Training Monday 14/1/19

[Bomb_Doe]

[Theclubsanga]

That and Stewart didn’t have the balls!

[Tippa-the-Iceberg]

I think every supporter and coach at both Adelaide and Essendon have wondered why Smack could be blessed wiith such unique physical attributes,and do amazing things.
Yet go missing,and be so poor at times.
Clearly maturing/psychological improvements/better coaching have led to seeing longer stretches of very good form.

There is self-belief.
But also to be believed in.

Maybe he finally feels like he now belongs?

[Theclubsanga]

He’s got the love. Smack em in the VFL, ■■■■ on them in the AFL and laugh at the AFLX.

[nackers]

That’s brilliant, I don’t know how you come up with this stuff!
The quotes are gold!

[Houli_Dooli]

love the reboot quote

[Bomb_Doe]

EFC twitter bringing nackers’ words to life

Towards the end of the session there was a very intense session of keepings off with a group of 5 players trying to get off 10 consecutive handballs in a very confined area against 2 defenders. At one point Ambrose laid a Brad Hill type tackle on Parish which led to a large scuffle of players with Ambrose, Myers and Stringer prominent. In this age we know it didn’t happen unless you get the photos - luckily I did with the evidence to be uploaded shortly. It ended in good spirits with handshakes all round but was a good example of the intensity.

Essendon FC (EssendonFC)

[Theclubsanga]

Is it too early for this question? What drills have you seen that players participate according to the new rules?

[wimmera1]

Kick it, ya ■■■■■■ gooses!!!

[nackers]

Is it too early for this question? What drills have you seen that players participate according to the new rules?

I haven’t really noticed too much that I thought related to the new rules, they could well have plans that they practice in the hanger behind closed doors.

I think @Deckham in one of his training reports mentioned he saw something that may have been relevant

[Theclubsanga]

I love your work Nackers. Can’t get down there…yet.

[chris_64]

Nackers. Great reports, Thank you so much.

We know what we can expect from current AFL level mids like Hepp, Zerret, Shiel, Zakka, Myers, Smith and Parish and even Stringer.
How are the younger specialist mids going ? McGrath, Clarke, Mutch, Mynott.

[Michael_Long_Legend]

Anyone going to training today?

Essendon FC (EssendonFC)

[ppops]

Exciting times!
What do we know about Tom?
I thought his sons were more interested in the round ball?

[Lance84]

Never mind depth, first time in a long time I reckon we’ve got 4 genuine A Grade mids.
Heppell, Merrett, Sheil, Smith.

Got a feeling McGrath will be on that list in 6 months too

[Lance84]

Is the tall fella with the backwards white cap Stewart? Showing a lot of strength and composure.

[choppsuey]

Got a feeling McGrath will be on that list in 6 months too

I’m just gonna tell you straight up he’s not going to be an A grade midfield in 6mths. maybe in 3 years, maybe never, but not in 6mths. That’s simply not realistic, you’d be well advised to temper your expectations.

For us to take the step to being a finals winning side and contend for top 4, we need the likes of McGrath/Langford/Parish to make the step to B graders who give genuine consistent and tangible contribution week in week out. All have shown signs at various times in the last 12mths, hopefully the development continues.

[Theclubsanga]

IMO McGrath is going to turn out alright

[choppsuey]

I’m pretty confident he will be too. But A grade midfielder in 6mths is unicorn stuff is all.

[HarryJay]

The bigger thing here is both grabbing each other’s guernsay - you can get away with a lot in afl footy except a handful of cotton

Train that out of them quick smart

The easiest way to do that is to do all the grappling with a clenched fist. It doesn’t inhibit your ability to push and grapple in any way. The only thing it prevents is grabbing a hold of something. I am surprised you don’t see players doing it. Same at stoppages when you are trying to block.