The analyser

Training was at Casey today. It consisted of a match simulation for one half and then a free choice activity time. Activities included kicking for goal, aerial , contest work etc. I noticed the following players not in match simulation Jack Viney running laps and looks fine for round one . I think Kolt looks like he’s improving but many weeks still away. It was good to see Caleb Windsor. He ran laps. Difficult to see how close or if he will make round one. In the probable team I noticed the following players – Steven May, JvR, Christian Salem, Trac, Jake Lever, Disco Turner, Max Gawn, Clayton Oliver, Ed Langdon, Jake Bowey, Harvey Langford, Blake Howes, Trent Rivers, Bayley Fritsch, Tom Sparrow, Harry Petty and Kade Chandler. Then there seems to be a contest for the three wing spots out of these four players – Jack Billings, Harry Sharp, Xavier Lindsay and Woey. They constantly changed teams and I think one may be unlucky unless there’s another injury and the unlucky one will be the sub. The defenders( as you can see from above ) seem set and with the seventh defender they are possibly waiting to see if Windsor will make it or not. Also the seventh forward is difficult to know at the moment and whether they decide to go tall or short. In the match simulation both Jeffo and AJ played in the possible team only. I did notice Gawn at times was playing up forward so whether they decide to go for two ruckman I’m not sure. Bailey Laurie also did okay for the possibles and perhaps could be sub or unfortunately may just miss. So overall it was a lighter Wednesday training than normal with just 1/2 a match simulation and the free choice activities and I guess they’re gearing up for the game on Saturday. It was nice to see Trac in full training even though he wore the hat as did a few others. I was impressed by the speed of Langdon and Oliver also got heaps of the ball. Tom Campbell certainly keeping Gawny on his toes, which is great.

I went to training today. Details to follow

Despite the website having said all week that there was training at casey today, there wasnt and the gates were locked. Some of the boys had a hit of cricket, and sounded like a fun game/session in the gym. So not sure whether this was a last minute change or not.

I loved training today and i thought it was lot more intense and more full on than it has been previously. Wouldnt be surprised if theres one or two debutants in windsor and howes early in the season. Very pleased that the gates are open to the public now, and it was lovely to meet you today Ros.

Petty didn’t train today. Dunstan and melksham likely ins.