Training - Monday January 23rd

[Saintmike65]

Observations in match sim:

* train as you play must be the adage at RSEA park..training was intense, very physical but fortunately no injuries. Mitch Owens Came off before match sim with a minor glute issue but seems ok.
* Hunter Clark very prominent in the midfield, moving very well & creative with his ball use.
* Phillipou did some lovely things, makes the right decisions & has a penetrating left boot.
* Windhager his usual busy self, snagged a couple of nice goals.
* Steele not quite himself yet, coming back from an ankle complaint
* Jones back to full strength but it will be interesting to see how he’s used.. still seems a bit hesitant with ball in hand
* Higgins, Butler & Peris all did some nice things at times
* Membrey too good for Howard, ran him all over the place
* Marshall outstanding again, both in the ruck & pinch hitting forward
* Eyre unfortunately has hard hands..gets to good spots but just doesn’t clunk his marks, shame really because he’s quick for a big guy & kicks it well
* Stocker is getting better and better..wearing #14 today!
Solid unit that kicks it very well & tough
* in one of the time trials, presumably the last one, we had a staggering 32 players record PB’S!!
* a new list manager will be appointed within the next 10 days

[saynta]

Thanks mate. Much appreciated. I was hanging out for a training report as I couldn't make it.

[lloyd21]

Observations in match sim:

* train as you play must be the adage at RSEA park..training was intense, very physical but fortunately no injuries. Mitch Owens Came off before match sim with a minor glute issue but seems ok.
* Hunter Clark very prominent in the midfield, moving very well & creative with his ball use.
* Phillipou did some lovely things, makes the right decisions & has a penetrating left boot.
* Windhager his usual busy self, snagged a couple of nice goals.
* Steele not quite himself yet, coming back from an ankle complaint
* Jones back to full strength but it will be interesting to see how he’s used.. still seems a bit hesitant with ball in hand
* Higgins, Butler & Peris all did some nice things at times
* Membrey too good for Howard, ran him all over the place
* Marshall outstanding again, both in the ruck & pinch hitting forward
* Eyre unfortunately has hard hands..gets to good spots but just doesn’t clunk his marks, shame really because he’s quick for a big guy & kicks it well
* Stocker is getting better and better..wearing #14 today!
Solid unit that kicks it very well & tough
* in one of the time trials, presumably the last one, we had a staggering 32 players record PB’S!!
* a new list manager will be appointed within the next 10 days

You probably should’ve mentioned Owens is going be bloody exciting kid .

[B.M]

Owens is the new Blake Acres

[lloyd21]

Owens is the new Blake Acres

Raw power incredibly exciting..Owens

[lloyd21]

Observations in match sim:

* train as you play must be the adage at RSEA park..training was intense, very physical but fortunately no injuries. Mitch Owens Came off before match sim with a minor glute issue but seems ok.
* Hunter Clark very prominent in the midfield, moving very well & creative with his ball use.
* Phillipou did some lovely things, makes the right decisions & has a penetrating left boot.
* Windhager his usual busy self, snagged a couple of nice goals.
* Steele not quite himself yet, coming back from an ankle complaint
* Jones back to full strength but it will be interesting to see how he’s used.. still seems a bit hesitant with ball in hand
* Higgins, Butler & Peris all did some nice things at times
* Membrey too good for Howard, ran him all over the place
* Marshall outstanding again, both in the ruck & pinch hitting forward
* Eyre unfortunately has hard hands..gets to good spots but just doesn’t clunk his marks, shame really because he’s quick for a big guy & kicks it well
* Stocker is getting better and better..wearing #14 today!
Solid unit that kicks it very well & tough
* in one of the time trials, presumably the last one, we had a staggering 32 players record PB’S!!
* a new list manager will be appointed within the next 10 days

Agree think Stocker might be very handy tagger …elite footskills

[66Iwasthere]

Wood was out there in full training, didn’t seem to be restricted.

[cwrcyn]

Owens will be better than Acres. Owens has an insane thirst for the contest and will exploit his enormous physical strength. Acres is a cruiser who, although a handy player, has never used his physical strength to full advantage. I'm very excited about what Owens can do for us

[Saintmike65]

Observations in match sim:

* train as you play must be the adage at RSEA park..training was intense, very physical but fortunately no injuries. Mitch Owens Came off before match sim with a minor glute issue but seems ok.
* Hunter Clark very prominent in the midfield, moving very well & creative with his ball use.
* Phillipou did some lovely things, makes the right decisions & has a penetrating left boot.
* Windhager his usual busy self, snagged a couple of nice goals.
* Steele not quite himself yet, coming back from an ankle complaint
* Jones back to full strength but it will be interesting to see how he’s used.. still seems a bit hesitant with ball in hand
* Higgins, Butler & Peris all did some nice things at times
* Membrey too good for Howard, ran him all over the place
* Marshall outstanding again, both in the ruck & pinch hitting forward
* Eyre unfortunately has hard hands..gets to good spots but just doesn’t clunk his marks, shame really because he’s quick for a big guy & kicks it well
* Stocker is getting better and better..wearing #14 today!
Solid unit that kicks it very well & tough
* in one of the time trials, presumably the last one, we had a staggering 32 players record PB’S!!
* a new list manager will be appointed within the next 10 days

You probably should’ve mentioned Owens is going be bloody exciting kid .

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I love Mitch but he missed match sim due to a slight glute injury..but yes he’s a ripper.
In my humble opinion he’ll be better than Acres due to his toughness in the contest & brutal tackling ability.

[lloyd21]

Observations in match sim:

* train as you play must be the adage at RSEA park..training was intense, very physical but fortunately no injuries. Mitch Owens Came off before match sim with a minor glute issue but seems ok.
* Hunter Clark very prominent in the midfield, moving very well & creative with his ball use.
* Phillipou did some lovely things, makes the right decisions & has a penetrating left boot.
* Windhager his usual busy self, snagged a couple of nice goals.
* Steele not quite himself yet, coming back from an ankle complaint
* Jones back to full strength but it will be interesting to see how he’s used.. still seems a bit hesitant with ball in hand
* Higgins, Butler & Peris all did some nice things at times
* Membrey too good for Howard, ran him all over the place
* Marshall outstanding again, both in the ruck & pinch hitting forward
* Eyre unfortunately has hard hands..gets to good spots but just doesn’t clunk his marks, shame really because he’s quick for a big guy & kicks it well
* Stocker is getting better and better..wearing #14 today!
Solid unit that kicks it very well & tough
* in one of the time trials, presumably the last one, we had a staggering 32 players record PB’S!!
* a new list manager will be appointed within the next 10 days


Agree think Stocker might be very handy tagger …elite footskills


Over to you Mike ….thought Battle rated a mention..in great shape very physical down back..

[cwrcyn]

Great to hear Hunter Clark is doing well. I've always been a fan. He can do things that most of our other players can't. He has a bit of Scott Pendlebury about him. Those injuries would have knocked his confidence, but with those behind him and with better fitness he should now blossom.

I'll be cheering him on and I hope he has a great year

[B.M]

Hunter is a good footballer and an average athlete. Ability is not the issue with him, not sure he is an élite preparer.


Not sure about Pendlebury reference, not as tall, strong or left footed.

Hunter is more Farren Ray in body type and movement

[Impatient Sainter]

A great report as usual thanks heaps Mike!

It is great to hear so many players finally out on the track (32) - although thats still 13-14 on a restricted training routine.

As has been mentioned its also nice to hear Hunter Clark is finding his grove through the midfield. It will be interesting to see our midfield make up throughout the year, as finally we will have some depth in there.

Lets all pray that Marshall can stay fit and playing? If he breaks down before Campbell is ready, Max Heath is going to get a shock.

Ps Its interesting that Eyre is still training with us, when Stocker was announced I thought he was told he had missed out. Is there hope for him if he can start clunking the marks he is getting his hands too?

[SaintPav]

Hunter is more Farren Ray in body type and movement

Ouch!

[1971]

Cheers Saintmike65.

[CQ SAINT]

Owens is the new Blake Acres

I hope he comes on a little quicker than Acres did. This year would be good.

[lloyd21]

A great report as usual thanks heaps Mike!

It is great to hear so many players finally out on the track (32) - although thats still 13-14 on a restricted training routine.

As has been mentioned its also nice to hear Hunter Clark is finding his grove through the midfield. It will be interested to see our midfield make up throughout the year, as finally we will have some depth in there.

Lets all pray that Marshall can stay fit and playing? If he breaks down before Campbell is ready, Max Heath is going to get a shock.

Ps Its interesting that Eyre is still training with us, when Stocker was announced I thought he was told he had missed out. Is there hope for him if he can start clunking the marks he is getting his hands too?

Eyre was sick a few days …hence no appearance..

If he is added think it will be as defensive back which will create selection pressure for spots.
Thought Battle was absolutely outstanding today …focus was always having 7 defenders behind the ball .


Stocker couldn’t have been more impressive today ..think he will be an asset ..kid can kick the footy .

Elite by foot …

[Saints58]

Any new on some of the young guys
I hear Oscar Adams is training with the rucks and working with Campbell, what of heath any new how he is going.
What about Van Es he is the real deal last time I saw him at training big unit
What if Keeler is he back training!
Peris is he still training with the main group

[Saintmike65]

Any new on some of the young guys
I hear Oscar Adams is training with the rucks and working with Campbell, what of heath any new how he is going.

Oscar has missed a fair chunk of preseason training but is back in full training now…did some nice things today but needs to put on some size plus endurance!

What about Van Es he is the real deal last time I saw him at training big unit

Van Es will likely get an opportunity at some stage this year..good size with genuine closing speed, knock on his kicking but that seems ok.

What if Keeler is he back training!

Big Keeler still not training as he recovers from a meniscus issue

Peris is he still training with the main group

Peris is tracking pretty well & may be a RTB project player.
He is lightening quick and a brutal tackler for such a diminutive guy.

[B.M]

Saint Pav

Farren Ray was a good footballer
Played 209 games
Played mostly in top 4 teams
Excellent overhead

Exactly the same height and weight as Clark
And was dual sided and had good lateral movement

[B.M]

Peris has a long way to go

As has Adams and Allison

Keeler - will take a long while - tall kids body

Van Es - is put together - but is raw

All of those players need to show a bit at Sandy

[Scollop]

Remember Farren Ray's banner at his 200th?

[maverick]

Rays biggest issue is that he kicked floaters
Long kick but took too long to get there

[SaintPav]

Saint Pav

Farren Ray was a good footballer
Played 209 games
Played mostly in top 4 teams
Excellent overhead

Exactly the same height and weight as Clark
And was dual sided and had good lateral movement

He was ok.

His disposal wasn’t always the best.

[Otiman]

I'm not interested in how Hunter looks, I'm interested in how he plays footy. If fitness is his weakness he should improve it but not focus on it. Focus on his strengths, he creates time and space where there is none.