Last week we caught up with Offensive Captain Ross Hubbard to get his thoughts on the 2016 season so far…
How has the season been for you so far?
It’s been frustrating especially from an offensive point of view. We had a great pre-season through three camps but we have struggled to replicate that in the first half of the year.
We will keep working and at some point we will click! We have the talent and players for an exciting, high scoring offense.
How have your preparations for this season varied compared to last year?
Very different. Last year was the first with the team and I came in late so was really playing catch-up with the playbook.
This year I have had a full off season and have put a lot of work in, firstly to recover from a broken arm at the end of last year and then getting comfortable with what we are trying to do on offense and be in better shape!
How do you think this offense compares to last season’s?
It’s different that’s for sure! Last year Justin (LaRoda, QB) made a lot happen off broken plays and outside the playbook and to be honest we got to a position where we relied on him too much.
This year we are more about scheme and execution which is taking a bit longer to come to fruition on the field but when it works we can cause a lot of trouble for defences.
What do you think makes you a good captain?
I aim to lead from the front, that’s always been important to me, whether that’s getting to practice, gym work away from the team, playbook knowledge!
I think it’s easy to talk about these to your team mates but you have to go out and do those things yourself.
What do you enjoy most about playing for the Eagles?
There is a great ethos that is starting to develop at the club, which is coming down from the coaches. This is more than just results, but really about making yourself a better player.
I think this is shown by how successful the camps were pre-season and how many first and second year guys are getting onto the field, and it’s a great environment to play football in!
Do you have any targets for the 2016 season?
I think the main target is to get the offense to start playing the way we want to, and the way we know we can.
A lot of people have already written us off so to prove them wrong would be nice!
What’s your favourite football memory?
I have loads of great memories through football, but the best has to be playing in the BUAFL Championship game in 2010 for the Loughborough Aces. That was a great team and great season to be a part of that programme.
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