Which players put back into the game?

[The Money Box Man]

In the last 10-15 years Rugby league has made a lot of men rich. So what are some examples of players putting back into the game?
I know Anthony Mundine sponsors junior RL, the Hindmarsh bros sponsor a cup in the southern highlands and David Peachey and Russell Richardson sponsor a cup in Dubbo.
Who else puts back into the grassroots of the game?

 

[innsaneink]

Sirro is coaching 13/14's in the Balmain DJRL

Ben Elias sponsors a shield/mini comp gala day in Balmain Jnrs

Hoppa was doing something in Manly DJRL

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

Dean Widders supposedly gives ALOT back to the community, which is great to hear.

 

[lockyno1]

Widders would be my no1, and he is a really nice bloke as well. I have the upmost respect for him.

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

Hes won a few awards for his commitment to the community hasnt he?

 

[miccle]

Shane Webcke puts a LOT of money into a couple of junior RL clubs here in north Brisbane. I believe it was Channel Ten who ran a story on his contributions a couple of months ago, and he refused to have any part of it, saying that he just wanted to put back into the game and not bignote himself about it.

It's to be expected from a guy like Webcke, and I hope more players also get involved.

 

[parra pete]

Big Mal gives a lot of his time, freely, for the promotion of Rugby League.
Big Mal = A great gentleman and an ornament to the game.

 

[Moffo]

Dean Widders was at the footy today with his kid

top effort from the bloke

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Tawera Nikau is still coaching local sides back home in Huntly, I believe.

 

[cainen]

MG coaches his kid's league team if that counts.

 

[Red Bear]

Wishart has the Rod Wishart cup, between primary schools.

 

[BD5733]

Alot of these junior competitions, eg The Rod Wishart Cup, The Hindmarsh Cup, etc aren't exactly 'sponsored' by the players.

Most of the time all the players are required to do is make an appearance at the day, and hand out the trophy to the winning team.

Some players get plenty of publicity when they give back to the community, while others can give three times as much back and no one hears anything about it.

I remember hearing Phil Bailey gave well over half his wages to various foundations, etc.

 

[jc155776]

Lance Thompson gives sh*tloads of wat he has earnt to junior clubs.

 

[Fibroman]

MG coaches his kid's league team if that counts.

MG also gives up a heap of his time to help with charities. He is organising a charity golf day as we speak.

 

[Utey]

Widders, easily the most grateful man for what RL has given him and does his best to pay it back.

 

[Bumble]

Big Mal gives a lot of his time, freely, for the promotion of Rugby League.
Big Mal = A great gentleman and an ornament to the game.

Tounge in cheek, surely?

 

[sharkadelic]

Jason Stevens gave nearly half of his entire earnings to charity. (not sure if this was pre or post tax)

Matthew Johns let that one out of the bag.

 

[nqcowboy87]

Quote:
Originally Posted by parra pete
Big Mal gives a lot of his time, freely, for the promotion of Rugby League.
Big Mal = A great gentleman and an ornament to the game.

Tounge in cheek, surely?

surelhy you havent heard of the work he has done in png

 

[Weasels Ripped My Flesh]

Wishart has the Rod Wishart cup, between primary schools.

I played in that a few years ago!

 

[Bumble]

surelhy you havent heard of the work he has done in png

All I remember from him is "What has the game ever done for me?"