NOT having to layer up when heading to the footy has been a welcome change for Irymple coach Jake Thrum.

After seven seasons playing for Golden Square in Bendigo, the warmer climate has come as a relief, and the on-baller played it that way on Saturday.

The new Swallows head honcho starred in his second game in blue and gold booting six goals in a hybrid midfield/half-forward role in the side's ...