Canada DownUnder
In our scrimmages with Team Australia yesterday we played five competitions (some wash activities, some straight scrimmages) and won four. Once again however neither coach was using a set lineup. All of our players were used except Steve Brinkman who is undergoing treatment for a back problem.
Strong performances were exhibited by many on our side. Dallas Soonias excelled attacking and serving. Louis Pierre Mainville was a good middle attacker and blocker as was Justin Duff. Steve Gotch was excellent on serve receive. Gavin Schmitt, limited to back row only, provided some great attacks from behind the 3 metre line. Benoit Raymond was an excellent defender late in the exhibitions due largely to the work assistant coach Vincent Pichette did with him in the morning practice.
This morning the team had a brief on court session followed by weights. Shortly they will begin their third and final informal scrimmage session with the Australian Team.
Blog: Men’s National Team trip to Australia – exhibition matches
Written by: Larry McKay - Invited assistant coach
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