Pre-season training - 2016

[Go_Dogs]

Thanks for posting the training times BAD, will look forward to getting down on Saturday.

[Greystache]

I had yesterday off work so went along for a look. Pretty disappointing for what was supposed to be a fan open session. It started early. I got there a bit before 2.30 and training was underway, it was finished by 3pm.

Training was 15 mins of players in two lines kicking to each other on their opposite foot from a standing start. Then 15 mins of marking practice on the tackle bag for one group, while the other did some tap work stoppage drills. A small group of younger players did some light tackling technique work.

Nothing really to report. Collins looks huge in person, easily as big as any of the mature players, and bigger than someone like Talia. If Z Cordy has put on weight I'm not sure you could measure it in grams. He's still one of the skinniest players on the list, only Brad Lynch and Bailey Williams would be skinnier. Bailey Dale is about the same size now. Tory Dickson stayed on the track after all the other players finished and was put through a brutal running session with Matt Inness. Not sure why it was just him but it was certainly punishing. Bonti and Kobe sat on the sidelines and didn't get involved.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Note: edited photo to cut out unknown kids.

Keep the crutches away from Tom Boyd please!
Is there an open training session this Tues 8th? I'll try and make it from Frankston.

[Greystache]

Actually I should add there was one stand out in the marking drills, Easton Wood. Some of the players struggled to get a hand on the ball on many cases, Minson being a big offender, Stringer was pretty poor too. But Wood marked everything in sight. Looks a million dollars at the moment too. Campbell looked to be marking much better, could be over his shoulder problems hopefully.

[Ozza]

Actually I should add there was one stand out in the marking drills, Easton Wood. Some of the players struggled to get a hand on the ball on many cases, Minson being a big offender, Stringer was pretty poor too. But Wood marked everything in sight. Looks a million dollars at the moment too. Campbell looked to be marking much better, could be over his shoulder problems hopefully.

Seeing the footage of Wood on the app' - the only thing I'm worried about with his footy is that he'll hurt himself!

His confidence would be sky high.

[Twodogs]

I reckon of all the 'project' players we've ever had a Wood is far and away the best.

[comrade]

My tip is Tory Dickson has an even bigger breakout season next year, with more midfield time.

[bornadog]

Is there an open training session this Tues 8th? I'll try and make it from Frankston.

Not sure, need to check that out

[bornadog]

Training vision http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/vi...-hit-the-track

[bornadog]

[Maddog37]

Santa and one of his elves!!

[Twodogs]

Santa and one of his elves!!

We should have bought Mark Alvey back.

[Rocco Jones]

I'd love Roughy or Campbell to step up but realistically Minson is a fair way ahead of Campbell right now and far more durable than Roughy. I wouldn't be surprised if he takes the no 1 ruck mantle back in 2016 - anyone who takes the ruck AA spot during their career has something to work with.

Despite Will being out of favour, he played more games as 1st ruck than any other Bulldog.

[LostDoggy]

Despite Will being out of favour, he played more games as 1st ruck than any other Bulldog.

Great stat.

[F'scary]

Watch out - St Kilda footballer creeping up on you!!!!