DWYER THRILLED AT CITY COACHING JOB
By Nathan Ross
20/04/2012 9:19:29 AM
Simon Dwyer jumped at the chance to be involved in the City Origin coaching set up when he was asked by Coach Brad Fittler recently.
After playing such a dominant role for City on the playing field this time last year, Dwyer will now get the opportunity to join forces with childhood hero, Fittler, to plot Country Origin’s downfall when the two teams met again in Mudgee this Sunday.
Dwyer explained that he’ll be doing a lot of video work for Fittler as well as running some video sessions in the lead up to the game.
“Working with Freddie will definitely give me some experience and see a better side of the game. Having the Tigers boy around just makes it that little bit more comfortable for me too,” he said.
Fittler emphasised the importance of getting Dwyer back in the set up again this year, seeing as though he was one of City’s best players in Albury last year.
“I contacted him this year because I wanted him to be a part of our set up again. Hopefully he takes a few things back to his coaching job at Wests Tigers from the week,” Fittler said.
Since suffering some severe nerve damage to his right arm during a match in June last year, Dwyer has kept himself busy with his video analyst role at Wests Tigers as well as fitting in rehab sessions and regular visits to see specialists.
It’s been a whirlwind time for the 23 year old who has kept a positive outlook throughout.
“It’s good staying around the game. I get to see the boys every day as well so I’m pretty happy with that.
“I am still hopeful that I’ll get back on the field one day. The doctors have said that everything is on track at the moment. It’s just a slow process and I’ve got to stay patient.
“I’ll keep working as hard as I can. There’s no doubt about that,” he said.
Dwyer saw his specialist two weeks ago and is pleased to report that he now has a bit of movement back in his injured right arm.
“They are still looking to get my shoulder back into place in about three months and I’ll hopefully have some bicep function by then too.
“I’d just like to thank all the fans for not forgetting about me and helping me get through this tough time.”
But for now, he remains focused on helping Fittler and the City Origin side this week.
“Hopefully we’ll come away with the result,” he said.
