Pre-season

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Pre-season

Thanks for that R97, always nice for us that are at work & consequently can't attend training to know what's going on.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Good write up R97.

Agree with you on Zeph -- he really does lead to bad spots. He'll lead to a deep forward pocket (no man's land), and then just stand there. This is where the coaches (and leaders) are constantly telling him to move. When he did, he usually ended up with the ball. His goal kicking needs a lot of work, but it's got better -- even though he's still missing. I saw him absolutely spray some shots last year. The technique is better.

Lin is very impressive from an athletic perspective, isn't he? He moves really well. His kicking was OK -- not good, but far from "unfixable". Will be interesting to see if he can find the ball at VFL level.

I agree that DJ did well. He used his pace and generally made good decisions. Tried to take Griff on, got pressured and kicked it out on the full but if he's going to make it, he needs to use his pace.

I haven't seen much of Clay or Talia yet -- I'll try focus on them next time.

[Go_Dogs]

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Great work on the reports, much appreciated.

[Redemption97]

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Thanks, it was a rare RDO for me so it was a nice way to start my day. I like you Coon Dog appreciate the training reports so its nice to pay one back.

[Cyberdoggie]

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True, but from the glance I had this morning, Dickson does it somewhere in between the elegant twirls of Murphy and the space-clearing shimmies of a Scott West.

I've only seen his tube highlights but from that vision i think i know exactly what you mean. He looks to turn them inside out and run into goals, does it well so you would think he has some pace at least.

[the banker]

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Greatly appreciate the reports, smelt the liniment and heard the body clashes and shouts. Felt like season has started with these.

All seem to have embraced the new story. Lock it in.

[jeemak]

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Outstanding reports TBB and R97. Makes the pre-season bearable, so thanks for posting!

[AndrewP6]

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- Redpath as mentioned by many is a big unit and has colt figure potential…

He could be a horse?

Thanks for the report, R97!

[Dancin' Douggy]

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TBB. You know, this is gold. and this why people like me/us love woof. Thank you so very much for your thoughtful assessment of the session.

[GVGjr]

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Thankyou everyone for the writeups.

[Greystache]

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I went to training yesterday too. TBB has done a good write up, so here are some photos

Clay Smith


Dahlhaus


Grant


Howard


Jong


Libba


Talia

[Greystache]

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Roberts


Redpath


Panos


Markovic


Wallis


Tutt

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Nice snaps Stache.

You can really see the size we've put on IMO. Not too many skinny lads out there anymore.

[Hotdog60]

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Wallis has got some guns, Gym work is working well

[ledge]

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What worries me about bulking up is it was a huge thing in the 80s but then knee recos became a problem, too much weight on, knees give way when turning. I hope that Macca is aware of this.
eg Templeton.