Training 2025 Pre-Season Thread

[martinson]

I know this one is late to the party but completely agree. He played a 35 disposal, 1 goal game as a 17 year old in his sole VFL appearance. He isn't playing VFL if he is healthy, unfortunately someone has to make way for him. I suspect it won't be Jaspa. Unless we revert to two talls, which is unlikely, it has to be one of either Bailey, Rayner (0% chance), Ah Chee, Lohmann or Charlie. Based solely on last year, Bailey is the one who should be under the pump the most but I suspect, unfortunately for Cal, he may be the loser in all of this.

Nah . People are still looking at Cal as they always have. He's too valuable. I don't think they'd be looking at it that way internally.

 

[pod17]

Nah . People are still looking at Cal as they always have. He's too valuable. I don't think they'd be looking at it that way internally.

Totally agree with this. Very potent forward with the ability to make the oppositions dashing defenders accountable. They don’t grow on trees.

Bailey did have a down year but carried an injury and showed some signs he was turning the corner late in the year. That said, IF Levi is to walk straight into the starting side after an injury in the preseason, Bailey could be the one that is vulnerable.

I still think it’s most likely he starts in the VFL or at best the sub until injury or form opens the door for him.

 

[Perrip]

Likelihood of every AFL club’s prospective round one debutants rated

Brisbane
Levi Ashcroft was touted as the best player in the draft class throughout his under-18s campaign, and while he was a father-son selection to the reigning premiers there is an expectation he slots straight into their best 22. Ashcroft has been impressive during the summer, and while he’s unlikely to walk straight into the starting midfield, the No.5 pick should feature in Opening Round. Sam Marshall may be forced to begin his career in the VFL, while key forward Ty Gallop is a project player.
Verdict: Lock him in

 

[Perrip]

 

[Scubaveg]

After giving it some thought, I could genuinely see Zorko being a super sub for us this year. Will give us a lot of flexibility and allow us to prepare our lines for post-Zorko football. Keeps him playing, his body fresh and will undoubtedly have a big impact in the role.

100%.


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[McIvor]

I know this one is late to the party but completely agree. He played a 35 disposal, 1 goal game as a 17 year old in his sole VFL appearance. He isn't playing VFL if he is healthy, unfortunately someone has to make way for him. I suspect it won't be Jaspa. Unless we revert to two talls, which is unlikely, it has to be one of either Bailey, Rayner (0% chance), Ah Chee, Lohmann or Charlie. Based solely on last year, Bailey is the one who should be under the pump the most but I suspect, unfortunately for Cal, he may be the loser in all of this.

No chance in me view.