Mick I think ur approaching my take .. going to have to get out there this dry and do the hard yards.. in the mean time what does everyone else do during the off season ? One can only do so much research.
Don't ask me mate, it's bloody obvious! Respond to & on this forum, prospect when I can (in water and on land depending on site conitions), camping, play music, make a bit of money, spend some money, enjoy company of friends etc, watch
cricket (when Aussies are winning) etc.
No "off season" down south except some days when its too hot or too wet.