The Frankston Dolphins coach is a legend around the Mornington Peninsula as both a footballer and a person. Fittingly, Simon Goosey was appointed coach of the Dolphins in 2009 and has had immediate impact.
Upon his arrival, the club was languishing with spirit at an all time low. Combine this with the clubs decision to 'stand alone' and not affiliate with an AFL team and the on ground performances and finances were taking a battering.
However, enter Simon Goosey and herald the arrival of a positive attitude which consisted of building the team from the ground up based upon the local talent pool of the Frankston and Mornington region. To his credit, in the 2010 season, the new coach brought to the club the likes of Michael Hibberd and Mark Baguley. These players had done 'very well' in lower grade foootball and rose to the challenge of playing competitive football in arguably the 2nd best football competition in Australia, the VFL.
In preparation for the 2011 season, already the word is out amongst all players within the region about getting a fair go and try out at Frankston under the direction of Simon Goosey. Already, a number of players have tried out at Frankston and impressed. Watch out for the presence of big Westy on the ground and a number of other new recruits who appear set for senior football based on their present form.
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