Preseason watch: pictures, videos, info for the 2022 preseason

[D0GMATIC]

I went down there this morning and here are some of my observations that i thought some may be interested in

- Isaac Lumelume was there, first training session. Got straight into the drills and seemed to fit in pretty well. Plenty of talk during drills etc. Burton also getting into things
- No sign of Cotric, I didn't notice Dufty or a couple of others, so could have been elsewhere
- Zap is helping the coaching staff with drills etc. now, and says he is enjoying the change (you can all stop complaining about his interview skills now i guess? )
- Tui Katoa also there helping out the coaching team which was good to see
- Big Willie also there bouncing around on the field bringing his usual energy
- Thommo and Vaughan were into each other a bit, revving each other up a bit in the opposed sessions on opposite "teams". Looks like they will work well together
- Two different opposed sessions running at the same time, basically 4 teams, the top guys mixed between 2 sides and opposing each other, though there were positional changes throughout. BBO, Wakeham & Flanno all looked to have turns at right side on their teams at different times. Any thoughts that they know who they will go with will be hard to see from these sessions though
- Naden mainly lined up at left centre from what i noticed
- Schoupp outside him at left wing for the opposed session
- Gus was there and did occasionally get out on the field and have a chat with Baz, but also just hung back and watched from the stands for the majority
- Baz did rip into them a bit at times when passes were getting a bit loose etc. was good to see it being quickly addressed and level would go up
- Some good talk coming from the guys during huddles / drinks etc. a couple coming from unlikely suspects too. eg. Stimson, who does look in pretty good shape
- Rehab crew came over towards the end - Doorey, Averillo, Ava, Averillo etc
- Jacko, Jackson Topine, Thommo & Vaughan all stood out for their training efforts from what i saw, leading the way but not really a surprise

Enjoy

Thats awesome, Thanks for the insight

 

[Cappuccino]

Cotric was probably at Concord getting a tour of the 'elite training demountable'

Slack how they've treated Cotric

He's probably walking around WT headquarters thinking oh no how has it come to this, i was playing origin 2 years ago now im at the elite training facility

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Good example of skill session on both sides of the ruck @Mutt Dafty .
They should be able to handle it

This is basic shit though and at training, much different in game. At the top levels you're wanting the absolute top % of player and that might mean your only getting it from a them on the left or right side of the field, shift them to the other side and all of a sudden they might now be the best option in that role. I do think there needs to be some level of fluidity and we're starting to see it now off the back of what Tom did in SOO and with at the Roosters.

 

[Philmus]

Slack how they've treated Cotric

He's probably walking around WT headquarters thinking oh no how has it come to this, i was playing origin 2 years ago now im at the elite training facility

100%, from Gus to Pascoe. I'd rather sit on a cactus than go to that shambles of a club

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I went down there this morning and here are some of my observations that i thought some may be interested in

- Isaac Lumelume was there, first training session. Got straight into the drills and seemed to fit in pretty well. Plenty of talk during drills etc. Burton also getting into things
- No sign of Cotric, I didn't notice Dufty or a couple of others, so could have been elsewhere
- Zap is helping the coaching staff with drills etc. now, and says he is enjoying the change (you can all stop complaining about his interview skills now i guess? )
- Tui Katoa also there helping out the coaching team which was good to see
- Big Willie also there bouncing around on the field bringing his usual energy
- Thommo and Vaughan were into each other a bit, revving each other up a bit in the opposed sessions on opposite "teams". Looks like they will work well together
- Two different opposed sessions running at the same time, basically 4 teams, the top guys mixed between 2 sides and opposing each other, though there were positional changes throughout. BBO, Wakeham & Flanno all looked to have turns at right side on their teams at different times. Any thoughts that they know who they will go with will be hard to see from these sessions though
- Naden mainly lined up at left centre from what i noticed
- Schoupp outside him at left wing for the opposed session
- Gus was there and did occasionally get out on the field and have a chat with Baz, but also just hung back and watched from the stands for the majority
- Baz did rip into them a bit at times when passes were getting a bit loose etc. was good to see it being quickly addressed and level would go up
- Some good talk coming from the guys during huddles / drinks etc. a couple coming from unlikely suspects too. eg. Stimson, who does look in pretty good shape
- Rehab crew came over towards the end - Doorey, Averillo, Ava, Averillo etc
- Jacko, Jackson Topine, Thommo & Vaughan all stood out for their training efforts from what i saw, leading the way but not really a surprise

Enjoy

You know what sort of injury Jake is carrying? I'm going to cry.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Not horror Marley stream it or whatever you will like, and there is vag in it too from memory.
Search donkey punch you will get an idea of the genre

I know what it is, I just didn't know there was a movie (not on Pornhub) about it lol

 

[Philmus]

I thought he was out of the woods, suppose somethings got to give, let see what happens

Melbourne you reckon?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Melbourne you reckon?

Pawa

 

[COVENS]

You know what sort of injury Jake is carrying? I'm going to cry.

Maybe you can ask him next time you're spooning?

 

[Philmus]

Pawa

Really?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Really?

No

 

[Bulldog1966]

I know what it is, I just didn't know there was a movie (not on Pornhub) about it lol

Yeh Pommy made flick worth a look if your having some friends over

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Maybe you can ask him next time you're spooning?

The law doesn't let me that close.

 

[COVENS]

The law doesn't let me that close.

You'll figure it out

 

[CrittaMagic69]

You'll figure it out

Noto worth the risk, I'm not going to be boy jail. Little boy jail then maybe, that shit is like school retreat. Anyway deepfake exists now so...

 

[bulldogruss]

You know what sort of injury Jake is carrying? I'm going to cry.

No didn’t notice anything to indicate a problem. Could be a niggle even…
Judda got injured during the session and walked off the paddock. Didn’t re-join from what I noticed but could have just been something minor

 

[Heckler]

I went down there this morning and here are some of my observations that i thought some may be interested in

- Isaac Lumelume was there, first training session. Got straight into the drills and seemed to fit in pretty well. Plenty of talk during drills etc. Burton also getting into things
- No sign of Cotric, I didn't notice Dufty or a couple of others, so could have been elsewhere
- Zap is helping the coaching staff with drills etc. now, and says he is enjoying the change (you can all stop complaining about his interview skills now i guess? )
- Tui Katoa also there helping out the coaching team which was good to see
- Big Willie also there bouncing around on the field bringing his usual energy
- Thommo and Vaughan were into each other a bit, revving each other up a bit in the opposed sessions on opposite "teams". Looks like they will work well together
- Two different opposed sessions running at the same time, basically 4 teams, the top guys mixed between 2 sides and opposing each other, though there were positional changes throughout. BBO, Wakeham & Flanno all looked to have turns at right side on their teams at different times. Any thoughts that they know who they will go with will be hard to see from these sessions though
- Naden mainly lined up at left centre from what i noticed
- Schoupp outside him at left wing for the opposed session
- Gus was there and did occasionally get out on the field and have a chat with Baz, but also just hung back and watched from the stands for the majority
- Baz did rip into them a bit at times when passes were getting a bit loose etc. was good to see it being quickly addressed and level would go up
- Some good talk coming from the guys during huddles / drinks etc. a couple coming from unlikely suspects too. eg. Stimson, who does look in pretty good shape
- Rehab crew came over towards the end - Doorey, Averillo, Ava, Averillo etc
- Jacko, Jackson Topine, Thommo & Vaughan all stood out for their training efforts from what i saw, leading the way but not really a surprise

Enjoy

Thanks. So Schoupp out of his sling and doing contact?

 

[bulldogruss]

Thanks. So Schoupp out of his sling and doing contact?

No sling, strapped up. Wearing pink bib (no/limited contact) boys were pushing him hard in the opposed to get into position etc. dropped a ball and was very filthy - good to see

 

[ddt192]

I went down there this morning and here are some of my observations that i thought some may be interested in

- Isaac Lumelume was there, first training session. Got straight into the drills and seemed to fit in pretty well. Plenty of talk during drills etc. Burton also getting into things
- No sign of Cotric, I didn't notice Dufty or a couple of others, so could have been elsewhere
- Zap is helping the coaching staff with drills etc. now, and says he is enjoying the change (you can all stop complaining about his interview skills now i guess? )
- Tui Katoa also there helping out the coaching team which was good to see
- Big Willie also there bouncing around on the field bringing his usual energy
- Thommo and Vaughan were into each other a bit, revving each other up a bit in the opposed sessions on opposite "teams". Looks like they will work well together
- Two different opposed sessions running at the same time, basically 4 teams, the top guys mixed between 2 sides and opposing each other, though there were positional changes throughout. BBO, Wakeham & Flanno all looked to have turns at right side on their teams at different times. Any thoughts that they know who they will go with will be hard to see from these sessions though
- Naden mainly lined up at left centre from what i noticed
- Schoupp outside him at left wing for the opposed session
- Gus was there and did occasionally get out on the field and have a chat with Baz, but also just hung back and watched from the stands for the majority
- Baz did rip into them a bit at times when passes were getting a bit loose etc. was good to see it being quickly addressed and level would go up
- Some good talk coming from the guys during huddles / drinks etc. a couple coming from unlikely suspects too. eg. Stimson, who does look in pretty good shape
- Rehab crew came over towards the end - Doorey, Averillo, Ava, Averillo etc
- Jacko, Jackson Topine, Thommo & Vaughan all stood out for their training efforts from what i saw, leading the way but not really a surprise

Enjoy

Thanks for this russ much appreciated

 

[Bulldogsteve]

This is basic shit though and at training, much different in game. At the top levels you're wanting the absolute top % of player and that might mean your only getting it from a them on the left or right side of the field, shift them to the other side and all of a sudden they might now be the best option in that role. I do think there needs to be some level of fluidity and we're starting to see it now off the back of what Tom did in SOO and with at the Roosters.

my point is that they should be able to play both sides of the ruck. They should be able to hold the ball in either hand and fend with either hand. Yes they have their preferred side, but if they cant play both sides they arent much of a footballer imo