waynewussell

You see what I mean by "tree trunks"!

I agree with your observation that defenders intercepted regularly, but remember, the defenders in this case are teammates who know the game plan as well. For this reason, it is difficult to 'wrong foot' them. This changing direction and hitting up to the corridor will require precise foot skills... The more they practice these skills under pressure the better they will get (here's hoping!).

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.

Almost no ruckwork in these sims. A backman is selected by coaches to kick back into set plays.

Just running when I was there.

Further thoughts on today's match sim. Petty is aggressive in contests, even against teammates. AMW spoilt his marking attempts a few times, but when the opportunity arrived, Petty slammed AMW into the turf. He was an effective and physical forward today. A smother while standing on the mark resulted in much applause and verbal support from teammates. Rivers was a standout in all activities. He takes the game on at pace and is strong enough to push opponents away. Ollie did what Ollie does best... accumulates... distributes... runs all day. Langdon is also doing what he has done for years! Tholstrup gives 100% but there is still room for improvement in ball handling and delivery. He puts himself in the right places and demands the ball. Tom McDonald continues to train at the highest levels. Injury free and reminding everyone that he is a topliner in defence. Don't need to look any further than Marty Hore to cover for Rick. AJ continues to do impressive things in match sim. It won't be for want of trying if he misses out on early selection. Fritsch, also looking to have put injury concerns behind him, is having more involvement further from goal . Tom Sparrow is another who gives 100%. I feel he is sometimes underrated here. Roy was here and he kept close to Kossie. Didn't stand out in match sim. I didn't notice Kentfield or Spargs, and there were up to three others who took part in match sim that I didn't recognize.

Got to sign off now… parking meter calling

Yep, McAdam is in the sim, just took a good mark at half forward

McAdam was in full training up to this recent competitive sim. I can see a few blokes on the bikes at present. Too far away to pick up who they are

Yes

Fritta in yellow vest but in full ground sim, gets ball to Clayton, who kicks long to JVR… gutsy spoil my AMW… ditto again a little later

Yes, that’s it. Impressive

Jefferson not sighted today

Sparrow brings Viney down (now in full head bandage)

Max running steady laps. Chin brings Windsor down in great tackle

Tracc, Rick & Jai just ran past at a hot pace!

JVR involved and damaging as key forward. Petty also playing forward and very creative

Just had a word to Choco about the train on player who out pointed Sestan. He said he was on the NGA list and was our first choice if we have one. I was so stoked to be talking to the great man, I forgot the name of the player!

May out bodies AJ, Hore mops up

One of the young train on players outpoints Ollie Sestan on the wing and handballs to Ed

Yes

Now in full ground, even numbers sim. AJ just took a big mark at the top of goal square!

Fullerton jogging slow laps

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!

Tracc and Disco running laps together