Sydney defender Robbie Fox turned 30 final month, and he says that’s as stunning to him as it’s to the typical footy fan.
The speedy Tasmanian solely established himself within the Swans’ facet within the second half of final season however is intent on taking part in on for so long as he’s needed – and proper now, he’s desperately needed.
Fox’s versatility has been essential for the Swans amid an ideal storm of accidents to their key defenders, and after his personal calf and concussion setbacks at the start of the season, he’s relieved to have continued on along with his excellent 2022 type.
“I think the coaches have a lot of confidence in me now, and I felt like I had a good pre-season,” he stated.
“I want to play as long as I can. I still can’t believe when you put an age next to my name that I’m 30 … sometimes when you look at players who are 30, they might be starting to get banged up and coming to the end, but I’m feeling very fresh.”
He says the Swans are buoyed to solely sit one recreation exterior the highest eight regardless of their patchy type, and the lucky victory over North Melbourne would assist kickstart their season.
“Hopefully, we can start stringing some games together, and who knows what the end of the year could bring?” he stated.
Fox was considered one of few Swans to not decrease their colors on grand ultimate day final yr as he thrived in a lockdown function on Jeremy Cameron, holding the star ahead to only two final-quarter targets as he gathered 26 disposals and 5 rebound 50s.
He is more likely to spend time on one other harmful goal in Charlie Curnow when the Swans face the Blues on the SCG on Friday evening however was fast to rule out any one-on-one motion in opposition to Harry McKay.
“He’s too big for me! I’m sure I’ll float between a small or someone like Jack Silvagni and a bit of Curnow – the good thing about our defenders is we’ve got a lot of hybrid types who can match up on anyone. It’s the way we like to play,” he stated.
Fox says fellow backman Paddy McCartin is being effectively supported as he continues to get well from concussion, with the Swans to deal with the Blues once more lacking his brother Tom as effectively.
“Paddy is around the club and he’s in good spirits. We’re really not sure what the go is, but he’s at the club doing what he can,” he stated.
Dynamic midfielder Chad Warner will play his fiftieth recreation in opposition to the Blues, with the Swans to put on their particular Duguwaybul Yindyamangidyal guernsey for the annual Marn Grook recreation.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
