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    Re: Pre-season training - 2016

    Cheers josie.

    Yeah Caleb may be a small player but gee from the sound of it he is definitely set to put it up a notch or two this year. I reckon our recruiters got this one right.
    Last edited by Eastdog; 24-01-2016 at 01:09 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PeanutsPeanuts View Post
    Just saw an interview with Bailey Dale, where he was asked to nominate a first year player who was particularly impressive.

    With good loyalty, he went with namesake Bailey Williams, commenting particularly on his strong marking.

    I know there is a lot of spin this time of year, but really like the prosects of this crop of recruits. Reckon Footscray games will be great viewing this year, with a lot of talented players working double time to push for a senior birth.
    It seems like with some very astute trading and some especially competent and some inspired drafting we have gathered a gun list.

    The problem maybe that we might have to trade out some very good players to get players for the positions we need although maybe having got a couple of KPPs may have lessened that problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eastdog View Post
    Cheers josie.

    Yeah Caleb may be a small player but gee from the sound of it he is definitely set to put it up a notch or two this year. I reckon our recruiters got this one right.
    Which ones have they got wrong in your opinion Easty?

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    Re: Pre-season training - 2016

    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog4life View Post
    Which ones have they got wrong in your opinion Easty?
    2009 draft I would say B4L even though we didn't get high picks in that year as we had a really strong season it was a poor draft for us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eastdog View Post
    2009 draft I would say B4L even though we didn't get high picks in that year as we had a really strong season it was a poor draft for us.
    The way it read I was under the impression you were talking about recent drafts. My bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog4life View Post
    The way it read I was under the impression you were talking about recent drafts. My bad.
    Sorry B4L. Yeah definitely not drafts in recent years which we have done very well in.
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    Re: Pre-season training - 2016

    Looking at some of the shots from preseason, you can see the conditioning staff have been having an impact, with a few of the lighter guys looking appreciably more muscular (Dale, Hamling, ZCordy and Daniel come to mind), while a few of the bigger guys are looking decidedly leaner (Minson, TBoyd, Redpath).

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    Hearing more good things about Bailey Williams. This quote is from a respected poster in another forum from yesterday's match simulation:

    "Of the rookies, Bailey Williams was the most impressive. Playing in defence, he must have had a dozen possies, including a great defensive grab running into a pack. Every time he got the ball, he hit his target as well."

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    Re: Pre-season training - 2016

    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog4life View Post
    The way it read I was under the impression you were talking about recent drafts. My bad.
    I read it as a pat on the back for our recruiters, in that they got it right and everybody else got it wrong with regards to Caleb.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Before I Die View Post
    I read it as a pat on the back for our recruiters, in that they got it right and everybody else got it wrong with regards to Caleb.
    I guess you could say that. Initially there was criticism of that selection but after watching him in 2015 I think that's all but gone now. He looks like he will be a quality player for us. Just love his speed.
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    I wish I was on the sunshine coast...
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Eastdog View Post
    I guess you could say that. Initially there was criticism of that selection but after watching him in 2015 I think that's all but gone now. He looks like he will be a quality player for us. Just love his speed.
    One of the few players who tested well for speed and endurance at the draft camp. Great late pick for the risk/reward payoff
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    Is it me or does this seem like the longest pre-season ever?

    I guess expectation does that to you.
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    Re: Pre-season training - 2016

    Quote Originally Posted by always right View Post
    Is it me or does this seem like the longest pre-season ever?

    I guess expectation does that to you.
    I think when the cricket and tennis are as boring as they have been it would seem so.

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