Premier League coaches pick the unsung heroes key to their team’s finals charge

WITH the Premier League finals kicking off today, the Bulletin has asked coaches from the four title hopefuls to name the unsung heroes key to their team’s chances.

WITH the Premier League finals kicking off today, the Bulletin has asked coaches from the four title hopefuls to name the unsung heroes key to their team’s chances.

ANDREW TROTTER

Broadbeach United

Coach Lee Vernon says: “He’s a hardworking midfielder who has progressed from reserve grade to a key player in recent years. He’s a tireless worker.”

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Broadbeach’s Andrew Trotter.

MARCUS ALLISON

Burleigh Heads

Coach Colin Phelan says: “He wins a lot of second ball for us, which then puts us on the front foot to go at the opposition. He is a very dynamic player.”

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Burleigh’s Marcus Allison. Picture: Jerad Williams

BRUNO RODRIGUEZ

Surfers Paradise

Coach Alex Morrison says: “He is a great captain and a massive leader on and off the pitch. His work rate and fitness levels are second to none in the Premier League.”

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Surfers Paradise’s Bruno Rodriguez. Picture: Glenn Hampson

DANIEL DRAGICEVIC

Gold Coast Knights

Coach Grae Piddick says:

“He consistently performs his role, week after week. He’s solid defensively and gives us drive going forward.”

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Gold Coast Knights’ Daniel Dragicevic (left). Picture: Mike Batterham

LEE JUNGJE

Surfers Paradise

The Sniper says:“Defenders hardly get mentioned, but Korean centre back Lee Jungje has been the most solid figure in Morrison’s backline this season.”

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Surfers Paradise defender Jungje Lee. Picture: Richard Gosling