The 2004 Kookaburras arrived thirty minutes before training as a minimum, and most were there an hour early putting in extra technical work. Barry Dancer coached team play and handed responsibility for basics and specialist skills back to the players, so the early work was theirs to own. Commens saw the same habit in the Red Lions, and argues it only happens when a critical mass of players genuinely loves the game. Watch the full masterclass: Common themes of top teams.
