Training 2024 Preseason Training Thread

[Chief Hopper]

“You have to see it to believe it”: King’s observations from Essendon training​

“The changes at the Bombers, I think, are significant.” www.sen.com.au

Correlates to what others have said hey.

In 2023 who was the player we had doing the Nick Daicos role? Wasn't it Merret?

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Yep.

Profound stuff from Kingy...

 

[boncer34]

Yep.

I think it's important to remember that.

 

[Jobe Watson]

Baldwin out indefinitely with a foot injury?

 

[Beerfish]

Yep. **** it.

Foot injury to sideline young Bomber for extended period

Essendon defender Kaine Baldwin is set to miss an extended period due to a stress fracture in his foot

www.afl.com.au

 

[ant555]

fwiw

“You have to see it to believe it”: King’s observations from Essendon training

“The changes at the Bombers, I think, are significant.”

www.sen.com.au

FWIW
There has been no reserves team. Yes team black has generally been stronger with limited young players but there have been 10 or so players changing between both sides. Stringer has been one of them. He has played just as many quarters in team black as he has in team red.

 

[ant555]

VAFA star to trial at Essendon after missing out on Collingwood list spot

Sam Sofronidis could be given a shot at the top level in red and black.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

VAFA star to trial at Essendon after missing out on Collingwood list spot

Sam Sofronidis could be given a shot at the top level in red and black.

www.sen.com.au

Is he any good?

 

[ant555]

Is he any good?

Not sure. Have not seen him play since his under 18 days.

VAFA star on radar of AFL clubs after impressive season

A handful of clubs are looking at VAFA star Sam Sofronidis

www.afl.com.au

VAFA star, ex-Port ruck, Saints mid to train at Pies for rookie spot

Sam Sofronidis, who was a standout in Victoria's amateur competition, will train with Collingwood for a spot on the rookie list

www.afl.com.au

Sam Sofronidis Draft Profile

central.rookieme.com

 

[Zach Package]

Is he any good?

Marks everything at VAFL level and kicks like a mule but I don’t reckon he’s big enough.

Plus we have to make a call by Monday so we’ll literally have 48 hours to make the call

 

[Blind Turn]

Apparently Eyre isn’t up to it so we ditch him.
Collingwood pick up Eyre despite another long-term injury.
Collingwood ditch idea of picking up Sofrinidis.
We possibly pick up Sofrinidis.
Either Collingwood know better or we know better (I know who I’m backing).

Please make it make sense.

 

[Keystone agony]

Apparently Eyre isn’t up to it so we ditch him.
Collingwood pick up Eyre despite another long-term injury.
Collingwood ditch idea of picking up Sofrinidis.
We possibly pick up Sofrinidis.
Either Collingwood know better or we know better (I know who I’m backing).

Please make it make sense.

We have depth in talls

Pies dont ?

 

[Rick Ross]

We have depth in talls

Pies dont ?

Saw Billy Frampton rocking his Premiership tattoo the other day. Kind of backs your post…

 

[fishardansin]

fwiw

“You have to see it to believe it”: King’s observations from Essendon training

“The changes at the Bombers, I think, are significant.”

www.sen.com.au

Looks like King is ant555 's greatest fan!!

 

[Blind Turn]

We have depth in talls

Pies dont ?

Sofrinidis is on the tall side. But yeah, maybe Eyre’s extra 6cm is the allure.

 

[Keystone agony]

Sofrinidis is on the tall side. But yeah, maybe Eyre’s extra 6cm is the allure.

Also is Sofrinidis a fwd or defender. Pies picking Eyre as a defender

Also talls take time, especially genuine talls

 

[andleanback]

Marks everything at VAFL level and kicks like a mule but I don’t reckon he’s big enough.

Plus we have to make a call by Monday so we’ll literally have 48 hours to make the call

Are you sure we have to make a call by Monday?

 

[rumply]

 

[fairbump_playon]

Free kick. Dangerous tackle

 

[Zach Package]

Are you sure we have to make a call by Monday?

The deadline is today.

Richmond have just signed someone

 

[Cup_o_Jobe]

Are they trotting out Cal Twomey to commentate a webcast intra-club next week, or was that more a one-and-done gig last year?

 

[boncer34]

The deadline is today.

Richmond have just signed someone

That's earlier than normal isn't it?

 

[The Prosecutor]

Are they trotting out Cal Twomey to commentate a webcast intra-club next week, or was that more a one-and-done gig last year?

We play St Kilda on Friday and then Geelong next week, both are broadcast.

 

[eth-dog]

That's earlier than normal isn't it?

They changed it last year

 

[TheGrizz]

That's earlier than normal isn't it?

About the same, it was 15 Feb last year.