And while on the subject of Danny Daly's talk, he had a few things to say about the kids on our list. Given the vagaries and euphoria of our win and subsequent celebrations, there will be much I can't remember however a couple of points worth noting:
He believes Hicks will be a very good player for us, talked him up a fair bit. Said you can't take very much notice of the fitness level of 1st year rookies because they don't get a chance for any pre-season work given that the draft isn't until December. Reckons Hicks has got what it takes.
Said that Contin is still learning what senior football is about - where to run to, what is required etc. Didn't talk him up in the same terms as Hicks.
Laughed as he told of Griffiths being our 'lucky charm' but said that he is likely to play all season in the seniors for the purpose of getting games into him. Reckons he will be a very good player.
Said Post spent a lot of pre-season in the gym and was now working on his running fitness and game awareness. Together with Gourdis, they are both very close to senior selection after some good recent Coburg efforts.
Reckons that Taylor has had a fair bit to deal with in his first season and was working through it all well. Rates him as a player.
Dea has stress fractures and will miss about another 5 weeks.
McGuane almost didn't play, had to pass a last minute fitness test. And they didn't expect Merrett to play, believed the rumours that he was injured again.
There was some other stuff that I can't recall but if someone else was there maybe they could elaborate?
