Former Docker Corbett sharing tips with Swans’ forwards

SOUTH Barwon coach Mark Neeld says recently-retired Fremantle forward Josh Corbett has been a great character to have around the group.

The Swans will host a blockbuster Anzac Day (Friday, April 25) at McDonald Reserve with the seniors to face St Joseph’s at 2.15pm.

Corbett joined South Barwon as a playing-assistant coach after retiring from the AFL due to a hip injury he is still working his way back from.

The 29-year-old is coaching the forwards.

“He’s got so much energy, he’s so lively and he’s always walking around with a smile on his face,” Neeld said.

“He certainly sees the positive side of absolutely everything and that’s great for our group.”

Neeld said Corbett had been able to help both the youngsters and experienced players.

“We’ve got a couple of 18-year-olds … they lap up all the stuff Josh has got to say,” he said.

“He’s also doing about 60 per cent of the training so that’s great for the players to see as well.”

Corbett’s sister Georgia is co-captain of the Swans’ A grade netball team.

“It’s very much a family affair and Georgia is engaged to one of the footballers, Sam James, who is part of our leadership group so it’s a very close-knit club,” Neeld said.

Meanwhile, the Swans are looking forward to their battle with Joeys who they defeated by 30 points in last year’s preliminary final.

Neeld said playing on Anzac Day was a great experience.

“When you’re involved with sport, you have these occasions every now and then which are just amazing,” he said.

“It just helps to shine a light on some incredible feats that other people did and our little contribution is to get out and play a game of footy.”

Neeld also highlighted the efforts of club volunteers when it came to such big occasions.

The remaining matches are on Saturday, April 26, with the Leopold versus Colac duel shaping up as one to watch.