Day, Gallen, Archer among leaders at new-look Southern Suburbs
The new era at Southern Suburbs is off to a healthy start with a few young guns ready to make their names under a new coach at Alley Park.
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The new era at Southern Suburbs is off to a healthy start with a few young guns ready to make their names under a new coach at Alley Park.
Paul Stevens has moved from Stan Williams Park to Gordonvale as he takes control of the Alley Park club, and tries to return the success-starved club a finals berth – or a dream premiership.
And the former Brothers coach has liked what he’s seen from the Cockatoos so far, in particular two young forwards and a veteran who he thinks could take the club to new heights.
Roland Gallen and Riley Archer have instantly caught Stevens’ eye, while former Northern Pride-contracted forward Aidan Day is expected to step up as a leader of the pack.
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“Roland has been fantastic so far and Riley, everyone loves a big, red-headed forward,” Stevens said.
“(Riley) brings a lot of energy.
“A couple of guys slip through the cracks every now and again, but Riley’s is big, athletic and has plenty of ability.”
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Day played his first game for the Pride in 2016, and accumulated 39 games in the blue and orange – 22 of which came in their torrid 2019 campaign.
He has always impressed in club land, and that’s one of the reasons why Stevens expects the big man to perform.
“He brings a ton of experience,” Stevens said.
“He will be a real leader of the forward pack, he’s strong and has plenty of ability, but you can’t buy that experience.
“Our A and reserve grade numbers are strong, and the guys are eager to get out there and play.”
Suburbs have several trials already locked in, with a home-and-away pre-season double against Innisfail either side of a planned clash with the Northern Pride’s under-21s.
SUBURBS’ PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
February 27 v Innisfail at Innisfail
March 6 v Pride under-21s at Alley Park
March 13-14 v Innisfail at Alley Park
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Originally published as Day, Gallen, Archer among leaders at new-look Southern Suburbs
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