Superclinic at MFC today

Posted August 9, 200817 yr

Hi All,

I took my 7 year old son to the superclinic today at the Junction Oval.

At first I was nervous because I was not sure how I would react when I saw the players. Then I became confused - I wasn't sure who would be teaching who after last night's performance. Thankfully as soon as I arrived I became at ease and spoke to many of the players. Whilst I am not sure about Isaac Weetra the player, I am certain of him as a person. He is a genuinely nice guy who worked well with the kids. Jake Spencer was with him and he too was great. I thought he would be taller though. Only the young players from last night's game was there (except Wheatley) and were in a fairly jovial mood - definitely relaxed. It was a great morning and my son loved it. A huge thanks to the club and the players for bringing a smile to my son's face - not a regular experience with him when he sees our players (ie. on the field).

Some comments on the players:

Isaac Weetra and Jake Spencer - See above

Aussie - very quiet - in fact I do not think he said a word - despite me talking to him. Matthew Whelan was very similar but at least said thanks when I said he had a good game last night.

Aaron Davey - Great with the kids. Likely to play this week. Incidentally his brother is recovering well.

Paul Wheatley - A delightful person. Had a great conversation with him. Genuinely upset with last night's performance and just said they were blown away. He is glad to be playing upfield a bit and is enjoying not having too many injuries - just some niggles. I asked how his shoulder was and he said it is fine but had a guilty look on his face and his reply was with no real conviction. I think there are probs there.

Colin Garland - Pleasant guy with a good sense of humour. Shared a few jokes. Said he probably could have played last night and he is expecting to play the next game. He said my son's trading card book would be worth another $100 because he was signing it. All said tongue in cheek.

Cale Morton - Definitely a future leader of the club. He is very confident and good spirited. His first comment to my son was - "am I your favourite player?" Was disappointed my son had no football card of him. Very relaxed and I sense good things will come to him.

Chris Johnson - a delight. Really hope he achieves great things. I congratulated on his return to the team and he just wants to keep his place which says something about the guy. I think he will be at Aus Kick tomorrow with the kids so I hope to chat to him more then.

Ricky Petterd - pleasant guy. Apparently still struggling with a hammy but is hoping to play tomorrow with Sandy.

Nathan Jones, Stefan Martin, Jace Bode, Adem Yze, Brad Miller, Lyndon Dunn, Kyle Cheney - I hardly spoke to them. I did hear Adem talk to some kids and he was great. I was really glad to see that because last year he was rude, uninterested and disinterested.

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