Wests Tigers Rugby League Club has introduced an exciting new concept for season 2006 to develop the skills of several talented young players.

The Wests Tigers Apprentices Program consists of seven fine young players who train at Concord Oval with the Wests Tigers players each Monday, Tuesday and Friday under head coach Tim Sheens.

Wests Tigers recruitment manager Warren McDonnell said the Apprentices Program was quite unique.

“This is a way for Wests Tigers to fast track these young players to first grade,’’ McDonnell said.

“Apart from training with the Wests Tigers full-time squad, the apprentice players also undertake media training, public speaking courses, time management skills, and learn about nutrition.’’

Keebra are proud to have two program graduates among these seven and they are;

Sam Moa, 19: A strong running front-row forward for Balmain-Ryde Eastwood who joined the club from Keebra Park High School. Has played Junior Kiwis.

Rangi Chase, 19: Hooker: A very talented player who played half-back for Keebra Park High with Benji Marshall at five-eighth. Has been moved to hooker and played Premier League for Balmain Ryde-Eastwood in 2005.

Darren Hart H.P.E

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