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Hervey Bay Seagull joins Manly Sea Eagles
http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2008/06/21/apn-flying/
Written by Carlie Walker
Seventeen-year-old Tyrone Hopgood has dreamt of playing in the NRL since he was a child, and now the Hervey bay Seagulls' second rower may have his chance to play at the highest level.
Tyrone has been signed up for two years to play for the Manly Sea Eagles under 20's side in the Toyota Cup and, if all goes well, he could soon be pulling on a first grade jersey for the maroon and whites.
"It has always been something I've dreamt of doing" he said
"I've been playing football with the Seagulls since I was five and I really enjoy it"
Tyrone's Mum Anita, went with him when he met with the talent scout who signed him to the deal.
"She was really happy and excited" Tyrone said.
"She was very happy for me"
For Tyrone, Rugby League is more than a game, it's a passion. He admits to being a little nervous about taking on the big city and new experiences alone, but says he is ready to take the next step in his Rugby League career.
"I am a bit nervous, it's a big step to take" he said.
"But I'm also really excited and looking forward to it."
Tyrone supports the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL; his ido is Sonny Bill Williams and one day soon he just might get the chance to play against him.
"I just like the way he plays" Tyrone said.
"He's got good ball-playing skills and he's very determined"
Tyrone's coach, Mark Williams, says he can see Tyrone going far but he will have to put in the hard yards to succeed.
"It is a credit to him getting this far." He said
"He definitiley has the natural ability to make it.
"He is hard-hiting in defence and he's a good ball runner. If he puts in the effort and works hard I think he will do it."
Last Updated ( Monday, 30 June 2008 11:53 )
http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2008/06/21/apn-flying/
Written by Carlie Walker
Seventeen-year-old Tyrone Hopgood has dreamt of playing in the NRL since he was a child, and now the Hervey bay Seagulls' second rower may have his chance to play at the highest level.
Tyrone has been signed up for two years to play for the Manly Sea Eagles under 20's side in the Toyota Cup and, if all goes well, he could soon be pulling on a first grade jersey for the maroon and whites.
"It has always been something I've dreamt of doing" he said
"I've been playing football with the Seagulls since I was five and I really enjoy it"
Tyrone's Mum Anita, went with him when he met with the talent scout who signed him to the deal.
"She was really happy and excited" Tyrone said.
"She was very happy for me"
For Tyrone, Rugby League is more than a game, it's a passion. He admits to being a little nervous about taking on the big city and new experiences alone, but says he is ready to take the next step in his Rugby League career.
"I am a bit nervous, it's a big step to take" he said.
"But I'm also really excited and looking forward to it."
Tyrone supports the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL; his ido is Sonny Bill Williams and one day soon he just might get the chance to play against him.
"I just like the way he plays" Tyrone said.
"He's got good ball-playing skills and he's very determined"
Tyrone's coach, Mark Williams, says he can see Tyrone going far but he will have to put in the hard yards to succeed.
"It is a credit to him getting this far." He said
"He definitiley has the natural ability to make it.
"He is hard-hiting in defence and he's a good ball runner. If he puts in the effort and works hard I think he will do it."
Last Updated ( Monday, 30 June 2008 11:53 )
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