Beach sessions. 10 K runs. Hill sprints. 110 degree weather with a sun that could fry an egg. Footy: It's played with one ball but we suggest you bring two.
The 2008 season is almost upon me and I can hardly contain myself. I have been training for nearly two and a half months for this moment and I can't wait any longer. April 19 is Round 1 and I only get more antsy as we continue to play scratch matches. This past weekend was our first real test as we played against an opposing side for the first time. The team we played was Swan Athletic, a B-grade side (we're A-grade) located in the Swan Valley about 30 minutes East of where I live. Three games were played that day, starting with the Colts (the under 19 team), then the Reserves (where I am), and then the League Side (where Jared is). Both the Colts and my team didn't fair so well as we both fell by a few goals. The League Side was the shining spot as they dominated Swan by about 13 goals. Not much of a contest, but fun to watch. In the end though, the results don't mean much as our coaches are working out who will play where. For example: I played four different positions throughout the game and others played as many as 5. By the time Round 1 comes around everything should be set.
So far I can feel my skills and fitness getting better every day. Just talking with a few team mates they have mentioned how much I've improved since I arrived. it's a great feeling knowing my hard work has paid off. I can't wait until the next game where I will be much better so I can go out there and take some kicks, hit some goals, and hit some opponents. I love this level of footy and I know I will have a great season.
Unfortunately no pictures were take of the game. Swan Athletic is known for having some dodgy followers as a number of people in the past have been robbed, so I decided a camera wasn't the best idea. But, this coming weekend we have another scratch match against Whitfords, but this time at our home ground. I will be sure and bring my camera and have Jared take some pictures.
1 comment:
okay Patrick...I can hear the excitment in your writing. I suppose the attire is the same as here...short shorts? What are your colors? You are going to get to prove your worth aren't you. Are those levels you mentioned all part of your team? Anyway you sound pleased with your progress and we all live for your pictures. Be sure to post some when you get them.
Aunt Mary
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