Bulldogs straining at leash to train here
Philip Chandler
07 Oct 2010
Queenstown will host a prominent Aussie Rules team for a pre-season training camp.
Melbourne’s Western Bulldogs, who finished fourth in the Australian Football League this season, will base themselves at the Events Centre from December 4-11.
The Bulldogs will bring about 45 players, 20 officials and some 10 major club supporters.
Queenstown was recommended by their physical conditioning coach Bill Davoren, who coached the Australian triathlon team that came here for the 2003 world champs.
Bulldogs football manager James Fantasia, who checked out the resort’s facilities early this year, says the team will concentrate on conditioning but also take in local adventure activities.
“It just adds another dimension,” he says.
The camp will climax with an adventure race put together by local Easyski company owner Matt Rhodes.
“We might let the players have a night where they can get out amongst the town but pretty much they have routines,” Fantasia says.
“We’re happy for people to come out to where we’re training and have a first-hand look at an Aussie Rules team.
“[Queenstown] might be the start of some long-term relationship, so we’re very much looking forward to it.”
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If I am a player I would be VERY happy with this!
Pre-season = holiday in NZ? Awesome news.
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mjp
If I am a player I would be VERY happy with this!
Pre-season = holiday in NZ? Awesome news.
Maybe someone could take their snow board:D
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Lucky its not Queenstown Tassie, the footy oval has no grass just pebbles.:eek:
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Looks like the prizemoney from the NAB Cup win is being put to good use... hopefully it's beneficial.
Now only to find out how to get a gig as one of the 10 invited supporters?? :D
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Mantis
Looks like the prizemoney from the NAB Cup win is being put to good use... hopefully it's beneficial.
Now only to find out how to get a gig as one of the 10 invited supporters?? :D
I know, how about they put the money towards the 5 million debt?
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One of my dearest friends live about 20 mins away.
Holiday time? Not this time. Could have told me about 2 months ago and I would not be on leave now. :rolleyes:
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Desipura
I know, how about they put the money towards the 5 million debt?
The benefits of altitude training can be seen in Collingwood's improved fitness over the past few years. I would prefer they spend $100K on this trip to improve the teams fitness level in this instance.
Plus the club's admin + footy department split the prizemoney 50:50 so maybe the admin money will help to wipe out the debt.
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I like how that article is classified underneath "Rugby League" on that website.
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Desipura
I know, how about they put the money towards the 5 million debt?
As opposed to getting more fitness into a side that went into the finals more injured than Voss's pride?
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BornAScragger
As opposed to getting more fitness into a side that went into the finals more injured than Voss's pride?
Oh, so we got injuries because we were not fit enough. I get it...........
Cooney, you must lift your fitness base so you dont do a long term hammy again!
Higgins, your groins failed you were a result of you not being fit enough.
Wardy your hip/groin injury in the NAB Cup grand final was due to not having a higher fitness.
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Desipura
Oh, so we got injuries because we were not fit enough. I get it...........
Cooney, you must lift your fitness base so you dont do a long term hammy again!
Higgins, your groins failed you were a result of you not being fit enough.
Wardy your hip/groin injury in the NAB Cup grand final was due to not having a higher fitness.
Absolutely. Soft tissue injuries are as a result of the muscle not being strong enough to cope with the strain.
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Absolutely. Soft tissue injuries are as a result of the muscle not being strong enough to cope with the strain.
They were fit enough, believe me! Cooneys injury had nothing to do with lack of fitness.
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Desipura
They were fit enough, believe me! Cooneys injury had nothing to do with lack of fitness.
Thanks Dr. Desi :D
Seriously though I am surprised that anyone would want us to spend less money on the team. We are still in with a top 4 chance for 2011 and if you get top 4 you have a chance at a premiership. We can focus less money on the team when we are struggling to make the finals.
