Another good report and completely agree with the quality and intensity.
I like to individualise more than strategise this time of year! In no order.
McKernan- was also impressed with his work and positioning, will add flexibility if one of the keys go down.
Colyer- standout and will need to be. Has to and will surpass Chappy as our main goal kicking small. Set for big things.
Licha- Half back to go with our plethora of options in this area. Hird wants him there, Dempsey possibly looking the unlucky one…hmmm
Steinberg- doesn’t make the cut for me, too small out marked way too many times- yes by likes of Giles who he would t play on but…let’s hope we don’t have that many injuries!
Belly/Giles- really like it, big imposing men, we lost the X factor in Ryder but have 2 big blokes with grunt who can take a catch.
Dalgliesh - dark horse. Good size, pace and kick. Disciplined, always tight on his man and in right spot, senior footy coming his way.
Newbies- bit quieter today. Langford better reader of the game. really games are a bonus, years of promise for both lads. And for those excited or hopeful Ambrose far superior at this stage.
Ambrose- personally think he’s awesome. Must be made of stone. Yep drops some marks that make u cringe but you know sure as hell he will go again. Clearly our third/hit up forward
Jerrett- to answer above, yes more bulk, fits in now in that area, smooth mover. Defence is his current lesson ran with Goddard got towelled early mainly in air (bj too smart) but fought back to win a couple. In the 20-26 player mix.
Gleeson/Ashby- Ashby was the one who impressed me today, got a bit of it plays hard for his size -again the half back dilemma. Marty can move to a wing but ashby will have to bide his time.
Carlisle- Yes great size, very thick up top. Started to hit up some leads today for 10 minutes.
Chappy- moved really really well, no issues what so ever if that keeps up. Possibly has dropped a coupe of kgs.
Father Time- Gotta love him. Reckon Hurls paid the due respect in the tackling drills by going easy on the old fella. Was where the ball was when he should have been as per got the rest nod.
Gwilt- not sure he saw the session out? Not as noticeable as I have seen him before. I’m not sure how big other sides are but we must be getting close to one of the thicker set clubs- he’s in my side round 1. Think Hurls will have to go forward with most likely no buckets early on.
Bags- don’t fck with me!!!
Pig- you fck with bags u fck with me and good luck… we’re from franga!
Fab five - Skipper, junior skipper, Zakka, Bj and stants (all in the red and black v yellows) did as they please poor howlett and zerret were outnumbered to the point Hirdy jested “you’re allowed to score as well yellows” all fit and firing.
*plus coondog and zerrett will knock on door sooner than later.
Hooksy- decent forward for an all Aussie CHB! Was simply structural but he made the most of it! Fit as ever.
Oh yeah Kav! Ummm oooh I’m just not sold - has smarts give him that, improved his tank give him that gets bit of the ball but…why can’t I see it???
Hams- nice to see him out there. Maybe wrong but was floating as small forward. Will need good games in 2s And injuries. 26-30 player range
Rookies- nothing of note didn’t notice much of either apart from fact Irish has legs already!
So where do they all fit in? Great conundrum for coaches multitude of options in most areas bar small medium forwards. You get a chance u grab it or the next one will, depth from 20-35 best we have had in quite some time
Loved the session hence why I posted. You warnt a kick and were told about your mistakes
P.s We should sign BJ as a coach sooner rather than later!!!
Liked your report always good to get a run down of each player.
With Kav I think I can see definite improvement and as I mentioned last week he is giving it everything. The impression I have formed of him is that he is a very good linking team player and he accumulates possessions fairly evenly over four quarters. I think he is one player who probably needs to be given five or six games in a row.