Gold Coast are channelling fit-again Lachie Weller’s meditative vibes forward of a conflict with Geelong, the place a 0-3 report is the prize for the loser.
Like the Suns, the defending champion Cats will arrive at Heritage Bank Stadium on Sunday nonetheless with no win this season.
But Weller, who returned final week from an anterior cruciate ligament tear, does not subscribe to the speculation that it is the worst time to face them.
“It’s always a good time to challenge yourself against the best,” the defender stated.
“We’re looking forward to it; we haven’t started the way we want but to be back home in front of fans, what a chance to make a mark.
“We’re not panicking … we all know we are able to problem it with the perfect.”
Weller’s laconic approach appears natural but he says it hasn’t always been that way.
The former Fremantle talent, who moved to the Suns in 2018, said time spent rehabilitating his knee proved beneficial for mind and body.
“I used to be actually working arduous on my psychological sport pre-injury,” he stated.
“So I went into my damage in a fairly good house, however nonetheless wished to be taught extra about it.
“I didn’t waste any time, spent a lot of time with a psychologist, did a Bali meditation retreat.
“I’ve handled a variety of efficiency nervousness – a variety of gamers do – and that is one thing I actually addressed and really feel actually comfy with now.
“I did things I would never have done and it put me in good stead and rolling out on the weekend, I was really confident.”
Sunday’s sport will mark the return of Suns academy expertise Jack Bowes, who was traded to the Cats final season as a part of a wage dump.
Wil Powell is again for the Suns, recovered from a nasty ankle damage halfway by final season.
Jy Farrar and Mabior Chol may additionally play after being dropped for the loss to Essendon whereas Brisbane recruit Tom Berry may additionally debut.
Tom Stewart has been named for Geelong simply two weeks after injuring his knee in a first-round loss to Collingwood whereas Jonathon Ceglar replaces Rhys Stanley within the ruck.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
