Friday, January 30, 2009

South Hobart feeling the heat

South Hobart have trained for only short periods in the heat of Melbourne as they prepare to take on Oakleigh Cannons and South Melbourne this weekend.

The Tasmanians trained for half-an-hour yesterday after arriving in Melbourne and for 45 minutes at Bob Jane Stadium this morning, both sessions being conducted in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.

There will be regular drinks breaks in both matches and bottled water will be available around the touchlines for the players.

The South Hobart line-up for tonight's [Friday] match against Oakleigh Cannons at Port Melbourne at 8pm is: Mark Moncur - Greg Downes, Hugh Ludford, Matthew Brown, Liam Scott - Ricky Eaves, Bart Beecroft, Gary Upton, David Abbott - Shae Hickey, Billy Gasparinatos.

The South Hobart team for the game against South Melbourne at Bob Jane Stadium tomorrow [Saturday] at 4pm is: Sam Kruijver - Greg Downes, Hugh Ludford, Matthew Brown, Liam Scott - Ricky Eaves, Bart Beecroft, Jonathon Ladic, Julius Ross - Billy Gasparinatos, Igor.

South Melbourne officials will meet with South Hobart officials on Saturday to talk about a proposal to conduct an end-of-season tournament at South Hobart this season involving South Melbourne, Sydney Olympic, Hobart Olympic and South Hobart.

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