It’s back to the training paddock for the Gloucester Cockies after the planned pre-season hit-out was cancelled due to wet weather.
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Players were supposed to play their first run of the season at the Lower North Coast Rugby Union gala day at Old Bar last Saturday.
The gala is organised every year between the teams to help build up interest in the sport.
They rotate the location of the day to ensure each club gets the chance to fundraise through the canteen.
But this year, the continual rain made the field too wet for play.
So it’s back to the regular training schedule of every Tuesday and Thursday night at the Number One Oval in Gloucester.
Cockies co-vice president Tim Threadgate said things are looking positive for the coming season.
“Over the past couple of years, we have lost some of our experienced players,” Tim said.
The team has had some new players come aboard this year, some who are completely new to the sport.
“They are going quite well; picking it up quick.”
The season kicks off on April 1 with the first game to be played at home.
They take on the Wallamba Bulls on the Saturday afternoon at the Number One Oval.
2017 draw:
- April 8 – away game against Manning River Ratz
- April 22 – home game against Myall Coast Mudcrabs
- May 6 – away game against Forster Dolpins
- May 13 – home game against Old Bar Clams
- May 20 – away game against Wallamba Bulls
- May 27 – home game against Manning River Ratz
- June 3 – away game against Myall Coast Mudcrabs
- June 17 – home game against Forster Dolpins
- June 24 – away game against Old Bar Clams
- July 1 – home game against Wallamba Bulls
- July 8 – away game against Manning River Ratz
- July 15 – home game against Myall Coast Mudcrabs
- July 22 – away game against Forster Dolphins
- July 29 – home game against Old Bar Clams
Anne Keen
Anne has been a journalist with the ACM (Australia Community Media) since 2016. She primarily works at the Gloucester Advocate but also contributes to the Manning River Times.
Anne has been a journalist with the ACM (Australia Community Media) since 2016. She primarily works at the Gloucester Advocate but also contributes to the Manning River Times.
