a question about the warriors

[readysteadygo 0]

we hear in australia that all the nrl teams have feeder clubs.

brisbane bronceos have something like 12 clubs tied to them, this giving them a steady flow of young talent.

nz warriors, do they have many feeder clubs supporting them.

im asking as a mate of mine was asking me, how do some of these young kiwis end up in our aust nrl feeder teams and not in the warriors.

[RichyRich 0]

There are more oppurtunities in Australia to reach your goal of becoming a professional footballer.

If you go over as a youngster like Karmichael Hunt or Tony Puleatua or go later like Matt Utai or Greg Eastwood it doesnt matter.Whats the point of crashing around for the Mt Albert Lions each weekend hoping for a call from the Warriors when you can be playing in the big show.

You will get better coaching , you will be around better players and the probability of getting a contract is much better.

[Kiah 13]

The scouts spend a lot of time over here. At the recent secondary school nationals held here in Wainuiomata there were a number of scouts looking at the talent on offer.

Also, a number of the clubs have relationships with people over here. They often bring top players and coaches over here to run coaching clinics.

They sign autographs, give away some t shirts, balls and club gear. They have BBQs and they view all the talent on display.

Fear not, they have a good idea of who is coming through the ranks. Some of our best talent are offered contracts at age 15.

The deal is that they go over there, go to school, get trained with the best. Costs are paid, a small stipend and some help with repatriating parents etc.

THere are a lot of Wainuiomata kids in Aust right now, and a number set to go.

I kid you not