There will be three training sessions per week through phase one of the pre-season – two strength and conditioning sessions and one skills training session.
The grouping of selection candidates under Gold Coast, Brisbane North and Brisbane South is part of a new-look program that will streamline the Scorpions’ preparation.
Gone are the regional-based teams known for so long as the Northern Raiders, South-East Bushrangers, Western Taipans, Gold Coast Stingrays, Suncoast Power and Country Kookaburras.
These regional sides will now finish at U16 level following the abandonment of the State U18 Championships.
In their place at U18 level will be program built around the AFL’s new-look Academy program under which all players will either be aligned to Brisbane/Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast/Country.
The Brisbane/Sunshine Coast division stretches to Bundaberg/Darling Downs, with players from north of Rockhampton falling into the Gold Coast/Country section.
This is a forerunner to a system where, in time, the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns will have first call on players from their respective zones.
Last Modified on 09/12/2010 17:31
