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There would not be a player or rookie in the AFL that doesn't have a 3km time trial under their belt before they enter the comp.

I'm expecting a lot of stoppages and short passing on the wings.

He got beaten - no doubt, but I thought he put in a pretty good game that day.

They ran 3km. Most clubs use 3km as one of their running benchmarks - I'm not sure why. 3.2km is the length of the tan at the botanical gardens - where many people (and footballers) run and is therefore often talked about when comparing middle distance running abilities.

Stay at home forward Mitch Clarke.

I dont think anyone is suggesting supercoach scoring is an accurate reflection of a players worth in the real thing.

I think this article is specifically referring to the fact that power forwards dont score that well in Supercoach these days - not that they are decreasing in value in the real thing. Clark will be worth so much for us even if he doesnt kick alot of goals or take alot of marks..

Jack Watts most of all. (but quite a few others this year I must say)

The perception of a lowering in intensity over the xmas & early Jan period could well be planned. You wouldn't want to drill them for a full 6 months. I presume it will pick up again. Another thing is that clubs will put more intensity into fitness work early in a preseason, and then move the intensity to skill and tactical sessions later in the preseason. These guys will get a lot of their fitness work done in skill sessions anyway.

I agree actually - great if you have someone good enough, but the running, ball carrier types are fading. The current game is heading towards creating advantageous stoppages. There wont be much space to run with the ball against good sides for the next few years at least. Fast players will make good small forwards though..

No it wasn't.

Jamar Clark Jurrah Grimes Sylvia

With low picks In a weak draft Ive got no problem with the coaching staff saying they want to lean towards strong, competitive bodies. I understand Barry Prendergast was more than happy with Taggert anyway. I presume our early picks next year will be used on the best kids available.

Nightmare was a little harsh on our trade week and rookie draft imo.

Can't argue with his line coach saying he's been training well..

Good thread this.

Jeez the original comment was nothing more than noting he comes from a successful bloodline. No one is saying he is his dad..

Notwithstanding the losses of Feb and Mohr, that the Dees drafted strong, mature bodies must be of more benefit to Casey than skinny kids.

Travis Tuck is being mentioned for us around the traps. Im hoping we get Shane Nelson with our first pick.

No way Strauss is up - we don't even know him yet.

Currently in the mix would be; Dunn Fitzpatrick Spencer Players who would put themselves into the mix with a poor 2012; Bate Davey Bartram MacDonald Bennell Green Jetta Morton

Take them both this year whilst the draft is strong and if we land what we are after we will be able to trade for picks at a later date if needed using players that are fringe on our list. Another option may be to trade 2 x picks for a higher pick if we think it will get us an elite talent.

Short interview with Rory Taggert.. http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2172096040/Horshams-finest

Short interview with Josh Tynan.. http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2172091550/Josh-happy-at-Demonland

Short interview with James Sellar.. http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2172086639/Second-chance-Sellar