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Training For Redemption in 2022
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plus Dangerfield has had a lot more wear and tear on his elbows
Probably still hiding in Myrtleford waiting for Dimma to cool down. There's no rush him getting back, Dimma said he won't be playing first round or two.
This is critical, winning clearances is important, but even more important is preventing clean clearances by the opposition, something we failed to do last year.
DS
Thought I should follow this up and give credit where it's due - the video, narrated by hardwick, covering the training camp was really good imo. Offered a perspective not able to be gotten elsewhere and was well put together. Good job RFC, here's to more of that type of website content!
I miss those weekly video's with dimma chatting about the previous game & showing certain plays to explain what he was talking about.
Well, that was an interesting experience, to say the least. Got into the ground to watch the majority of training before
I was kicked out by Tim Livingstone - I think taking notes probably attracted their attention eventually but I did so because my memory is not as good as Ceasar!
Anyway, I shall do my best and I do not think I am giving away any intellectual property since anyone can stand on the wing and see through the fence (though I did manage to get a seat well away from anyone till I was ejected). Also, a reminder that these comments are my opinions only (though I have watched footy for more than 50 years).
Watched the warm-ups and noticed the following in the rehab group Graham, Lambert, Ralphsmith and Judson Clarke. Lynch took no part at all and I did not see Banks or Riewoldt.
Have to say Lambert did his work with the rehab group and then kept doing laps when they finished - he will have miles in his legs.
There were warm-ups followed by sprints and then several games of handball through traffic to goals amongst other drills and then a game which I saw 30 minutes of before I was ejected.
Comments on players during drills:
Aarts was very competitive in all the sprints - did not want anyone to beat him;
Stack looked bulkier in the bum/thighs - was worried it was a fitness issue but he sprinted well and completed training easily;
Martyn is made to look slow in the sprints - can get the ball but I am not sure we can carry too many slow players;
Biggy is tall, well built and very athletic;
Tarrant is exceptionally fit (more later);
Gibcus impressed me - a confident kid who is good below his knees - he isn't skinny but will still bulk up in the next few years. He is one of those rare players with a very good leap that times his jump beautifully and can hang in the air well above other players. He is also a nice kick, both in distance and accuracy. You can tell I was impressed;
Young Brown showed desire but was fumbly at times, missed a few targets and will need some reserve time (based on today);
Balta cruises in training. I couldn't help but compare him to Grimes who goes all out at all times when competing;
Sonsie is a solid kid who has the physique to play early, had clean hands but tired towards the end of training;
I was interested in Hardwick spending some time with just Biggy and Sampson, concentrating on body positioning in one on one marking and when to push off;
If training is an indication Edwards has lost not of his speed / reaction-time and is in for a good season if he can stay fit;
Dow is such a smooth mover - can be quite evasive (more later);
Soldo is a man mountain and was moving well given his injury;
Daniel Rioli has exquisite skills - I do not think he missed a single target;
Cumberland surprised me - I have watched a bit of him but today he had a very nice side-step and showed more than I expected;
Cotch was training as hard as anyone and looked like he was moving well during the session - was very encouraging to the other players;
RCD got caught several times in tackles (Aarts caught him at least three times) - RCD has the ability to handball off by keeping his arms up but he seemed to get caught too often. Personal opinion but I think he needs to lift his intensity - he didn't run hard at times though his disposal to leading targets was superb. He really could go either way - become an elite midfielder or drift out of the game - I honestly am not sure which;
Parker is one of my favourites with his pace and aggression - would be a star if he could kick accurately - unfortunately, he rarely does;
Pickett was fair - missed a few targets but it is pre-season
Grimes was the best for me at training - I do not think he got beaten in a single marking contest during the drills - just fantastic to watch though he didn't play the match itself that I saw;
In terms of the game played, Teams were (and I couldn't get all the players):
Comments on the game:
We focussed on quick movement, a lot of running around the stationary man on the mark or handballing through them. Seemed to be a focus on moving more central after disposing of the ball.
A few comments:
Vlastuin strong, even abused himself when he missed his one target for the session;
Tarrant out-marked poor Ryan with ease, disposal was excellent and his communication outstanding;
Miller surprised me with how good he was in the air and how composed he is under pressure - loved his game and he actually consistently beat Balta when they were playing on each other;
Caddy (who looked fit) and Balta both played forward as did Stack;
Mansell is too brave for his own good, even at training - taking marks when he could have been smashed - tough boy
Nankervis was sure-handed and took some nice marks in defence when dropping back;
Broad actually ran down from defence and kicked a goal;
Dusty played midfield and did as Dusty does - moved well and got a ton of the ball;
M. Rioli was quiet but he is so young and will need time
Dow can step around just about anyone but what I liked today was that he got a lot more of the ball - good signs
Hope that was worth the read - will not be back next week as I could not stand ejection/rejection twice lol
And Tim Livingstone, I don't think I gave away any secrets (that couldn't be seen from outside the fence!)
I was kicked out by Tim Livingstone - I think taking notes probably attracted their attention eventually but I did so because my memory is not as good as Ceasar!
Anyway, I shall do my best and I do not think I am giving away any intellectual property since anyone can stand on the wing and see through the fence (though I did manage to get a seat well away from anyone till I was ejected). Also, a reminder that these comments are my opinions only (though I have watched footy for more than 50 years).
Watched the warm-ups and noticed the following in the rehab group Graham, Lambert, Ralphsmith and Judson Clarke. Lynch took no part at all and I did not see Banks or Riewoldt.
Have to say Lambert did his work with the rehab group and then kept doing laps when they finished - he will have miles in his legs.
There were warm-ups followed by sprints and then several games of handball through traffic to goals amongst other drills and then a game which I saw 30 minutes of before I was ejected.
Comments on players during drills:
Aarts was very competitive in all the sprints - did not want anyone to beat him;
Stack looked bulkier in the bum/thighs - was worried it was a fitness issue but he sprinted well and completed training easily;
Martyn is made to look slow in the sprints - can get the ball but I am not sure we can carry too many slow players;
Biggy is tall, well built and very athletic;
Tarrant is exceptionally fit (more later);
Gibcus impressed me - a confident kid who is good below his knees - he isn't skinny but will still bulk up in the next few years. He is one of those rare players with a very good leap that times his jump beautifully and can hang in the air well above other players. He is also a nice kick, both in distance and accuracy. You can tell I was impressed;
Young Brown showed desire but was fumbly at times, missed a few targets and will need some reserve time (based on today);
Balta cruises in training. I couldn't help but compare him to Grimes who goes all out at all times when competing;
Sonsie is a solid kid who has the physique to play early, had clean hands but tired towards the end of training;
I was interested in Hardwick spending some time with just Biggy and Sampson, concentrating on body positioning in one on one marking and when to push off;
If training is an indication Edwards has lost not of his speed / reaction-time and is in for a good season if he can stay fit;
Dow is such a smooth mover - can be quite evasive (more later);
Soldo is a man mountain and was moving well given his injury;
Daniel Rioli has exquisite skills - I do not think he missed a single target;
Cumberland surprised me - I have watched a bit of him but today he had a very nice side-step and showed more than I expected;
Cotch was training as hard as anyone and looked like he was moving well during the session - was very encouraging to the other players;
RCD got caught several times in tackles (Aarts caught him at least three times) - RCD has the ability to handball off by keeping his arms up but he seemed to get caught too often. Personal opinion but I think he needs to lift his intensity - he didn't run hard at times though his disposal to leading targets was superb. He really could go either way - become an elite midfielder or drift out of the game - I honestly am not sure which;
Parker is one of my favourites with his pace and aggression - would be a star if he could kick accurately - unfortunately, he rarely does;
Pickett was fair - missed a few targets but it is pre-season
Grimes was the best for me at training - I do not think he got beaten in a single marking contest during the drills - just fantastic to watch though he didn't play the match itself that I saw;
In terms of the game played, Teams were (and I couldn't get all the players):
Black | White |
Tarrant | Short |
Gibcus | Miller |
Mansell | Vlastuin |
Brown | Broad |
D. Rioli | Biggy |
Dusty | Pickett |
Aarts | Bolton |
McIntosh | Cumberland |
Balta | M. Rioli |
Caddy | Parker |
Edwards | Castagna |
Stack | RCD |
Martyn | Ryan |
Baker | |
Starting Middle: | Starting Middle: |
Nankervis | Soldo |
Ross | Cotch |
Sonsie | Dusty |
Prestia | Dow |
Comments on the game:
We focussed on quick movement, a lot of running around the stationary man on the mark or handballing through them. Seemed to be a focus on moving more central after disposing of the ball.
A few comments:
Vlastuin strong, even abused himself when he missed his one target for the session;
Tarrant out-marked poor Ryan with ease, disposal was excellent and his communication outstanding;
Miller surprised me with how good he was in the air and how composed he is under pressure - loved his game and he actually consistently beat Balta when they were playing on each other;
Caddy (who looked fit) and Balta both played forward as did Stack;
Mansell is too brave for his own good, even at training - taking marks when he could have been smashed - tough boy
Nankervis was sure-handed and took some nice marks in defence when dropping back;
Broad actually ran down from defence and kicked a goal;
Dusty played midfield and did as Dusty does - moved well and got a ton of the ball;
M. Rioli was quiet but he is so young and will need time
Dow can step around just about anyone but what I liked today was that he got a lot more of the ball - good signs
Hope that was worth the read - will not be back next week as I could not stand ejection/rejection twice lol
And Tim Livingstone, I don't think I gave away any secrets (that couldn't be seen from outside the fence!)
Dear @sezza,
In the words of John Lennon
"I'd like to say thank you on behalf of
Thanks mate for the effort and input. We resigned ourselves for no training report for two weeks. That was a nice surprise.
I thought they were even at centre bounces but Nank held sway around the ground - Soldo looked ok though after such an injury lay off
Can't blame him - I shouldn't have been in there but I was well away from everyone and wanted to sit down lol
