THERE is only 21 days to the official start of the WRFL season. Today we profile the Hoppers Crossing Football Club.
Coach Steven Kretiuk says players have stepped up during the pre-season and are ready to take the next step.
Coach: Steven Kretiuk.
Captain: Seniors – Matthew Ryan, Reserves – TBA.
Last season: Division 1 Seniors – 3rd. Division 1 Reserves – Premiers.
Leading goal-kicker: Seniors - Jordan Mean – 63 goals. Reserves – Kyle Traynor – 26 goals.
Best and Fairest: Jackson Viola.
Key Ins: Braden Ferrari, Ben Jago, Matt Turner, Brent Turner, Reece Miles, Murphy Watt, Ben Fletcher and Ricky Wood.
Key Outs: Jordan Taylor and Ashlin Brown.
Rising Stars to watch: Brayden Ferrari, Harley Weston, Michael Nozzolillo and Mitch Appleby.
How has the pre-season been: “Stepped up another cog from previous years,” coach Steve Kretiuk said.
“Focus was on further developing our ball movement game whilst maintaining our defensive mindset.”
Expectations this season: “To see further improvement from the 20 -22 year old players,” Kretiuk said.
Teams fielding in 2016: 3.
First month: St Albans (H), Deer Park (A), Spotswood (A), Altona (H).
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DAY 27 - Tarneit
DAY 28 - North Footscray
DAY 29 - Point Cook
DAY 30 - Williamstown Juniors
DAY 31 - Glen Orden
DAY 32 - St Bernards
Last Modified on 18/03/2016 10:03