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Beautiful morning at Gosch's Paddock. Very healthy crowd so far. 

Fullerton, Spargo, Tholstrup, McVee on light duties.

Viney running laps. EDIT: JV looks to be back with the main group

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Trac, Sparrow, Chandler and Verrell also training away from the main group. Currently kicking to each other inside the 50 before attempting a running shot for goal. Trac with a couple of absolute bullets that sounded amazing off the boot!

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The main group has now split into two. The group closest to us have also split in half and look to be practicing transition from defence to the forward line. Trac is fully participating in this drill.

Lever very vocal in defense and competing well against Jefferson and Turner. Laurie has been a standout so far with his give, receive then forward 50 entries.

JVR with a nice bit of forward craft. Lost Petty and led to the beautiful pass of Sharp. He then converted beautifully from 50m

 
5 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

Laurie has been a standout so far with his give, receive then forward 50 entries.

 

Laurie also stood out at a session I went to in December with his fantastic field kicking.

I really hope he makes it but he seems to struggle with the step up to AFL.

If I had a choice though I'd give him a crack ahead of Sparrow Round 1, he adds something different to our mix and Sparrow is very similar to Trac, Clarry & Viney.


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The boys are now in a new drill focusing on short kicks around the 50. Kalani White is here and participating.

First time I've seen AJ in person. Imposing presence and looks a likely type. Easy to see why he's being mooted for a round 1 spot.

 

 

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Laurie again lowers his eyes and nails a pass to JVR who takes a strong mark.

Rinse and repeat one minute later only for TMac to intercept with a late spoil.

 
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We're now in a high paced handball/keepings off drill.

Melksham showcasing all of his years of experience as he twists and turns through traffic. Turner and Petty also surprisingly agile and skillful for big men.

Now split into two groups on opposite wings working the ball about 30 metres using only handpasses. White shirts vs reds with tackling. Kozzy a tackling beast as expected

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Blake Howes and AJ take turns in wrapping up Kozzy (not an easy thing to do!) who pivots and divots but can't quite break away from traffic.

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Trac, Chandler and sparrow were in the no touch fluro hats earlier but now are doing some kicking work with light pushing in the contest

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We're now in some good old fashioned match sim that is taking place in one half of the ground.

Tom Campbell has great touch for a big man. 

Harvey Langford showing his strength by shaking off a tackle and nailing a pass to the player on the wing.

Roo marking absolutely everything. Jeffo not so much.

 

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34 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

What’s Tholstrup’s issue ? Been in rehab for a couple weeks now unfortunately 

Recovering from haircut


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Full oval match sim now.

Rivers showing great run and carry in the middle but has flubbed a few easy kicks.

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Clarry cleverly intercepts a Kozzy handball and nicely delivers the ball inside 50.

He is looking fit

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Salem has his kicking boots on today. Nails a pass to Jeffo in the pocket who snaps truly.

JVR very vocal inside 50.

44 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Laurie also stood out at a session I went to in December with his fantastic field kicking.

I really hope he makes it but he seems to struggle with the step up to AFL.

If I had a choice though I'd give him a crack ahead of Sparrow Round 1, he adds something different to our mix and Sparrow is very similar to Trac, Clarry & Viney.

Just needs a consistent run of games to see if he can make it as I’ve said in previous posts. One in, one out, back to sub just isn’t going to show it. 

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JVR with a huge specky to the delight of the members standing around the boundary!


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Windsor doesn't run, he glides. Love watching him move around the ground. He'll be an asset no matter where we decide to play him this year.

 

Full ground match sim I believe 13v13 with one player in a bib playing for the attacking team. JvR looking good as deepest forward playing on McDonald, tmac copped a big knee in the back with JVR taking a mark on him.

 
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McAdam showing fantastic dash.

Harvey Langford looks the goods on traffic. Footy IQ seems high.

As I type that, Langford nails Riv in a brutal tackle that can be heard around the ground.

7 minutes ago, ClaNiKo said:

Full ground match sim I believe 13v13 with one player in a bib playing for the attacking team. JvR looking good as deepest forward playing on McDonald, tmac copped a big knee in the back with JVR taking a mark on him.

Not merely a mark, a screamer! Macca got his revenge in the next play, dragging him to the turf!


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