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Ricketson in Test selection puzzle 

By PAUL KENT: Should representative selection be a reward for good 
club form, or because those players assembled stand the best chance 
of winning?

Put on your thinking caps, people, or head to the back of the class, 
it is about time football got philosophical.

Here's a quick quiz to add to that aneurysm:

Should Luke Ricketson make the Australian team because he has been 
the outstanding ball-running lock in the series, or should he be 
overlooked because Australian coach Chris Anderson prefers a ball-
player rather than a ball-runner?

Take your time, because everybody will be quick to claim Ricketson's 
form for NSW deserves a Kangaroo jersey. And it does, but Ricketson 
knows as much as anybody knows, you don't always get what you deserve 
in this world. He's worked towards a Test jersey for years and hasn't 
got one. 

And while some may argue his case now, remember he may have been 
selected for the Blues only because NSW coach Phil Gould preferred to 
go with three ball-runners rather than different formation of two 
ball-runners and one ball-player, a system the Australian coach 
prefers.

That's why Anderson says, "You've got the best three runners, but 
he's ignoring the best ball-player," when talking of the original 
Blues line-up. "I'm looking at it a bit different. The best ball-
player could be missing out. It's a different view on who you think 
the best players are.

"They've ignored a ball-playing lock for a running lock, so who's to 
say?"

Turn it around and you see Anderson's point.

Gould has picked three ball runners in his back row and, if the old 
selection system still prevailed, they'd have every right to believe 
they will be picked for Australia after dominating at Origin.

Read more Daily Telegraph

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Heat on Chris Anderson 

By PETER FRILINGOS: Embattled Sharks coach Chris Anderson faces a 
board review at the end of the season following the club's plunge to 
second last on the Telstra Premiership table.

Sunday's embarrassing 44-12 loss to fellow strugglers Wests Tigers 
saw the Sharks plummet to one spot away from the bottom rung.

Anderson said last night he intended to see out his contract until 
the end of next year even if the Sharks failed to make the final 
eight.

"Despite Sunday's ordinary performance I believe the club is in a 
stronger position than it was last year," Anderson said yesterday.

Sharks chairman Barry Pierce said the club was not happy with its 
position. 

"We're very disappointed in being second last on the ladder," Pierce 
said.

"Chris does have another year to go on his contract.

"I hope we can turn things around over the next few weeks.

"Chris has already said he wants to be judged on his performance at 
the end of the season and I agree with him.

"So there will definitely be a review at the end of the season."

Pierce said none of his fellow board members had raised the question 
of Anderson's future with the club.

"No, that has not happened, we will be looking at the situation at 
the end of the year," Pierce said.

The coach is adamant his methods will succeed.

Daily Telegraph 

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Joe Elliott annouces BARLA side for NZ tour opener 

The BARLA Great Britain Young Lions Manager Joe Elliott has announced 
his side for the opening game of the Damart sponsored tour of New 
Zealand. 

The BARLA youngsters take on a City United Representative side 
tomorrow and the Young Lions Management has named a strong looking 
team in the hope that they can get off to a winning start on the four-
match tour.

Elliott said, 'All the squad have trained really well so it was a 
difficult task for Ian (Rudd) to select the side. The performance in 
our opening game is important as it sets us up for the remaining 
games.

He added, 'The players who are not playing in this fixture will get 
there chance at the weekend in our second game.

TEAM
1 Loz Wildbore
2 David Ashton
3 Mike Martinez
4 Richard Squires
5 Craig Calvert
6 Derry Eilbeck
7 John Thornhill
8 John Pickersgill (Capt)
9 Steve Sutcliffe
10 Andy McGlasson
11 Graeme Mattinson
12 Chris Baines
13 James Taylor

14 Rob Worrincy
15 Matthew Peet
16 Jacky Hogan
17 Craig Cawthrey

TOUR MANAGEMENT
Joe Elliot (Manager)
Tommy Taylor (Assistant Manager)
Ian Rudd (Coach)
Carl Briscoe (Assistant Coach)
Tommy Graffin (Physio)
Dr David Atherton (Team Doctor)

FIXTURES
v City United Rep. Team Tuesday 15th July 2003
Ericsson Stadium, Auckland
Kick Off 4:00pm (local time)
(Hosted by Rugby League/NZ Rugby League)

v Northern United Rep. Team Saturday 19th July 2003
Davies Park, Huntly
Kick Off 1:00pm (local time)
(Hosted by Waikato Rugby League)

v PIRLA Rep. Team (Pacific Island Rugby League U18s)
Tuesday 22nd July 2003
Westren Springs Stadium, Auckland
Kick Off 3:00pm (local time)
(Hosted by PIRLA)

v Central United Rep. Team Friday 25th July 2003 
Hutt Rec, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Kick Off 3:00pm (local time)
(Hosted by Wellington Rugby League)

BARLA


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PJ Marsh to miss rest of NRL season 

New Zealand Warriors rugby league hooker PJ Marsh will undergo 
surgery on his neck next week, TV One reported last night. 

It is likely to rule him out for the rest of the National Rugby 
League season. 

Initial investigations confirmed Marsh had suffered ligament damage 
to his neck during the match against Parramatta on June 14. 

However, more recent investigations showed he required surgery to 
overcome the neck problem, TV One's Late Edition said. 

Stuff

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Paul Vautin severs all ties 

By Dean Ritchie: INFLUENTIAL Manly identity Paul Vautin last night 
quit as a football club board member, claiming he wanted to prevent 
the embattled Sea Eagles from further haemorrhaging.

Vautin's shock resignation, effective immediately, means one of 
Manly's most famous players now has no official connection with the 
club.

His resignation came via a hand-written letter sent to Manly chief 
executive Ian Thomson, a copy which has been obtained by The Daily 
Telegraph.

The former Manly and Test player announced a fortnight ago he would 
stand down as chairman and as a member of the board at the club's AGM 
in December.

However Vautin has elected to walk immediately.

Vautin wrote: "I have only ever done my very best for this club as a 
player and a board member and I leave now with my head held high and 
my dignity intact.

"A lot of my acquaintances tell me that one problem I have is that I 
love Manly. This won't change.

"I would like to thank my fellow board members Max Krilich, Peter 
O'Dwyer, Joe Cross, Max Delmege and Rex Murphy for their unwavering 
support, also the hard working staff of the football club, the 
wonderful bunch of players and the coach in Peter Sharp.

"Chief executive Ian Thomson has always been a great friend and 
inspiration to me. Mate it just wasn't to be.

"I bleed maroon and white and am proud to do so. I wish everyone at 
Manly success for the rest of the season and beyond."

Manly Leagues Club chairman Ken Arthurson was last night shocked when 
told Vautin the Channel Nine rugby league commentator had resigned.

Read more The Australian


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Orr chooses Wigan 

CASTLEFORD'S Great Britain stand-off Danny Orr has agreed to join 
Wigan on a four-year contract from next season.

The 25 year old has finally ended speculation over his future by 
agreeing to re-join his former Castleford coach Stuart Raper at the 
JJB Stadium.

Orr had also been offered a contract by Hull, after weeks of 
speculation surrounding his future.

"I wish to make a totally clean break from Castleford and move with 
my family to the most famous and successful rugby league club in the 
world," a statement from Orr this morning said.

"Although the time has come for a parting of the ways, I will always 
look for the Castleford result first but I am now also eagerly 
awaiting the opportunity to meet and play with some of the greatest 
Rugby League names in the world.

"The coaching staff and fan base reflect all the qualities and 
fanaticism required in a club to reach the top."

Orr will now finish the season with the Tigers.

Read more Total RL

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ARL fighting to preserve integrity of 'Immortals' 

Paul Malone: THREE "Immortals" have told the Australian Rugby League 
they have extreme reservations about a plan to add a seventh player 
to the elite list.

The ARL made the six Immortals the late Clive Churchill, John Raper, 
Bob Fulton, Reg Gasnier, Graeme Langlands and Wally Lewis automatic 
first inductees into an elite category of members of a Hall of Fame 
it intends to open as a permanent tribute to the game. 

But ARL chief executive Geoff Carr said the ARL had not been 
consulted when a recent edition of Channel 9's Footy Show revealed 
the program would join with Rugby League Week, which coined the 
term "Immortals" in 1981 and selected them, to announce a seventh 
member later this year. 

Carr said he wanted to hear plans from Australian Consolidated Press 
publisher Phil Scott at a meeting today, but he is prepared for the 
ARL Hall of Fame to go it alone if necessary and use its own name, 
such as "legends", and selection panel for the top echelon of its 
Hall of Fame. 

"Over the weekend I've spoken to Bozo (Fulton), Chang (Langlands) and 
Chook (Raper) personally and they are concerned about the integrity 
of the Immortals and would like the game to have some control over 
it," Carr said yesterday. 

"They expressed their desire to have it included in the Hall of Fame 
so the game has some control over who gets in there and who doesn't. 

"We have to talk to RLW urgently and see if they are going to induct 
willy-nilly or have one every 10 years, or what. We could have the 
situation where one of their Immortals isn't even elected to our Hall 
of Fame." 

Carr wants to invite about 150 people, drawn from the ranks of former 
and current players, referees, administrators, journalists and 
academics, to form a voting "college" to decide which players enter 
the Hall of Fame and which are elevated from it to the Hall's elite 
category. 

"If RLW's attitude is 'It's ours and we'll do what we like with it', 
we'll have to make some decisions. Hopefully, we can see some mutual 
benefits in allowing us to use our college," he said. 

Read more Courier Mail 

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GARY CHAMBERS NAMED NEW CUMBRIA COACH 

Gary Chambers, the 33 year old Warrington assistant coach, has been 
named as the head coach to the Cumbria county team that is scheduled 
to play the New Zealand 'A' touring team at Whitehaven on Sunday, 
October 19. 

Former Prop forward Chambers joined Warrington from Cumbrian amateur 
club Kells in 1989, and is currently working with Wolves' Head Coach 
Paul Cullen. 

He steps up to the county post having been head coach to the 
Lancashire Junior Academy team who beat Yorkshire 2-0 in this 
season's representative match programme. 

The former BARLA international and tourist Chambers said: "This 
appointment is a massive honour for me as a Cumbrian and I'm looking 
forward to working with the players as well as the match. 

"This game represents a massive opportunity for both me and the 
Cumbrian players. 

"There has long been a desire in Cumbria to prove that their county 
team should be taken as seriously as the Lancashire and Yorkshire 
teams and now we have a chance to show just what we can do against 
what will be a strong side from New Zealand". Added Chambers: 

"We shall be assessing which players will be available to Cumbria 
over the next few weeks. 

"There will be an opportunity to select Cumbrians playing in Super 
League but we have to be mindful that there are also other 
representative teams in operation at the time of the year. 

"But when you think that there are Cumbrian players such as Steve 
McCurrie (Widnes Vikings), Rob Purdham (London Broncos), Paul 
Davidson (Halifax) and Ewan Dowse and Peter Lupton (Hull FC) all 
playing at the highest levels of the game, it is an exciting process 
we are embarking upon. 

"Add into that equation that Whitehaven are playing well in National 
League One and talented players at both Barrow Raiders and Workington 
Town in National League Two and I have the opportunity to create a 
useful side for Cumbria." 

Read more RFL


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Bennett must stay: Gould 

NSW coach Phil Gould won't discuss his State of Origin future but he 
believes arch rival Wayne Bennett must stay on for Queensland's sake.

Bennett hasn't committed to next year, meaning Wednesday's third 
Origin clash at Suncorp Stadium could be his last.

The Maroons risk a series whitewash after losing the opening matches 
but Gould believes they would be in worse shape if Bennett decided to 
concentrate solely on coaching the Brisbane Broncos.

"I know it's a drain on him and I know it's a drain on his club but 
there is no one better prepared or experienced to do it," Gould said.

"He should coach Queensland while ever he's got the breath to do it.

"It's very hard for any other coach to come in and coach all those 
Broncos and bring them all together in a week like he does.

"Queensland perform their best when he is the coach.

"For State of Origin's sake and Queensland's sake it's very important 
that Wayne Bennett is their coach."

Gould said Bennett's decision would have no bearing on his future as 
Blues coach, even though the pair have become the most decorated 
Origin coaches.

But Gould had no doubt the series would continue to flourish even if 
the rival coaches weren't on deck next year.

"Origin is at its absolute peak now. You can't not sell this game," 
he said.

"It's the greatest selling tool for rugby league.

"I don't think people are too worried about the result on Wednesday 
night.

"They want to see a quality game of football and I think you're going 
to get that without the pressure of a result on both side.

"It will be a very entertaining game and we're just here to put in a 
good performance."

Maroons manager Chris Close has already publicly asked Bennett to 
stay on while speculation continues that his assistant and Newcastle 
coach Michael Hagan will take over next year.

Bennett first coached Queensland in 1986 and returned after the 
Maroons were humiliated in 2000, steering them to a series victory 
the following year.

Yahoo Sports


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Palm Island out of TDRL fixtures 

By CHRIS ROOTS: Palm Island's future in the Townsville and Districts 
Rugby League appears doomed after it was suspended from the 
competition yesterday.

TDRL president John Willey held a phone hook-up with clubs yesterday 
after Palm forfeited their second A grade game of the year against 
Herbert River on Sunday. 

The clubs agreed to suspend Palm Island from the TDRL until a board 
meeting on July 21, where its future in the 2003 competition will be 
decided. 

Willey said he was unable to contact Palm Island officials yesterday 
and expects it to be very difficult for them to stay in the TDRL. 

"They have had a lot of chances and I feel, as a lot of people I have 
spoken to do, that it will very hard for them to get back into the 
competition," Willey said. 

"It's very sad because on the field this year Palm Island haven't had 
a player sent off, no other club has a record like that. 

"It is just a pity they can't get their act together off the field." 

Palm Island have had an unhappy year with the club financially 
stretched after the Palm Island Council withdrew its support in June. 

Read more Townsville Bulletin 

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NEW ACADEMY FOUNDATION PILOT PROJECT LAUNCHED 

Next weekend sees the first games to be played in the brand new 
Academy Foundation Pilot Project, aimed at Year 11 players (under the 
age of 16 years of age), at Clubs with a fully accredited Scholarship 
Scheme. 

This is potentially one of the most vital pieces of development work 
to have been undertaken since the advent of the Academy competition, 
providing as it does, the very first opportunity for a young player 
to put on the jersey of his Club in a competitive game. 

The purpose of the Academy Foundation Competition is to enable clubs 
to grade and prepare players for their Academy teams. 

Clubs with accredited Scholarship Schemes will be eligible to enter 
the short 5-match campaign for 1st year Academy (Under 16) players.

With the aim of providing clubs with the opportunity of forming a 
more educated assessment of the first year player in readiness for a 
professional career and to advise each individual of his future 
pathway, be it in the professional or amateur sectors. 


Read more RFL

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Salary Cap decision deferred 

ST HELENS and Hull will have to wait until Wednesday to learn if 
their appeal against a points deduction has been successful.

Saints were first up this morning, followed by Hull. Both clubs were 
appealing against a two-point deduction for the alleged breach of 
salary cap restrictions.

But the RFL confirmed that a decision won't be made for another 48 
hours.

The third club to have points deducted, Halifax, were beginning their 
appeal hearing today. 

Total Rugby League


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Chris McKenna called up by Ireland 

Australia Test player Chris McKenna is set to play for Ireland in the 
European Nations Cup at the end of the season.

The 28-year-old Leeds centre, who was a member of the Australia team 
that thrashed Great Britain 64-10 in Sydney 12 months ago, qualifies 
for Ireland through his Belfast-born grandfather.

He is one of 21 Super League players called up by new coach Daryl 
Powell, the Leeds Rhinos boss, although doubts surround the fitness 
of Hull second-rower Shayne McMenemy, who has been ruled out for the 
season with a dislocated elbow.

Widnes winger Paul Devlin is poised to make his rugby league 
international debut after previously playing for Ireland's Under-21 
team at rugby union.

The 31-strong squad, captained by Wigan prop Terry O'Connor, also 
includes three players from the Irish domestic league in Dave 
Hancock, of Dublin's East Coast Eagles, and Cork Bulls duo Mark 
O'Connel and Simon Buckley.

Ireland will play France and Scotland in their pool matches of the 
European Nations Cup, with England A, Wales and Russia meeting in the 
other group.

Ireland squad: L Finnerty (Halifax), S Prescott (Hull), F Cummins 
(Leeds), A Stewart (St Helens), C De Chenu (Sheffield), C Halpenny 
(Wakefield), R Smyth (Warrington), C McKenna (Leeds), M Eagar 
(Castleford), M Golden (Widnes), T Martyn (Leigh), G Clinch 
(Salford), C Bridge (Bradford), M Slicker (Huddersfield), T O'Connor 
(Wigan, capt), P Southern (Rochdale), T Gallagher (Leigh), C 
Greenhill (Hull), S McMenemy (Hull), T Jonkers (St Helens), M Cassidy 
(Wigan), D Bradbury (Leigh), C Joynt (St Helens), R Marshall 
(London), L Doran (Oldham), J Lawless (Halifax), P Handforth 
(Wakefield), P Devlin (Widnes), D Hancock (East Coast Eagles, 
Dublin), M O'Connel (Cork Bulls), S Buckley (Cork Bulls).

Ananova

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X FACTOR PAUL COULD BE BACK FOR PLAY-OFFS 



Robbie Paul's optimistic he could return for the play-offs. Only he 
will know if he's fit enough, but Robbie's adamant he's a quick 
healer. Of course, he'd have to get medical approval, but it would be 
a huge boost for us. He's the sort of player Brian Noble would have 
no hesitation about throwing into a big game, even the Grand Final, 
because he's got that X Factor.

And if some stories are to be believed, two of my team-mates will be 
jetting down under after the Grand Final. Tevita Vaikona and Lesley 
Vainikolo have taken some stick in the dressing room because they 
could play for Tonga in the Rugby Union World Cup. The Grand Final is 
on October 18th, but they could join Tonga afterwards - and they 
wouldn't be bad players for Tonga to have.

Robbie may be injured, but it's not all bad news for Bradford, 
though, because Michael Withers is back soon. He's a real quality 
player and his return will help compensate for Robbie's absence.

And we're facing up to a key stage in our season. We've got three 
games in just over a week which will play a big part in determining 
where we finish in the league. I expect Brian Noble has some plans to 
rotate his players, but we've got a big squad so hopefully that won't 
be a problem.

I know we could do with a break. I was rested for the Wakefield game 
and was still exhausted after the Origin match.

And I was glad we didn't have a game this weekend. The heat must have 
made it very difficult for the players, especially if you go behind.

That's why I wasn't surprised to see some high-scoring games this 
weekend. Hull's 46-10 defeat to Widnes didn't shock me either; I 
think they've been hanging on for a few weeks so maybe it was a bit 
overdue.

Huddersfield got another great result, beating Leeds. I heard Stanley 
Gene was talking them up for a play-off place; he's every right to, 
though they are one of two or three clubs who can only hope for sixth 
place at best.

But I never expected them to struggle. I've got a lot of time for 
Tony Smith and Huddersfield are excellently coached. I expect he's 
got a three- or four-year plan to turn them into a top team and he'll 
look to add some quality.

And, like several other teams, they've sprung a few surprises this 
season. The main reason, I'd say, is the higher tempo they're playing 
at.

One surprise for me was hearing Danny Orr will join Wigan. I expected 
him to move to Hull, but he looks a great signing. He probably wants 
a chance to play in the major finals - but don't we all? 

Read more Sky Sports


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Joey tipped to play 

New South Wales captain Andrew Johns is expected to play in 
Wednesdays State of Origin III at Suncorp Stadium.

The halfback is in doubt for the match against Queensland after 
battling a viral infection since last week, but is set to fly to 
Brisbane on Monday to join his teammates, hoping to prove his fitness 
on the day of the match.


Bulldogs halfback Brent Sherwin has been placed on standby should 
Johns fail to come up, but the Newcastle skipper told The Daily 
Telegraph on Sunday that he hopes to recover in time to play.

"It really floored me and I was that crook last night," Johns 
said. "I still feel really weak and I am just going to kick back here 
and do nothing at all and hopefully, I'll be able to join the boys up 
there tomorrow or Tuesday."

"I flew back to Sydney with the rest of the boys on Friday and it 
started to hit me around lunchtime yesterday (Saturday). By late 
arvo, I was really struggling and I had to call the doctor last night 
I was that bad."

"At the moment, I'm just that weak that I'm not sure what to think. 
But with a day or two's rest, hopefully I'll be OK."

Read more Sportal

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Sheppard stays with Cowboys 

North Queensland has re-signed Chris Sheppard for a further two 
seasons.

The 22 year old has made 15 appearances in first grade this year, 
playing both five-eighth and halfback.

Cowboys coach Graham Murray told AAP he expects Sheppard to continue 
improving.

Sheppard made his first-grade debut in 2001 and has played 41 games 
in the top flight. 

Read more Optus Sport

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Reardon charged 

Bulldogs forward Steve Reardon faces a one-match suspension after 
being one of four players charged by the NRL judiciary.

Reardon was hit with a grade-one careless high tackle charge for an 
incident during Friday's win over Brisbane.

Due to his poor record, Reardon would still be outed for a game even 
if he enters an early guilty plea.

Brisbane's Casey McGuire, Canberra's Ben Cross and Melbourne's Glen 
Turner were the other players charged.

McGuire was charged with a grade-two careless high tackle for a hit 
during Friday's loss to the Bulldogs.

He will avoid suspension if he enters an early guilty plea.

Cross was hit with a striking charge for his tackle on St George 
Illawarra's Mark Riddell during the Raiders' win on Sunday.

The 24-year-old faces one match on the sidelines.

Turner was charged with a grade two careless high-tackle and will 
avoid suspension if he enters an early guilty plea.

Read more Optus Sport


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Bad habits rife as Guns lose their way 

By ADAM GARDINI: old habits again hurt the North Queensland Young 
Guns as they suffered their third consecutive loss in the shape of a 
36-16 defeat at the hands of Queensland Cup heavyweights Ipswich Jets 
at Bendigo Bank Oval on Saturday.

After starting well to lead 10-nil through early tries to Wallace 
Solomona and Michael Meigan, the onset of poor ball control inside 
their own half cost the Young Guns dearly with the Jets capitalising 
to lead 12-10 at halftime. 

In the second half it was more of the same for North Queensland, the 
Ipswich backline having a field day with halfback Ricky Bird bagging 
a double and leading the Jets to their third straight victory. 

A frustrated Young Guns coach Adrian Thomson said it was an all too 
familiar scenario for North Queensland who have often been their own 
worst enemy this season. 

"I thought we played pretty well for the first 20 to 25 minutes of 
the first half," Thomson said. 

"They (Ipswich) were out on their feet and we were going to have them 
on toast. 

"But then we went back to our old habits of coughing up ball and 
became a little impatient." 

However, Thomson said some positives to come out of the game were the 
performances of youngsters Tyler Smith and Matt Scott and the 
promising Queensland Cup debut of Nathaniel Bowman. 

Townsville Bulletin


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KANGAROO TOUR 2003 and NRL FINAL SERIES 2003 TOUR for the UK fans

For Aussie fans, the Official Big League "Artie's Army" has four 
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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 
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Craig Brown mailto:tours@...

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other great sporting experiences, sightseeing and social events.

'Experience Sport!' supports Rugby League by offering the best value
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Examples include travel for the NSWRL Academy (eg.student/rep. teams,
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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
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Roosters.

'Experience Sport!' has also arranged many "end of season" trips for
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Fax: 61 (2) 9283 5898

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* Coach Talk - Chris Anderson - Written by Terry Prindable 

* Hey Coach! - Do you have a coaching philosophy? 

* Get Out' Sets - With Glenn Bayliss and Rick Stone 

* Successful Attack - With Grant Bell 

* Approach to Short Term Coaching - Ray Unsworth Coach Education, RFL 

* Making the Transition - With Rick Stone - Burleigh Bears Head Coach 

* Duty of Care, Responsibility and Liability - With Phil Jones

* Andrew Johns' Mental Skills Checklist 

* Responsibilities of the Team Manager 

* Fine Tuning the Player with Instinctive Drives - With Jill Horder 

* What Type of Person Makes a Good Coach 

* Wigan, Now Develop the Best - Written by Gary Roberts 

* Testing... How, Why, Who, Where and When By Wayne Goldsmith 

* A Suggested Plan for a Rugby League Environment - By Steve Anderson 

* League Coach Forum - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/leaguecoach 

* Stop those injuries - Doug King RCpN PG Dip SportMed 

* Kicking Drills 


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STRENGTH AND POWER TRAINING WITHOUT WEIGHTS 
By Richard Beesley and Tim Rogers

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- Field Power 

3. RESISTANCE TRAINING TERMINOLOGY 

4.MANUAL RESISTANCE 
- Introduction 
- Safety Considerations & Training Guidelines 
- Why use Manual Resistance? 
- Manual Resistance Exercises 

5. BODYWEIGHT TRAINING 
- Introduction 
- Safety Considerations & Training Guidelines 
- Bodyweight Exercises 6.TRUNK EXERCISES 
- Introduction 
- Safety Considerations & Training Guidelines 
- Trunk Exercises 

7. PLYOMETRICS 
- Introduction 
- Why use Plyometrics? 
- Safety Considerations 
- Training Guidelines 
- Manual Resistance Exercises 

8. FIELD POWER 
- Introduction 
- Safety Considerations & Training Guidelines 
- Field Power Exercises 

9. FLEXIBILITY 
- Introduction 
- Types of Stretching 
- Safety Considerations & Training Guidelines 
- Stretching Exercises 

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11. BIBLIOGRAPHY 

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