25/08/2026
First year coaching the Under 8’s Norths Devils junior Gold team, and what a group to start with. The improvement from round one to the last game was obvious to anyone watching - sharper structure, better communication, and a level of trust in each other that you can’t really coach, they built that themselves.
No ladder at this age, no results on a board, but this team finished the season undefeated. More importantly, they did it playing the game the right way - hard, fair, and always respectful of the opposition. That’s the part I’m proudest of.
You can tell how passionate these kids are about the game, even at such a young age. They just have so much fun with it. I’m already looking forward to next season, I know they are too!
Huge thanks to the Under 8s boys for a great season, and to the parents - now great friends - for the support all year, and to the North Junior Devils for the opportunity to coach this awesome team.
