It is fantastic that the GIANTS have engaged with another local product and will both work hard in season 2015. 4Pines brewery were both the hosts of the season launch and announced as having also come on board
as a sponsor in season 2015. In a pun intense discussion the owners advised the idea had been 'fermenting' for a while. As former players of the sport they were followers of the Club and wanted to deepen their engagement. Professing a feeling 'too good to be bottled'. When they had decided to discuss it opportunites 'poured forth'. AS Jared and Allan (the owners) are both from WA, they have an affinity for the code and may even drag on the boots. As shown by the image, they can take a grab ... not clear how we will get the keg on and off the field to assist them ... but it may work.
The launch was also attended by Warren 'WOW' Jones, former AFL star for St Kilda and Carlton. Warren spoke from the heart about the true meaning of playing for the jumper. He then then presented each of the players in the top tier with their new jumpers for season 2015. Warren will also provide some input on ruck tecnique as a specialist coach to the Club. In this he is joining Brent Hutton (ex West Coast Eagles) and Chris O'Sullivan (ex Southport and Brisbane Bears). The coaching team is again guided by Leigh Brain who has gathered a fantastic group to assist.
As pointed out by Treasurer Michael Atkinson sucess has some associated costs with the sucessful players keeping their jumpers are costing a fortune. With four premierships in a row, the Club now has no idea if the jumpers will ever wear out. THis season that is a problem that is to be shared with other teams who have in the past two seasons pressed into the finals but fallen at the final hurlde.
As an interesting aside, it appears that the expert pundits of Sydney AFL have again awarded the premiership favourites tag to another club. This has to help the players maintain focus and desire.
Watch this space over the next two weeks as details are released of:
- Further sponsors
- Practice games
- Captains
- some New player profiles
- Season 2014 / 15 injury update
Last Modified on 08/03/2015 12:51