EDITORIAL

ROUND 20 PREVIEWS
Broadbeach v Labrador
Broadbeach could not pick a better day than this one to break a four-game losing streak
against local rivals Labrador.
The Cats have not tasted success against the Tigers since Round 1 of 2009, although three of
the four losses have been at Cooke-Murphy Oval.
When they last clashed in Round 7, the Cats were hard hit by injury to match their decimated
rivals and Labrador prevailed by 16 points in a tough slog.
These games are traditionally tough, grinding affairs although this one might be an exception to
the rule with the Tigers becoming more offensive as they regain more and more quality players.
Broadbeach’s midfi eld has really kicked up a gear in recent weeks, Dayne Zorko (pictured) is
on fi re, Griffi n Underwood is playing his best football of the season and Rory Walton really in
the groove. Walton’s fi rst NEAFL game was against the Tigers on minimal preparation and he
will be a far different proposition this time around.
Broadbeach have not played fi nals football since 2006 and while the emphasis at H&A Oval is
on improvement, the core playing group is highly motivated to mix it in September.
COACH HAS SERVED HIS
APPRENTICESHIP
Labrador co-coach Brad Moore admitted the elevation to head coaching ranks alongside Tim Notting came as a surprise. Moore
has been the main voice to the player group at Cooke-Murphy Oval since Denis Knight stepped down at the start of July, accelerating
what had been a carefully planned apprenticeship.
He started at the club as reserves coach in 2010, having previously coached reserves football on the Mornington Peninsular,
and under 18s before that.
“I suppose I was different to a lot of players in that I decided to do what they do at AFL level and complete an apprenticeship,”
Moore said. “I decided to work under a few guys and learn as much as I could.
“The opportunity (to be senior coach at a club) presented itself earlier than I anticipated.”
From all reports – and results - Moore and Notting have formed an impressive partnership, with the Tigers being particularly
competitive before notching their fi rst win last weekend with the new duo at the helm.
Training has remained vibrant despite the Tigers being out of fi nals contention.
“The guys really didn’t want to give up on the season,” Moore said. “They wanted to work hard and show some faith.
“They’re a proud bunch of boys. They’ve worked well. We couldn’t be happier with the way they’ve responded to the change.”
The Tigers, who were riddled with injury for much of the season, appear to have ensured the wooden spoon heads to the Gabba
with the Brisbane Lions Reserves, and they want more wins in the next week and beyond.
“We’re really focusing on the development of our young guys and establishing a plan that allows them to take the game on and
be a little bit more offensive,” Moore said.
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