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PRESEASON TRAINING: Wednesday 15th January 2025

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11 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

I would like a system where contracts actually mean something.

They do to an extent. Imagine is Clarry or Trac were free agents last year, may not be with us now. They had long term contracts and as a result a trade did not eventuate.

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    24 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    I thought Warner was off to the Eagles?

    Was Nibbler the only player ever to say “I want to go home, don’t care where just get a deal done”?

    My understanding is Nibbla was only ever going to the crows and the deal was basically done mid season, with only the deets to work out at season's end.

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    35 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    I thought Warner was off to the Eagles?

    Was Nibbler the only player ever to say “I want to go home, don’t care where just get a deal done”?

    Also how come when you quoted me it changed thread?

    That is what I meant as your post implied Kozzie to the eagles. 

    Houston left the club in Vict open.

    Hmm, not sure why it changed thread - I noticed it also but decided to not argue with a computer 🙂

     

    @Demonland could you move the Kozzie discussion back to the other thread please.

    Edited by Lucifers Hero

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    5 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    That is what I meant.

    Houston also left the club in Vict open.

    Hmm, not sure why it changed thread - I noticed it also but decided to not argue with a computer 🙂

    Houston ruled out both us and North. North had plenty to offer Port.

    Edited by Bombay Airconditioning

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    On 15/01/2025 at 11:59, DeeZone said:

    Question - Is Lindsay in full training?

     

    On 15/01/2025 at 12:02, george_on_the_outer said:

    Yes

    Supplementary question: how is he going?

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    On 15/01/2025 at 13:44, kev martin said:

    Four wings during the sims had Billings and Langdon matched, and the other side had Sparrow and Sharp.

    And any comments on the relative performances against each other?

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    5 hours ago, deelusions from afar said:

    Filling out I agree with but taller ??

    I taught both Pat Dangerfield and Travis Boak as 17 year olds. Both 2-3cm taller now. 

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    2 hours ago, monoccular said:

     

    Supplementary question: how is he going?

    He has only started back in the main group.  Yes, he looks likely, but then so do the vast majority at training.  It looks like he can kick and can read the play, but he is very slight, especially as a newbie.  Woewodin as contrast after 1 season looks like the Hulk next to him. 

    I wouldn't expect to see him play this year as there are too many others of his type and position....AMW, Windsor, Sharp, Woey, Lawrie, Chandler, Salem, Tholstrup, Bowey, Spargo, Billings, Sestan, Kynan Brown...

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    12 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

    He has only started back in the main group.  Yes, he looks likely, but then so do the vast majority at training.  It looks like he can kick and can read the play, but he is very slight, especially as a newbie.  Woewodin as contrast after 1 season looks like the Hulk next to him. 

    I wouldn't expect to see him play this year as there are too many others of his type and position....AMW, Windsor, Sharp, Woey, Lawrie, Chandler, Salem, Tholstrup, Bowey, Spargo, Billings, Sestan, Kynan Brown...

    Lindsay will be a regular by round 8

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    11 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

    I wouldn't expect to see him play this year as there are too many others of his type and position....AMW, Windsor, Sharp, Woey, Lawrie, Chandler, Salem, Tholstrup, Bowey, Spargo, Billings, Sestan, Kynan Brown...

    I'll be shocked if he doesn't play 50% plus games.

    There may be a lot of his type, but he'll be better than most.

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    I wouldn’t sleep on XL either, he’s going to play this year imo. My guess is 5-8 games

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    16 minutes ago, Gator said:

    I'll be shocked if he doesn't play 50% plus games.

    Agree

    He'll be a best 22 lock by mid season, if not before.

    Take it to the bank.

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    On 15/01/2025 at 14:58, waynewussell said:

    He doesn't under deliver while training. He is a tank and a team player. I have hopes of further improvement in the real thing, but I wouldn't call him a sure thing.

    I like him. But for whatever reason. He probably doesn’t get the same opportunity to be the man as others his age because of his position.

    He steps up when he gets his chance, normally kicks a goal or takes a mark, his 21 season still his best to date.

    I’d love to see him become a 1 goal a game 20 touch midfielder for us while we have Tracc & Oliver.

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    3 hours ago, monoccular said:

    And any comments on the relative performances against each other?

    Langdon had more influence than Billings. With Billings having to keep up, often seen behind him.

    Sparrow was more dominant than Sharp, who struggled to find space. Where-as Sparrow used the boundary side well , acting as a connector from the backs to the forwards. 

    I am going to reserve  my opinion on Lindsay untill I see more of him, given that was the first time he joined the main group on Gosch's. 

    Edited by kev martin

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    6 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    I like what I read, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be ready for round 1. For a start, those words don't tell us whether he's fit enough, whether he understands the gameplan, or whether he understands the role Goodwin wants him to play.  Nevertheless, I'm optimistic about him and hope that he does well.

    Oh he’ll be there R1 mate — just bank it it’s happening brother 

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    5 hours ago, chook fowler said:

    I would like a system where contracts actually mean something.

    Well they do if you refuse to cave.

    Edited by Redleg

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    14 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Lindsay will be a regular by round 8

    Good prediction.

    Once he gets some kms in the tank he'll be ready to go. 

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    16 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

    He has only started back in the main group.  Yes, he looks likely, but then so do the vast majority at training.  It looks like he can kick and can read the play, but he is very slight, especially as a newbie.  Woewodin as contrast after 1 season looks like the Hulk next to him. 

    I wouldn't expect to see him play this year as there are too many others of his type and position....AMW, Windsor, Sharp, Woey, Lawrie, Chandler, Salem, Tholstrup, Bowey, Spargo, Billings, Sestan, Kynan Brown...

    None of these players are stopping XL playing once fit. If Windsor can step straight in and be best 22 from game 1 XL will have no problem.

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    3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Is this what you used?

    image.jpeg.55156f51b2dcf343b1dd0e58d43ca363.jpeg

    Nah. I taught 'em maths. And how to lie about their height.

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    On 15/01/2025 at 09:52, waynewussell said:

    Campbell has legs like tree trunks and is very fit. Handled the ball well and was good by foot in the wet weather. Standby for round 1 debut!

    That would be very nice - an early workout and assessment where talent resides.

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    On 16/01/2025 at 14:57, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    They do to an extent. Imagine is Clarry or Trac were free agents last year, may not be with us now. They had long term contracts and as a result a trade did not eventuate.

    Except when the home sickness card is played - and then the waters get murky. 

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    Sharp always had the jets, the question mark was on disposal, any comments from track watchers on how that is looking please?

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    14 hours ago, DEE fence said:

    Sharp always had the jets, the question mark was on disposal, any comments from track watchers on how that is looking please?

    Looking Sharp

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    18 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    That would be very nice - an early workout and assessment where talent resides.

    Campbell is at his 4th club. If he was good enough to be in our starting 22 he wouldn’t be on our list. 
    I think he’s a nice player and excellent addition but I’m realistic about his role. 

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