Where's your club at? Injuries, time trial king, pre-season star

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Where's your club at? Injuries, time trial king, pre-season star

Our writers give you the latest on how all 18 teams are preparing for the 2021 season

By Staff writers - 4 hrs ago

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Medical Room
Triple premiership defender Bachar Houli remains in the rehab group and is progressing to full fitness as he overcomes the calf injury he sustained in the Grand Final. Ivan Soldo started running for the first time this week, just four months after rupturing his ACL. Second-year forward Noah Cumberland is ahead of schedule in the recovery from his ACL last May but is at least three months away from being considered match-ready. 

Time trial king
Flag hero Dustin Martin turned heads on return to pre-season last week, winning the forwards' six-minute maximum effort run. Wingman Kamdyn McIntosh has wasted little time, returning to his best running times after his second premiership. 

Who's flying?
Gun midfielder Dion Prestia has returned in fine fettle after working back from a serious ankle injury to play in last year's premiership. Given the former Sun has had numerous interrupted summers, it's a promising sign for January. 

AAMI Community Series
Saturday, February 27 v Western Bulldogs @ Lavington Sports Ground (Albury)
Sunday, March 7 v Adelaide @ Flinders University Stadium (Noarlunga, SA)

And another thing...
Daniel and Maurice Rioli jnr will return to Punt Road next week after being granted extra leave in Northern Territory to attend to a family matter. - Mitch Cleary

https://www.afl.com.au/news/541676/where-s-your-club-at-injuries-time-trial-king-pre-season-star

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Bulked up, trimmed down and pushing for Round 1: Every AFL club’s best pre-season trainers

January 23, 2021 2:08pmBEN WATERWORTH@bjwaterworthSource: FOX SPORTS

Every AFL club’s best pre-season trainers.Source: FOX SPORTS

With all AFL clubs now back in full training, there’s ample hype around certain players after strong pre-seasons.

One young Blue is looking “strong, fast and mean”, a trio of young Cats are pushing for a Round 1 debut while an Eagles “monster” is primed to take the next step. Oh, and Buddy is “flying”.

Foxfooty.com.au has identified the most impressive trainers at every AFL club this off-season

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Could he get even better? After a lengthy post-season Queensland holiday, triple Norm Smith Medallist Dustin Martin has returned to the club in excellent shape. Patrick Naish, who’s been on the fringe of senior selection for the past few years, has also turned a few heads, while the club’s thrilled with the progress Noah Cumberland is making as he recovers from an ACL rupture.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/bulked-up-trimmed-down-and-ready-for-round-1-every-afl-clubs-best-preseason-trainers/news-story/c5d1a215f9fcfde0c15d6ff7d3bd965e