Exactly. If anyone will know how many hours training on & off the pitch he needs to do, to prepare himself for a game of pro football on the weekend it's David Ball. The ultimate warhorse pro. He won't be taking any short cuts. And don't forget 2 seasons ago from memory he shouldered on for the Nix when many won't have, getting pain killing injections so he could play.
He's been a great role model for the younger team members, and no doubt put hours in helping the likes of Waine, Old, OVH etc better prepare themselves for the tough cut throat ruthless job that is professional football. He would have shared hours of wisdom with Waine before he flew out to Plymouth.
If he's starting off a little side hustle, rather than playing FIFA for 2 hours a day like some of his team mates that's his business. His playing days are coming to an end after all.
Greenacre & Ifill have gone on to be big contributors to the NZ Football scene post their Nix careers, and the local football landscape is the better for having them. Hopefully Ball can follow in their foot steps. Again a top role model, for any young promising Kiwi footballer.
He's been a great role model for the younger team members, and no doubt put hours in helping the likes of Waine, Old, OVH etc better prepare themselves for the tough cut throat ruthless job that is professional football. He would have shared hours of wisdom with Waine before he flew out to Plymouth.
If he's starting off a little side hustle, rather than playing FIFA for 2 hours a day like some of his team mates that's his business. His playing days are coming to an end after all.
Greenacre & Ifill have gone on to be big contributors to the NZ Football scene post their Nix careers, and the local football landscape is the better for having them. Hopefully Ball can follow in their foot steps. Again a top role model, for any young promising Kiwi footballer.