I'd like to put out a "Coach of the year" nomination for the Muswellbrook head coach, Thom "TXK" Kane. He's taken a side who last year didn't make the semi's, lost more than we gained in player movements in the off season, and turned us into the minor prems.

He's brought reserve graders of 2012 into the side, along with an U17's player from last year. He's changed formations, playing styles of individuals and the team as a whole. He's studied other sides on recon trips down the valley and prepped game plans to suit. He's turned a team who historically are all about pace and attacking ability, into a patient side with the best defensive record across the season, using three fullbacks aged 23, 20 & 18. Incredible. He's achieved all of this with a first grade turnout of 6-8 at most training sessions due to shift work.

He's 23 years old I believe and has a football brain that can't be beat. One of the best coaches I've come across, and a top bloke to boot. Congrats on the minor (major) premiership Thommy-you deserve it mate!!!