Weller tips lip out west
GOLD Coast’s Lachie Weller will return to his old AFL club as an undefeated Sun expecting a bit of bite – and from one former Fremantle teammate in particular.
But the midfielder admits the sledging hasn’t come yet following what he says is an easy transition back to where he played his junior football.
Tipped by many to struggle again this season, the Suns are 2-0 after wins over North Melbourne and Carlton.
Weller, 22, is warming to his role as a more senior figure of what’s the youngest list in the league under the guidance of rookie coach Stuart Dew.
“I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest. New coach, few new players and a young group, he said.
“But I knew we’d be playing a really exciting brand and the boys are just loving being out there playing AFL football like it’s a dream of theirs.”
With Gold Coast’s ground being used for the Commonwealth Games, the Suns head west this week for a fortnight to play back-to-back games against the Dockers and West Coast.
Weller is waiting for the banter to begin before what will be his 50th AFL game in Perth tomorrow.
“I’ll go in trying to win and see what chirp they throw at me,” he said.
“Hayden Ballantyne (will sledge) for sure. I’d love to see what he has got for me.”