Callard kicks off with Bradford Bulls (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Jon Callard kicks off with Bradford Bulls
7:40am Thursday 6th December 2012 in Sport
By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter
Jon Callard shows how its done during his visit to a Bulls training session
Jon Callard gave a kicking masterclass to several Bulls players at their Tong training headquarters yesterday.
The renowned rugby union coach has worked with leading players in both codes such as Kevin Sinfield, Danny Brough, Jonny Wilkinson and Owen Farrell.
He is currently working for the Rugby Football Union as a national Academy coach, honing the kicking skills of the country’s finest talent.
Callard became acquainted with Bulls coach Francis Cummins during their respective careers at Leeds Rugby, when Callard helped Sinfield to become a formidable kicker.
Harrogate-based Callard, 46, took an hour-long practical session in technique for place-kicking and goal-kicking with Brett Kearney, Curtis Naughton, Jarrod Sammut, Danny Addy, Adam O’Brien, Heath L’Estrange and Matt Diskin, although Jamie Foster watched from the sidelines as he is carrying a slight knock.
Former Bath and England full back Callard said: “I know Franny from when I was at Leeds Tykes and he was at the Rhinos and I worked with Kevin Sinfield.
“I did about three or four weeks with Kevin before Leeds played St Helens in the 2003 Challenge Cup semi-final at Huddersfield.
“He had to kick a goal from the touchline to take it to extra time. He slotted it and the Rhinos made the final, losing to Bradford.
“I’ve followed league quite a lot since I was at Leeds. I realise the importance of the kicking game and the 40-20.
“My job is to give the players a better understanding of what they do and the mechanics of kicking, so they can become better kickers themselves.
“Not just during the week in training but in games as well. It’s about regular practice and thinking for themselves on the field.”
Callard believes he will reap the benefits of seeing the Bulls’ set-up at close hand.
“I’ve enjoyed coming to speak to Franny to refresh my mind about defence and the development processes in place for rugby league,” he said.
“It’s an interesting time at Bradford after the trials and tribulations of last year. Out of adversity come heroes.
“It’s always good to have the knowledge of these kind of experiences and relate them to what you do because you never know what walk of life you’re going to end up in.
“I love coaching kicking and I love seeing people take it on board. It’s like taking a kid, putting them on a bike and watching them go. It’s the same principle.”
The players who took part spoke of benefiting from the session and Cummins will invite Callard back for a repeat early in the new year.
The Bulls coach said: “I knew that Jon had done work with Kevin Sinfield and that’s enough for me.
“But I’d obviously seen he had done other work with other people and I want my players to invest in their careers.
“Kicking is a huge part of both codes and this is the time, during pre-season, to make that investment.
“The players have done it on what was really their day off – and they have done it in the bitter cold.
“If you get a hooker who can kick then it affects what the opposition back three can do.
“We need to be able kick well for distance because it can be the best play of your set and get you on the front foot.
“If you want to move forward, you’ve got look at other sports and rugby union is similar in lots of ways but also so different.
“I want the kicking expertise here at Bradford and my staff and I am all going to go out and look at different sports as well. That’s how we’ll learn and take our game forward.”
Comments(38)
Blotto
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8:23am Thu 6 Dec 12
actionjackson13
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9:06am Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:The training wasn't just for goal kicking and Foster isn't going to be taking on many 40-20's from the touchline now is he...
I thought Foster was all singing and dancing as a kicker.
THEMANOFSTEEL
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9:06am Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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9:24am Thu 6 Dec 12
actionjackson13 wrote:He put his hand up to play full back did he not ? Word of advice son know YOUR team.
ifallwerelikemumby wrote: I thought Foster was all singing and dancing as a kicker.The training wasn't just for goal kicking and Foster isn't going to be taking on many 40-20's from the touchline now is he...
raisemeup
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9:36am Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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10:29am Thu 6 Dec 12
Or go sort out your shoes, Raise says you have that many pairs he thinks you are a caterpillar.
Parz
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11:11am Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:He put his hand up to fill in a fullback but I'd expect he'll spend most (or injuries withstanding all) his season out on the wing.
actionjackson13 wrote:He put his hand up to play full back did he not ? Word of advice son know YOUR team.ifallwerelikemumby wrote: I thought Foster was all singing and dancing as a kicker.The training wasn't just for goal kicking and Foster isn't going to be taking on many 40-20's from the touchline now is he...
Regardless, it's always handy to have a coach of his calibre lending a hand, even if it is only a one off. Whether JF's all singing and dancing or not, he can always be better!
raisemeup
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11:19am Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Cool it you cretin. Firstly you don't know what you are talking about.
I never said he was taking part love so settle down and put loose women on (Is Helga on this series ?)
Or go sort out your shoes, Raise says you have that many pairs he thinks you are a caterpillar.
The article clearly states that Jamie Foster was watching from the sidelines due to a slight knock.
So in the scheme of things you need to read and digest articles, not run off at a tangent because you think you are the wittiest person to infest this site
Mr R.
Hudzilla
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12:37pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Bone_idle18
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12:52pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Hudzilla wrote:You'll find their either city WUMS or Whino WUMS!
It astounds me how some people on here try and put a negative spin on a story such as this
Best ignore them.
ifallwerelikemumby
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2:09pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Capabull
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2:19pm Thu 6 Dec 12
raisemeup wrote:A good description Raise
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Cool it you cretin. Firstly you don't know what you are talking about.
I never said he was taking part love so settle down and put loose women on (Is Helga on this series ?)
Or go sort out your shoes, Raise says you have that many pairs he thinks you are a caterpillar.
The article clearly states that Jamie Foster was watching from the sidelines due to a slight knock.
So in the scheme of things you need to read and digest articles, not run off at a tangent because you think you are the wittiest person to infest this site
Mr R.
Cretin
A Person that is: brainless, stupid, child-like, and full of pointless information that makes no sense and appeals only to other cretins. They can be found in abundance in every single populated internet forum, where they race to post as many mind-numbing messages as possible in a single session. In addition, they seemingly interbreed with other cretins, ensuring that their cretinous genes continue long after they end up dead meaning the Internet will never be rid of their kind. More's the pity.
BCFC1234
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2:43pm Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Its a shame your not more like Mumby. If you were you wouldnt continue to make pathetic comments on this site.
I thought Foster was all singing and dancing as a kicker.
raisemeup
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3:03pm Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Simply because in all walks of life people need to hone up on the skills they were blessed with, and if a more experienced recognised expert is available to help train you or your staff you use them.
So the insults from Raise begin well done BIG MAN you have again shown yourself up, Just because Mrs R is boss in your life don't come on here thinking you are the big I AM . Foster may have been watching from the side but my point was why get MC in to teach all the others rather than do more work with the 2 who will end up kicking the goals.
For example didn't the article state that Callard helped Kevin Sinfield? You can't get more profficient than KS at place and goal kicking can you?
Are you actually sure it's me who has shown myself up by sticking up for my wife?
PS Re read the article and see who he was training and why...he mentions 40-20s and the importance of having hookers with a good kicking game...goal kicking is probably another session due to Gale being injured and Foster nursing a knock, presumably in his leg.
You really have to take notice???
ifallwerelikemumby
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3:05pm Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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3:10pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Owned, Named and definitely SHAMED.
ifallwerelikemumby
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3:14pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Just ask Franny.
Mumby was the best
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3:30pm Thu 6 Dec 12
raisemeup
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3:52pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Mumby was the best wrote:Yep you are right Mumby, the thing is we know that they are going to come back with something so crass and childlike.
"where they race to post as many mind-numbing messages as possible in a single session."
The above article was great and proves to us all that FC realises the importance of the best training for the team from other quarters if needs be.
Those that wish to destroy the thread are like an itch that won't go away.
The funny thing is they always revert to the schoolboy jibes, and are only legends in their own minds, everyone else see's them as a Richard Head.(can't say Dick on this site?)
TodBull
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5:06pm Thu 6 Dec 12
TodBull
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5:06pm Thu 6 Dec 12
-HCK3R-
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5:42pm Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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7:46pm Thu 6 Dec 12
raisemeup
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7:49pm Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Just to put the record straight I Fall....
Sinfield was already an established kicker and was better than M C if truth be known.
Just ask Franny.
Firstly who is MC?
You seem to have backed me up 100% when you say KC was trained by J C ( not MC) 10 years ago, which proves the theory that without that extensive training all those years ago, he may not have been the skillful Kicker he now is??
As I have said you must learn to take more notice!
Mumby was the best
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7:58pm Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:"brainless, stupid, child-like, and full of pointless information that makes no sense"
The only ones to criticise are you lot. Pathetic little men, Now Tod get yourself back in that field with all the other sheep on here.
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:52pm Thu 6 Dec 12
He should open a shop, And the name
Miracles r us .
MC =Mike Catt who was also used.
Shelfrhino
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9:03pm Thu 6 Dec 12
I bet your all the same down at the post office when you're drawing your pensions and a younger person makes the mistake of jumping the queue.
Brian, does your wife know you've stopped doing the ironing to post on here, she won't be happy when she gets in from bingo and finds you writing your usual boring drivel.
Mumby was the best
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9:05pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Shelfrhino wrote:"In addition, they seemingly interbreed with other cretins"
Nice to see all the usual suspects ganging up on one poster as usual.
I bet your all the same down at the post office when you're drawing your pensions and a younger person makes the mistake of jumping the queue.
Brian, does your wife know you've stopped doing the ironing to post on here, she won't be happy when she gets in from bingo and finds you writing your usual boring drivel.
ifallwerelikemumby
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10:03pm Thu 6 Dec 12
raisemeup wrote:Is that Kevin Sinfield with a C ?
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Just to put the record straight I Fall....
Sinfield was already an established kicker and was better than M C if truth be known.
Just ask Franny.
Firstly who is MC?
You seem to have backed me up 100% when you say KC was trained by J C ( not MC) 10 years ago, which proves the theory that without that extensive training all those years ago, he may not have been the skillful Kicker he now is??
As I have said you must learn to take more notice!
ifallwerelikemumby
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10:08pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Shelfrhino wrote:Evening Shelf lad, Raise is too busy to answer you as he is cleaning all her shoes so will wait while she on the loo to get a quick post in so in the meantime his little puppet Mumbly will have to be owned by you.
Nice to see all the usual suspects ganging up on one poster as usual.
I bet your all the same down at the post office when you're drawing your pensions and a younger person makes the mistake of jumping the queue.
Brian, does your wife know you've stopped doing the ironing to post on here, she won't be happy when she gets in from bingo and finds you writing your usual boring drivel.
Meningascoming
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11:04pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Shelfrhino
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11:14pm Thu 6 Dec 12
Mumby was the best wrote:Who do, Brian and his wife?
Shelfrhino wrote:"In addition, they seemingly interbreed with other cretins"
Nice to see all the usual suspects ganging up on one poster as usual.
I bet your all the same down at the post office when you're drawing your pensions and a younger person makes the mistake of jumping the queue.
Brian, does your wife know you've stopped doing the ironing to post on here, she won't be happy when she gets in from bingo and finds you writing your usual boring drivel.
That's a bit cruel. I know he's a bit of a bore, but she seemed harmless enough.
Still, I bow to your greater knowledge.
Shelfrhino
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11:15pm Thu 6 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Done mate ;)
Shelfrhino wrote:Evening Shelf lad, Raise is too busy to answer you as he is cleaning all her shoes so will wait while she on the loo to get a quick post in so in the meantime his little puppet Mumbly will have to be owned by you.
Nice to see all the usual suspects ganging up on one poster as usual.
I bet your all the same down at the post office when you're drawing your pensions and a younger person makes the mistake of jumping the queue.
Brian, does your wife know you've stopped doing the ironing to post on here, she won't be happy when she gets in from bingo and finds you writing your usual boring drivel.
Steam Pigs
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9:15am Fri 7 Dec 12
PLEASE TAKE NOTE.....
actionjackson13
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9:49am Fri 7 Dec 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:He put his hand up to cover full back. That's BK's position. "know your team" son.
actionjackson13 wrote:He put his hand up to play full back did he not ? Word of advice son know YOUR team.
ifallwerelikemumby wrote: I thought Foster was all singing and dancing as a kicker.The training wasn't just for goal kicking and Foster isn't going to be taking on many 40-20's from the touchline now is he...
ifallwerelikemumby
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11:41am Fri 7 Dec 12
KNOW YOUR TEAM
Shelfrhino
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1:51pm Fri 7 Dec 12
Steam Pigs wrote:Says the biggest troll on here.
Don't feed the trolls. Trolling is one of those rare problems best handled by ignoring it – if you do, it usually goes away. Trolls want your attention and discomfiture; they feed on your impotent rage. If they're trying to be funny, your willingness to rise to the bait provides the punchline. If you don't, there's no joke. The secret to withholding attention is consistency: NEVER RESPOND. That way, the trolls can't even be sure you've read their abuse.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE.....
You're quite partial to the odd bite so stop pontificating you boring old f@rt.
ifallwerelikemumby says...
8:05am Thu 6 Dec 12