The Mackay Cutters are on the recruitment drive, but not for players, of which they’ve signed and re-signed a slew of throughout December and January, but for members.
Ahead of the first gameday for its five-competition strong squad of teams, the Cutters eagerly eye their first trial in February, which will set them up for the big day against the PNG Hunters at BB Print Stadium on March 19.
The club have pulled out all the stops this year for members, signalling the time for Sugar City supporters to get in gear and grab a Platinum, Gold, or Rookie Membership for the 2022 season.
Along with entry to home games, Platinum and Gold members receive a merchandise voucher to redeem a supporter’s polo and cap from Intersport, while Rookie members get a very special incentive.
The exclusive Rookie Academy Training Session will have Rookie Cutter’s not only receiving QCCS Mackay Cutters home game access, but also an exclusive merchandise pack on the Rookie Cutter Academy Day.
The day invites youngsters to take part in a training session with the Cutters Coaches, as well as the Hostplus Cup players.
Head Coach Dave Elliott said that it was about getting the younger generation connected with the Cutters with an emphasis on fun.
“Looking at working on basics, catching, passing, but making it enjoyable for that younger crew,” Mr Elliott said.
“From our perspective, too, it gives us an opportunity to connect with the community further.”
The club is eager to bring in members from all demographics, “including the littlies.”
“We’d love it to get all these littlies to come and see these players that are at a really high level of football – the Jack Brocks and Ross Bellas,” Mr Elliott said.
“They’re all good fun at heart too, so they’ll be great with the kids, with quite a few of them schoolteachers.”
The club is planning to host the event at BB Print Stadium, with the date to be announced later in the month.
Looking ahead to the preseason fixtures, the Cutters take on the Capras in mid-February first, which Mr Elliott said would be a good hit out for the lads, especially the new signings, who he was eager to see fit into the squad.
“I’m a big believer in getting the right people and that’s what the club’s priority has been,” he said.
“We’re fostering the right culture here and keeping developing that character, because there’s always that broad range in the team.
“We’re always tracking ahead and for us and what we’re focusing on is improving from week to week [through preseason].”
Mr Elliott said that the opportunity the preseason set before them was one of continual tinkering and recalibration until they were just right for the PNG Hunters game.
“They’re all keen and all still on the hustle,” he said.
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