It is reported the reigning Premiers and reputedly the fittest team, the West Coast Eagles, have more than 12 players who score level 15 and above (Jan 2007). The best beep score this year was 15.2 by Cale Morton (Chris Judd got 15.1 back in 2001) (Oct 2007)

(Courier Mail, Jan 08)īomber Mark Johnson recorded a 15.2 beep test during the 2007 season, placing him in the elite group at Windy Hill (Herald Sun, Oct 2007)Īt the 2007 Pre-Season Draft Camp, the potential top pick, ruckman Matthew Kreuzer had the 10th best beep test, reaching level 14.2. This year there were six, and three of the club's best runners - Luke Power, Simon Black and Joel Patfull - didn't participate. Nameīrisbane Lions: Last year only four Lions recorded beep test scores of 15 or more. If they miss a session, make it up by going for a run on the same day, even 20 minutes will improve your endurance and not affect their sprinting ability. Importantly players with mid field aspirations need to set individual targets/ running goals that will get them into above average if not good. My goal as ‘conditioning’ coach is to see everyone improve at least one level if not two by the time we get to March but players have to do the work. A reasonable score at this level of playing and at this stage of the training cycle is around level 8-9 depending on a player’s age. Some players, if interested, will see that their score is just under the next level and with a bit of work, they should easily make it. These two sites calculate ‘athletes’ Vo2max/ essentially their aerobic capacity.

The following information has been compiled by DSgt Justin Garrett, BHN Fitness coach.

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