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Been a while so I thought I would give you a bot of an idea of how we’re tracking. Big training session today with full match practice umpired by Proper umpires. Basically all took part. Only a couple of boys not taking part with minor twinges. Macca has a rolled ankle, and Billy a slight calf. So as for Freezer. Certainly hasn’t broken down, had a slight hammy twinge last week so based on his history it’s slowly, slowly does it. Did all the pre match drills etc just didn’t partake in the match. As didn’t Juice or Newnesy who are still building up to full fitness. Think Steele will have a big year as will Longy.
Arno is as good as he’s been for the last five years, fingers crossed.


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Thanks mate. Appreciate the report as always.


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tony74 wrote:Been a while so I thought I would give you a bot of an idea of how we’re tracking. Big training session today with full match practice umpired by Proper umpires. Basically all took part. Only a couple of boys not taking part with minor twinges. Macca has a rolled ankle, and Billy a slight calf. So as for Freezer. Certainly hasn’t broken down, had a slight hammy twinge last week so based on his history it’s slowly, slowly does it. Did all the pre match drills etc just didn’t partake in the match. As didn’t Juice or Newnesy who are still building up to full fitness. Think Steele will have a big year as will Longy.
Arno is as good as he’s been for the last five years, fingers crossed.

Thanks Tony,

few queries - how did the rookies/ new guys look especially Coffield i.e. out of depth or handling ok. They are kids so I don't expect much for a while.
What did you like about Long. Always thought he was cooked last year with too much footy played.
please tell me they have lessened the handballs and are kicking straighter


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Nice update. Very appreciative for a bit of inside knowledge. Good to hear Steele, Armo and Long are looking good.

Nice to know that crap about Freeman 'breaking down' was exactly what it was, crappola.


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Sounds like hamstring ‘awareness’ for freezer.

Whilst this may not be ‘breaking down’ it doesn’t bode well given his history IMO


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DJ Higgins wrote:
tony74 wrote:Been a while so I thought I would give you a bot of an idea of how we’re tracking. Big training session today with full match practice umpired by Proper umpires. Basically all took part. Only a couple of boys not taking part with minor twinges. Macca has a rolled ankle, and Billy a slight calf. So as for Freezer. Certainly hasn’t broken down, had a slight hammy twinge last week so based on his history it’s slowly, slowly does it. Did all the pre match drills etc just didn’t partake in the match. As didn’t Juice or Newnesy who are still building up to full fitness. Think Steele will have a big year as will Longy.
Arno is as good as he’s been for the last five years, fingers crossed.

Thanks Tony,

few queries - how did the rookies/ new guys look especially Coffield i.e. out of depth or handling ok. They are kids so I don't expect much for a while.
What did you like about Long. Always thought he was cooked last year with too much footy played.
please tell me they have lessened the handballs and are kicking straighter

Coff and Clavarino ( in particular ) look just about ready. The others will take a bit longer.


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Onya tony thanks for that.


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Is Macca McCartin or MacKenzie?


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Post: # 1710868Post George27 »

Thanks Tony - greatly appreciated, as always.

Interesting that Coffield seems to be ahead of Clark. That accords with various observations on the "Draftee Update" thread on this forum- including some pre-draft observations.


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tony74 wrote:
Coff and Clavarino ( in particular ) look just about ready. The others will take a bit longer.

Thanks mate,

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Darth Vader wrote:Is Macca McCartin or MacKenzie?
Daniel. Very minor.


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Who was best on ground Tony??


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Who was best on ground Tony??


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Thanks Tony. I love the look of Clavarino. A classic, "I can't believe we got him at pick......" type. Absolute bargain.


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yipper wrote:Who was best on ground Tony??
Stuv, Paddy, Seb, Steele


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tony74 wrote:
yipper wrote:Who was best on ground Tony??
Stuv, Paddy, Seb, Steele
putting Paddy in there is going to arouse the crowd a little, Id say
A lot of people hoping for a good season from the lad...


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tony74 wrote:
yipper wrote:Who was best on ground Tony??
Stuv, Paddy, Seb, Steele
Paddy? That is a pleasant surprise


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Drake Huggins wrote:Thanks Tony. I love the look of Clavarino. A classic, "I can't believe we got him at pick......" type. Absolute bargain.
Too light this year IMHO but will be a gun when puts on some muscle.


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Thanks Tony. It's posts like this why many of us joined Saintsational in the first place. Very interesting.


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tony74 wrote:Been a while so I thought I would give you a bot of an idea of how we’re tracking. Big training session today with full match practice umpired by Proper umpires. Basically all took part. Only a couple of boys not taking part with minor twinges. Macca has a rolled ankle, and Billy a slight calf. So as for Freezer. Certainly hasn’t broken down, had a slight hammy twinge last week so based on his history it’s slowly, slowly does it. Did all the pre match drills etc just didn’t partake in the match. As didn’t Juice or Newnesy who are still building up to full fitness. Think Steele will have a big year as will Longy.
Arno is as good as he’s been for the last five years, fingers crossed.


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Thanks Tony. Was that the main hit out before the JLT or will there be another where us supporters can attend? Hopefully on a weekend.


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Thanks Tony. Great to hear the boys are looking good. I'm worried for Freeman though. Would love to see him get a game in the ones early this year but the interrupted pre season is always going to put him back. :(


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