Opportunities to view facilities come when on tour & this week's stay in Manly has allowed us a view of Sydney Football Stadium(SFS) inside and out.
The Sydney Swans would not suggest that they are the wealthiest of clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) but they lay claim to investing in their player base.
Amongst their players is one Mike Pyke whom played with several of the Scottish rugby team at Edinburgh. He gave Stephen Mutch from physio & Duncan Hodge (kicking & catching skills coach) a tour of the Facilities at their training and playing base at the SFS.
Whilst the gym is more basic than some of the venues visited in the USA, we were impressed with the area by the pitch entrance for balance & co-ordination daily training, plus a large arena for hand-eye ball workouts and a recovery area that whilst simple it looked very fit for purpose.
Additionally a section for spin bikes & watt bikes sits to the side, & a half time room for players to sit & watch action from the first half with the coaches following showers or changes of kit: facilitated by the 20 minutes permitted by the rules.
It all adds up to a pretty impressive package for athletes noted for their huge workrate and distance covered in matches.
The Sydney Swans would not suggest that they are the wealthiest of clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL) but they lay claim to investing in their player base.
Amongst their players is one Mike Pyke whom played with several of the Scottish rugby team at Edinburgh. He gave Stephen Mutch from physio & Duncan Hodge (kicking & catching skills coach) a tour of the Facilities at their training and playing base at the SFS.Whilst the gym is more basic than some of the venues visited in the USA, we were impressed with the area by the pitch entrance for balance & co-ordination daily training, plus a large arena for hand-eye ball workouts and a recovery area that whilst simple it looked very fit for purpose.
It all adds up to a pretty impressive package for athletes noted for their huge workrate and distance covered in matches.
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