Through the paces: Hawks legend Shane Crawford and Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell train with Cobram Football Club.
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Gabriel Garcia
It was the perfect evening for AFL stars of past and present, Shane Crawford and Jy Simpkin, as they came to Cobram to train with the Cobram Football Club’s under-14 and under-17 teams.
Both Crawford and Simpkin, along with Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell, put the young players through their paces.
Asked after training what makes a good football player, Crawford said it was all about attitude.
“A good footy player is not someone who's got a lot of talent but someone who's prepared to do the work... Someone who’s prepared to live and breathe what they do,” he said.
Friendly advice: North Melbourne co-captain and Mooroopna-raised Jy Simpkin gives some friendly advice.
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Gabriel Garcia
Getting ready: Cobram Football Club player Kynan Knight and Jy Simpkin prepare to tussle for the incoming ball.
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Gabriel Garcia
Inspiring: Shane Crawford gives a speech about working as a team.
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Gabriel Garcia
Helpful advice: Shane Crawford gives Cobram Football Club player Luca Orsida advice as the ball heads their way.
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Gabriel Garcia
Making the effort: Sam Birrell reaches out for the football.
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Gabriel Garcia
