ARTICLE ON SHERVINGTON AND US
I only copied and pasted the second half of the article as the first part is mostly about Foran and what Shervo was doing for him to get him fit and ready after his back surgery. The article is an oldie from last preseason. Gives an insight into who’s quick etc. it will surprise you. Enjoy...
Shirvington joined Pay’s staff after the coach reached out in late November following a conversation with veteran winger Brett Morris.
Shirvington worked with Morris a few years back at St George Illawarra.
While speed work is part of his job description, his more specific area of coaching is around timing.
“My role is trying to consolidate the speed in the game,” he explained.
“All those quick decision making, change of direction, acceleration is probably the most important thing. The flat speed stuff is harder to train.”
Whether that comes in the form of hitting a hole, accelerating at the right time or something as simple as running onto a pass, Shirvington has been working closely with the attacking coaches.
“The uniqueness of rugby league is being able to temper your speed,” he explained.
“We’ve done quite a bit of set play work.”
And it’s not just the backline taking part with the entire squad participating in Shirvington’s sessions.
While speed as a singular component hasn’t been a priority, Shirvington said the Bulldogs aren’t lacking pace.
“Moses Mbye is looking really good,” he said.
“(Marcello) Montoya is fast too but I feel with Moses a bit of weight has been lifted. He looks comfortable.
“Reims Smith is a great athlete too. Kerrod Holland is quick.
“In terms of forwards, Danny Fualalo is brilliant. When his momentum is up and running, far out.”