2017 Leaders
President – RAY THATCHER
Senior Coach – MORRIS D’ALESSANDRO
Senior Captain – TBA
What is the club’s ethos/focus in season 2017?
Our focus stays the same as previous years and that is to develop every player on our list to play senior football.
What has the pre-season been like so far for the club, is there any group that have really impressed (younger players, veterans, new recruits etc.)
Really impressed with the focus the whole playing group has had towards there training from day one of the preseason. There’s been good numbers on track every night with all age groups having impressed. Our new recruits have fitted in well
Off the field has there been any changes to the structure of the club? And how are you situated heading into the 2017 season?
No changes to the off field structure with all committee members stepping up again for another year. Work is progressing with our renovation of our down stair change rooms at Swinburne oval Croydon. The council are in the final stage with works to be started at the end of the 2017 season.
Who are the players who you think will have a break-out season, who may have gone under the radar in the past as far the being known across the EFL community?
I believe the whole playing group will have a more consistent year, as we have retained most of our players from last year. With the new recruits and our U19’s adding depth to the team, the hope is the club starts the year as it finished off last year.
Where does the club see itself in 3 years time?
The key for our club is to keep this group together and be playing back in first division.
Finally, who in your Division do you feel is the greatest threat to your chances of success in 2017 and why?
All Clubs in this division can bet any side on the day as it is one of the most even divisions around. We must be on our game each week to give ourselves a chance of winning and being in final contention at the end of the home and away season.
