LostDoggy
14-03-2013, 09:19 PM
My youngest son (14) was part of the Point Cook Football Club football academy (an extra training program run over the summer break).
Last night was the final training session and we where told that there would be a couple of doggies players there to present the certificates.
Thought the club would send one or two of the least unknown players for a quick five minutes but was very impressed and proud when Michael Talia, Mark Austin and Jordan Roughead arrived, then Adam Cooney.
The four boys spent about 10-15 minutes training with the kids, then 5-10 minutes introducing themselves and answering questions (Cooney made a joke about Roughy being fullback and maybe now the oppositions full forward maybe played on a little closer than before). Back into training with the boys for another 10 before singing autographs, which took a while.
I stood by Roughy and chatted while he signed, he said he enjoyed getting out with kids and knew it was important for the club. I asked if he was a bit overwhelmed/nervous when offered Lakeys' position, he said no, he was just really excited.
We discussed Macca, and how much of a teacher he is, Roughy said he is very strategic.
Everyone is so happy to have Morris back and how fit he is, I said we love Murph, he said everyone loves Murph!:)
He mentioned Goodes, I got the impression that they are very impressed with him, can't remember the exact words.
If I remember anything else I will add it in.
Oh, and Rough said he thinks the team will surprise a few this year!
Last night was the final training session and we where told that there would be a couple of doggies players there to present the certificates.
Thought the club would send one or two of the least unknown players for a quick five minutes but was very impressed and proud when Michael Talia, Mark Austin and Jordan Roughead arrived, then Adam Cooney.
The four boys spent about 10-15 minutes training with the kids, then 5-10 minutes introducing themselves and answering questions (Cooney made a joke about Roughy being fullback and maybe now the oppositions full forward maybe played on a little closer than before). Back into training with the boys for another 10 before singing autographs, which took a while.
I stood by Roughy and chatted while he signed, he said he enjoyed getting out with kids and knew it was important for the club. I asked if he was a bit overwhelmed/nervous when offered Lakeys' position, he said no, he was just really excited.
We discussed Macca, and how much of a teacher he is, Roughy said he is very strategic.
Everyone is so happy to have Morris back and how fit he is, I said we love Murph, he said everyone loves Murph!:)
He mentioned Goodes, I got the impression that they are very impressed with him, can't remember the exact words.
If I remember anything else I will add it in.
Oh, and Rough said he thinks the team will surprise a few this year!