PNG bid for NRL

[jim_57]

Short-medium term this is the best thing for PNG. Getting their best juniors into the Australian systems will be the best thing for the both the National team and NRL bid medium term. Hopefully in 5-10 years they can start building towards being reasonably competitive with Australia and NZ.

 

[BDGS]

Short-medium term this is the best thing for PNG. Getting their best juniors into the Australian systems will be the best thing for the both the National team and NRL bid medium term. Hopefully in 5-10 years they can start building towards being reasonably competitive with Australia and NZ.

i agree with this.

 

[mikail-eagle]

http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/20711
Education a must for Bid

Source:
The National – Friday, July 1, 2011


BOYS who do not go to school will now miss out on the National All Schools rugby league development programme.
This was made known by PNG NRL Bid chief executive officer Brad Tassell yesterday at the Holiday Inn during the joint PNG NRL Bid and the PNGRFL launch of the National All Schools rugby league programme (NASRLP).
The NASRLP which has taken over three months of development, planning and consultation across the country is designed to deliver the first fully coordinated junior rugby league development programme.
Tassell said the consultation process had been extensive and the programme was massive news for rugby league.
But interested primary and secondary school-aged boys who do not go to a school will miss out.
“The future of the country depends very much on the young and it is not just about the game having kids in school first, gives them the opportunity to excel in life after rugby league,” Tassell said when asked about the condition.
This is also one of the criteria set by the NRL board in Australia to have a team in their competition and with the NASRLP ready to roll out the Bid is looking to encourage the playing of league but also the education of young players.
The Bid team approached the Queensland RL about a PNG side competing in the U16 and U18 state league competition in 2012 and the signs are promising.
Bid’s development officer Shane Morris said this was good because many children who liked playing rugby league would be motivated to go to school and broaden their knowledge both educationally and in sport.
Meanwhile, talks are underway between the Bid and the University of PNG to have a national stadium built on the Waigani campus.
“ Hopefully they’ll give us the okay to build a stadium but at this point, we are negotiating with the UPNG school’s council,” Tassell said.




Just highlighted other interesting facts in this school boys program that should help the country long term. ie Education of the countries kids.

Also just highlighted a bit at the end regarding a new stadium.

 

[Eels Dude]

Good on the NRL for making this a requirement. Now they are helping the country without having to invest in a PNG rugby league side. As long as the NRL keeps the pipedream believable, then PNG will continue to improve as a nation.

 

[Kiki]

that education thing is spot on. so many kids in PNG don't go to school at all, it's terrible. their literacy rates are so low. eligibility for playing footy is pretty low down on the scale when they can't read or write.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Julian's probably not the best role model for these kids but they'd probably too young to remember any of his past discretions....I guess its a start anyway, and since he is already living up there makes it convinient for them.



http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20110708/sport03.htm

Tops Camp to see special NRL guests

FORMER Queensland and Australian Test star Julian O’Neal will be one of two special guests at the three-day PNG NRL Bid tops camp starting on Monday at the University of PNG.
O’Neal, who is also coach of the Hela Wigmen, will also see Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs star Jason Tassell take up the strengh and conditioning coach duties in the PNGRFL backed program. Both have extensive experience at the elite level of the NRL and Australian sports.
O’Neal, a former NRL star, was one of the most talented players to ever wear the Maroon colours for Queensland and the Green and Gold for Australia. Relaying his experiences and what is required at the elite level to the camp will be invaluable.
Tassell; having played in the NRL for nine years with the Roosters and Rabbitohs is a fully qualified strength and conditioning coach for the past 10 years and a Certificate 4 trainer for another 10 years.
Tassell currently runs the Sydney Boys High School High Performance Program covering all sports played at the school; coaches one of the top women’s surf boat crews in Australia and a number of elite junior and senior athletes across a range of sports.
PNG NRL BID CEO Brad Tassell said all participants were looking forward to the camp. “All the players who will be at the camp from across PNG are very excited to be involved. They will all be arriving on the Monday (11th June) and settling in before they are addressed by the Coaches about their responsibilities and what is expected of them during the three days.
“This is a camp designed to specifically test the players both on and off the field. It will be intense and demanding but will give them an insight into what is required both mentally and physically at an elite level. We are very fortunate to have people of the calibre of Julian and Jason attending.
“Not only will they be able to impart their knowledge to the players attending but also to the PNG based coaches taking part in the camp.”
The Tops Camp will run from Monday July 11 to Thursday July 14, and will involve 38 young players and four officials who have been picked from the four zones to attend the first Tops Camp in Port Moresby.

 

[Billythekid]

I just hope we start seeing PNG players filter into the NRL and ESL. That combined with a PNG team in the QLD cup would be great for the game both in PNG and worldwide.

 

[mikail-eagle]

http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/21096

Tops camp a winner

Source:
The National - Friday, July 15th 2011



IN what was declared a “winner” NCD Governor Powes Par­kop and UPNG Vice-Chancellor Prof Ross Hynes the PNG NRL Bid Tops camp ended today at the universitygrounds.
The camp saw 38 talented young rugby league players from around PNG undertake an intense and demanding week of training.
The camp was run by the PNG NRL Bid’s development manager Shane Morris.
He was supported by former Queensland and Australian Test star Julian O’Neal and Jason Tassell, one of Austra­lia’s highly respected strength and conditioning coaches.
The training management team was overwhelmed with the discipline and tenacity of the players and their physical and mental stamina.
O’Neal told the squad that they were a credit to themselves and to the Bid.
“You are young men who will be the future players of our nation,” he said.
“You did not complain once. You are showing you are people with power.”
Hynes took time at the closing session to not just impart his wisdom but also to hear from the participants.
He urged the boys to take what they had learned and share it with others in their schools and provinces.
“It has been a pleasure to host you and the PNG NRL Bid.
“But with privilege comes responsibility.
“Take the skills you have learnt and impart on others.”
Tassell was feared and respected by the boys.
As the conditioning trainer he put the boys through a rigorous training session designed to push them past their previous physical and mental limits.
Training started at 5am and Tassell was the first and last voice bellowing at them everyday.
He was astounded that they did not complain and said in his years of experience in Australia, many would not have been able to withstand the programme let alone be there to support each other.
“Everything you do affects your team mate.
“You guys carried each other up the hills and you learned a lot about the game and yourself.
“Don’t be afraid to be different and never be afraid to say no and do the right thing.”
Morris thanked everyone for their support particularly the university staff, the Port Mo­resby Vipers players, who were on hand to assist, and the trainers from around the country.
“This is just the beginning of what the Bid will achieve in elite player development.
“Rugby league is about sharing – sharing knowledge and everyone who participated learned something and gave something.”
Parkop, who is also a director on the Bid board shared the vision of the Bid in its quest to secure an NRL licence.
“The national government has a dream to have a team in the NRL.
“This dream can become real and you can play a part in it now and in the future.
“Rugby League is part of our life.
“It is now part of our culture and the government is using this sport and the dream to cultivate the passion of our people.
“The boys here at the camp can be our players for the future,” he said.

 

[mikail-eagle]

http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20110715/sport02.htm

Sharing is caring

NCD Governor Powes Parkop and UPNG Vice Chancellor Professor Ross Hynes wrapped up the PNG NRL Bid Tops camp, urging the players to share the knowledge and skills they have learned with others.
The camp saw 38 talented young players from around PNG come together and undertake an intense and demanding week of training.
The camp was run by the PNG NRL Bid’s development manager Shane Morris. He was supported by former Queensland and Australian Test star Julian O’Neal and Jason Tassell, one of Australia’s highly respected strength and conditioning coaches. The training management team was overwhelmed with the discipline and tenacity of the players and their physical and mental stamina.
Julian told the squad that they were a credit to themselves and to the Bid: “You are young men who will be the future players of our nation. You did not complain once. You are showing you are people with power.”
Prof Hynes took time at the closing session to not just impart his wisdom but also to hear from the participants. He urged the boys to take what they had learnt and share it with others in their school, region or province saying: “It has been a pleasure to host you and the PNG NRL Bid. But with privilege comes responsibility. Take the skills you have learnt and impart on others.”
Jason Tassell was feared and respected by the boys. As the conditioning trainer, he put the boys through a rigorous training session designed to push them past their previous physical and mental limits. Training started at 5am and Tassell was the first and last voice bellowing at them everyday. He was astounded that they did not complain and said in his years of experience in Australia, many would not have been able to withstand the program let alone be there to support each other,
Tassell said: “Everything you do affects your teammate. You guys carried each other up the hills and you learnt a lot about the game and yourself. Don’t be afraid to be different and never be afraid to say NO and do the right thing.”

 

[clarency]

We can sorta say that it has become a failed venture at this point.

Right?

 

[Jankuloski]

How about we make this a troll free thread?

 

[POPEYE]

PNG should be allowed to field a team in the Qld Cup even if it meant housing the team in Qld during the season with only a couple of games being played in NG or even none at all.

Seriously doubt the team being a threat to the top teams on a consistent basis but it would be a perfect venue for the players to showcase individual talent.

It has to be taken into consideration the almost childlike admiration the people have for the game and they are content to admire it from afar as long as they have some representation

 

[docbrown]

they are content to admire it from afar as long as they have some representation

If they were to finally get a heathy number of players into our comp you'd have no idea what that would mean to them and how proud they truly would be.

The NRL needs to talk to the government and find away to make this happen. Clubs need to be scouting there because it's barely tapped.

 

[Perth Red]

When you look at the great things Stanley Gene was able to do for his village and RL generally around his area through his profile and getting clubs/players/fans in England to support him it does make you realise what good can come of it. We just need a realistic and long term strategy for how it happens and how players have pathways to the NRL. Mind you this is RL so I am not holding my breath.

 

[smithie]

A team in the QLD Cup is clearly the first step.

 

[Titanic]

A team in the QLD Cup is clearly the first step.

This won't happen until Livermore finally buggers off.

 

[Perth Red]

I'd say getting a strong and efficient PNGRL running the game is the first step.

 

[bluesbreaker]

I daresay some of the PNG boys could've shown this strength and conditioning coach a thing or two about endurance training. Simply incredible shit.

 

[BDGS]

Why isn't the cowboys looking at PNG?

They are the closest teams and i would think relocating to North Queensland wouldn't be as big of a shock as relocating to Sydney or Brisbane for an PNG player.

 

[Billythekid]

Why isn't the cowboys looking at PNG?

They are the closest teams and i would think relocating to North Queensland wouldn't be as big of a shock as relocating to Sydney or Brisbane for an PNG player.

Because the issue isn't the shock of moving to Australia, it's the fact that it's very difficult to get visas.

The NRL really need to bring this up with the government as i think it would be a great bit of publicity getting some PNG players in the NRL (and of course it would be great for PNG).