Without giving too much away about what the coaches have devised the players are definitely planning to hunt the Saints players.
It was all about pressure, contest ball and energy.
There were different match sims but certainly in main one it was apparent that players were told to niggle their opponents.
Bellchambers was very physical with the other rucks.
And Langford and Mutch had each other’s jumpers and there may have been a jumper punch or two.
The squad is remarkably healthy.
Stringer did most things and while he didn’t push super hard or was pushed hard, he moved fine.
Daniher did some 100 metre running at a fair pace but certainly not full pace. I think round 4 he’s a chance. Whether AFL or they give him a run in the twos.
Brown was given a light session but moving fine.
Stewart also moved well and looks close to being available to play again.
Zach Merrett and Dea swapped numbers during the session. Maybe there’s some significance in that act, who knows.
Heppell summed the session up after main match sim:
