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RLCM 'Everyday' Coaching Quote for Tuesday

"The ability of a coach to control player discipline and in turn
penalties, is a multifunctioned skill. In terms of field position,
confidence and cohesion, it is of the utmost importance."

- Robert Rachow from RLCM Coachtalk 1

Look for the Coachtalk CD-ROM out soon

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RLCM - NEWS UPDATE Tuesday

RLCM News is continually being updated over the period of the day.

Click http://www.rlcm.com.au/dailynews.htm for the latest News



NRL Club News from SMH - Tuesday

By Brad Walter and Steve Mascord:

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Adrian Morley is considering challenging a grade-two careless high-
tackle charge at tonight's judiciary. "I don't think it was too bad,
I hit his [Wests Tigers prop Corey Pearson's] chest and then went up
so I don't think I'll have anything to worry about," Morley said.

CRONULLA

Former Queensland prop Chris Beattie has permission to negotiate with
other clubs while fellow off-contract first-graders Matthew Rieck and
Jye Mullane won't be re-signing before the end of the month.

MELBOURNE


Five-eighth Scott Hill has been cleared of any major damage to his
right shoulder.

BRISBANE

Former Origin forward Carl Webb is over the hamstring problems that
have plagued him all season and has been chosen in the Queensland
Country side.

BULLDOGS

With Roy Asotasi having recovered from an arm injury, fellow back-
rower Glen Hughes (calf) is the only player in doubt for Sunday's
match at Penrith.

CANBERRA

Lock Tyran Smith was yesterday charged with a grade-two careless high
tackle.

MANLY

Ben Walker will require a medical clearance to play St George
Illawarra on Saturday night after being knocked unconscious for seven
minutes last weekend.

NEWCASTLE

Hooker Luke Quigley is likely to play this weekend despite badly
breaking his nose against Penrith on Friday night.

NORTH QUEENSLAND

Hopes are high that prop John Buttigieg will be back from a knee
injury against Cronulla on Saturday night.

PARRAMATTA

Daniel Wagon has been cleared of further damage to his sternum from
Saturday night's thrilling win over the Cowboys.

PENRITH

The Panthers are keen to re-sign Queensland Origin interchange Scott
Sattler but don't want to stand in the way of him earning more money
elsewhere.

SOUTH SYDNEY

Brett Kearney is keen to return from an eye-socket injury in Sunday's
match against the Warriors.

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA

Boom halfback Brett Firman yesterday re-signed until the end of 2005.
Lance Thompson (foot) hopes to play on Saturday, while John Cross
(ribs) remains in doubt.

WARRIORS

Sione Faumuina has escaped suspension after pleading guilty to a
grade-two careless high-tackle charge.

WESTS TIGERS

Luke O'Donnell suffered a knee injury in his comeback from an 11-
match suspension playing premier league for Balmain against Canberra
last Saturday.

SMH


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Roosters skipper may take cut


By PETER FRILINGOS: ROOSTERS captain Brad Fittler is likely to stay
with the premier club because he is not a greedy man.

That is the view of Roosters chief executive Bernie Gurr who, along
with chairman Nick Politis, is locked in negotiations with Fittler's
manager Wayne Beavis.

Fittler's contract expires at the end of the season and the only way
the Roosters can sign him again is if he agrees to a pay cut to keep
the club under the $3.25 million salary cap.

"I don't have a view on whether Brad will stay with the club at this
stage of proceedings," Gurr said.

"My clear indication from Brad is that he is not a greedy person and
he would probably take something less to stay with us. What I am
certain of is that he wants to stay with us."

Gurr also revealed that front-rower Jason Cayless would probably
leave the club if Fittler signed for another two years.

According to Gurr it was because of cap restrictions that the
Roosters lost Bryan Fletcher, Simon Bonetti, Brett Mullins and David
Kidwell from last year's premiership squad.

"Had it not been for the salary cap we would have kept three or
possibly four of those players," Gurr said.

Read more Daily Telegraph

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NSW pact


By DEAN RITCHIE: AFTER holding a secret training session at the SCG,
NSW players yesterday revealed they had made a pact to "raise the
bar" for tomorrow night's second State of Origin match in Sydney.

Blues coach Phil Gould called the special training run at 6.45pm on
Monday after questioning his side's intensity leading into the 80,000
sell-out match.

And the players yesterday spoke as a group about the necessary
improvements required to beat Queensland and secure the State of
Origin series for the first time in two years.

Yet while NSW was completely focused on the match, Queensland had a
more relaxed day on the Gold Coast.

Players were given a free day, some playing golf at the Hope Island
resort with golfing great Peter Senior.

Read more Daily Telegraph

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Not quite faster than a speeding bullet but still supermen


By Roy Masters: Speed kills, especially if you don't have it.

Queensland have narrowed the Mach gap for tomorrow night's second
State of Origin match at Telstra Stadium.

NSW coach Phil Gould says of the Maroons' trio of fullback Darren
Lockyer and wingers Shannon Hegarty and Matt Sing: "Queensland's back
three are probably quicker than us. They have good speed where it
counts."

Gould, who doubles as the Roosters' director of coaching, says: "Sing
played for the Roosters and Hegarty is with us now.

"We know how quick they are. Don't forget, we usually get one wet
Origin."

Gould, an insomniac, has been tracking the meteorological charts,
desperately hoping the weather bureau's prediction of rain today,
followed by dry conditions tomorrow, is correct.

Read more SMH

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Clubs want their Origin stars back


By Steve Mascord: Sydney Roosters coach Ricky Stuart last night
called on the ARL to release NSW and Queensland players back to their
clubs if Origin III is a dead rubber. And St George Illawarra will
make a formal request to that effect.

A campaign to have Origin players available for the NRL's round 18 if
NSW beat Queensland tomorrow night follows losses by Newcastle, the
Roosters and North Queensland at the weekend.

Between them, the three clubs had 18 players stood down because of
their involvement in Origin II or unavailable through injury and
suspension after appearing in the opening match.

"Absolutely - players should be able to play for their clubs before
Origin III if it's a dead rubber," said premiership winner Stuart,
whose coaching director at Bondi Junction is Blues boss Phil
Gould. "It's their clubs who pay their wages. I've got no vested
interest because we have the bye before Origin III but I think it
would be only fair."

St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust said he would be
taking up the issue with the ARL over the next few days, but he was
pessimistic about his chances of having the rules changed.

Read more SMH

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Ironman tag to be tested in Origin II


Paul Malone: QUEENSLAND'S State of Origin team will find out today if
Australia's hardest working player, Darren Lockyer, will be able to
go the distance with NSW in Sydney tomorrow night.

Lockyer, who has been troubled by an ankle strain, will be the focus
of attention at Queensland's last training session at Telstra Stadium
this afternoon as speculation persists over the Maroon playmaker's
ability to last 80 minutes in the unyielding pace of an Origin
contest.

Queensland chairman of selectors Gene Miles said last night that
coach Wayne Bennett has indicated Lockyer, who had further treatment
for the injury yesterday, was expected by team management to be able
to assume the full workload he has carried superbly for Brisbane and
Queensland this year.

"We are hoping he will stand up. The coach has spoken to him and
everything I've heard from Wayne is that Darren will be right," Miles
said.

"If we were faced with losing him during the game, a lot of the ball-
handling would be done by Ben Ikin and Shaun Berrigan and you could
also look at Travis Norton and Scott Sattler. Matt Bowen would slot
straight back there (at fullback)."

Read more Courier Mail

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Wigan deny interest in Fittler


FORMER NSW and Australia captain Brad Fittler will start new contract
talks with the Sydney Roosters today after the clubs first offer of
a new two-year deal a substantial pay cut was rejected last week.

And Penrith are already waiting in the wings with the NRLs July 1st
anti-tampering deadline just a week away but they will not be joined
by long-time Fittler admirers Wigan.

Wigan Chairman Maurice Lindsay, who once came close to signing
Fittler, told Rugby Leaguer & League Expressyesterday that he had
no interestin Fittler now.

Total RL

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Wigan deny interest in Fittler


FORMER NSW and Australia captain Brad Fittler will start new contract
talks with the Sydney Roosters today after the clubs first offer of
a new two-year deal a substantial pay cut was rejected last week.

And Penrith are already waiting in the wings with the NRLs July 1st
anti-tampering deadline just a week away but they will not be joined
by long-time Fittler admirers Wigan.

Wigan Chairman Maurice Lindsay, who once came close to signing
Fittler, told Rugby Leaguer & League Expressyesterday that he had
no interestin Fittler now.

Total RL

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Millward says hands off Sculthorpe


AUSTRALIAN club Penrith Panthers are reported to be targeting St
Helens and Great Britain star Paul Sculthorpe as the man to lead them
back to former glories.

Former Hull Chief Executive Shane Richardson has claimed that his
club is close to a deal for an unsettled Sculthorpe, but Saints Coach
Ian Millward has dismissed Richardsons claims as rubbish.

'Paul is not for sale,"Millward emphatically told Rugby Leaguer &
League Express.

"He has a five-year contract with St Helens, and we are involving him
in the further long term planning of the club."

Total RL


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Lewis confident on Super League funding


RUGBY Football League Executive Chairman Richard Lewis is confident
that the RFL will be able to secure funding for Super League clubs at
or near to their current levels next season, even if the RFL fails to
secure a television contract with BSkyB.

At their meeting last Wednesday the RFL Board of Directors decided
not to accept BSkyBs £53 million offer to screen Super League and
international Rugby League for the next five years.

The RFL will now open talks with the BBC about a new contract for
both the Challenge Cup and the international game - contracts that
insiders believe could net the game more than £6.5 million per
season.

But Lewis is not ready to rule out a deal with Sky, despite the RFLs
rejection of the offer last week.

"It wasnt really a difficult decision, given the way the deal was
structured, but we are happy to continue dialogue with Sky, the BBC
and any other broadcasters,'said Lewis.

Total RL

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Nines agony for Akademiks


Leeds Akademiks narrowly missed out on silverware at this weekend's
York International Nines.

The Bramhope-based club failed to qualify for the last 16 of the
Fairfax Cup following some disappointing results in the group stages,
where they were matched with Carlisle, Worcester, Avignon and a very
strong British Army side.

However, the Akademiks injury-depleted squad - who were sponsored by
PC World Business and The Skyrack - regrouped and launched a spirited
assault on the shield and victories over Cambridge Eagles and Bristol
Sonics set up a clash with Zuid Holland in the final.

Tries by James Powell, Graham Trueman and Duncan Ogilvie kept the
Akademiks in contention throughout an entertaining final but the
Dutch entrants were just able to hold on to claim an 18-16 win.

Team manager Rob Potts commented: "This tournament was always likely
to test our resources after a bruising encounter with Great Britain
students on Wednesday night and some tough games in the conference in
recent weeks, but I was proud of the way the lads acquitted
themselves over the course of the two days.

"Winning the shield would have been a deserved reward for their
efforts but we still come away having enjoyed a fantastic weekend and
having met countless new friends."

French side Lezignan claimed the Fairfax Cup with an 18-10 victory
over home favourites York Ironsides in a pulsating final.

BARLA

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Salford Reds swoop for Wes Davies


Salford have boosted their hopes of an early return to Super League
by signing former Wigan and Wales rugby league winger Wes Davies from
Orrell.

Davies is the grandson of Wigan legend Billy Boston and has joined
Salford until the end of the season.

Reds football director, Steve Simms said: "Wes is a strike player who
can score tries from anywhere and is versatile, being able to play
full-back, wing or centre."

Ananova

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Referee, Murray disagree over kick


By CLAYTON SMALES: MATCH referee Rod Lawrence has stood by his
decision to award Parramatta's Michael Witt a conversion in the 69th
minute of the Eels' dramatic 24-22 win over the North Queensland
Cowboys in Sydney on Saturday.

National Rugby League referees' coach Robert Finch directed Lawrence
to phone Cowboys coach Graham Murray yesterday to talk about the
incident which left Murray frustrated at what he saw as a crucial
decision.

Lawrence awarded Witt the two points -- which put the Eels within 10
points of the Cowboys -- despite one touch judge waving the attempt
away. Following that kick, the Eels continued their roll-on to
eventually win by two points and hand the Cowboys their third
straight loss, all by four points or less.

After the match, Murray said a video replay of the kick suggested
Witt has missed with the attempt.

Yesterday, Murray said Lawrence maintained he had got it right and
the two men agreed to disagree on the issue.

Finch told Murray that the video footage of the kick
was "inconclusive".

"At the end of the day you've got to accept the referee's decision,"
Murray said.

Townsville Bulletin

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Sponsor to give London Broncos fans £20 for home win


The next home game for the Broncos will be against Hull FC on
Saturday 5th July.

Despite having not won a game at Griffin Park this season in the
Tetley's Super League, London Broncos have won seven games away from
home and remain in sixth position, with two games in hand!

And of the five teams to visit Griffin Park during the
upcoming 'month of madness', the Broncos have already beaten four on
the road, so there is every reason for a confident mood in the camp.

But the big question all Broncos fans are desperate for an answer to:
When will their team win at Griffin Park?

When the Airlie Birds arrive on 5th July, it will have been two whole
months since the last London home game at Griffin Park, and ten
months since the Broncos last had a Super League win in west London,
ironically, it was against Hull.

As reward to fans for their patience and understanding, and hopefully
to celebrate the first home win, the Broncos have teamed up with
sportingodds.com to give each fan £20 IF, and only IF, London
defeat
Hull FC on Saturday 5th July. A few conditions apply.

Broncos coach Tony Rea, when asked if this incentive placed his team
under greater pressure to perform, said: "It's a nice promotion but
it won't affect us one bit. We'll be concentrating purely on our own
performance and the rest will take care of itself."

First things first, we have a very important game on Saturday night
and we must be 100% prepared for Halifax."

To register for your FREE £20* simply visit
http://www.londonbroncos.co.uk and click on the appropriate icon.

Read more League Unlimited


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Warrington pick up Business Awards


At the Warrington Business Awards 2003 Warrington Wolves picked up
the following prestigious Business Awards:

Social Responsibility Award sponsored by BNFL, who are also sponsors
of the Warrington Wolves Community Programme.

The Wolves won on the merit of "The commitment to coaching,
education, development, social inclusion and the provision of
positive role models.

The Wolves community Programme no extends to all of the boroughs 75
primary and 12 secondary schools, along with 5 local special schools."

"The Wolvescommunity initiatives are not purely centred around
playing rugby. They include:

*Primary Link
*Wilderschool
*WOLFed
*WOLFmark
*Try Hard
*Pro Active
*Girls Play League

Players and community staff are utilised in: - Educational School
Visits (Healthy Living, Anti-Bullying, and Drugs Education), Hospital
Visits and the club have raised £1/2m over the last 3 years for
our
local and national charitable links."

The Wolves also received the Highly Commended Business Survivor
Awardsponsored by Warrington Guardian. This award was based on the
clubs ability to demonstrate fleet of footwith respect to its
financial position, with a business as opposed to a club environment
being introduced. As a result, the club has reduced annual losses by
£1/2m per annum against adverse financial conditions in the modern
rugby era.

It was also awarded on the merit of being the premier sport in the
town; Warrington Wolves are the "sporting heart" of the Borough, with
the Wolves logo, mascot and brand image renowned throughout the town.

"Our new, state-of-the-art stadium, due for completion October 2003
clearly demonstrates the evolution of the business into a promising
self-sufficient future. The facilities in the new stadium will put
both the Wolves and Warrington Borough on the international, national
and regional stage in respect to banquet, conference and function
facilities for 400 plus, bringing benefits for the Warrington economy
as a whole.


The Wolves have retained the Super League Best Community Programme
Award for the third year in a row, a point that was acknowledged as
contributing factors to the Awards won last night.

As a result of the Award winning Community Programme the club now
actively interfaces with all 75 primary schools and 12 secondary
schools, along with the 5 special schools within the Borough. The
Wolves are constantly striving to launch new community initiatives
and improve existing schemes.

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Relief for Hill

Scott Hill has been cleared of another serious shoulder injury, but
he is expected to miss at least two weeks of action.

Hill partially dislocated his right shoulder in the first half of the
Bulldogs26-12 win and it was feared he could miss the rest of the
season.


However, tests showed the former NSW and Australian representative's
injury wasn't as bad as first feared.

It was good news for Hill, who has had a shocking run with injury in
recent years.

The game was just his sixth of the season following a serious left
shoulder injury earlier in the year.

Hill said he was delighted with the news.

"This one is a lot more muscular, rather than (damage to) the
tendons, which is a good thing," he told AAP.

"I get a lot of pain if I turn my head away from shoulder. It pulls a
lot down my shoulder, and that's another good thing as well.

"So hopefully we can have a lot quicker recovery and we'll definitely
know in four or five days' time."

However he admitted that his inability to stay on the field for an
entire season has been frustrating.

"It's very frustrating for myself, my family and for my club as
well," Hill said.

"I just want to play football, and keep playing football.


Read more Sportal League

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Five for argument's sake

By Peter Frilingos

THERE is more than interstate pride at stake for Gorden Tallis and
his mates on Wednesday night.

A series loss will be bad enough but then there's Test selection for
the one-off showdown with New Zealand at Aussie Stadium next month.

Test coach Chris Anderson has said there are no more than four or
five players headed by Andrew Johns considered certainties and NSW
selectors on the national panel, Bob McCarthy and Bob Fulton, will be
looking to reward Origin excellence with Test jumpers.

No matter what arguments Queensland-based Australian selectors Artie
Beetson and Les Geeves might bring to the table, Darren Lockyer,
Shane Webcke and Tallis would be the only three Maroons regarded as
over-the-line choices should the series go south.

No matter which side wins the selectors have a headache over the five-
eighth position and coach Anderson is experiencing the same level of
pain. Occasional five-eighth Shaun Timmins played soundly in Origin I
and despite trenchant criticism from some quarters it was hard to
fault Ben Ikin's performance for the Maroons.

Read more Fox Sports


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Walker needs clearance


MANLY five-eighth Ben Walker will need a clearance this week before
playing in the Sea Eagles' next match against St George Illawarra.

Walker was taken from Brookvale Oval on a stretcher on Saturday night
after suffering a suspected neck injury.

The former Brisbane Bronco spent the night in Royal North Shore
hospital, but was cleared of any structural damage to his neck.

"The doctor is going to look at him later in the week," Manly
football manager Peter Peters said.

"Ben wants to play.

"The doctor won't make up his mind until the he sees him."

Peters said the doctor had initially told Walker he did not want him
to play this weekend.



Read more Fox Sports

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Brothers put Canetoads to the sword

By CRAIG BAXTER; COMPETITION leaders Brothers continued their mastery
of nearest rivals Burdekin in round 12 of the Townsville and District
Rugby Union Premiership at Hugh St on Saturday.

Not even the absence of nine established players could prevent the
defending premiers inflicting a potentially demoralising 43-24 defeat
on the Canetoads.

Burdekin played the second half with only 14 players following the
send-off of second-rower Laurie Fahey for striking shortly before
halftime.

Brothers led 14-3 at that stage and put the result beyond doubt in
the first 15 minutes of the second half, tries to hooker Tony
Manousso, halfback Darren Moody and first-game winger Michael Rowan
stretching the advantage to 31-3 as the visitors regularly placed
themselves under pressure with fundamental errors.


Read more Townsville Bulletin


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Getting pumped for bunnies hardest, says Anderson


Preparing for the National Rugby League's (NRL) top sides isn't a
problem, it's the strugglers that pose the most challenges, according
to New Zealand Warriors coach Daniel Anderson.


The Warriors moved back up to sixth on the NRL table after upsetting
second-placed Canberra 26-18 yesterday in an entertaining contest at
Auckland's Ericsson Stadium. Next week, they travel back across the
Tasman to face bottom club South Sydney, who have won just twice in
14 starts this season.

But Anderson wasn't expecting the preparations against the Rabbitohs
to be easier than against the Raiders. "The easiest thing to get
motivated for is a game against a team in the top three or four in
the competition it takes no motivation whatsoever," he said.

"The challenge is playing teams where you're going in as raging
favourites. And (Souths are) not playing bad football."

Against Canberra, the Warriors produced a dominant second-half
performance to come from behind and beat opponents they had lost to a
month ago.

"I'm rapt we got one back against the Raiders," Anderson said. "They
got us in Wellington and they're a good football side. When you win
against a good football side, it means you've gone all right too."

Second rower Logan Swann grabbed two
Read more Stuff Sport


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Beaten Bulls 'dumb' struck


by Dan Rutstein

Jamie Peacock believes the Bulls can still achieve Grand Final glory
if they can just stop playing "dumb football".

The Bulls forward made the bold declaration after his side suffered
their second straight defeat at Odsal.

An error-strewn and indisciplined Bulls performance allowed Wigan to
grab victory without ever playing brilliantly and despite both sides
running in four tries apiece.

"We have to stop playing dumb football," said Peacock, voted man of
the match by the home fans yet again in the Saturday night Sky game.

"We haven't been playing at our best the last few weeks. We are just
doing stupid things and not listening to what Nobby (Brian Noble)
tells us. I still think we can turn things round, we are in a good
position and have the team to win games. I think we can still win the
Grand Final but we need our injured players back and we need to play
the way we know we can."

The Bulls have been off the boil for a month now, ever since their 13-
game winning run ended at home to London.

Read more Telegraph & Argus

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Nervous wait for Hill


Scott Hill's horror run with injury has continued, with the Storm
five-eighth dislocating his shoulder during Sunday's loss to the
Bulldogs.

Hill partially dislocated his right shoulder in the first half of the
Bulldogs' 26-12 win and faces another stint on the sidelines.

Tests will determine how long the former NSW and Australian
representative will be out.

The game was just his sixth of the season following a serious left
shoulder injury earlier in the year.

Read more Optus Sport


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Morley faces two-match ban


Sydney Roosters hard man Adrian Morley is one of three players
charged by the National Rugby League judiciary.

Morley was charged with a grade two careless high tackle on Wests
Tigers prop Corey Pearson in the Sydney Roosters' 30-22 loss at
Campbelltown Stadium on Sunday and faces a possible two-match
suspension.

The Great Britain Test forward can accept a one-game ban if he enters
an early guilty plea, but his blemished record means he will miss two
matches if he unsuccessfully challenges the judiciary.

Canberra forward Tyran Smith is in a similar predicament after being
charged with a grade two careless high tackle on New Zealand Warriors
hooker Tavita Latu at Ericsson Stadium on Sunday.

Smith also has a judiciary mark against his name.

Warriors forward Sione Faumuina was charged with a grade two careless
high tackle on Canberra's Alan Tongue, but will escape suspension if
he submits an early guilty plea.



Read more Optus Sport

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Dragons retain Firman


St George Illawarra has re-signed rising star Brett Firman until the
end of the 2005 season.

The 21 year-old halfback has been a revelation in his first season of
first grade.

He joined the Dragons at the end of last season after playing his
junior football with Cronulla.

Firman had an option year on his deal and the club snapped it up then
extended the contract by a further year.

The club announced the news on its website, with Firman saying he was
always planning to stay at the Dragons

"The Dragons have great potential and offer me an excellent
opportunity to fulfill my dreams in the NRL," he said.

Read more Optus Sport


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Crocker may kick up a storm


Queensland debutant Michael Crocker was already primed for the
biggest night of his life on Wednesday. Now he's facing the
possibility he'll be goalkicking for the Maroons in Origin II as well.

Crocker, who turned 23 on Saturday and isn't a regular starter for
the Sydney Roosters, replaces the injured PJ Marsh at hooker as Wayne
Bennett's side bids to level the series against NSW at Telstra
Stadium.

And yesterday the pressure on the utility was amplified when he was
asked to practise his goalkicking at a closed training session at
Carrara Stadium, with first-choice kicker Darren Lockyer continuing
to nurse an ankle injury.

Read more smh


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Kangaroo Tour 2003

RLCM is assisting 'Experience Sport!', a Sydney based sport travel
company dedicated to the true Rugby League enthusiast. It is
conducting two exciting tours later this year for Aussie and UK
supporters.

Regular tour information will be forwarded through RLCM News Groups.

RLCM will be conducting Rugby League Coaching Forums in the UK
coinciding with the Kangaroo Tour.

The Forums will be held at Bolton - 8th November, Wigan - 12th
November and at Huddersfield - 19th November.

Any coaches who are contemplating experiencing the 2003 Kangaroo Tour
and who would also wish to attend the RLCM UK Forums, should contact
Gary Roberts mailto:tours@...
or
Craig Brown mailto:tours@...

For Aussie fans, the Official Big League "Artie's Army" has four
Kangaroo Tours to choose from. [see below]

For UK fans a tour is being organised encompassing the NRL 2003
Finals Series.

All tours are packed full of unique "league" experiences as well as
other great sporting experiences, sightseeing and social events.

'Experience Sport!' supports Rugby League by offering the best value
travel and unique experiences for supporters, players, teams,schools,
clubs, officials etc.

Examples include travel for the NSWRL Academy (eg.student/rep. teams,
officials), French Rugby League (players to France, students from
France, management) and New Caledonia Rugby League (referees,
players) and UK clubs.

Some of the tours 'Experience Sport!' has successfully conducted
include the "South's We're Back Tour", the "Kangaroo Tour to
Wellington NZ" and the "World Club Challenge Tour" for the Sydney
Roosters.

'Experience Sport!' has also arranged many "end of season" trips for
clubs, "A" grade teams etc. Call them on 02-92640266 if you or your
club need help with any travel arrangements.

Click here for Kangaroo Tour 1 -
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Click here for Kangaroo Tour 2
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Ph: 61 (2) 9264 0266
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I have coached at junior, youth and senior level for 12 years and I
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I have a degree in Sports Psychology, gained at Newcastle University,
and I have excellent player/coach communication skills. during the
past season I have introduced both a solid defensive pattern and
developed our attacking flair.

I am looking for a position at any level of rugby league in
Australia, but preferably I would like to coach senior grade if
possible.

My family and I are keen to re-locate to Australia if the opportunity
arose.

I currently work as a community centre manager, I have also had 6
years industrial sales experience and I am also a qualified MIG & MMa
welder, although I may be a little rusty!

My wife currently works as a school administration worker.

If you feel you may have anything of interest for me please feel free
to e-mail me at

James Ratcliffe
mailto:jimrat28@...

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Coaching Director Required

Burleigh Heads Junior R.L.F.C. is seeking a Coaching Director for the
2004 season.

Burleigh Heads J.R.L.F.C. is a leading club on the Gold Coast with
over 30 junior coaches.

The coaching director would need:

* Minimum of Level II coaching certificate
* To be a proficient educator of adults
* Be a good communicator
* Be actively involved in all aspects of junior rugby league
* Have some basic computer and administration skills.

Apply in writing to:

Graeme Tonkin,
President,
Burleigh Heads Junior R.L.F.C.
P.O. Box 235
Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

or by email to: mailto:burleighjuniors@...
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Fitness Conditioner seeks R.L. Position

Ryan McNeely - Fitness Conditioner and Senior Coach

My name is Ryan McNeely; I am currently self-employed, contracted to
a fitness consultancy as their head of strength conditioning.

I am a sports science graduate working within professional English
football with extensive knowledge and experience of designing and
implementing physical conditioning programmes.

Over the past four years I have been involved with 20 professional
football clubs including Manchester City, Leeds United and Bolton
Wanderers.

I have consistently delivered and developed season long conditioning
programmes, incorporating all aspects of fitness, tailored to each
individuals needs, within each club.

I have organised and run, strength, speed, agility and sports
specific endurance sessions for large groups, from academy level
through to full internationals, on a daily basis.

I am an ex-rugby league professional and would like an opportunity to
use my knowledge and experience in some capacity within the sport.

I am very passionate about the sport of Rugby League and have been
involved playing at amateur and professional level, and now coaching,
for over 10 years.

I am presently senior coach qualified, with a successful local club
where I oversee all aspects of coaching and conditioning from junior
through to open age.

I use my academic knowledge and experience of the game together with
my coaching and man management skills to create a positive and
enjoyable working atmosphere.

I believe I am always learning, therefore I continue to experiment
and develop my ideas within training to provide a great stimulus for
players to develop themselves in the game.

I have a lot of experience of training professional sportsmen and I
believe I can bring a great deal of knowledge and practical
applications of scientifically proven theories to your training.

I am professional, a good communicator and co-ordinate well with
other members of staff to deliver a complete physical conditioning
programme.

I hope that I have interested you enough to make you want to discuss
any ideas you might have where I may be able to assist in the
effectiveness of your teams future performance.

Mobile: UK 07876 557467 Outside UK + 447876 557467

mailto:r.mcneely@...




ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT RUGBY LEAGUE COACHING, WE ARE!

COACH EDUCATION

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Are you looking for a competitive edge on the opposition? If you are
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The Coach Education program at the University of Sydney will build on
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Strengths of this course include face-to-face delivery of units of
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The Graduate Diploma of coach education is an excellent course.
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Wednesday - July 9 - 6 9.30pm
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Further information on the course content, structure and scheduling
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of Sydney on 02/9351 6343 or mailto:d.oconnor@...

The closing date for 2003 enrolments is September 15.

Units of Study

Teaching skills for coaches.

This unit will outline a number of concepts to enhance a coachs
effectiveness and provide a smooth transition from elite player to
elite coach. Content includes organisational skills, teaching
strategies, planning practices, and communication and presentation
skills.

Coaching effectiveness: evaluation.

The ability to evaluate is part of the coaching process. This unit
will examine such questions as: was the coaching effective in
achieving its purpose(s)? what changes can be made to improve the
quality of coaching? The coach has the responsibility of analyzing
training sessions. This unit will emphasise critical reflection and
the development of skills and innovative techniques for assessing
coaching effectiveness.

Sport and technology.

This unit will deal with the use of technology in sport and introduce
coaches to some of the most applicable coaching tools and
technologies. Many new technologies can do what in the past could not
be achieved, can show you what the human eye cannot see, and in many
cases provide support for coachesintuition. Many of these
tools/software programs can be incorporated into everyday training,
as well as provide valuable information in preparation for training.
Most technologies discussed will be portable or laptop based systems.
Examples include game analysis, skill analysis and programming
software as well as the use of technology to enhance remote coaching.

Planning coaching programs.

How effectively coaching sessions are planned and implemented
influences the outcomes of coaching programs. This course will
critically examine the processes, models, research findings and
strategies relating to periodisation, outcome based training,
concurrent training, specific training sessions, goal setting and
scheduling the extra activities/responsibilities in to a training
week. In this approach sport science and sport specific training and
competition activities will be fully integrated and sequenced to
provide for optimum performance.

Contemporary issues in coaching.

This unit discusses contemporary issues pertinent to todays coach.
Topics include leadership development, the dilemma of drugs and
ergogenic aids, the development of high performance teams and the
various roles of a head coach. Relevant issues will be explored
throughout this unit.

Elite athlete development.

This course is designed to investigate the techniques and procedures
involved in athlete development. Specifically this focuses on
identifying talent and appropriate recruitment systems, discussing
what makes an athlete successful, and providing for a smooth
transition from junior to senior ranks.

Ethical and legal issues in coaching.

The role of the coach has changed drastically in the last few
decades. There are many reasons for this. Two major issues which have
impacted on this include ethical and legal issues. This unit will
examine topics such as child protection, inappropriate behaviour,
violence, duty of care, litigation, discrimination and the need for
coaches to have the skills of forseeability.

Applying sport science to coaching.

You do not have to be an expert in sport science but an understanding
of the fundamentals of sport science will add to the effectiveness of
your coaching. The challenge for the coach is to develop an
integrated model with the right mix of training activities,
techniques and sport science support to optimize performance.

Disciplines covered include sports psychology, exercise physiology,
recovery & regeneration, biomechanics, nutrition, skill acquisition
and testing.

Eligibility: Graduate Certificate of Coach Education

* At least level 2 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS)
accreditation; or equivalent;

and

* Extensive coaching/sporting experience at an elite level (minimum
three years)


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