The Standard | GARETH Crawford feels he’s well prepared for his third winter in a row.
The Merrivale recruit returned from a six-month stint in Scotland in March — just in time for a wet and windy south-west football season.
Crawford will debut for the Warrnambool and District league reigning premier in its season-opener tomorrow against Old Collegians, allowing him the chance to play alongside his close mate Joe Woonton.
The strong-bodied onballer joined Merrivale from Hampden league club Hamilton Kangaroos in the off-season, with Woonton a key figure behind his decision to don yellow and black.
“I am getting towards the end of my playing days and I have never had a kick with Joey and we’ve known each other forever,” Crawford said. “I thought it was time to (do that).”
Crawford, 31, is excited about the Tigers’ prospects under second-year coach Karl Dwyer.
