Training kicked off last Monday for the 2012 season and I was down there to take a few picks. Enjoy
Hawks Training 25th Feb 2011–Before 2nd NAB game
February 25, 2011 By 4 Comments
Wander down to training this morning and the boys looked good. I took some photos mainly of skill work rather then of structure work as I could understand the club being a little touchy about that. Everyone looked good. I think most were on the field in one form or another. Comments in the photos below. By the way, if I have a name wrong, please let me know in the comments below. ENJOY! GO HAWKS
Bruce in a kicking drill
Buddy shapes for goal from boundary in contest with Cameron Bruce and Jordan Lisle
Cam Bruce shooting for Goal in contest with Buddy & Lisle. He scored!
Jordan shots in the contest but missed!
Sam shooting from the middle. Put it through.
Mitch Hallahan kicking for goal. No tongue in his shot. Wonder if this is as he is a rookie?
David Hale photo. With the new Ruckman that is going to make Hawks debut on weekend have a few photos
Haley shooting on goal
Haley about to kick. Notice the tongue action!
Lado marking in a drill
The forgotten member of the Hawks training squad, ruckman, Paul Johnson
Birch running laps. Looked to be moving fine
Mitch kicking in a drill
Clarko looking on at training. I have been really impressed in what I have seen from Clarko lately. Gut feel is has been more involved or maybe I have just noticed it more
Hodgy just working up to more training and if you believe the paper, last two games of NAB series
Jordan kicking at goal
Shoey in the training squad
Pop kicking out
Brad Sewell, Luke Breust and Chance boxing in the background.
Jordan in the orange top at training
Leon Cameron instructing the forwards and backs
Bateman at training
Buddy snapping a goal
Roughy shooting for goal. Kicking action looked fine to me, but I think we all think his kicking issues in his head
Derick Wanganeen looking at the result of his kick.
Buddy watches on eagerly at the shot of Jordan Lisle. There is a coffee riding on this!
Buddy was keen to win that coffee but Bruce still slotted it
Photos: Boys are Back in Town (well, at Waverly Park)
December 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
So we are into preseason for 2011 season and after some major work to the playing surface that saw the whole turf relayed, the boys were back training at the famous oval. Most of the players out there and from all reports, quite a long session that included ball work and a simulated match.
By the time I got there, the match was just ending but I was able to get some photos of the boys running. Any help with point out the new players greatly appreciated.
Squad for NAB Cup Round 1, 2010
February 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Shane Savage - One to watch in Round 1 of 2010 NAB Cup
The boys will be having an Open Training tomorrow morning before heading out to Tassie to take on the Tigers in the opening Round of the NAB Cup. Here is the Squad:
2 Jarryd Roughead
3 Jordan Lewis
4 Rick Ladson
5 Sam Mitchell
6 Josh Gibson
8 Xavier Ellis
12 Brad Sewell
13 Simon Taylor
14 Grant Birchall
15 Luke Hodge
16 Beau Dowler
17 Beau Muston
18 Brent Guerra
19 Jarryd Morton
21 Shane Savage
23 Lance Franklin
25 Ryan Schoenmakers
26 Liam Shiels
27 Stephen Gilham
28 Garry Moss
30 Campbell Brown
31 Matthew Suckling
36 Jordan Lisle
39 Ben Stratton
42 Wayde Skipper
43 Will Sierakowski
45 Jarrod Kayler-Thomson
47 Luke Breust
The boys I am most looking forward to seeing are:
- Josh Gibson – One of the two prize recruits (along with Shaun Burgoyne). How goes Gibson might be how goes the Hawks. Brad Sewell claimed that he will be playing Full Back this year. May not actually play.
- Shane Savage – Like what he has done both late last year and in the last two training sessions I have been too. Could be a Smokey to make the Round 1 side v Melbourne
- The Cobbler (Ryan Schoenmakers) – One of the players with the most excitement around him this year from the Hawks faithful. With Croad’s retirement, big things are hoped from him. Would be suprised to see him wear the 24 by the start of 2011.
- Liam Shiels – Another Popular player. Has finished school and word is that he is killing it on the track, leading all the runs. With his outstanding fitness, could find himself as the Hawks number 1 tagger this year.
- Matthew Suckling – Another fan fav for his work at Box Hill last year. Great kick and that is something that the Hawks coaches love.
- Wade Skipper – Sneaky chance for round 1 with the burns to Brent Renouf. I have a strange feeling that Clarko is a big rap for the mobile ruckman and he should be on all DreamTeam and SuperCoach Benches!
- Rick Ladson – Back from injury and another Fantasy hot item. Has been talk that he is injured but has looked good in the last few weeks.
Who are you looking forward to seeing? Comment below!
Don’t forget to checkout the article on the Hawks site: “Pre-season Report: New faces”
Training Photos – 10 Feb 2010 – Where is everyone?
February 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Got down to training this morning. Really enjoyed seeing the drills this morning. A few boys stepped it up and others in the rehab group. Unfortunately won’t be at Open training Friday before they go to Tassie for the NAB Cup opener against Richmond (if anyone does and wants to share commentary/photos, let me know, would love to put them up).
Enjoy the photos below! Who looks good. Don’t hesitate to comment below (have made it easier but will moderate to stop spam).
Training 25/11/2009 – More Running
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Second post form the 25th November 2009. Mostly running although there is one of Jordan Lewis doing kicking practice. Not sure the reason for this as its the second time that while the rest of the group ran, he was doing kicking practice. Amoungst the photos is one of Wade Skipper, formerly of the Bulldogs, who is hoping to be picked up in todays draft. From the phantom drafts that have come out, it appears he might be waiting for the Rookie draft to be picked up as a Mature Aged Rookie.
Campbell Brown and Lance Franklin
Jarrod Roughead and Luke Hodge
Beau Muston, Grant Birchall and Ryan Schoenmakers
Training 25/11/2009 – Main Session
November 25, 2009 By 2 Comments
Another open session this morning. I got there after 10:30am and the team was involved in a match simulation. I was asked by the coaching staff not to video it, so no video this week. But a couple of photo posts (and perhaps a music video style video of the photos). Hope you enjoy. The man that seems to be attracting a lot of interest and excitement at the moment is young backman, Ryan Schoenmakers
Training Video – Running Laps
November 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
