Opinion 2024 AFL SuperCoach Planning Thread
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Footywire does have it consolidated.
https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/out_of_contract_players?year=2024
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ADELAIDE
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Ned McHenry, Lachie Scholl and Billy Dowling were among the leaders in a gruelling running session that included 25 reps of 100m sprints under the eye of fitness guru Darren Burgess.
- Wayne Milera (hamstring) is set to join the main group in the new year, while Elliott Himmelberg (hamstring) and Harry Schoenberg (Achilles) have been watching on. Rory Sloane had a minor hamstring tweak but is fine now.
- A remarkable 38 of 41 players registered a personal best in the 1km run on the first day of pre-season, with Riley Thilthorpe retuning noticeably bulked up.
- Izak Rankine looked in top touch as he took on the club’s No. 23 jumper.
Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has bulked up over the off-season. Picture: Getty Images
BRISBANE LIONS
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Veteran Dayne Zorko returned to training in his best shape in years after revealing a link with physio Jim Bostock helped save his career.
- The unlucky man who missed the grand final, Jack Payne has shrugged off his ankle injury and is firing on the track.
- After just six games and a broken collarbone in 2023, Kai Lohmann has been shading Hugh McCluggage in running drills as he aims to break into the Lions side.
- Recruit Tom Doedee revealed the strong track record of Brisbane’s medical staff helped make his call to join the Lions easier as he said he is feeling “strong and comfortable” in his return from an ACL injury.
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Halfback Zac Williams appears ready to return to full training early in the new year as he returns from an ACL rupture that ruined his 2023. Blake Acres (shoulder), Sam Docherty (foot) and Corey Durdin (shoulder) have been among the players on light duties.
- Draftee Billy Wilson has wowed some teammates with his ability to pick up a ball at speed and take off and has been training with the midfield group at times.
- Running machine Matt Cottrell has been among the best performers after he was injured last pre-season.
- Mitch McGovern suffered a concussion, while Patrick Cripps (knee) was hobbled in one session but the Blues said he was fine.
- Irish recruit Rob Monahan has settled in well as an athletic player who has reasonable ball skills.
Draftee Tew Jiath has hit the ground running at Collingwood. Picture: Michael Klein
COLLINGWOOD
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Dan McStay tore his ACL at training, ruling him out for the year. Days later, Pat Lipinski turned his ankle, but the Magpies played it down as minor. Josh Carmichael was concussed at training.
- Darcy Moore and Jamie Elliott have been on light duties, while Darcy Cameron and Nick Daicos have graduated into full training. Brayden Maynard has been at training but isn’t joining in, instead catching balls with one arm after shoulder surgery.
- Draftee Tew Jiath is already one of the best runners at Collingwood, while Harry DeMattia has also looked good.
- The Pies haven’t decided on a summer signing despite six players training with the club, including former Saint Jack Bytel.
- Ash Johnson and Reef McInnes have often played deep as forwards and could be potential replacements for McStay.
ESSENDON
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Sam Draper declared he wants to play in round 1 as he eases back from groin surgery. He is hoping to be back in full training in January.
- A bunch of Bombers have been on light duties, including Jake Stringer (foot), Peter Wright (foot), Sam Weideman (achilles) and recruits Ben McKay (knee) and Xavier Duursma (hip). All five are expected to be in full training in January. Dylan Shiel (knee/foot) is due back into full training in February.
- Nik Cox looks likely to play off halfback as he shrugs off a couple of years hit by injury.
- Draftee Nate Caddy has shown no interest in taking it easy, crashing into bodies at training and putting defenders under the pump as he wants to play in round 1.
- A knee injury hit Elijah Tsatas last pre-season but he was labelled as one to watch over this pre-season by Zach Merrett.
FREMANTLE
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- He may have signed a monster contract extension, but ruck Sean Darcy has yet to join in full training after ankle surgery.
- Nat Fyfe has had no issues so far in pre-season and has been working to his own program.
- Brandon Walker appears on track for a round 1 return after a knee injury ended his 2023.
- A special guest led some time trials early in pre-season, with Olympian Peter Bol helping pace the Dockers.
- Hayden Young is aiming to continue playing through the midfield after being shifted onball from defence in the final weeks of 2023.
Tom Stewart is in good shape on and off the track, after inking a three-year contract extension. Picture: Alison Wynd
GEELONG
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Draftee Connor O’Sullivan showed he can play anywhere, lining up in defence, the ruck and the wing during match simulation.
- New assistant coach Steven King has been impressed with the fire of veterans including Patrick Dangerfield and Tom Hawkins.
- Vice-captain Tom Stewart has been lighting up the track and has recommitted to the Cats until at least the end of 2027 after inking a three-year extension on top of his original contract.
- Jack Henry (foot) and Phoenix Foster (foot) have been sidelined, but the rest of Geelong’s list has been going at it, including young ruck Toby Conway.
- Midfielder Tom Atkins has been working on taking his running up a level as well as becoming “a bit more offensive minded”.
- Youngster Mitch Knevitt has been spending plenty of time on the wing.
GOLD COAST
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Rugged onballer Matt Rowell has been running on a curve this pre-season, as he works with a sprint coach to create more explosion in his game.
- Damien Hardwick has added some spice to the Gold Coast game plan, with former Tiger Brandon Ellis declaring the Suns are “going to be a lot more fun to watch”.
- Young midfielder-forward Jake Rogers has been hampered by a sore back but is expected to be in full training in the new year.
GWS GIANTS
PRE-SEASON LATEST
- Former No.1 pick Aaron Cadman has added some size to his frame and has inked a new two-year contract extension, tying the key forward to the club until at least the end of 2026. The Giants believe he is a “special talent” and were excited by the early signs he showed on debut this year.
- Draftee Phoenix Gothard has been working with the midfield group as he aims to make an impact in his first pre-season.
- Veteran onballer Callan Ward has been on light duties after dealing with a groin injury.
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