Corey Oates:
“If you asked me a while ago I would have been pretty hesitant to keep playing because I wasn’t feeling great, but that’s because I was doing bugger all for myself. Now I feel good and doing the little things is a big difference. Looking after your body is a big thing for me. I’ve learnt a lot the last 12-16 months doing it. I feel good and think I can last a lot longer now. This year means a lot. This is my future this year. I’m off-contract and my performances will be everything.”
“It’s been a tough few years, not only for the team but also myself on the field. I haven’t looked after my body. I’ve sort of just moped around and not dealt with all the change too well. That’s affected my performances a lot. I just went along with it and did the bare minimum."
“I’ve changed a lot in the last six months. At the back end of last year I started doing a lot of extra things for myself and my body. I wish I did it two years ago when things got pretty tough. I’m really happy with where I’m progressing. I feel good again and I’m getting my speed, strength and power. If I can stay healthy and fit, it will be a pretty good year.”
“I did a bit too much training in the break. The old boy came back a bit sore. I’m all good. It’s nothing to worry about. It’s a bit of a back nerve. It’s popped up every now and then but goes away quickly. It’s a big year for me but I’m confident.”
McHunt