The following is an extract of emails sent from David Parkin to Bruce Lowery. During the 2009 season the leadership group attended a presentation by David which was organised by Bruce

This was sent on Friday night before the game

Not quite sure what to say in the circumstances! It’s a unique situation which both teams find themselves in. Emotion, desire, passion etc, can be a massive influence over arousal levels and therefore performance (positively and negatively) Kinglake carry a huge level of expectation - often detrimental to performance (over aroused). OFCFC has nothing to lose and can therefore play with a freedom which their opponents can't. In the finish, the team which settles first and gets their game into normal patterns, almost always gains the confidence to optimise their talent. The best team almost always wins. Be predictable to each other to produce the highest levels of trust possible, at the same time, looking for every opportunity to make real sacrifices for your mates.

The Following was sent to Bruce after David found out the scores.

Super effort. Well done against the tide of public emotion (that we all can understand). Everyone should be extremely proud of producing the best possible result under the most difficult of all circumstances.

Please pass on my congratulations to all concerned, both on and off the field.

Regards David Parkin