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TRAINING: Wednesday 2nd April 2025

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I’m out at Casey now. Happy to report and answer questions

Lindsay and Campbell first on track, both doing a fitness test with conditioning staff

Lindsay moving reasonably well, sideways movement and light ball handling looking ok

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    Good onya mate, watch out for slitheras, daleks the yeti and Maxwell Smart. Bet gates are shut coz caaaryst dont want other clubs to see our game style and take notes!

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    Keen to see how Windsor is moving?

    Bailey Laurie had a huge game in the VFL and was BOG, i wonder if he is training in the A team?

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    24 minutes ago, DemonKolt said:

    I’m out at Casey now. Happy to report and answer questions

    Lindsay and Campbell first on track, both doing a fitness test with conditioning staff

    Lindsay moving reasonably well, sideways movement and light ball handling looking ok

    How many weeks until you are back in full training?

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    • Demonland changed the title to TRAINING: Wednesday 2nd April 2025

    They should give Laurie a game as a full time mid. Every time hes played for the dees it has been as a small forward which just isnt his natural position. He dominates as an inside mid at vfl level and has great disposal.

    Would love to see him get a good run at the afl level

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    Arsenal had a 2-1 win overnight, are the boys taking any learnings from that one?

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    1 minute ago, In Harmes Way said:

    Arsenal had a 2-1 win overnight, are the boys taking any learnings from that one?

    Bolton won at the dirty barstools Wigan for he first time in 10 years!

    All the learnings!!! ALL OF THEEEEEEEEEEEEEMMMMMMMMM!!!!!

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    16 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

    Arsenal had a 2-1 win overnight, are the boys taking any learnings from that one?

    It's funny you should note that as there quite a lot of overlap between soccer and AFL in terms of tactics and method (i think AFL coaches are influenced by methods and tactics employed in soccer)

    As an example, i asked Copilot this question:

    In 100 words or less describe Arsenal's current tactical method.

    Copilots' answer was:

    Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, employs a fluid tactical approach. They often use a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on high pressing and quick transitions. The team emphasizes building from the back, with fullbacks like Zinchenko inverting to bolster midfield control.

    Arteta's side adapts formations to exploit opponents' weaknesses, maintaining a high defensive line to support counter-pressing. This dynamic strategy aims to dominate possession and create numerical advantages in key areas.

    Are you an Arsenal fan, or just interested in their tactics?

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    By the by i answered that I'm just interested in their tactics and asked a follow up question:

    What are the tactical overlaps between EPL and AFL (Australian rules football)?

    While the English Premier League (EPL) and Australian Football League (AFL) are distinct sports, they share some tactical overlaps:

    Pressing and Counter-Pressing: Both EPL and AFL teams use pressing tactics to disrupt opponents' play. In the EPL, high pressing and counter-pressing (gegenpressing) are common to regain possession quickly1. Similarly, AFL teams apply pressure to force turnovers and regain control2.

    Formation Flexibility: EPL teams often adjust formations to exploit opponents' weaknesses, such as shifting between 4-3-3 and 3-5-23. AFL teams also adapt their formations during play to create space and maintain defensive solidity2.

    Use of Space: Both sports emphasize creating and exploiting space. EPL teams use wingers and overlapping fullbacks to stretch the field3, while AFL teams use strategic positioning to open up the field for attacking plays2.

    Data-Driven Strategies: Both leagues increasingly rely on data analysis to refine tactics. EPL teams use GPS tracking and video analysis to optimize player positioning and strategy3. AFL teams also integrate physical, technical, and tactical data to enhance performance2.

    These overlaps highlight the strategic depth and adaptability required in both sports. If you have more specific aspects you're curious about, feel free to ask!

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    1 hour ago, DemonKolt said:

    I’m out at Casey now. Happy to report and answer questions.

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    Does Picket regularly change his socks?

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    5 minutes ago, binman said:

    By the by i answered that I'm just interested in their tactics and asked a follow up question:

    What are the tactical overlaps between EPL and AFL (Australian rules football)?

    While the English Premier League (EPL) and Australian Football League (AFL) are distinct sports, they share some tactical overlaps:

    Pressing and Counter-Pressing: Both EPL and AFL teams use pressing tactics to disrupt opponents' play. In the EPL, high pressing and counter-pressing (gegenpressing) are common to regain possession quickly1. Similarly, AFL teams apply pressure to force turnovers and regain control2.

    Formation Flexibility: EPL teams often adjust formations to exploit opponents' weaknesses, such as shifting between 4-3-3 and 3-5-23. AFL teams also adapt their formations during play to create space and maintain defensive solidity2.

    Use of Space: Both sports emphasize creating and exploiting space. EPL teams use wingers and overlapping fullbacks to stretch the field3, while AFL teams use strategic positioning to open up the field for attacking plays2.

    Data-Driven Strategies: Both leagues increasingly rely on data analysis to refine tactics. EPL teams use GPS tracking and video analysis to optimize player positioning and strategy3. AFL teams also integrate physical, technical, and tactical data to enhance performance2.

    These overlaps highlight the strategic depth and adaptability required in both sports. If you have more specific aspects you're curious about, feel free to ask!

    The big one is the short 45 kicking game to counter an opponent who presses and once you find the one who is sagging off go with speed on the ball in a more direct forward motion. That was happening in soccer for years with their short passing in triangles to draw teams out then go with a diagonal pass behind the back.

    There’s also the popular in vogue scoring from turnover from the defensive half, which is very much what Elenio Herrera’s Inter Milan sides of the 60s were built on and still to this day is very much used as the call in soccer “counter attack”

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    45 minutes ago, delaxey said:

    They should give Laurie a game as a full time mid. Every time hes played for the dees it has been as a small forward which just isnt his natural position. He dominates as an inside mid at vfl level and has great disposal.

    Would love to see him get a good run at the afl level

    Laurie played midfield back end of last year. He did okay, but I think his pace is an issue there. I'd be more up for him playing half forward though.

    18 minutes ago, binman said:

    Use of Space: Both sports emphasize creating and exploiting space. EPL teams use wingers and overlapping fullbacks to stretch the field3, while AFL teams use strategic positioning to open up the field for attacking plplays2k

    I think AFL teams are using the EPL method more and more. If you think about the use of chipping at the back to shift the defence and open up pockets of space in the corridor or behind the defence, this is something I think we're attempting with our chip game, that hasn't clicked yet.

    Edited by Adam The God

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    1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

    Interested in laurie as well and if he looks like an inclusion

    Laurie trained with the B team

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    Training finished at 11.30. A stock standard session with things of note

    • Lindsay did warm up drills then did running with Jefferson. I can see both of these two playing next week

    • Culley Spargo McVee and Tholstrup did full training including match sim. These guys must be only a week or two away

    • Lever didn’t train. May be resting for Captain’s run

    • Windsor and Bowey as main distributors off half back

    • Turner back in the A forward line, Johnson to the B. Expect this to be a selection change

    • Sharp might be omitted I think

    • Rivers is staying with the backline unit

    • As u would expect, plenty of focused drills on centre square drills. Expect to see the following in there on Friday night

      • Petracca

      • Oliver

      • Pickett

      • Viney

      • Langford

      • Sparrow

    • Langdon / Billings purely on the wings

    I may be biased… but my god Tholstrup had mongrel and talent. He was roughing up Oliver and Viney with full encouragement by Goodwin to do so. Expect to see #19 and #12 as prime midfielders once we hit 2026

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    1 minute ago, DemonKolt said:

    Training finished at 11.30. A stock standard session with things of note

    • Lindsay did warm up drills then did running with Jefferson. I can see both of these two playing next week

    • Culley Spargo McVee and Tholstrup did full training including match sim. These guys must be only a week or two away

    • Lever didn’t train. May be resting for Captain’s run

    • Windsor and Bowey as main distributors off half back

    • Turner back in the A forward line, Johnson to the B. Expect this to be a selection change

    • Sharp might be omitted I think

    • Rivers is staying with the backline unit

    • As u would expect, plenty of focused drills on centre square drills. Expect to see the following in there on Friday night

      • Petracca

      • Oliver

      • Pickett

      • Viney

      • Langford

      • Sparrow

    • Langdon / Billings purely on the wings

    I may be biased… but my god Tholstrup had mongrel and talent. He was roughing up Oliver and Viney with full encouragement by Goodwin to do so. Expect to see #19 and #12 as prime midfielders once we hit 2026

    Love hearing that about Tholstrup

    Sounds like we’re rolling out the same midfield but Rivers going back.

    Great news about Lindsay, sheesh we dodged a bullet for once.

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    2 minutes ago, DemonKolt said:

    Training finished at 11.30. A stock standard session with things of note

    • Lindsay did warm up drills then did running with Jefferson. I can see both of these two playing next week

    • Culley Spargo McVee and Tholstrup did full training including match sim. These guys must be only a week or two away

    • Lever didn’t train. May be resting for Captain’s run

    • Windsor and Bowey as main distributors off half back

    • Turner back in the A forward line, Johnson to the B. Expect this to be a selection change

    • Sharp might be omitted I think

    • Rivers is staying with the backline unit

    • As u would expect, plenty of focused drills on centre square drills. Expect to see the following in there on Friday night

      • Petracca

      • Oliver

      • Pickett

      • Viney

      • Langford

      • Sparrow

    • Langdon / Billings purely on the wings

    I may be biased… but my god Tholstrup had mongrel and talent. He was roughing up Oliver and Viney with full encouragement by Goodwin to do so. Expect to see #19 and #12 as prime midfielders once we hit 2026

    If they drop Sharp before Fritsch I'll spew up....

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    2 hours ago, picket fence said:

    Good onya mate, watch out for slitheras, daleks the yeti and Maxwell Smart. Bet gates are shut coz caaaryst dont want other clubs to see our game style and take notes!

    No problems Mr Fence - our game plan has been deeply embedded in unchallengeable copyright vaults.

    Edited by monoccular
    Autocorrect again

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    So sounds like;

    OUT: Johnson, Sharp

    IN: Turner, Pickett

    You would expect that if Lever is good to go then he would replace the player who was a late in for him last week, which was Howes.

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