We observed three things during Friday’s match simulation.

Three observations from Friday’s match simulation are as follows:

1. Moose has no issues

The captain appeared completely at home and in control during Friday’s match simulation, even though he had to have many forearm surgeries at the end of the 2024 season because to a fracture he suffered in Round 15 versus the Suns. After winning several duels and even serving as a dependable distribution outlet from the backline, the vital defender seemed resilient and undeterred by his prior injuries.As he guided traffic and gave orders to his crew, the 29-year-old’s voice could be heard clearly from the sidelines. As he begins his third season as captain of the Club, “Moose” appears healthy and ready for 2025.2. Battle on the Midfield

One of the most interesting preseason battlegrounds is turning up to be the midfield matchup. Will Brodie, Matthew Johnson, Nathan O’Driscoll, and Neil Erasmus all made an impression by finding the ball and having an influence during stoppages. The race for midfield rotation positions before Round 1 is sure to heat up when you include major players like Andrew Brayshaw, Hayden Young, Caleb Serong, Nat Fyfe, and Jaeger O’Meara.3. Leaders’ Communication

On Friday, it wasn’t just skipper Alex Pearce’s voice that had an effect. It was common to observe and hear up-and-coming leaders like Josh Treacy and Jordan Clark talking with colleagues, resolving issues, and formulating plans for potential future events. Even when the ball was well and firmly up the ground, Luke Ryan continued to patrol the defensive 50 and give instructions. O’Meara, a 186-game veteran, put in a lot of effort in between the arcs and spoke calmly and clearly when it came to wing stoppages.