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Wednesday 18 September - 2 days to go

The players enjoyed the day off on Wednesday before returning to the Club tomorrow for their final training session and meetings ahead of the Preliminary Final.


The gym is empty and ready for the players' return tomorrow.

Injured star Matt Suckling was at the Club though, to promote his new role as Cystic Fibrosis Victoria ambassador.

Suckling welcomed Ben and Lucas - two CF sufferers and their families to the Ricoh Centre for a kick and to launch his new role.


Suckling with Lucas.