Training 2025 Pre-Season - Standards are currently being driven

[DuckYeah]

Handball is his go then



Yeah probably him a brickwall at the end of last season after playing most of the year.
Plus we were severely undermanned in the last few games with players out across the board.

His direct opponent towelled him up in every match. Thats garbage. He has a long way to go before he is a competent defender

 

[shintemaster]

Y'all react to Chom getting beaten by Larkey and think that is bad by Chom. Well, I think it sounds promising re Souva. Reckon he had a pretty poor year last year, hopefully he is striving for much better.

To be clear - I don't worry at all about Comben being beaten by Larkey. He's a gun FF with plenty of experience that is great at making players look stupid in 1v1's.

 

[DuckYeah]

And FFS can he kick or not???

Nope.

 

[Shinboner1]

Nope.

That's why he was a late pick.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Should have some individual player updates later on today or tomorrow! Hold tight!

 

[Hojuman]

CCJ's first run ?

 

[Flawed Genius]

Congrats to all in this thread for being quoted in the Herald Sun today as "track watchers" - the article says said track watchers have been very impressed by Luke Urquhart. Another bumper example of this board contributing news stories about North Melbourne players with the Urquhart surname.

 

[The Nostradamus]

CCJ's first run ?

Seems like it

 

[The Dark]

To be clear - I don't worry at all about Comben being beaten by Larkey. He's a gun FF with plenty of experience that is great at making players look stupid in 1v1's.

In the match sim I saw Larkey took an overhead contested mark on the goaline, Maley, who had been doing blocking work for him was volubly thrilled.

They seem to be working quite hard on their blocking and key forward patterns, presumably Darling's experience will be massive here.

 

[The Dark]

Congrats to all in this thread for being quoted in the Herald Sun today as "track watchers" - the article says said track watchers have been very impressed by Luke Urquhart. Another bumper example of this board contributing news stories about North Melbourne players with the Urquhart surname.

I saw Julian Assange at training too, so good he's home and can enjoy the little things like this

 

[maddiemelb]

Sorry guys - I know you’re keen for video content but I’ve just posted some flicks and edits from yesterday’s sesh if anyone’s still hungry for stills!

 

[speedy]

Chom has had one season as a Key backman.One!

And what…. 28 games of actual footy? Experience wise the guy is a pup.

 

[Chadwiko]

And what…. 28 games of actual footy? Experience wise the guy is a pup.

This isn't directed at you speedy, but I just find the juxtaposition between how some fans treat Charlie compared to Will amusing;

 

[Merlin007]

Sorry guys - I know you’re keen for video content but I’ve just posted some flicks and edits from yesterday’s sesh if anyone’s still hungry for stills!

Love the film noir touch

 

[The Dingrel]

For the 400th time, he is an instinct player and intercepting in the backline or moving in the forward line is where he is best. Considering the investment in Dawson and Whitlock, I assume the match committee don't see him playing back long term. I always thought his intercepting was a little overrated.

Im disappointed Moti, very slow to take the bait,,,,thought others would be jumping all over that too!.........

.....actually having caught up, perhaps a small riot has been incited after all.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Sorry guys - I know you’re keen for video content but I’ve just posted some flicks and edits from yesterday’s sesh if anyone’s still hungry for stills!

love your work maddiemelb! Hopefully a fulltime job with AFL media team coming sooner rather than later.

Big Will Dawson and Hards looking noticeable bigger and stronger.

 

[disco_cowboy]

This isn't directed at you speedy, but I just find the juxtaposition between how some fans treat Charlie compared to Will amusing;

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this is dumb. WAP is not the hill to die on.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Sorry guys - I know you’re keen for video content but I’ve just posted some flicks and edits from yesterday’s sesh if anyone’s still hungry for stills!

that George pic is magical. Should become the silhouette image for a better AFL logo, like the NBA logo

 

[DuckYeah]

Sorry guys - I know you’re keen for video content but I’ve just posted some flicks and edits from yesterday’s sesh if anyone’s still hungry for stills!

Holy shit, Settle down Harry Sheezel.. making everyone look bad… again

 

[Shinboner Supremacy]

Cant wait to see how we go against genuine opposition. It is very hard to judge how given every player is “flying” this time of the year.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Comben is very poor in standing contests.

He’s great when third man in, except when he spoils.

His direct opponent torched us on many occasions in ‘24.

 

[Chadwiko]

Comben is very poor in standing contests.

He’s great when third man in, except when he spoils.

His direct opponent torched us on many occasions in ‘24.

This is equally true for when he plays up forward too.

He's not the "beat his man 1-on-1 in a contest" type of forward.

He's perfect as the roaming tall intercepting defender.

 

[The Brady Bunch]

that George pic is magical. Should become the silhouette image for a better AFL logo, like the NBA logo

This x1000. I don't even care if the ball landed on Nick Theodossi's roof, that is one gorgeous kicking style.



PS. a better reference point would be the Air Jordan logo as the NBA logo is kind of flaccid.

 

[The Brady Bunch]

This is equally true for when he plays up forward too.

He's not the "beat his man 1-on-1 in a contest" type of forward.

He's perfect as the roaming tall intercepting defender.

When he plays up forward, his best approach is to use the intercepting defender as his step ladder.

 

[Shinboner1]

Comben is very poor in standing contests.

He’s great when third man in, except when he spoils.

His direct opponent torched us on many occasions in ‘24.

Doesn't have to do much outside of actually going for the ball as the 3rd man.
Hard to learn defence when you didnt play it as a junior