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CONTENTS 08/10/02

* RLCM - COACHING QUOTE - Ricky Stuart

* RLCM - COMMENT - "It was about attitude", said 'Sticky'
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* RLCM - POSITIONS VACANT UPDATE - http://rlcm.com.au/jobs.htm

* RLCM - COACHING EXTRACT - Chris Anderson from Book 26
http://www.rlcm.com.au/weeklynews.htm

* RLCM - TODAYS NEWS UPDATE http://www.rlcm.com.au/news.shtml

* RLCM - GRAND FINAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ADDED TUESDAY 8TH

Apologies for the late Newsletter all internet staff attended the
NRL Grand Final and only arrived back Monday afternoon.

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A RLCM COACHING QUOTE

".. experience is one thing and natural ability is another.

"I guess I like the half back to be a natural half - the best
ones generally are I think, although there's plenty a player can
learn from experience- from playing games, making mistakes and
learning.

"Playing football is the only way you can get educated about playing
football..." Ricky Stuart from his article titled 'The Halfback'
which appears in RLCM Book 28 - Printed September 2002

Click here for COACHTALK 1 [Hard Copy] or COACHTALK 2 [eBook only]
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RLCM COMMENT -

"It was about attitude", said 'Sticky'

By Gary Roberts 8/10/02

What is attitude?

The Sydney Roosters showed in the latter part of the NRL competition
that they were going to be one of the teams to beat. For the last 8 -
10 weeks they had been playing perhaps marginally above themselves
and it became a habit that began as the momentum that built a mental
strength and an attitude.

The culmination of their hard season came to an end when they were
crowned NRL Premiers for 2003 on Sunday night.

Ricky Stuart a first time coach at the elite level produced a team
that believed in themselves as players.

After a resounding victory over the Brisbane Broncos several weeks
back the team began to excel. The game at ANZ Stadium started a march
for Stuart's young team to gain the confidence, but more importantly
they gained an attitude that was needed to go all the way.

Is attitude a missing ingredient for some teams?

A cliché or cop out by defeated players and coaches nowadays is
'they did not turn up to play'

Did the NZ Warriors lack attitude on Sunday night?

The answer is no, they came to play, as they have all year.

The Warriors showed enormous attitude. Both teams did not have a
problem with attitude up to the 60 minute mark. The game was held in a
tight balance up to this point with the Roosters at times holding an upper
hand and then the game swinging towards the Warriors for their turn to gain
supremacy.

Brian Canavan Roosters Football Manager said "At halftime, we felt we
were physically on top, but they are such a good team with their ad-
lib play, they can attack you from anywhere, any tackle, anywhere on
the field.

"We were not playing as well as we hoped, but we thought our
composure [patience] would get us there, but it took to the 60
minutes mark, until we got away with it.

"The Warriors were dominant in the ruck area, they can get a roll-on,
they are big people, very powerful over short distances and that
hurts when you are on your back foot all of the time.

"Our ball control was not good either, so as a result of that, they
were able to match and tire us. Just before half time, we were really
hurting we were struggling.

An attitude of supremacy, developed within both teams as they strived
to gain the upper hand in the ruck area, neither team gave leeway to
the opposition, the majority of play the balls were in the 2 to 4
second time frame and the quick play the balls were reverting from
team to team as they attempted to gain their share of momentum.

Attitude in defence is about knowing your inside player has the
correct attitude to hold his position in the line even though the
ball has passed him. Attitude is about knowing the player outside you
is switched on and has the team attitude instilled. Knowing that the
one on one tackle must be made. It is about developing patience.

The belief in attitude is not something new to rugby league, master
coach Wayne Bennett has been spruiking about attitude for many years,
his players are instilled with his doctrine and repeat 'attitude was
the key' whether it is in the positive or the negative, attitude is
one of Bennett's key words.

How did Ricky Stuart bring his brand of attitude to the dance floor
and develop it into a defence system that can keep teams with the
ball confined to their own end for long periods of time and create
frustration, panic and occasionally a turnover of the ball to his
team.

Stuart said in RLCM Book 28 - " You have to have the basic support of
the players to begin with. These elements discipline, enthusiasm and
commitment - they have to be there to begin with or you'll never
achieve what you aim to [do], defence comes back to discipline and
commitment. The old cliché about defence being a reflection of
attitude is one hundred percent correct".

After the game Stuart said " I don't think we played real good
football tonight and that was because of the Warriors defence. They
dominated the first 60 minutes in the play the ball area. My biggest
beef at half time was to work harder with the football in the play
the ball area.

'We were always prepared to get them on the back end of the game, it
was a game of two halves but we were prepared to get them on the back
end.

"To win the game tonight, it not just about football, it was about
attitude and our players have good attitude". Stuart concluded

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EXTRACT FROM RLCM BOOK 26 CHRIS ANDERSON'S ARTICLE ON TIME MANAGEMENT
WRITTEN BY ASHLEY BRADNAM

Printed May 2002
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Time Management
Chris Anderson - Sharks and Australian Coach

Country crooner Kenny Rogers knows the keys to
successful gambling. Inadvertently, he may also have
stumbled on the keys to successful time management
for rugby league coaching.

“You’ve gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when
to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know
when to run”.

Knowing what to do and when to do it frequently
divides the master from the mob – in any field.
Rugby League is no different. A good coach knows
the game; a great coach knows how and when to
teach it.

It’s one of the latest additions to the league
world’s ‘buzz words’ vocabulary. They call it ‘time
management’. It’s the art of understanding the how
and the when. And just like punting, every coach
has a different formula for success.

NRL coaching is a full time job, but that’s not to
say time is of ample abundance. In the last edition
(Book 25) of RLCM, we took a look at the weekly
routine of the Brisbane Broncos, from a player’s
perspective; covering rehab after the weekend, to
preparing for the coming match.

In this edition, we concentrate on the weekly roster
of the coach and his staff, and take a crack at unearthing
a productive formula for success.

First tip? Well, according to Cronulla and Australian
mentor Chris Anderson it’s imperative to know when
to give your players, and yourself, a break. Or as
Kenny might sing: “Know when to walk away”.

“This isn’t like a normal job, you never just walk
away from the office and leave it behind”, says
Anderson.

“ It’s pretty full on and I think it’s important to give
myself and the boys a day a week to get away, or try
to at least. You can’t be just all football. On my day
off though, I generally go and play golf with the
players and normally find myself working on them
while doing so. You don’t start at nine and finish at
four in this job, you’re always thinking about it, but
I enjoy that. Down time is important though, as is
preparation”.

Training preparation entails more than ensuring the
balls are pumped up and the water bottles are full.
While the Broncos tend to adhere to a structured
weekly roster, not all clubs believe it’s the way to
go. For the Sharks coaching staff, preparing for the
coming training week often incorporates
spontaneous creativity sparked by the needs of the
players.

Says Anderson “We don’t just sit down on Monday
and plan out the whole week because I believe by
doing that you can fall into a trap of doing things
that may be right for you but not necessarily for the
players. We have a meeting every .......more

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RLCM POSITIONS VACANT UPDATE

Click http://www.rlcm.com.au/jobs.htm to read the advertisements and
how to send your FREE advertisement for players and coaches.

SOUTH LONDON STORM - ENGLAND

Require Head Coach and First Grade Players for 2003

South London Storm, the largest Rugby League club in the south of England,
seek an ambitious Head Coach/Captain Coach for the 2003 season.

This summer Storm won the national Rugby League Conference Shield, and next
year wewill be playing in the prestigious new National 3 Division just
below professionallevel.

We have a strong junior base and some great young players coming through,
and from January 2003 we will have in place our own full-time Rugby League
Development Officer to further enhance our position as London?s most
progressive club.

Located close to the centre of the capital we offer assistance in finding
employment and accommodation

We are also looking for experienced players for First Grade who would like
to be part of a professionally run club and who have the right attitude for
success both on and off the field.

For more details contact Graeme mailto:ag.harker@...
Club Website: http://www.southlondonstorm.co.uk

"South London, in particular, regularly field numerous adult and children's
teams, exhibiting a community lead approach that is the envy of many of the
most historic clubs within the sport." - Gary Tasker RFL National
Development Executive
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CAIRNS BROTHERS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

Require prospective coaches and players for the 2003 season.

Brothers is one of Cairns oldest and most reputable clubs, boasting
the largest Leagues Club in Far North Queensland.

Brothers have been one of the most dominant clubs for the past 4
years. 1999- Minor Premiers; Grand Finalists. 2000- Minor Premiers;
Premiers. 2001- Finalists. 2002- Minor Premiers; Club Champions
(Approaching Finals)

The club is looking for coaches for A Reserve Grade, Under 18s and
all junior teams, to assist Head Coach - Brad Arthur.

Paid players are required in all positions, especially 5/8 and
centres. Remuneration is negotiable, based on experience and
assistance can be provided with employment if required.

Enquiries:
(Head Coach) Brad Arthur:
Phone (07) 4053-1053 /
Mob 0402-023-823
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Mail:
Att. Brad Arthur
PO Box 425M
Manunda Qld, 4870
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Villenue Leopards RLFC - France

Require a prop forward (NRL or same level).

Duration of the contract from 1 December2002 to middle of June2003.

Villenue - Leopards will play in the UKChallenge Cup in February
and hope to move into the UK Super League for season 2004.

Contact : Pierre SOUBIRAN

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Web site http://www.villeneuve-leopards.com

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Central Comets - Rockhampton Queensland

Require players with NRL, First Division, State League or
Representative Level

Any players with NRL, QLD State League, NSWRL First Division or
Senior Rep football experience are needed to play Queensland Cup.

The Central Comets are based in Rockhampton Qld, and any players
interested in playing at State League Level should get in contact
with the coach Gary Larson or the CEO Jamie Boon.

(W) - 07/4922 5388.

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The Northern Blues Rugby League Club

Players required

The Northern Blues RLFC is situated in the popular holiday
destination of Nelson Bay which is the dolphin capital of New South
Wales.

The 2003 season is already shaping up to be another successful year
for the Blues with retention of Head Coach Peter Walsh and Coaching
co-ordinator Kyle White.

At present we are looking for players for 1st Grade, Reserve Grade
and Under 20's who would like to be part of a very professionally run
outfit and that have the right attitude for success both on and off
the field.

The Blues compete in the prestigious Newcastle Competition and are
very well supported by vast array of major sponsors who can help with
the arrangement employment and accommodation if required.\

For further details contact Peter Walsh on 49 847086 or Kyle White on
02/4976 1086.

Kyle White
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* Euphoric welcome for hero Warriors

By ALAN PERROTT, NZH: They may have lost the grand final but the Warriors
are still heroes to their fans. The team arrived home to Auckland's
Ericsson Stadium last night - and the 2000 supporters who came to see them
went crazy.

As the fans waved their Warriors flags, the players filed onto the
stadium's northern stage about 7.15pm and paid tribute to the support they
had received - and said they were already looking ahead to next season.

Stand-in skipper Stacey Jones: "This is unbelievable. Two years ago I could
never have imagined this. It brings a tear to my eye. We'll win the comp
next year." Injured captain Monty Betham: "Next year has already
started."..more
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* UK Super League Review

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* How the Roosters hid injuries

By Peter Frilingos, Daily Telegraph: Sydney's triumphant Roosters took the
field for Sunday night's grand final so battered by injury that they could
not have survived another week of competition, their coach Ricky Stuart
revealed yesterday.

While the public knew of lock Luke Ricketson's battle to overcome hamstring
damage in time for the game, the true extent of the team's injury toll was
a closely guarded secret.

The Daily Telegraph has learned that the majority of the team who won one
of the most physical grand finals in recent memory was carrying injuries,
and several were only on the paddock with the help of pain-killing injections.

Five members of the team now face surgery for shoulder injuries ..more
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* A premiership and a Test call-up: Wing's wonder weekend

By Steve Mascord and Brad Walter, SMH: Craig Wing doesn't remember much
about the game that earned him his first Australian jersey, and the Sydney
Roosters utility admitted during the height of the grand-final victory
celebrations yesterday that he may need reminding this morning that he has
been selected for Saturday's Test against New Zealand.

Wing and his Clive Churchill Medal-winning clubmate Craig Fitzgibbon will
today move from Bondi Junction, where the premiership festivities continue,
to Coogee for the Kangaroos team medicals after being chosen along with
Bulldogs winger Hazem El Masri to make their Test debuts in Wellington ..more
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* It takes blood and guts to play league

SMH: The grand final was a knock 'em down game that looked more like
extreme sport, John Huxley says.

It was the morning after the big, big night before and National Rugby
League chief David Gallop was still working the phones. "They've never
stopped ringing," he said, as Sydneysiders else-where enjoyed an extra day
off.

Most people were calling to discuss the match, and Gallop was happy to do
so. "It was a worthy climax to a season in which rugby league and all those
connected with the game regained their confidence," he said.

"A demonstration of fantastic skills. Intense defence. And great moments of
attack."

Certainly. But for all that, and more - trans-Tasman rivalry brought to the
final a passion traditionally associated with the State of Origin - was it
really the showpiece that so many tame commentators are claiming? ..more
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* Morley issues 'join me' challenge

BBC: Adrian Morley has called on British players to head Down Under to play
in the Australian NRL. The Sydney Roosters enforcer, who collected an NRL
Grand Final winner's medal on Sunday, hopes that more of his countryman
will take up the challenge.

"It would be good for the national side," said the 25-year-old. "The Kiwis
have shown the more players they have got in the National Rugby League the
better they do internationally. I'm contracted next year so hopefully I
will stay a bit longer

"I think they've overtaken Great Britain ..more
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* Tallis humbled by Test captaincy

AAP: Gorden Tallis accepts he may only get one crack at the Australian
rugby league captaincy and he has no desire to be remembered as a one-Test
loser.

Tallis was humble about his promotion to Australian captaincy for
Saturday's one-off Test against New Zealand in Wellington, acknowledging
Newcastle's Andrew Johns would have had the job had he not been out injured.

"It's a great honour but I'm sure Andrew would have been named captain,"
said Tallis, elated the distinction of leading his country had not eluded
him ..more
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* AUSTRALIAN SQUAD TO PLAY NEW ZEALAND

NRL: The Australian team to play New Zealand in Saturday night's rugby
league Test at Wellington's WestpacTrust Stadium has been announced.

Darren Lockyer,

Timana Tahu, Hazem El Masri,

Brent Tate, Matt Gidley,

Trent Barrett,

Brett Kimmorley,

Scott Hill,

Gorden Tallis (capt), Ben Kennedy,

Jason Stevens, Shane Webcke.

Danny Buderus,

Interchange:
Craig Wing, Craig Fitzgibbon, Steve Menzies, Willie Mason.

Travelling reserve: Dane Carlaw.
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* Blood, guts and Rooster glory

By Steve Mascord, SMH: It was a grand final of concussion, blood and
courage and the Sydney Roosters last night survived it to win their first
premiership in 27 years.

Battling the effects of thunderous tackles, gaping wounds, sickening head
collisions and painful long-term injuries, the Roosters and the New Zealand
Warriors played out a fearsome decider before 80,130 fans and a huge
Australasian television audience.

Inspired by a bloodied and bandaged former Australian captain Brad Fittler,
the Roosters definitively shrugged off their cafe latte image by
out-muscling their rivals to emerge handsome 30-8 winners at the Olympic
stadium.

A try to man-of-the-match Craig Fitzgibbon with 14 minutes to go - his
third in as many premiership deciders - was enough to guarantee the Bondi
Junction club's championship drought ended and the title returned to a
Sydney club for the first time in six years ..more
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* NSWRL and QRL SUMMER COACHING CAMPS and UK MODIFIED GAMES COURSE

NSWRL: The three nationally recognised courses below are being
conducted by the New South Wales Rugby League and are being held
during January 2003 at the Sydney Academy of Sport, Wakehurst
Parkway, Narrabeen.

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are being conducted in Townsville during December 13th-20th and at
Gatton January 3rd-10th. Click below for all the information and
application forms. http://www.rlcm.com.au/grtest.htm

UK: MODIFIED GAMES COACHING COURSE

There will be a Modified Games Coaching Course held at Old Brocklians
(home of Greenwich Admirals) on Saturday November 16th and Sunday
November 17th. The cost of this course is £50 and forms are
available from: Jason Henley (07798 654017) or Phil Jones (020 8853
8819) on a first come first served basis.
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