Training 1962

From the "Old Collegians Rugby News", 19th March 1962

Our President and Coach has now completely recovered from his illness and is out and about again. He has now taken over the running of the training sessions. He has told us that he is disgusted with the attendance at training so far. Last Tuesday night there were only 15 players at Linden Park Oval for training and of these 6 were new members of the Club. We asked Bert his reaction to this and he said "I have to neglect my work and private affairs in order to act as Coach of the Club and I am not going to do that unless the players are prepared to train solidly and support me."

The Club has a great potential this season; we have a considerable number of players of proven ability and experience, both among the old and the new members. In addition we have been fortunate to persuade Bert to coach the team. Bert is one of the best Coaches the club has ever had and has already, three seasons ago, demonastrated that he has the ability, keeness and drive to coach a team to premiership standard. Bert also has faith in the Club, so the players must demonstrate that they have faith in him by training regularly. If the Club is to win matches every player must be fit and must be keen, and the only way to achieve this is by training regularly every night.

The player who does not train is only expecting his team mates to carry him on the field and he becomes a drag on the side. It is not fair to your fellow players or to Bert Rogers if you do not train. No member can expect to hold a place in the "A" Team unless he is fit and keen - experience alone is not enough.

Training is at Linden Park Oval every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.30pm. Let the Coach and Selectors see you all there from now on. Don't YOU be the "bludger" who loses matches.