GPS vests

[the_boy_jake]

See a few of our players wearing what Luke Darcy said was a GPS device on Saturday. They look like they would be a bit irritating hanging out the top the players jumpers. Anyone seen them close up?

[mightytiges]

I haven't seen them up close but the bit that hangs out the top is a pouch/pocket and I've seen trainers pull out some gagdet that looks around the size of a mobilephone which presumably holds all the readings and data relating to distances ran, heart rate, etc...

[Jackstar]

I haven't seen them up close but the bit that hangs out the top is a pouch/pocket and I've seen trainers pull out some gagdet that looks around the size of a mobilephone which presumably holds all the readings and data relating to distances ran, heart rate, etc...

Correct, they have been wearing them all year

[the_boy_jake]

Seemed like more than half the team were wearing them v. Carlton whereas only a few last weekend. My last job involved GPS design and I am surprised that they can get the readings quickly and accurately enough to be of use.

Maybe Cricket Australia need to get one fitted to Warnie's specifications though after his latest exploits.

[tiga]

Gee I'm right on the pulse of whats going on atTigerland....I thought they we some sort of neck protector.   

[WilliamPowell]

Richo's been wearing one the last 3 weeks

[julzqld]

Gee I'm right on the pulse of whats going on atTigerland....I thought they we some sort of neck protector.   

I thought they were ice vests

[one-eyed]

Laidley wants the GPS vests on all players during games.

Laidley push for GPS technology in games
14 December 2006   Herald-Sun
Damian Barrett

DEAN Laidley wants AFL match statistics to include players' heart rates and distance covered.

So impressed is the Roos coach with training-track data produced instantly via Global Positioning System (GPS) technology that he hopes the AFL allows it in games.

"To me, it is a natural next step with this technology," Laidley said. "It would benefit coaches and players. Instantly, we know how hard a player is working and has been working.

"We can get that information live from this system. We are not guessing on a player's work-rate or how much time he has spent in a particular (energy output) zone.

"As it stands, those types of judgments in a match are made by the eye.

"It would be great to remove that guesswork and go with the science that is readily available.

Full article here: http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20925139%255E19742,00.html

[Fishfinger]

Maybe Dean wants some scientific reasoning to send Nathan Thompson back on the ground when he takes himself off.

[tiga]

Laidley wants the GPS vests on all players during games.

Laidley push for GPS technology in games
14 December 2006   Herald-Sun
Damian Barrett

DEAN Laidley wants AFL match statistics to include players' heart rates and distance covered.

So impressed is the Roos coach with training-track data produced instantly via Global Positioning System (GPS) technology that he hopes the AFL allows it in games.

"To me, it is a natural next step with this technology," Laidley said. "It would benefit coaches and players. Instantly, we know how hard a player is working and has been working.

"We can get that information live from this system. We are not guessing on a player's work-rate or how much time he has spent in a particular (energy output) zone.

"As it stands, those types of judgments in a match are made by the eye.

"It would be great to remove that guesswork and go with the science that is readily available.

Full article here: http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20925139%255E19742,00.html

Well this comment proves Laidley is a few sandwiches short of a picnic. This guy has no idea. Next thing you know players will have camera's & mics attached to them. Aren't there enough statistics in the game already?? I say let the players get on with playing the game. Can you imagine a broadcaster showing the current health stats of certain players during a game?? What if an opposition coach was to get this info??  Its open to abuse IMO and should be forgotten forever!!

[WilliamPowell]

I didn't think the Roos could afford the GPS stuff 


 

[mightytiges]

Well this comment proves Laidley is a few sandwiches short of a picnic. This guy has no idea. Next thing you know players will have camera's & mics attached to them. Aren't there enough statistics in the game already?? I say let the players get on with playing the game. Can you imagine a broadcaster showing the current health stats of certain players during a game?? What if an opposition coach was to get this info??  Its open to abuse IMO and should be forgotten forever!!

Laidley = Spud mark II. He does't need a GPS system to tell him Jonathan Hay is a dud and giving up good draft picks for him was a bad idea.   

Next he'll want a stat on how many stats he's using  .

[one-eyed]

It said on the news last night that a solar flare stuffed up the GPS system for 2 hours. At least Laidley will have another excuse when North loses  .

[tiga]

It said on the news last night that a solar flare stuffed up the GPS system for 2 hours. At least Laidley will have another excuse when North loses  .