By Steve Mavin & Grant Chappell
Rabbitohs Fan TV were given an exclusive tour of the new Centre of Excellence yesterday with thanks to Todd Clarke from Randwick Council and we’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land.
The timing of our visit was perfect with the arrival just the day before of the Santa Ana Couch grass for the training surface and a smoking ceremony and presentation taking place.
Our tour kicked off with an informal chat to ADCO construction manager Michael Kouknas and progressed to a look at the gym area where we interviewed Todd Clark, we then inspected the river pool site before heading out to the training field.
Chaps actually placed his hand on the newly laid grass making him one of the first Souths fans to touch what will become the hallowed turf of the pride of the leagues home.
ADCO has just completed the Tigers Centre of Excellence and also constructed the new grandstand at Brookvale Oval so you can be assured that this project will be of the highest quality.
The welcome to country was performed by Aunty Barb and Dean Kelly led the the smoking ceremony. A minutes silence was held for the passing of Deans father Kevin Kelly. Rest In Peace Mr Kelly.
Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly spoke to the assembled crowd and ADCO presented Alisha Parker-Elrez from Souths Cares with a cheque for $75000.
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