Dayne Beams at Collingwood training. Coach Nathan Buckley says he's expecting even better results from the midfielder next year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley says "the penny dropped" for Queenslander Dayne Beams this year and he expects the Magpies star to cash in next season.
The Gold Coast product's breakout 2012 campaign landed him All-Australian selection, elevation to the Magpies leadership group, a new contract and the Collingwood best and fairest award the Copeland Trophy.
It was a remarkable turnaround from 2011 when the injured and out of form Beams was omitted from Collingwood's grand final side.
Buckley said the 22-year-old midfielder had reported back from his pre-season break in outstanding physical and mental shape.
"He took massive strides in his attention to detail, his professionalism and his training standards last season so jlit was no surprise that carried on to his on-field form which went from strength to strength," Buckley said.
"The thing that stands out for me now is that he is still really hungry. From a coach's perspective, you look to see how players react to a great season like Dayne had in 2012 and what's the next step.
"He is not satisfied. He had a taste of a consistent season and wants to keep improving to see where the next level is going to take him."
"He is giving himself a chance of doing that too through hard work and application.
He took massive strides in his attention to detail, his professionalism and his training standards last season
"You try to create an environment where the penny drops for all of the players and the penny dropped for Beamsy and he was able to maximise his talents.
"He's had his setbacks but he learned from them and became stronger mentally."
Meanwhile, Buckley said Queenslander Lachlan Keeffe was a chance of being available for round 1 after a knee reconstruction.
Keeffe had worked his way into the Magpies' first-choice 22 and was a vital part of the defensive structure before the injury.
"He has been really diligent in his recovery. It was a very unfortunate injury for him because he started the year so well and made a home for himself down back," Buckley said.
"By early next year he will be in full training and looking forward to starting the season. He'll be aiming for round 1 but we won't be pushing him.
"He's a big unit with long limbs so we have to approach his recovery differently. Keeffey is only young and he's got a long career ahead of him so we are going to take our time with him."
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