Link to article below, great work from Manly here
https://canterburyrugbyleague.co.nz/2018/12/south-island-talents-fly-with-manly-sea-eagles/
https://canterburyrugbyleague.co.nz/2018/12/south-island-talents-fly-with-manly-sea-eagles/
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Briza
Maroon and White - Born and Bred
SOUTH ISLAND TALENTS FLY WITH MANLY SEA EAGLES
December 6, 2018 / Canterbury Rugby League
Two of the South Island’s brightest rugby league prospects, Jaedon Wellington and Callum Donaldson, are this week getting a unique taste of the NRL during a week-long camp at the Manly Sea Eagles.
The invitation to come to Manly’s training base on Sydney’s northern beaches is the direct result of the club’s commitment to play an annual home match in Christchurch and to build a strong relationship with the local rugby league community.
The Sea Eagles will play their second annual home match at Christchurch Stadium on March 30 and early bird tickets went on sale last week.
Jaedon Wellington is a genuine rising star in New Zealand rugby league, captaining the Under-15 South Island team at the national championships last month and was named in the NZ Merit team.
The young Hornby Panthers prop is joined in Sydney by Callum Donaldson from Greymouth, who was also part of the same Under 15 South Island team.
The second rower from the Waro Rakau club was unlucky to miss out on the NZ Merit team, but will have a great opportunity at Manly to show that he is ready to step up to another level.
Leading Canterbury rugby league coach and talent scout Jeff Whittaker says that the two players are among the best young talents to come out of the South Island and says that the NRL is taking notice that the South Island is a wonderful talent breeding ground.
Whitaker took Jamayne Isaako from the Aranui Eagles to the Cronulla youth team five years ago and last season the now Brisbane Broncos star was named NRL Rookie of the Year.
“Every year the South Island produces three or four youngsters who are good enough to have a crack at the NRL, so the scouts come out in force,” says Whitaker, who emphasises that the vision of Justin Wallace, the event manager behind the Manly partnership, has done wonders to promote rugby league in Canterbury.
“It is pretty hard to compete with the success of the Crusaders but with Manly visiting all the schools and clubs they are providing a great service to our game.”
Justin Wallace says that the visit to Manly by Jaedon and Callum is one of the many tangible benefits the Canterbury sports community is getting from the relationship.
“Manly’s commitment to Christchurch brings NRL stars to our schools and clubs and creates a pathway for young talents to one of the most iconic clubs in Australia.”
All expenses for the two players have been paid for thanks to a successful charity auction at this year’s gala dinner in the lead up to Manly’s first home game against the Warriors in Christchurch.
Before he hopped on the plane on Sunday, Jaedon Wellington spoke of his excitement of taking a look in the Manly organisation and hoped his nerves would not get in the way of showing his skills. “I am just grateful for this amazing opportunity and will be trying to take away as much as I can,” said Jaedon.
Upon arriving at the Sea Eagles on Monday, the two young South Islanders met the coaching staff before observing the Manly NRL squad’s training sessions, both on and off the field. Jaedon and Callum then took part in a gym session with Manly’s Harold Matthews (U16) squad later in the afternoon.
Jaedon and Callum again took part in a field session with the Harold Matthews squad on Tuesday and had another a field session with the Harold Matthews squad on Wednesday.
Should they prove their mettle, the boys hope to be picked for a junior rep trial match against the Canterbury Bulldogs on Friday.
Manly will meet the New Zealand Warriors on March 30 and the most affordable early bird tickets can be ordered on the Ticketek website.
December 6, 2018 / Canterbury Rugby League
Two of the South Island’s brightest rugby league prospects, Jaedon Wellington and Callum Donaldson, are this week getting a unique taste of the NRL during a week-long camp at the Manly Sea Eagles.
The invitation to come to Manly’s training base on Sydney’s northern beaches is the direct result of the club’s commitment to play an annual home match in Christchurch and to build a strong relationship with the local rugby league community.
The Sea Eagles will play their second annual home match at Christchurch Stadium on March 30 and early bird tickets went on sale last week.
Jaedon Wellington is a genuine rising star in New Zealand rugby league, captaining the Under-15 South Island team at the national championships last month and was named in the NZ Merit team.
The young Hornby Panthers prop is joined in Sydney by Callum Donaldson from Greymouth, who was also part of the same Under 15 South Island team.
The second rower from the Waro Rakau club was unlucky to miss out on the NZ Merit team, but will have a great opportunity at Manly to show that he is ready to step up to another level.
Leading Canterbury rugby league coach and talent scout Jeff Whittaker says that the two players are among the best young talents to come out of the South Island and says that the NRL is taking notice that the South Island is a wonderful talent breeding ground.
Whitaker took Jamayne Isaako from the Aranui Eagles to the Cronulla youth team five years ago and last season the now Brisbane Broncos star was named NRL Rookie of the Year.
“Every year the South Island produces three or four youngsters who are good enough to have a crack at the NRL, so the scouts come out in force,” says Whitaker, who emphasises that the vision of Justin Wallace, the event manager behind the Manly partnership, has done wonders to promote rugby league in Canterbury.
“It is pretty hard to compete with the success of the Crusaders but with Manly visiting all the schools and clubs they are providing a great service to our game.”
Justin Wallace says that the visit to Manly by Jaedon and Callum is one of the many tangible benefits the Canterbury sports community is getting from the relationship.
“Manly’s commitment to Christchurch brings NRL stars to our schools and clubs and creates a pathway for young talents to one of the most iconic clubs in Australia.”
All expenses for the two players have been paid for thanks to a successful charity auction at this year’s gala dinner in the lead up to Manly’s first home game against the Warriors in Christchurch.
Before he hopped on the plane on Sunday, Jaedon Wellington spoke of his excitement of taking a look in the Manly organisation and hoped his nerves would not get in the way of showing his skills. “I am just grateful for this amazing opportunity and will be trying to take away as much as I can,” said Jaedon.
Upon arriving at the Sea Eagles on Monday, the two young South Islanders met the coaching staff before observing the Manly NRL squad’s training sessions, both on and off the field. Jaedon and Callum then took part in a gym session with Manly’s Harold Matthews (U16) squad later in the afternoon.
Jaedon and Callum again took part in a field session with the Harold Matthews squad on Tuesday and had another a field session with the Harold Matthews squad on Wednesday.
Should they prove their mettle, the boys hope to be picked for a junior rep trial match against the Canterbury Bulldogs on Friday.
Manly will meet the New Zealand Warriors on March 30 and the most affordable early bird tickets can be ordered on the Ticketek website.
Briza
Maroon and White - Born and Bred
Hopefully they do well and are selected in our junior rep team tomorrow, also hopefully just the start of a long relationship with the Canterbury region.
The Who
Journey Man
The association with the South Island of NZ is a huge opportunity for Manly. Let's cultivate this untapped region which produces the best rugby players in the world.
Let's play two matches in Christchurch, not just one. Why give the Donkeys a further leg-up by playing one of our home games at Suncorp?
I can't see why in 2020 we don't play two matches in Christchurch on consecutive weeks. The first against the Worriers, the second against the Titans. Really ingratiate the Manly Sea Eagles with the people and youth of Christchurch/South Island. This will allow we fans to spend 8-9 days in the South Island and see two Manly matches.
For me, Christchurch is where we can gain a steady supply of new talent and pick up new supporters. Give the young NZ players a pathway into the NRL through the Sea Eagles.
Let's play two matches in Christchurch, not just one. Why give the Donkeys a further leg-up by playing one of our home games at Suncorp?
I can't see why in 2020 we don't play two matches in Christchurch on consecutive weeks. The first against the Worriers, the second against the Titans. Really ingratiate the Manly Sea Eagles with the people and youth of Christchurch/South Island. This will allow we fans to spend 8-9 days in the South Island and see two Manly matches.
For me, Christchurch is where we can gain a steady supply of new talent and pick up new supporters. Give the young NZ players a pathway into the NRL through the Sea Eagles.
There is some talent here that just needs a decent opportunity
I played with a guy years back who should have made it, absolute gun of a forward, unfortunately his opportunity didn’t come at the right time, he got into a bit of drama off field, and he never went further than Qld Cup and captain/coach of some NSW bush sides, where he absolutely dominates
My mate was talking to a titans recruitment man a few years back and asked about him, and they knew who was but said NRL sides wouldn’t take the risk on him
I played with a guy years back who should have made it, absolute gun of a forward, unfortunately his opportunity didn’t come at the right time, he got into a bit of drama off field, and he never went further than Qld Cup and captain/coach of some NSW bush sides, where he absolutely dominates
My mate was talking to a titans recruitment man a few years back and asked about him, and they knew who was but said NRL sides wouldn’t take the risk on him
Hamster Huey
Space Invader
Wellington is in Christchurch now?!?!?!?
qldeagle
Bencher
Awsome article mate, thanks for sharing.
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Another god news story.
Class of 96
Bencher
Let’s not bring religion into this MF76.
MadMarcus
Toovey for NRL CEO
They’re both actually in Queensland
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Woops!
I was just reading about the similarities between yahweh of the old testament and volcanos.
Must have been a Freudian slip.......,
Class of 96
Bencher
Happens to the best of us mate.
Damn, I was so hoping you were going to type 'beast'.
MadMarcus
Toovey for NRL CEO
I remember Yahweh playing for the Broncos on the wing until he got injured and had to retire early.
Shoe1
Journey Man
What number does he play in?
3.14
Pi in the sky (faeries)?
Didn’t want to start a new topic but thank god the team isn’t in town now and it is still a couple of weeks away , pretty devastating stuff going on in Christchurch today
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