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Latest News2008 ARL High Performance Coaching Seminars Sydney and Brisbane
The 2008 ARL High Performance Coaching Seminars will be conducted as follows:
Sydney
When Thursday 17th & Friday 18th January, 2008
Where Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
Brisbane
When Saturday, 2nd & and Sunday, 3rd February, 2008
Where Queensland Academy of Sport
In the past, coaches have used the seminar as an update to their coaching knowledge and expertise. The seminar also acts as a component of the ARL High Performance Coaching (Level 3) course.
Listed below is an outline of the proposed seminar topics (subject to availability of selected presenters).
Presenters will come from a mix of elite coaches, sports specialists and the media.
The final agenda will be set, and forwarded in a follow up memo, at the beginning of December, 2007.
Proposed Seminar Topics:
Keynote speakers:
- 'Things I've learnt in coaching'.
- 'Developing halfbacks'.
- 'Preparing teams for short term competitions'
- 'Preparing a rep team'
- 'Breaking the monotony'- The use of alternate sessions.
- 'Developing and using a leadership group'.
- 'Blending natural flair and attacking structure'
- 'Time and motion analyses and implications for coaching'.
- 'Total athlete development'
- 'Character assessment and decision making'
- 'Coaching athletes from ethnically diverse backgrounds'
Lecturers are subject to change due to changes in availability
To nominate for the seminar, download an application form here.
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GB Lions make changes for third Test
Second rower Jamie Jones-Buchanan and winger David Hodgson have both been named in Great Britain's 20-man squad for the third Test against New Zealand.
Hooker James Roby is recalled for the game in Wigan after missing the second Test to be with his partner following the premature birth of their child.
But there is no place in Tony Smith's squad for Leeds skipper Kevin Sinfield or utility forward Sam Burgess.
The Lions hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.
Saturday's third and final Test at the JJB Stadium will be the last time that the national team will play as Great Britain on home soil before next year's World Cup in Australia.
Britain will be divided into the home nations for the 2008 tournament and only come together as the Lions for future tours.
"Obviously Great Britain becomes England next year and, by the time Great Britain comes around again, I'll be in my 30s," said Jones-Buchanan.
"Every British player dreams of getting that Great Britain shirt and it would mean helluva lot to me - just one appearance.
"It would be great to get a game but I'm not expecting anything. I'm prepared physically and mentally to do whatever job is asked of me this weekend."
Great Britain 20-man squad: Rob Burrow (Leeds), Jon Clarke (Warrington), Gareth Ellis (Leeds), Maurie Fa'asavalu (St Helens), Ade Gardner (St Helens), Martin Gleeson (Warrington), James Graham (St Helens), David Hodgson (Huddersfield), Jamie Jones-Buchanan (Leeds), Danny McGuire (Leeds), Adrian Morley (Warrington), Sean O'Loughlin (Wigan), Jamie Peacock (Leeds), Leon Pryce (St Helens), Gareth Raynor (Hull FC), James Roby (St Helens), Keith Senior (Leeds), Paul Wellens (St Helens), Jon Wilkin (St Helens), Kirk Yeaman (Hull FC). BBC Online
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Roosters in pole position
Sydney Roosters lead the race for Willie Mason's signature.
World Cup to light up the small screen
THE streaming of Rugby League World Cup qualifying games on the internet could be a forerunner to all the 2008 tournament matches being shown via computers, with Australia possibly creating a world first for viewing an international sporting event.
Exit Willie - Bulldog needs a good home
WILLIE MASON'S controversial Bulldogs career is over after a dramatic board meeting in which he was given permission to negotiate with other clubs, and then threatened with the sack.
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JAMIE HOPING FOR FIRST CAP
Uncapped Jamie Jones-Buchanan is in Great Britain's squad for Saturday's third Test.
McCLENNAN BACKS KIWIS TO BOUNCE BACK
Brian McClennan has backed New Zealand to recover from their disastrous tour of Great Britain.
BRIERS DOUBT FOR WALES
Wales are sweating on the fitness of skipper Lee Briers for Friday's showdown with Lebanon.
ST HILAIRE MAKES OLDHAM MOVE
Bradford's Marcus St Hilaire has joined National League Two club Oldham.
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Wales v Lebanon (Fri)
Date: Friday, 9 November
Kick-off: 2000 GMT
Venue: Halton Stadium, Widnes
Wales face Lebanon at the Halton Stadium, Widnes, bidding to win a place in the repechage final against the winner of Friday's Samoa v USA game.
Victory in both matches is Wales' final chance to make the Rugby League World Cup in Australia in 2008.
Coach Martin Hall's side have a 100% record in 2007, but Sunday's win over Scotland was not enough to overturn a deficit from last year's game in Wales.
"I've never seen a dressing room so low," said assistant coach Kevin Ellis.
"We felt we let ourselves down and it was our mistakes that cost us automatic qualification.
"We just have to learn from that game and we need to get all the negativity out of us and think of the positives, which are we won the game and we're still unbeaten this year."
Celtic Crusaders' new signing Mark Lennon will miss the game, a hamstring injury picked up in the win over Papua New Guinea expected to rule him out until next month.
Lee Briers (ankle) is the major new injury worry, with Ian Webster also carrying a knock.
Wales and Lebanon have met just once before at full international level, in the 2000 World Cup where Wales won 24-22 in Llanelli, Lebanon's last defeat.
Lebanon are missing some of their big names, including injured Sydney Bulldogs star Hazem El Masri, the top points scorer in NRL history with 2,040 points, and Robbie Farah, who Wests Tigers have refused to release.
Penrith Panthers' Hassan Saleh, Wests Tigers' Allen Soultan and Sydney Bulls' Charlie Nohra have all been sent back to Australia with injuries, while seven other players from the 16-16 draw with Ireland last Friday are having treatment.
The winners of the semi-final matches will compete at Featherstone Rovers' Chris Moyles Stadium on Wednesday, 14 November for the 10th and final World Cup spot.
Samoa are heavy favourites to overcome the USA in the other semi-final. BBC Online
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'Dominant' Peter Wallace aims to take heat off Lockyer
Broncos recruit Peter Wallace last night revealed his intention to immediately become a "dominant" presence in Brisbane's halves - pledging to take the pressure off champion pivot Darren Lockyer.
Earmarked as the injured Australian skipper's long-term halves partner, Wallace said he would not be a passenger and would aim to adopt a leading halfback role similar to the one played by Craig Gower, his former mentor at Penrith. Desperate to find a long-term halfback, Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has already told his young charge of the attacking and organisational responsibilities he will assume alongside Lockyer. Read more Courier Mail
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Chris Walker upbeat despite achilles tendon surgery
Titans fullback Chris Walker has set his sights on a spectacular return from ankle surgery, declaring he could be back playing as early as the Gold Coast's final trial match against the Wests Tigers on March 1. Walker underwent surgery in Brisbane yesterday to repair a ruptured achilles tendon, which he tore taking part in a fitness 'beep test' on the first day of the Titans pre-season training camp at Casuarina late Monday.
"It is probably a three to six-month injury," said Walker. "So I am trying to look at it in a positive way, that the season doesn't start for another four and a half months. So I would probably only miss at worst five or six games at the start of the season. But I could even be back by the last trial." Read more GC Bulletin
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HALBRO Cumbria County Cup semi Final Review
There was only one game played in the semi finals of the HALBRO Cumbria County Cup semi finals and that saw Kells reach the final after a 28-24 victory over Cockermouth. Kells looked to be cruising to the final as they held 24-0 first half lead as a results of David Dickinson double, and tries from Paul Cullnean, Scott Nicholl and extras from Tony Burns and Steven Kirkbride. But Cockermouth hadn't read the script and scored just before the break through a Liam Wild and a Craig Fisher conversion.
Kells went further ahead through a Stephen McGrady try and it looked that that was that but Cockermouth stunned Kells with converted tries from Gareth and Jordan Skillen to make it 28-18 with twenty minutes remaining.
Try as hard as they could Cockermouth could only score their final converted try with two minutes left through Dan Rourke and Kells held on to the whistle to go through.
The all First Division tie between Seaton rangers and Ellenborough Rangers was postponed as a result of problems with the electrics and showers and the game will be played next Saturday to decide who will play Kells. BARLA Online
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London Secondary Schools Looking to Wembley
Last week the Champions Schools Rugby League competition got underway in London with record numbers of participants. The competition, that is the largest of its kind world wide, is a nationwide knock-out competition for both male and female secondary school students.
Harlequins RL are in their second year of this programme and play a cruical role in delivering festivals for this competition in Richmond, Hounslow & Ealing and Kingston & Surrey areas forming a part of the London and the South subregion.
With London and the South being the fastest growth area of Rugby League in the country it is no surprise to see the number of schools getting involved increasing as well. Participation numbers have grown from 32 teams in 2005 when Quins RL started their involvement in the organisation of festivals, to 65 teams so far this year.
The Year 11 boys festival was held last week with Quins RL associated schools ' Feltham and Richard Challoner ' progressing to the next round. Feltham, who are traditionally a strong school in the Rugby League arena, were boosted by the inclusion of Darren Reed and Olsi Krasniqi in their teams, both being members of the England Under 16's national preparation squad.
The number of girls taking part in the Champion Schools competition is also on the rise and this year will see the first girls teams entering from the west London area.
Quins RL Development Officer Dan Steel has said, "The Harlequins Rugby League Secondary Link Programme has been really well received in the local schools.
"The ongoing success of the Champions Schools competition in London is a reflection of the growing popularity of rugby league in schools, the great support of our local school sport partnerships and the hard work of community team on the ground.
"Just as the numbers of teams participating is on the rise, the standard of play is also improving which bodes well for junior clubs in the area and rugby league as a whole in London."
The next Carnegie Champion Schools competition will be held on Thursday 8th November as Year 9 teams from Ealing and Hounslow compete for a place in the London Quarter Finals.
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Steve McCormack happy to be back at Widnes Vikings
Re- instated Widnes Vikings boss Steve McCormack is confident the club can rise from the ashes and secure a coveted Super League franchise.
The 34-year-old, who made a shock return to Widnes just 14 days after leaving for Hull Kingston Rovers, believes the club has the criteria needed to gain a place among the country's finest following new millionaire owner Steve O'Connor's takeover last week.
He said: "We have just as good a chance to get the franchise as any - perhaps more so than some others. The facilities we have are among the best and Steve O'Connor's vision is really exciting.
"There is a lot of work going on at the club behind the scenes - and it is all geared towards getting the franchise this time around.
"Super League is the place to be and we don't want to wait around."
The club has had a dramatic change in fortunes in recent weeks following its decline into administration last month.
A mass exodus of players and the exit of McCormack, who guided the club to two Grand Finals in successive years, left Vikings on the brink of collapse.
However, McCormack admitted O'Connor's arrival had heralded a new dawn at the club.
"I was excited to go to Hull KR," McCormack said, "but after speaking to Steve O'Connor and hearing his vision both on and off the field, I couldn't wait to come back.
"Widnes is a massive club with a great tradition and we are committed to getting the club back to where it belongs.
"Everything that has happened is now in the past and we are all looking positively to the future. It is a really exciting time for everyone involved with the club."
McCormack, who has lost key men such as Damien Blanch, Bob Beswick and Mick Nanyn, also stressed he would not be held to ransom in the transfer market despite funds being available to strengthen his depleted squad.
"There are still quite a few players here, but I am looking for another 24 players," he said. "Since I came back I have spoken to a lot of players from Super League, League One and from overseas who are keen to come to Widnes, but we will only bring in quality.
"We also have some great young players coming through the academy and maybe they will get a chance to prove themselves.
"We want to make rugby league stand up and take notice again. We certainly are not just here to make up the numbers."
Meanwhile, McCormack was also in jubilant mood after steering Scotland to next year's Rugby League World Cup in Australia with a 37-32 aggregate win over Wales.
He said: "It really is fantastic - something special." Cheshire Online
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Peterlee Pumas shake off the Durham Demons
By Tony Hodgson
The North East's newest rugby league club made a competitive bow on Saturday when they hosted the Peterlee Pumas in the Preliminary Round of the North East Cup.
Durham Demons are based at Framwellgate School in Durham and coached by Karl Stevenson.
It finished 48-16 to the Pumas, but the Demons showed enough to suggest they will be a competitive force in the near future.
Jake Littlemore and Michael Foster bagged the Demons' tries.
In the preliminary round of the Under-13 Cup, Wallsend Eagles produced a shock result against Durham Tigers.
The Eagles, who went into the game as underdogs, took the spoils with a 30-10 win.
THE first development festival for North East rugby league clubs was held on Saturday at Wallsend Eagles.
Team of the day in the under-11 competition was the Durham Tigers, while Wallsend Eagles took the honours in the under-nine event. Anyone interested in playing club rugby league should contact Robin Peers on 07736 317 666. Evening Chronicle
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Willie Mason 'can talk with other clubs'
Controversial Bulldogs forward Willie Mason is set to leave the club after being given permission to negotiate with other NRL and English Super League teams.
In a short statement Bulldogs chairman George Peponis said Mason would be asked to come before the board, where he'd be given the chance to put his case forward regarding possible breaches of club rules.
"The board has resolved to give permission to Willie Mason to formally negotiate with other clubs both in England and the NRL," Peponis said.
"Willie Mason will be asked to come before the board and he will be given the chance to put his case forward (regarding) the breaking of any club rules.
"That opportunity will be afforded to Willie Mason when he returns from Melbourne (expected to be Friday).
"The club will not comment further until Willie Mason has had reasonable opportunity to address the board."
Mason's effective release comes after an ongoing feud with Bulldogs chief executive Malcolm Noad over an alleged series of missed engagements by the player - for which the club was considering fines - and his desire to pursue boxing as a sideline to his league career.
It is believed the Bulldogs have not released Mason because they would have to pay out the final two years of his $450,000 per year contract.
On a day of drama at the Canterbury Leagues Club, 12 Dogs players arrived dressed in club apparel and entered through a side door around 20 minutes after the scheduled starting time of Wednesday's board meeting.
The group included captain Andrew Ryan, superstar Sonny Bill Williams and goalkicking ace Hazem El Masri.
It is believed they met separately to discuss the Mason saga and Ryan, hooker Corey Hughes and fullback Luke Patten spoke at the board meeting and gave the board the players' backing for whatever decision they came to.
They made the point that they understood there were two sides to Mason - the player they respected on the training and playing paddock, but also the player unwilling to fulfil his duties as a clubman.
Although it was unclear whether they were there to support Mason, his manager Greg Keenan said: "Willie is very appreciative of the support shown by his teammates in showing up."
Keenan also said "in line with the consent granted by the club" negotiations had already commenced with several NRL and overseas clubs to sign Mason.
The Sydney Roosters, Cronulla, North Queensland and English Super League club Hull have already expressed interest in signing Mason, although the NRL's salary cap could be the most influential player in the damaging ball runner's immediate future.
Mason has indicated he would be keen on a move to the Roosters, although the chance to play under national coach Ricky Stuart at the Sharks may also be enticing to him.
Several clubs contacted after the Bulldogs' announcement expressed an interest in chasing Mason's signature.
Cronulla chief executive Tony Zappia said the club was "very interested" in signing Mason but would need to wait on the outcome of the potential sale of Ben Ross.
The prop forward, believed to be on a contract worth around $400,000 a year, has been approached by Hull and if he leaves that would free up salary cap space for Cronulla.
"We're very interested in Willie and we will be making an offer providing it meets the salary cap requirements," Zappia said.
"We've just got to see if we can put a reasonable offer to him.
"We're waiting on a couple of outcomes ... we'll know more in the next 48 hours.
"(Ross) has had an approach from Hull ... if that opportunity arises for Ben then that (Mason's signing) opportunity opens for us.
North Queensland boss Peter Parr said the Cowboys "might consider" making an approach to Mason and a decision could be made as early as Thursday.
"We've got some room there (under the salary cap) but it depends what he'd be prepared to play for," Parr said.
"We'll make some decisions over the next few days."
It is understood St George Illawarra may also be interested in Mason if they can offload injury-prone halfback Mathew Head.
Chief executive Peter Doust declined to comment when contacted.
Wests Tigers, Brisbane and Gold Coast were among the clubs who have confirmed they would not make a play for Mason.Read more Yahoo Sport
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Richard Lewis defends England switch
By Andy Wilson
Richard Lewis, the Rugby Football League's executive chairman, said yesterday that the controversial decision to end the 60-year-old tradition of home Great Britain internationals after Saturday's third Test against New Zealand has been taken for the development of the game and not for financial reasons.
Lewis has been the driving force behind the move for England to play in all future Tri-Nations series as well as World Cups - with Great Britain caps to be awarded only on Lions tours of Australia and New Zealand - and revealed that the former captain Andy Farrell also had a major influence on the change.
"It's about growing the game and being consistent," Lewis explained yesterday in his other role as vice-chairman of the game's international federation at a northern hemisphere launch for next autumn's World Cup.
"Historically there's been no consistency about playing as Great Britain or England and we have flitted between the two.
"One of the most powerful comments made to me in my five years or so in rugby league was by Andy Farrell, who said that, when his international career is reviewed, people refer only to his Great Britain caps and yet some of his most important international matches had been for England in the World Cup.
"The idea that we've had to do it for Sport England funding is a myth. They've always said it's irrelevant whether we play as England or Great Britain. It's purely about strategy for the international game."
There will be no British players in Australia's National Rugby League next season after the former Leeds Rhinos full-back Richie Mathers, 24, was released from the second year of his contract with Gold Coast Titans to become Wigan's first signing since their recent takeover. He has been offered a one-year contract. The Guardian
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Kiwis' foundation built for failure
By John Whiting
At a time fans needed them the most, the Kiwis have put in three of the worst performances in recent history to continue New Zealand's horror sporting year.
With the All Blacks' quarter-final exit from the World Cup still fresh in everyone's minds the Kiwis had a chance to restore some sporting pride in the name of their country.
But so far they've done just the opposite in 2007 and what has happened both on and off the field has set the sport back years on an international level.
It's not just the players who are to blame - the trouble starts from the top with a flawed management structure and questionable moves at the head coaching position over the past season.
Since NZRL chairman Andrew Chalmers and director of football Graham Lowe have come into the picture the sport has only declined at test level.
And this dramatic turn has come after the Kiwis' best ever season in 2005 when they took out the Tri-Nations in emphatic fashion over Australia.
Speaking to ONE News this week, Lowe said something that really had me shaking my head. I couldn't believe my ears.
When asked what he thought of coach Gary Kemble's current predicament Lowe said:
"I think he looks out of his depth as well to me at the moment, but all coaches know you either sink or swim.
"You all get out of your depth at some stage but that's inexperience that's all that that is."
Come again Graham. Did you really just say that?
I was under the impression that this was test rugby league, not under 16s club football.
So an admission that our country's "premier" coach doesn't know what he's doing. All Lowe's comments really proved was how much strife the future of the Kiwis is really in.
People can talk up the fact that the players have lost a sense of pride in the jersey and aren't playing with passion, but I don't buy into that.
Playing test football for your country will always inspire passion, that's a given - but in the Kiwis case players have been set-up for failure right from the start.
Another excuse I've heard is that Kemble isn't at fault for the Kiwis dreadful run because it's up to the boys on the field to perform on the day.
Even though there is a raft of players not available (which I'll go into later) there is a lot of raw talent out on the field.
But it seems they don't know what to do when it comes down to it, and that is a direct reflection of leadership.
It is the coach's responsibility to prepare players both physically and mentally for games, a critical ingredient that the newest batch of Kiwis isn't getting.
That lack of preparation translates directly to the field and just like that you get a 58-0 blowout.
The trouble started when Brian McClennan "resigned" to pursue the coaching position with the Leeds Rhinos in the UK Super League.
At the time McClennan had said he would be happy to continue coaching the Kiwis from abroad, an option that was shot down by the NZRL.
What a foolish move that was.
McClennan had brought the Kiwis back to the fore as a formidable and respected opponent.
It just shows what an intelligent coach Bluey was in how quickly it has all fallen to pieces now that he's gone.
While losing by 58 points to Australia was a shock, at least there was comfort in the fact that the Kangaroos were a top side.
The same can't be said for Great Britain.
Losing the first test 14-20, it seemed there was still hope for the Kiwis.
But those hopes were shattered last week then New Zealand was thrashed 44-0 by a very average side.
One thing that is in Kemble's defence is the pool of top-choice players has reduced drastically in the past two seasons.
With retired players like Stacey Jones, Ruben Wiki and Nigel Vagana and injuries to Sonny Bill Williams, Brent Webb, Benji Marshall, Jerome Ropati and Krisnan Inu, Kemble has been denied half a starting line-up.
But there is still a high-class list of guys waiting in the wings that haven't got their shot, and probably should have.
I'm talking about the likes of Ali Lauititi, Jake Webster, Iafeta Paleaasina and even Matt Utai.
Those are just some of the guys that seem to have gone under Kemble's radar.
The Kiwis have now scored just 14 points and haemorrhaged 122 in just three games under Kemble.
And for the immediate future it looks like the Kiwis will remain flightless in the world of test rugby league barring a miracle.
A disturbingly long list of recent personnel the Kiwis are sorely missing:
Brian McClennan
Stacey Jones
Ruben Wiki
Brent Webb
Nigel Vagana
Benji Marshall
Sonny Bill Williams
Krisnan Inu
Nathan Cayless
Jason Cayless
David Kidwell
Ali Lauititi
Jerome Ropati
David Fa'alogo
Iafeta Paleaaesina
Motu Tony
Jake Webster
Matt Utai
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Camden Haven JRLFC have no president for 2008
Rugby league has a strong junior foundation in the Camden Haven but without a president to steer the committee 150 young players may be unable to play in their home town in 2008.
Long-time president Steve McCleary says he and some fellow committee members no longer have children playing rugby league and want to move on to other pastimes to support their families.
Mr McCleary said recent meetings did not see anyone volunteer for the top job.
"I attended the group 3 AGM last Sunday (October 28) and had to tell the meeting of our problems," Mr McCleary said.
"Group 3 president Kevin Hardy expressed his disbelief that such a strong club, 2007 group champions, with a strong player and sponsor base and in such an excellent financial position could not find one parent interested enough to help out their child's club. I had to tell the meeting that this is the reality for many junior sporting clubs in our area.
"When I attend sport and recreation meetings and speak with other presidents from different sports they have the same story. It seems to be the same group of three or four people having to put up their hand to take on the jobs.
"If more people volunteered to help out it would be a lot easier. We struggle to get people to help out in the canteen or clean up after gala days, just doing the basics. It falls on a small band of people who have to do the lot.
"We have a player base of around 150 kids, so that's 200 parents. When asked most people say they are too busy, but you've got to make time, you're at the ground anyway and volunteering is a great example to set for your children."
Without a president the Camden Haven Eagles Junior Rugby League Club will lose its affiliation with Group 3 and miss out on the 2008 season.
"We are going to have one more attempt to elect a president at an annual general meeting on November 14," Mr McCleary said.
"Our meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at the Laurieton United Servicemen's Club. A new president or other committee member would not be coming into the job blind, members of the current committee will help out.
"We have such a strong competition, all our competitive sides made the finals which is excellent for a small town, when other clubs in our region have two or more teams to an age group.
"We have produced several representative players. It would be a shame to fold and see our kids running around representing other districts and wearing their colours." Camden Haven Courier
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Answer from Rick Campbell
Question: I believe communication is vital to success in rugby league and I am always looking for new ideas in communication.
I would love to hear from you guys on;
1. How you instruct your players to communicate.
2. What language/codes you use.
3. Who talks and what are their responsibilities.
It would be great to hear some new ideas...
Answer from Rick Campbell
From our point of view (what works for us in OUR environment), we have set out guidelines for a club "speak".
This means that the beginning of a new season the staff will gather together & formulate the way that we will speak to the players about the various (and there are lots of them) areas of the game once training begins.
This way everyone is on the same page from the teaching perspective.
Then once we hit into the training the players are encouraged to follow the same pattern so that misunderstandings are minimised & we are speaking about the same subjects using the same language.
Progressing on from here is to place the players in scenarios (defensive & offensive) where they have to interact with each other under fatigue (physical) or under manufactured stress (you have 4 tackles to hold out team X inside your 20m area OR you have to get a positive result from three more tackles inside their 30m area).
This is where you de-construct the sets being played out & take a look at outcomes - then speak to individuals about their personal thought patterns, in-drill reactions, & option taking.
A couple of tips - make sure anything that they say they back it up, all words to be used in-game are of a single syllable (for obvious reasons), & make sure the players have some sort of say in all this (it'll help with the "buy-in" factor)
An interesting thing the Roosters used to do was stop game-like sessions & ask different players - what are you thinking, where should you be (right now in this drill), & what could you be doing now? (something like that, to get them to analyse their internal processes under game stress)
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