Two big name signings for the Tigers
Paul Satterley, the senior coach of the Werribee Football Club, is excited by the news that the club has signed former North Melbourne star Leigh Harding and up and coming former Eagles- listed ruckman Will Sullivan.
Harding joins Werribee after 10 seasons at North Melbourne, where he played 141 games and kicked 157 goals. When he announced his retirement from AFL football he said “I feel it is time to step aside and give the younger players at the club some more opportunities.” Ironically, he will now be playing with many of those younger players as part of the alliance between the Kangaroos and the Tigers. Paul Satterley is looking forward to adding Harding to the Tigers line up: “His experience, leadership and professionalism - plus the other qualities he brings both on and off the field - will be invaluable. It’s a real recruiting coup.”
Will Sullivan is a product of the Werribee Juniors and has always harboured a desire to play at Avalon Airport Oval before being drafted by the Eagles with selection 43 in the 2008 rookie draft. All coaches love height and Satterley is no exception: “At 202 centimetres, Will is going to have a real impact, especially with the knowledge he has gained in Perth playing and training alongside Dean Cox and Nic Naitanui. I am sure being home will bring out the best in him.”
Sullivan played 59 senior games for Perth in his three years in the west. Last year in his 19 appearances he had 431 hit outs and took 101 marks.
Harding has already met his new team mates and Sullivan will join training after the Christmas- New Year break.
Werribee pre season training will recommence on Wednesday 12 January at Avalon Airport Oval.
Last Modified on 16/12/2010 10:29