Internal Trial 27 February 2010

Saturday saw our last internal trial take place at Max Basheer Reserve, due to the forecast extreme heat earlier in the week the game got underway at 8:15am. In once again windy conditions the players worked hard to reinforce our game plan heading into our first trial proper against Norwood this Saturday. Club Champion James Allan as per his structured pre season program had his first run on Saturday while Marlon Motlop having missed the last half of last season with injury also returned. Both players contributed well in the hit out.

While final scores are irrelevant in internals, three players in George Thring, Clint Alleway and Casterton recruit Alex Richardson all kicked three goals, with Canberra recruit James Bennett kicking two. Todd Pfeiffer, George Thring and Daniel Elstone all got their share of the ball and used it well.

This Saturday as per last year, the League side will be selected using a points system that has been in place since the first day of Pre Season training. Players were allocated points for doing extra sessions, beating their personal best and training attendance, the top 21 players on the points table are to be rewarded by playing in the League for this game versus Norwood.

This Saturday will also mark the return of senior players Damon White and Trent Sporn who had hip operations over the summer. Both players will play a half in the reserves, with the view to return to the league side when we play the Bays the next week!