Bunnies engine room goes high-tech
Cashed up South Sydney has spent up big on training equipment and facilities for 2007. The injection of funds from the Crowe / Homes a Court consortium has allowed the Bunnies to compete of even terms with the larger clubs of the NRL and has seen their Erskineville Base turned into a high tech engine room.
The most distinctive and unique training device they have installed is called the 'Power Cage'. The device is a first for the NRL, and the technology is predominately used in the AFL - coming out of leading clubs such as the West Coast Eagles.
The power cage requires the player to take a single vertical leap, and their strength and recovery vitals are recorded and tracked daily by computer software. This technique allows for individual monitoring of players, by plotting their strength and more importantly their muscle fatigue after each session - recovery periods can then be determined and players training plans can be tailored to their individual requirements.
The new tools available to South Sydney are complimented by a team of training and conditioning experts. Most notably Erroll Allcott; who takes the role of Director - Health and Recovery.
Coach Jason Taylor is pleased with the make up of the squad and feels the new playing roster has blended well. Taylor; who married during the off-season will certainly have his hands full in 2007 - it would be easy to feel sorry for Taylor; as he tries to steer the Bunnies to victory by day and trying to tame his new bride by night.
