Remember how Neil Craig isn't involved with the players directly, he's there as a resource for the coaches?
Ashbys hair is very impressive in every shot this year.
Good signs.
Did Bomber address you as Sir Jackie when he spoke to you?
Who from the current coaching panel would be best qualified to coach the ruckman? Could it be that our newest board member will do some ruck coaching
Sir Jackie & Lady Tiff to us. As for a ruck coach? l feel it would be more beneficial to have the ruckmen involved with the midfield. l do like the sound of these training reports, but since we have nothing to compare them to, we have no real idea of how we are traveling compared to our opposition. One minor point l find of considerable significance is the new role the InHibberder is developing. His disposal by foot is a major weapon and getting him to deliver the ball more frequently to the forward line, will straighten up our forward 50 entries no end. Many thanks to all those who contributed to to the thread and l lurve the images. l just bought myself a Nikon 80 - 400 mm lens for Chrissy, and l am off to Vietnam and Indo next week, so it is nice to see some results of what it is capable of.
Yes, the true mark of a footballer is their hair.Ashbys hair is very impressive in every shot this year.
Good signs.
Expect Steinberg to win the Brownlow!
Marty Gleeson needs to be on a KFC diet for a year, skinniest mother ■■■■■■ around.
Did Bomber address you as Sir Jackie when he spoke to you?
Who from the current coaching panel would be best qualified to coach the ruckman? Could it be that our newest board member will do some ruck coachingSir Jackie & Lady Tiff to us. As for a ruck coach? l feel it would be more beneficial to have the ruckmen involved with the midfield. l do like the sound of these training reports, but since we have nothing to compare them to, we have no real idea of how we are traveling compared to our opposition. One minor point l find of considerable significance is the new role the InHibberder is developing. His disposal by foot is a major weapon and getting him to deliver the ball more frequently to the forward line, will straighten up our forward 50 entries no end. Many thanks to all those who contributed to to the thread and l lurve the images. l just bought myself a Nikon 80 - 400 mm lens for Chrissy, and l am off to Vietnam and Indo next week, so it is nice to see some results of what it is capable of.
Reports abound on other club websites/BF if you wish to read them.
Did Bomber address you as Sir Jackie when he spoke to you?
Who from the current coaching panel would be best qualified to coach the ruckman? Could it be that our newest board member will do some ruck coachingSir Jackie & Lady Tiff to us. As for a ruck coach? l feel it would be more beneficial to have the ruckmen involved with the midfield. l do like the sound of these training reports, but since we have nothing to compare them to, we have no real idea of how we are traveling compared to our opposition. One minor point l find of considerable significance is the new role the InHibberder is developing. His disposal by foot is a major weapon and getting him to deliver the ball more frequently to the forward line, will straighten up our forward 50 entries no end. Many thanks to all those who contributed to to the thread and l lurve the images. l just bought myself a Nikon 80 - 400 mm lens for Chrissy, and l am off to Vietnam and Indo next week, so it is nice to see some results of what it is capable of.
Reports abound on other club websites/BF if you wish to read them.
Which would be just as biased as our own.
Which would be just as biased as our own.Reports abound on other club websites/BF if you wish to read them.Sir Jackie & Lady Tiff to us. As for a ruck coach? l feel it would be more beneficial to have the ruckmen involved with the midfield. l do like the sound of these training reports, but since we have nothing to compare them to, we have no real idea of how we are traveling compared to our opposition. One minor point l find of considerable significance is the new role the InHibberder is developing. His disposal by foot is a major weapon and getting him to deliver the ball more frequently to the forward line, will straighten up our forward 50 entries no end. Many thanks to all those who contributed to to the thread and l lurve the images. l just bought myself a Nikon 80 - 400 mm lens for Chrissy, and l am off to Vietnam and Indo next week, so it is nice to see some results of what it is capable of.Did Bomber address you as Sir Jackie when he spoke to you?
Who from the current coaching panel would be best qualified to coach the ruckman? Could it be that our newest board member will do some ruck coaching
Probably a little unfair, Jackie et al seem to call it as they see it.
Marty Gleeson needs to be on a KFC diet for a year, skinniest mother farker around.
hell it got the ashes back.
Did Bomber address you as Sir Jackie when he spoke to you?
Who from the current coaching panel would be best qualified to coach the ruckman? Could it be that our newest board member will do some ruck coachingSir Jackie & Lady Tiff to us. As for a ruck coach? l feel it would be more beneficial to have the ruckmen involved with the midfield. l do like the sound of these training reports, but since we have nothing to compare them to, we have no real idea of how we are traveling compared to our opposition. One minor point l find of considerable significance is the new role the InHibberder is developing. His disposal by foot is a major weapon and getting him to deliver the ball more frequently to the forward line, will straighten up our forward 50 entries no end. Many thanks to all those who contributed to to the thread and l lurve the images. l just bought myself a Nikon 80 - 400 mm lens for Chrissy, and l am off to Vietnam and Indo next week, so it is nice to see some results of what it is capable of.
Reports abound on other club websites/BF if you wish to read them.
Which would be just as biased as our own.
It's very similar. All club reports discuss the same things with an emphasis on shoddy skills - This is always a feature.
OK these are my notes after attending a few sessions and match pracitice - in no particular order
- Goddard - trains consistently and professionally - although not at 100%
- Jobe - always has plenty of time - with his fake ball drop and dummy baulk - although you'd think it wasn't that difficult to focus on his hips and not the ball
- zac merrett - could play games this year - has time, knows where to run and runs hard
- winders - a class above - always dangerous and takes the right option 90% of the time
- chapman - is a bull at clearances, rarely ventures past the centre line
- jackson merret - MIA
- daniher - is a constant threat and target - runs up and down the ground - to CHB and back - often though he leads and then double backs and then the kick is directed onto his head! as the tall option this happens to him often
- carlisle - playing mainly deep forward and clunks the occasional marks - has a fair way to go to learn how to play with the forwards around him
- hurley - lose the baseball cap (this happens a few times in the contest anyway). Is still getting used to being in the backline and is outplayed by daniher
- zaca - trains like he plays - does just enough; doesnt get enough of the ball
- gregory - quite good, a twig but gets the ball and disposal is OK
- dalgliesh - composed and rarely makes a mistake
- jetta - in no mans land a bit. has been told to stop giving off and now gets caught in possession or gets rid of the ball under too much pressure
- fletch - different preseason for fletch. he's obviously been put under it by Bomber and is putting in big time (compared to preseasons past)
Ashby - looks good; neat skills, good decisions
Hocking - gets the ball often but his decision making is dubious - and often does not take the right option
Stanton - does it on the trot
Melksham - impressive: and toned down a bit
Colyer - goes at 100% all time - gotta like this: still making the occasional
disposal 'blue'
Baguley - trains as he plays: dont expect that much but pretty well does everything right
Del Olio - looks good I've got to say. One of the most impressive and leaves Leroy in his wake
Ryder - rarely goes back and spends a fair amount of time working with the forwards - same Paddy but he gives hope because he moves so well!
Heppell - just does it
Hams - still a twig but you have to admire his hunger for the contest/ball. needs to work on his decision making and disposal
O'Brien - on the fringes
Pears - has lost weight and looks more and more like a HBF and not Key position player - 50/50 with his one on one's, needs to demand the ball more
Van Unen - a bit hard to say, not a standout attribute so could be a list clogger
Steinberg - sorry to deflate the optimists - but doesn't read the play well, doesn't get the ball enough but takes the occasional good mark
Hardingham - being groomed for the HF role - has also trimmed down. could be OK but goal kicking still an issue. both on the run and set shots
Browne - doesn't get the ball enough. In fact does he get the ball at all? has the attributes but needs to step it up
Dempsey - does it on the trot as well. can always create space and makes good disposal decisions
Myers - trimmed a bit also - not getting the same opportunity in the clearance work - interesting
Hooker - trains as he plays
Hibberd - fair bit written about him already. looking to step it up again. HB through the centre
There is a definite emphasis on playing through the corridor and bringing the ball inside or switching play. none of this playing down the boundary and then centering for the Bombers!
Can I pose the Question:
Who would you rather as coach Bomber or Hirdy?
Can I pose the Question:
Who would you rather as coach Bomber or Hirdy?
Based on credentials it's a no brainer.
Still should at least watch a game or two (or 15) under Bomber before we tackle that dilemma...
Thanks for the honest run down Bullishish
how about Kommer ?
Thanks for the honest run down Bullishish
how about Kommer ?
Kommers fine - works hard, fits in - not in winders league though
Bullishish, your report didn’t sound too bullish. What are your thoughts on how the team will go based on what you’ve seen?
OK these are my notes after attending a few sessions and match pracitice - in no particular order
- Goddard - trains consistently and professionally - although not at 100%
- Jobe - always has plenty of time - with his fake ball drop and dummy baulk - although you'd think it wasn't that difficult to focus on his hips and not the ball
- zac merrett - could play games this year - has time, knows where to run and runs hard
- winders - a class above - always dangerous and takes the right option 90% of the time
- chapman - is a bull at clearances, rarely ventures past the centre line
- jackson merret - MIA
- daniher - is a constant threat and target - runs up and down the ground - to CHB and back - often though he leads and then double backs and then the kick is directed onto his head! as the tall option this happens to him often
- carlisle - playing mainly deep forward and clunks the occasional marks - has a fair way to go to learn how to play with the forwards around him
- hurley - lose the baseball cap (this happens a few times in the contest anyway). Is still getting used to being in the backline and is outplayed by daniher
- zaca - trains like he plays - does just enough; doesnt get enough of the ball
- gregory - quite good, a twig but gets the ball and disposal is OK
- dalgliesh - composed and rarely makes a mistake
- jetta - in no mans land a bit. has been told to stop giving off and now gets caught in possession or gets rid of the ball under too much pressure
- fletch - different preseason for fletch. he's obviously been put under it by Bomber and is putting in big time (compared to preseasons past)
Ashby - looks good; neat skills, good decisions
Hocking - gets the ball often but his decision making is dubious - and often does not take the right option
Stanton - does it on the trot
Melksham - impressive: and toned down a bit
Colyer - goes at 100% all time - gotta like this: still making the occasional
disposal 'blue'
Baguley - trains as he plays: dont expect that much but pretty well does everything right
Del Olio - looks good I've got to say. One of the most impressive and leaves Leroy in his wake
Ryder - rarely goes back and spends a fair amount of time working with the forwards - same Paddy but he gives hope because he moves so well!
Heppell - just does it
Hams - still a twig but you have to admire his hunger for the contest/ball. needs to work on his decision making and disposal
O'Brien - on the fringes
Pears - has lost weight and looks more and more like a HBF and not Key position player - 50/50 with his one on one's, needs to demand the ball more
Van Unen - a bit hard to say, not a standout attribute so could be a list clogger
Steinberg - sorry to deflate the optimists - but doesn't read the play well, doesn't get the ball enough but takes the occasional good mark
Hardingham - being groomed for the HF role - has also trimmed down. could be OK but goal kicking still an issue. both on the run and set shots
Browne - doesn't get the ball enough. In fact does he get the ball at all? has the attributes but needs to step it up
Dempsey - does it on the trot as well. can always create space and makes good disposal decisions
Myers - trimmed a bit also - not getting the same opportunity in the clearance work - interesting
Hooker - trains as he plays
Hibberd - fair bit written about him already. looking to step it up again. HB through the centre
There is a definite emphasis on playing through the corridor and bringing the ball inside or switching play. none of this playing down the boundary and then centering for the Bombers!
Excellent summation Bullish you have been observing very closely.
Do you have any comments on how they are going defensively?
GREGORY.