Wigmen commend Wabo, Stone

By PARKER TAMBUA
KROTON Hela Wigmen coach Andiki Andrew has praised the input of former Kumul and Wigmen Charlie Wabo and former PNG sprinter Nelson Stone.
The 2014 Wigmen premiership winning hooker has been part of the coaching staff this season as an assistant and Aniki said Wabo’s influence on the team had boosted the side’s performance throughout the season.
“Charlie is a role model to the current crop of players in the team. He was their childhood idol,” Andrew told The National.
“Charlie’s experience and knowledge of the game has helped the boys a lot, they are listening to him and he has brought a culture of respect into the side.”
Andiki also thanked the efforts of the four-time Pacific Games gold medallist Stone who has been in charge of the Wigmen’s strength and conditioning this season.
“I find it difficult at times to get the boys familiar with the structure and style of plays but when I brought in Nelson along with Charlie, they have made it easy for me and the hard work we all put in has paid off for us to come this far,” Andiki said.
The former 400m Pacific champion also shared his thoughts after Wigmen’s semifinal win over theGoroka Lahanis a fortnight ago , saying that he was proud of the team’s success.
“I am so proud of this team, I’m work closely with them in our finals preparation,” Stone said.
“Taking care of the Wigmen’s gym sessions, (muscle endurance) and speed and agility sessions (strength endurance) is an honour and I’m glad to see it pay off.”