RISE Rookie Academy Under 18 Schoolboys

Tony Crowe • March 7, 2024

NRL NT would like to Thank and Congratulate all the young men who participated in the RISE Rookie Academy program and from this group our staff have selected 7 Players have been successfully identified to join the 2024 Combined Affiliated States & Territory under 18s Schoolboys Rugby League Academy


This year as part of an improved pathway system an U/18s Schoolboys Squad of players from Victoria, Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia to take part in two three-day camps in Melbourne, Victoria.


Players will be put through fitness and strength testing, as well as receiving coaching by Academy Coaches from Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.


Congratulations to all the players below on their selection, along with Coach Robert Butcher from MacKillop Catholic College all from the RISE Rookie Academy program.


Players

  • Brian Ross - Katherine Cowboys & Katherine High School
  • Nicholas Laurie -  Katherine Cowboys & Katherine High School
  • Riley Cooper - Litchfield Bears & Taminmin College
  • Charlie Dalziel - Litchfield Bears & Taminmin College
  • Ryan Williams - Darwin Brothers & Casuarina Secondary College
  • Daniel Murphy - Palmerston Raiders & MacKillop Catholic College
  • Harry Heath - Litchfield Bears & MacKillop Catholic College


Congratulations again to those selected, and we know they will represent the Northern Territory, their clubs, schools and families with pride.


Special Thanks to Sam Irwin Assistant Coach & Ed Murphy Strength & Conditioning Coach both will not be traveling.


The 2024 Under 17s NT Titans Schoolboys Squad will also be selected from the RISE Rookie Academy and will compete at the CAS&T Championship in Melbourne late September


Any questions or queries please contact NRL NT Pathways Manager @Duncan MacGillivray


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