The increased level of energy and plenty of talking was evident at today’s session. You sense the boys are keen to get into the “real thing”. Lots of stoppages and clearances work again with a short practice session at ball movement. Leueny has upped his workload and was being tested on Etihad regarding his flexibility. Yestin Eades, Francis, Gach and Redman were also on less than full loads. I did not notice Jamar at today’s session.
The level of energy was noticeable in the competitive nature of the players to each element of the training. A few photos to follow…
Paddy, Yestin, Gach and Tommy work on ball focus!
Walla is about to make love to the leather.
The more I see of Orazio the more I’m convinced he’s a walk up start for 2016. Bring on the pasta!!
Shaun decides to use Mason Redman as his step ladder.
The Langford and Marty Party do their best impression of Swan Lake!
Just going off the little snippets I’ve read but would anyone see Orazio and Morgan as pushing for similar roles, little bit X factor, smart forward types? The impression I get is they’re both very smart and skilful, just wondering, and hoping I guess if they’re marked for distinct roles - maybe one or the other is more potentially a mid/forward. Obviously Fantasia is a fair way in front right now.
Morgan has impressed as an onballer/midfielder. I think Razza can be used in a multitude of roles - attacking wingman, half forward, forward pocket goal sneak and certainly, as a relief midfielder.
Ta for that, it did occur to me that the game’s long since moved to the point where you’d want half the team able to go through the middle at any time. Guess these two players have been on my radar because of those attributes and I really think you can’t have enough smart players out there at the same time. The exciting thing for 17-18 is it seems like we’ve actively gone after nouse as well as dedication - recipe that went well in 2000.
