position is yet. With Windsor heading back (probably), there is a wing position available. Though, Woey, Billings, Rivers, and Brown, could all be in line. 

    Half-forwards are also in the plenty. Chandler, Kolt, Melksham (excellent kicking today), if fit, Spargo, McAdam, and part timers in Tracc and Sparrow. 

    So much pressure for places already. Sharp can run,  able to creates separation off the defender, loves getting to the ball, and his disposals are good. I wonder if he has that negating capacity that ANB had. That is a unique skill.

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    23 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    Thumbs down works well

    Lucky the face palm is gone, to be fair.

    Thumbs down is positively polite.

    Edited by binman

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    Inspired by these training reports I've just dropped the $10 gift I received from a betting app on the Dees to win the flag. 

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    Why would Windsor be heading back? Goal kicking wings with height, pace and defensive workrate are very rare. 

    It's his 2nd year...let the kid grow into something before we break him please 

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    31 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Did JT tell you that?

    Yes. But he added that nothing is sorted yet. 

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    1 hour ago, Adam The God said:

    Sparrow to the opposite Langdon wing

    Sparrow has developed a tank, though would he be able to outrun those who will run all day, or does he have the footy smarts like Hunter had? I believe he will be at the contest, or playing in the half-forward area as a pitch hitter. 

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    Should be more debate on whether Sparrow actually gets a gig in the seniors next year

    Rivers into the middle, and if one of, or both of Langford/Lindsay play early, Spazz might find himself at Casey more often than not

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    When I hear of Trac doing well at training I get excited 

    But when I hear of Clarry killing it, I get a crazy feeling like anything is possible

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    When at half forward I’d like to see Spaz block the oppo backs more, and help our talls lead at the ball.

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    17 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

    Why would Windsor be heading back? Goal kicking wings with height, pace and defensive workrate are very rare. 

    It's his 2nd year...let the kid grow into something before we break him please 

    I'm with you on that. Windsor was doing well on the wing and loves a goal. I hope it is just a learning situation in case of a need. 

    I understand plenty get the training in a second position.  

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    1 minute ago, adonski said:

    Should be more debate on whether Sparrow actually gets a gig in the seniors next year

    Rivers into the middle, and if one of, or both of Langford/Lindsay play early, Spazz might find himself at Casey more often than not

    Agree with this. Pre season Sparrow always flatters to deceive. Not sure he’s a walk up start anymore and the fact he was *finally* omitted last season shows that. 

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    51 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    Just for context the world record for women is 9 seconds quicker that Harry

    Held by Australia’s own Jess Hull

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    There is no way Sparrow is in our best 22 once everyone is up and firing.

    He was dropped at the back end of the year when our midfield was pretty depleted and that to me was a big statement. He hasn't shown an ounce of improvement since 2021 and with guys like Tholstrup, Langford, and Sharp all coming in as extra mid/forward depth then he's no way guaranteed a spot every week.

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    So glad to hear Sparrow has trimmed down

    he was always such a fat [censored]

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    5 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Should be more debate on whether Sparrow actually gets a gig in the seniors next year

    Rivers into the middle, and if one of, or both of Langford/Lindsay play early, Spazz might find himself at Casey more often than not

    The club is invested in Sparrow.  He is maturing and probably his best footy is ahead if him. 

    I believe his decision making needs work, as does his handballs. 

    An interesting year ahead for him. Hope he steps up.

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    8 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    The club is invested in Sparrow.  He is maturing and probably his best footy is ahead if him. 

    I believe his decision making needs work, as does his handballs. 

    An interesting year ahead for him. Hope he steps up.

    The club's invested in every player on the list but they don't all play! If a guy has decision making and skill issues 6 years in that doesn't sound like an AFL standard footballer to me

    We traded out a better version of the same player in Harmes

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    7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    There is no way Sparrow is in our best 22 once everyone is up and firing.

    He was dropped at the back end of the year when our midfield was pretty depleted and that to me was a big statement. He hasn't shown an ounce of improvement since 2021 and with guys like Tholstrup, Langford, and Sharp all coming in as extra mid/forward depth then he's no way guaranteed a spot every week.

    He has played almost every game in the past 4 years so you might be reading too much into one game. 

    His defensive running and team game is well documented so I doubt we can lose ANB and him and expect to compete if only supplemented with kids. 

    For sure he has underperformed on a few fronts recently but I back him to rediscover that

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    8 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    The club is invested in Sparrow.  He is maturing and probably his best footy is ahead if him. 

    I believe his decision making needs work, as does his handballs. 

    An interesting year ahead for him. Hope he steps up.

    I noted in an thread that i hoped goody would ecourage spargo to play with a bit more freedom and creativity.

    Ditto sparrow.

    He's always been a role player. I'd like to see how he'd go in a less defensive role.

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    19 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    Just for context the world record for women is 9 seconds quicker that Harry

    Held by Australia’s own Jess Hull

    But Jess wasn't running on lawn!

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