I had a chance to get out to training yesterday, some observations from the session.
It was a very interesting afternoon, very expansive style of football played in a full opposed session, they are driving ball control hard, while playing expansive football.
Ad straightening the attack and creating space, I asked Tim about Ad after about how he was straightening much better. Tim said they have worked hard on it but it is also the strength in the knee returning allowing him to drive off that leg. From what I saw spine will 100% be Brooks Ad and Laurie at fullback.
Coaching structure really interesting with Benji and Robbie running training, Sheens watching on and doing a lot of individual coaching with players.
Warren Smith was also there checking out training as he is calling the NZ trial on Thursday.
Love posts like these with insights to training
I had a chance to get out to training yesterday, some observations from the session.
It was a very interesting afternoon, very expansive style of football played in a full opposed session, they are driving ball control hard, while playing expansive football.
Ad straightening the attack and creating space, I asked Tim about Ad after about how he was straightening much better. Tim said they have worked hard on it but it is also the strength in the knee returning allowing him to drive off that leg. From what I saw spine will 100% be Brooks Ad and Laurie at fullback.
Coaching structure really interesting with Benji and Robbie running training, Sheens watching on and doing a lot of individual coaching with players.
Warren Smith was also there checking out training as he is calling the NZ trial on Thursday.
Thanks for that. Good insight. If AD is willing to straighten up and create space then I am happy for him at 5/8. I think expansive football suits our players more than grinding football.
Warren Smith is a Tigers fan my cousin was his neighbour for a while
Just walking our dog and stopped to watch some Oz Tag training down the park behind us. Some pretty slick handling and players continuously in motion. Can understand how this game and touch can have some positive effects upon the attacking skills of young players thinking of playing rugby league. Not sure how it could be incorporated by clubs who are looking at the development of NRL players but can see it being beneficial for youngsters in particular.
