Post by deludedpom on Feb 26, 2010 23:32:36 GMT 10
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After attending sessions at four clubs as he made his way down the Queensland coast that allowed him to train for the past 11 days in a row, Apple Pope has been rewarded with being named on the FOGS Cup trial team for the Tweed Heads Seagulls. The Seagulls will take on the Souths Logan team from the Brisbane area as all players try to impress the coaching staff in an effort to be offered contracts for the 2010 season. "Since arriving in Australia Spinner and I have drove about 1800 miles and trained everyday for the past 11 days", Apple said. "We have had training sessions at 4 clubs and finally getting a chance to get on the field will finally allow me to start doing what I came here to do. I am excited and nervous at the same time."
In a a total stroke of luck, Apple will play alongside former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Nat Barnes, who was on the team that visited Jacksonville in 2008 for the Australia Day Challenge. Apple was one of three Axemen who got to train with the Rabbitohs during their visit and it was great for him to see a familiar face. "It is pretty obvious at training sessions that Nat has played at a high level", Apple commented. "Everything Nat does is crisp and timed to perfection and after being paired with him for a tackling drills during the week it is easy to see he is going to be one of the standout players for the Seagulls in 2010."
After attending sessions at four clubs as he made his way down the Queensland coast that allowed him to train for the past 11 days in a row, Apple Pope has been rewarded with being named on the FOGS Cup trial team for the Tweed Heads Seagulls. The Seagulls will take on the Souths Logan team from the Brisbane area as all players try to impress the coaching staff in an effort to be offered contracts for the 2010 season. "Since arriving in Australia Spinner and I have drove about 1800 miles and trained everyday for the past 11 days", Apple said. "We have had training sessions at 4 clubs and finally getting a chance to get on the field will finally allow me to start doing what I came here to do. I am excited and nervous at the same time."
In a a total stroke of luck, Apple will play alongside former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Nat Barnes, who was on the team that visited Jacksonville in 2008 for the Australia Day Challenge. Apple was one of three Axemen who got to train with the Rabbitohs during their visit and it was great for him to see a familiar face. "It is pretty obvious at training sessions that Nat has played at a high level", Apple commented. "Everything Nat does is crisp and timed to perfection and after being paired with him for a tackling drills during the week it is easy to see he is going to be one of the standout players for the Seagulls in 2010."