Training Report from The Hun

[shrodes]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl- ... 40bd72?amp

Ross Lyon had a keen eye on training today as his Saints gear up for the 2023 season.
He’ll be on the lookout for a Max King replacement for at least the early part of the year, as the star forward recovers from injury.
A couple of trialists were also put through their paces.

‘GETTING THERE’

Star key forward Max King is still sidelined from main training as he continues his recovery from a shoulder reconstruction early last month.
However, the 22-year-old had a smile on his dial as he watched on at the start of the session before heading inside to the gym.
Asked how his recovery was going by a regular track watcher on the sidelines, King replied: “Getting there, slowly”.
While the Saints have not put an exact timeframe on King’s return, he will miss at least the early part of the season in a major blow to the club.
King booted 52 goals from 22 games last season – 18 more majors than any other St Kilda player.

BULKED UP

Second-year midfielder Marcus Windhager looks to have added a few kilos to his frame over summer.
Windhager has been a regular in the gym at Moorabbin but hasn’t lost any of his running abilities, having finished second in St Kilda’s 3km time trial pre-Christmas.
A bargain buy at pick 47 in the 2021 national draft, the St Kilda Next Generation Academy product averaged 11.8 disposals from 18 games on debut last season.

ROSS THE HAPPY BOSS

New St Kilda coach Ross Lyon looks to be enjoying himself as pre-season begins to ramp up.
Long known as a tough taskmaster, Lyon is clearly looking more relaxed in his second time around at the Saints.
Lyon was front and centre on the first day back at pre-season training and was regularly cracking a smile and giving players a clap for their good work.

REHAB GROUP

Jack Hayes and Nick Coffield are still working their way back to fitness after suffering ACL injuries early last year.
Both ran some laps, before Coffield headed into the gym and Hayes did some other lighter work on the sidelines.
Jade Gresham (knee) completed part of the main session before joining the rehab group for some lighter drills, as did Josh Battle (ankle).
Jack Billings remains on light duties after having back surgery last September to correct a disc protrusion.
Midfielder Zak Jones spent the morning in the gym with King.

STILL TRIALING

Former Carlton defender Liam Stocker and former Essendon forward Josh Eyre are still training with the Saints in search of a spot on the club’s list through the Supplementary Selection Period.
Stocker worked hard during Monday’s session, while Eyre showed himself to be an athletic big man who was moving well.
The Saints have two available list spots which they can fill through the SSP or they can keep open for the mid-season rookie draft.

[B.M]

That’s a horrible training report

Insight would’ve been nice

Not one thing in that report that wasn’t already known

Except Windhager apparently getting bigger - when in reality he’s trimmed down. Hopeless!

[Teflon]

Hill turned heads won 3k
Gone from “chubby Brad” under cuddles to skimmed down athlete all if a sudden..
I call it the RTB effect already…
Brad knows…no more free games where you won’t be held to account….
Standards!! Gotta love ‘em

[Saintmike65]

It was nice to see the continued emphasis on slick ball movement and centre bounce work.
I didn’t go to the time trial, however I spoke to someone who did, with Brad Hill winning it comfortably..Sharman won in his group which is the second he’s won!
On the training track the boss prowled around missing nothing, offering advice & encouragement when needed.
Owens kicked a monster 55 metre goal on the run during match sim, Young Eyre impressive with his agility & field kicking..kicks with a low trajectory that travels quickly through the air.
Gresham stepped up his training but still not full tilt!

[Devilhead]

Thanks Shrodes!

Was thinking we could start a Training thread for all reports (from Media / BigFooty / Personal accounts) in the lead up to the start of the season - keep it altogether

[Impatient Sainter]

It was nice to see the continued emphasis on slick ball movement and centre bounce work.
I didn’t go to the time trial, however I spoke to someone who did, with Brad Hill winning it comfortably..Sharman won in his group which is the second he’s won!
On the training track the boss prowled around missing nothing, offering advice & encouragement when needed.
Owens kicked a monster 55 metre goal on the run during match sim, Young Eyre impressive with his agility & field kicking..kicks with a low trajectory that travels quickly through the air.
Gresham stepped up his training but still not full tilt!

Does that mean you are warming to Eyre being a rookie chance Mike?

[Teflon]

It was nice to see the continued emphasis on slick ball movement and centre bounce work.
I didn’t go to the time trial, however I spoke to someone who did, with Brad Hill winning it comfortably..Sharman won in his group which is the second he’s won!
On the training track the boss prowled around missing nothing, offering advice & encouragement when needed.
Owens kicked a monster 55 metre goal on the run during match sim, Young Eyre impressive with his agility & field kicking..kicks with a low trajectory that travels quickly through the air.
Gresham stepped up his training but still not full tilt!

Thanks Mike for sharing that most interesting

[Saintmike65]

It was nice to see the continued emphasis on slick ball movement and centre bounce work.
I didn’t go to the time trial, however I spoke to someone who did, with Brad Hill winning it comfortably..Sharman won in his group which is the second he’s won!
On the training track the boss prowled around missing nothing, offering advice & encouragement when needed.
Owens kicked a monster 55 metre goal on the run during match sim, Young Eyre impressive with his agility & field kicking..kicks with a low trajectory that travels quickly through the air.
Gresham stepped up his training but still not full tilt!

Does that mean you are warming to Eyre being a rookie chance Mike?

I must admit after seeing him a couple of times pre Christmas, I had reservations, however the young man impressed me today.
I think we’re going to singing a different tune re: Brad Hill this year..certainly is in ripping nick & an observer told me he won the time trial doing it on the bit!
I’m a bit bullish about Bytel also, he’s in the best shape I’ve seen him & his hands are lightening quick…word is he’s got a new lease on life with Lenny & the boss offering a new set of eyes & open minds!

[Teflon]

It was nice to see the continued emphasis on slick ball movement and centre bounce work.
I didn’t go to the time trial, however I spoke to someone who did, with Brad Hill winning it comfortably..Sharman won in his group which is the second he’s won!
On the training track the boss prowled around missing nothing, offering advice & encouragement when needed.
Owens kicked a monster 55 metre goal on the run during match sim, Young Eyre impressive with his agility & field kicking..kicks with a low trajectory that travels quickly through the air.
Gresham stepped up his training but still not full tilt!

Does that mean you are warming to Eyre being a rookie chance Mike?

I must admit after seeing him a couple of times pre Christmas, I had reservations, however the young man impressed me today.
I think we’re going to singing a different tune re: Brad Hill this year..certainly is in ripping nick & an observer told me he won the time trial doing it on the bit!
I’m a bit bullish about Bytel also, he’s in the best shape I’ve seen him & his hands are lightening quick…word is he’s got a new lease on life with Lenny & the boss offering a new set of eyes & open minds!

No wonder he’s up and about with Lenny/Ross driving him….I still think it’s a shame Long had a gutfull of Ratten and left ….think Lyon could’ve worked some magic there and he’s that hard unflinching tough nut that’s good in a final ….anyway I’m praying Bytel makes it….if we can turn some of these kids into genuine regular 22 options we are improving

[Teflon]

From Stav BF (who actually offers insights…good read)


It’s just the standard Lyon expectations of his players.

Marshall is another one. As is Hilly. Higgins. Butler (but minimal in comparison to the others)

Every player expected to cover every inch of ground for 120mins.

Fitness absolute non negotiable etc.