Gould debunks nrl claim of Jnr problems in western sydney

[siv]

The initiatives aren't just a ploy to get kids to play league, over say union or soccer. It's about showing that rugby league is part of the community out west. We love our league. Its ingrained within the fabric of Penrith. Your kid plays league, his/her dream is to play for the Panthers one day. It's not about numbers, its about giving kids a platform to be part of something big.

And there lies the problem

Kids of 12-14 that are born later in the year are smaller. Let alone having the islander impact

Some kids just want to have fun - they know they wont be NRL stars as they missed Matts or development squads

But we cut them off

I say let them have fun again

Let these smaller built boys play League Tag on game day in junior club colours. Let junior football day outs be for everyone. Not just the elite 1sts of a junior club

Some kids like to compete - others just like run pass and kick a ball without getting hurt

Gus held a touch footy gala day at Penrith Park and 1000s turned up. This wasnt about winning it was about having fun

Pathways is one thing but dont forget less than 100 players in ANY junior district club ever went on to play NRL

 

[Pedge1971]

Would be interesting to see the stats on broncos school visits. Uncle Wayne and his players would be to busy to go to schools.

They are owned by News Ltd who have constantly shown they dont give a flying f**k about the community or grassroots so long as their moronic readership keeps buying their filfthy rags. What do you expect?

 

[T-Boon]

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