Training report - Wednesday 6 January 2021

I think if he starts finding the ball more this tac cup season he would end up a 3rd rounder pretty easily, it’s not outrages to think a 3rd rounder is capable of playing 150-200 games

it astounds me that any of their dads want their kids to play for essendon

Just for fun

The fun with the car brothers starts around 2:40

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Natrat ended up with only 3 games for that. Worth it

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What astounds me is that there hasn’t been a single mention of Luca Alessio. His old man was a great player: excellent mark, extremely reliable kick for goal, and very strong around the ground and in packs. He played in the 2000 premiership. He’s also a very decent human being.

If Luca turns out as good as that, I’ll be very happy. He looks to have Steve’s sunny temperament too.

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I’m sold!

I haven’t seen him play but I’ve heard some encouraging things about Luca. Hopefully get to watch him play 17s this year

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Cheers for that. I was about to go searching.

The youngest Hird looks pretty slim, I agree.
But Tom Hird has every chance of making it. 182cm is fine if he’s good enough.

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4 posts were split to a new topic: Training report - Friday 8 January 2021

Heath Hocking in the Ruck!!

In a team with Bellchambers, Hille & Ryder! Crazy times.

Finals ruckman Hooker didn’t play that game, so I guess it makes sense.

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what position does he play Ruck? key tall forward ?

He was 186cm last year usually players at that height at his age end up atleast key position height. It can depend on the kid really.

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Looks to have a good frame in the photo above. Hopefully grows to a serious size.

Will Hird

Or won’t Hird

That is the question.

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I think / hope Tom Hird will blossom.
there seems to be a lot of positivity about the young group.

interesting to compare veterans 2017 to 2021
2017 - 30+
Kelly 33
Watson 32
Goddard 31
Stanton 30 (7 Games)

2021 - 30+
Hooker 32
Zaharakis 30
Hurley 30

Just curious, what was the reason we got Brand and Eyre into our NGA , as they weren’t Father-Son to my understanding?

Indigenous heritage.

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