Training Blog 12/1/15

Great training to watch today. Really enjoyable. Here's the overview:After warm ups there was a drill involving playing what's in front of you. This is a strong indication of giving footballers situations to make positive attacking decisions. The defenders were using pads but a couple got quite enthusiastic with Peatsy and sent him flying. This brought a roar of enjoyment from the others.Fitness work for forwards and backs followed. This was specific to their on field job. Eg the forwards were hitting the ground then getting up and running then hitting the ground and running.A session of kick off returns followed for the backs. The focus was on the two plays after the kick.A game of touch followed for the backs. Lots of laughs mixed in with great skills on show. The speed of Sandow, Semi, Morgs and Robinson stood out. Hoppa constantly talking throughout all sessions.Opposed game to finish. Good energy and the team seems to be taking shape. You know I hate a team list so I won't bother with that.Overall, this is a very happy squad of players who enjoy training. Brad has and is creating something special here. Even after training they are doing extras. Every player looks like they want to be here and the extras that they are doing is an indication of them and the training staff developing their skills.

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  • Maybe as opposed to the 'hardest preseason ever ' it will be the 'smartest preseason ever' . Good work max :-)
  • Thanks sixtiesboy love to join you one day next time I am up in Sydney, we will have to get you an official reporter's badge

  • Thank you for posting! Such good read! Look forward to reading everyones imput and how this post develops.
  • Let's just say that every player has great skills. The decision on who plays NRL this year will come down to who is tough enough and who can take their skills to the next level. If you stagnate as a player you'll miss out. Simple. Even if you are a good player you'll need to show the work ethic to make improvements.
    On another note, some board members were there watching today. It is vital to vote our board back in as they are a big part of the changing culture. Believe me, this is a club setting up for future success and will become known as the club to play at.
  • Thanks for the updates sixties. Greatly appreciated. Any good news on Kamicamica who I think will make he's debut soon, and is very mobile in defence for a huge man.
    • He has some stiff competition. In your mind, pick two starting props. Now pick two props for the bench ( remember that One out of Tepai, Kenny E or Manu will start from the bench and we will carry a second dummy half from the bench - at least at the start of the year. ) Who misses out? There's likely to be some good players playing for Wenty. I think Tui will probably start from the Wenty bench.
    • I think he'll get ahead of Alvaro and Ualesi, and at some point during the season make he's debut pending injuries.
  • Good question! Was just in Fiji, wish i was still there! Lots of locals asking about him. Looks impressive, they are hoping he will debut.
  • 60's boy can you tell me where they train outside and what days of the week? i would like to come watch one day

  • From my visits, which have been hit and miss, I've seen them there on Mon, Tues, Thurs morning. I don't have a timetable. I'm about a ten minute drive away so I just pop down to see if they are there.
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