Shattering end to a wonderful year. Mental preparation is everything in finals footy, and Southport were absolutely ready. Their attack on the footy from the first bounce was first class, and our boys were reactionary from the outset. They didn't let up on us until the game was way beyond a contest. It was a bridge too far for our lads to refocus after the crazy events of the week before. To come home after that, spend a couple of days and then head back up - it's a big ask.
Great attendance in the Graham room at Kinetic yesterday, probably triple the crowd of the week before. The club has some great momentum right now with the success of both mens and womens teams this year, and the locals are responding to it. I hope we keep some events going through the off season to build on that. Season 2025 has the potential to be one of the club's biggest ever.
As far as this team goes, what a bunch of warriors they have been. I do believe we need two key defenders, one more mid-sized forward and a small forward, and a ruckman - Angus Grant has been incredible, but that shouldn't be his role. We're not a mile off being up there with the best teams in terms of performance. Our form towards the end of the season was brilliant and with just a handful of additions we're a top four side. To see so many players have already re-signed is brilliant. The future is definitely bright.
Shattering end to a wonderful year. Mental preparation is everything in finals footy, and Southport were absolutely ready. Their attack on the footy from the first bounce was first class, and our boys were reactionary from the outset. They didn't let up on us until the game was way beyond a contest. It was a bridge too far for our lads to refocus after the crazy events of the week before. To come home after that, spend a couple of days and then head back up - it's a big ask.
Great attendance in the Graham room at Kinetic yesterday, probably triple the crowd of the week before. The club has some great momentum right now with the success of both mens and womens teams this year, and the locals are responding to it. I hope we keep some events going through the off season to build on that. Season 2025 has the potential to be one of the club's biggest ever.
As far as this team goes, what a bunch of warriors they have been. I do believe we need two key defenders, one more mid-sized forward and a small forward, and a ruckman - Angus Grant has been incredible, but that shouldn't be his role. We're not a mile off being up there with the best teams in terms of performance. Our form towards the end of the season was brilliant and with just a handful of additions we're a top four side. To see so many players have already re-signed is brilliant. The future is definitely bright.
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