Josh Barnes Trackwatch article

[Sanctorum]

There might be some who will be interested to read the following article in yesterday's Hun by reporter Josh Barnes - I expect anyone who has previously declared on this forum they despise the Murdoch Press and News Ltd will give this a miss on principle:

"DARCY SETS A CRACKING PACE

Draftee Darcy Wilson continues to turn heads in his opening weeks at St Kilda, with the teenager again powering through some tough running on Friday.

In hostile weather on a steaming morning at Moor-abbin, Wilson lived up to his hype as one of the fittest teens to ever walk into the club during a tiring 15-minute block of running.

The youngster, who was taken with the 18th pick in last month’s draft, led his group through most runs and closed in on the group in front of him, days after winning the club’s three-kilometre time trial.

The elite runner was selected in part for his ability to break open a game with his legs and has walked into the club ready to go.

His ball skills were good enough to win praise for his decision making during a kicking drill from club legend Robert Harvey.

Still yet to turn 19, Mattaes Phillipou showed all the signs of taking another step forward in his second year at St Kilda as he was active through the midfield in a full-ground ball movement drill.

The youngest player in the league last season, Phillipou played in all 24 games and finished third in the club’s time trial this week.

Recruit Liam Henry ran strongly, while Rowan Marshall was consistently at the head of a pack of taller players.

MAX ON TRACK

Spearhead Max King didn’t take part in any drills but was running at good pace as he slogged through an hour on the track with his left shoulder strapped up.

King had his shoulder reconstructed after St Kilda’s elimination final loss and is in line to join in drills and proper training as early as next week.

The goalkicker had latarjet surgery, which aims to prevent dislocations in the future. Skipper Jack Steele (ankle) ran alongside King for most of the session, while Brad Crouch (knee) and Anthony Caminiti (hamstring tenderness) were also doing laps.

Defender Dougal Howard was the only Saint training in a fluoro cap, indicating no contact, while Tim Membrey took part in the full session.

Membrey has been in every session so far this pre-season and came into the gym before players were due back after he pulled out of the elimination final loss to GWS in September for personal reasons.

A number of Saints were not out on the track including Dan Butler (ankle), Mason Wood (calf), Jack Higgins (back) and Jack Hayes (knee). Higgins has been hit with back soreness in the past week but the Saints are hopeful it is only minor.

Mitch Owens did some light running in an eye-catching pair of sunnies before heading into the gym when his teammates got into action.

The exciting youngster has been managing foot soreness but is expected to be back into full training after Christmas.

James Van Es has been in and out of drills so far during pre-season as he returns from ankle surgery.

The Saints expect all of the list to be ready for full training in January and hold no long- term injuries at this stage.

ALL SMILES FOR ROSS

The other off-season surgery at St Kilda was for coach Ross Lyon, who had some work done on his hip.

The coach was seen at the draft last month walking with the aid of a crutch but was moving freely on Friday and all smiles, as he shared jokes and encouragement with his players.

His AFLW counterpart, coach Nick Dal Santo, also had recent hip surgery.

Newly promoted assistant coach Brendon Goddard was in the thick of training, while Lenny Hayes was also on hand after recently stepping back into a development role."

[saynta]

There might be some who will be interested to read the following article in yesterday's Hun by reporter Josh Barnes - I expect anyone who has previously declared on this forum they despise the Murdoch Press and News Ltd will give this a miss on principle:

"DARCY SETS A CRACKING PACE

Draftee Darcy Wilson continues to turn heads in his opening weeks at St Kilda, with the teenager again powering through some tough running on Friday.

In hostile weather on a steaming morning at Moor-abbin, Wilson lived up to his hype as one of the fittest teens to ever walk into the club during a tiring 15-minute block of running.

The youngster, who was taken with the 18th pick in last month’s draft, led his group through most runs and closed in on the group in front of him, days after winning the club’s three-kilometre time trial.

The elite runner was selected in part for his ability to break open a game with his legs and has walked into the club ready to go.

His ball skills were good enough to win praise for his decision making during a kicking drill from club legend Robert Harvey.

Still yet to turn 19, Mattaes Phillipou showed all the signs of taking another step forward in his second year at St Kilda as he was active through the midfield in a full-ground ball movement drill.

The youngest player in the league last season, Phillipou played in all 24 games and finished third in the club’s time trial this week.

Recruit Liam Henry ran strongly, while Rowan Marshall was consistently at the head of a pack of taller players.

MAX ON TRACK

Spearhead Max King didn’t take part in any drills but was running at good pace as he slogged through an hour on the track with his left shoulder strapped up.

King had his shoulder reconstructed after St Kilda’s elimination final loss and is in line to join in drills and proper training as early as next week.

The goalkicker had latarjet surgery, which aims to prevent dislocations in the future. Skipper Jack Steele (ankle) ran alongside King for most of the session, while Brad Crouch (knee) and Anthony Caminiti (hamstring tenderness) were also doing laps.

Defender Dougal Howard was the only Saint training in a fluoro cap, indicating no contact, while Tim Membrey took part in the full session.

Membrey has been in every session so far this pre-season and came into the gym before players were due back after he pulled out of the elimination final loss to GWS in September for personal reasons.

A number of Saints were not out on the track including Dan Butler (ankle), Mason Wood (calf), Jack Higgins (back) and Jack Hayes (knee). Higgins has been hit with back soreness in the past week but the Saints are hopeful it is only minor.

Mitch Owens did some light running in an eye-catching pair of sunnies before heading into the gym when his teammates got into action.

The exciting youngster has been managing foot soreness but is expected to be back into full training after Christmas.

James Van Es has been in and out of drills so far during pre-season as he returns from ankle surgery.

The Saints expect all of the list to be ready for full training in January and hold no long- term injuries at this stage.

ALL SMILES FOR ROSS

The other off-season surgery at St Kilda was for coach Ross Lyon, who had some work done on his hip.

The coach was seen at the draft last month walking with the aid of a crutch but was moving freely on Friday and all smiles, as he shared jokes and encouragement with his players.

His AFLW counterpart, coach Nick Dal Santo, also had recent hip surgery.

Newly promoted assistant coach Brendon Goddard was in the thick of training, while Lenny Hayes was also on hand after recently stepping back into a development role."

Horses for courses mate. Me, I hate the socialist f****** ABC and am stressed that my taxes pay those asswipes salaries.

Murdock press I don't mind in the least but in the main I have stopped copying their articles to this forum for obvious reasons.

Good read though and thank you for posting.

[shanegrambeau]

First thing I did was check about latarjet surgery and strength recovery
Admission: my reading was one full minute

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22592549/


Six months until sports should be thought about?

Well, I wouldn’t be surprised if Max doesn’t appear in March.

Get ready Mr Membrey! One more shot at being the main man awaits you and your 188cm jumping Jack legs! I hope you can still do it.

[saynta]

Yeah. I read that report. Thank you for posting it.

Word of warning though. Never get your medical information/opinions from the internet.

[santazzi]

Thanks Sanctorum. A heart warming article and lots to look forward.