Gerard FitzGerald says former VFL talent Kangaroos' "ideal recruit"

The first-year mentor said Jon Coghlan, a former Bendigo VFL prospect, was a welcome inclusion at Melville Oval.

"His family have bought a property in the region and he is a quality person and player," FitzGerald said.

"He fits our recruiting philosophy. He wants to play a good level of football, which the Hampden league is, and come into a good environment."

FitzGerald said Coghlan's attitude had impressed club insiders.

"He wants to keep developing as a player. He's towards the end of his career but he's not at the end of learning and development," he said.

FitzGerald said his players were due back for pre-season training on Monday.

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Strength and conditioning testing is the legendary coach's first focus, before introducing contested ball work and skills.

"It'll be more game-type training then," he said.

"There's an emphasis on conditioning and hopefully the players can see where they fit into the structures we'll play."

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