ADF league in October

The 2002 ADF rugby league nationals will be held in Sydney from October 3 to 7.

The competition will comprise of six teams from North Queensland, South Queensland, NSW Metro, NSW Country, Allied States and a touring British Defence force side.

The six teams will be split into two pools. The winner of each pool will play for the national title.

Personnel from the three services including Defence civilians are eligible for selection.

The Combined NSW Country side will be chosen from personnel from Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Bandiana and Albatross/Creswell localities. Training and trials were held at HMAS Harman, ACT, to select this team.

There will be a trial match conducted on September 28 at HMAS Harman against a local Canberra team to select the final squad of 25, comprising about 22 players and three officials.

After the national competition, a Combined Australian Services Rugby League (CASRL) side will be chosen. This side will play several matches TBA and is presently planned to tour Great Britain in 2003.

If you are interested in playing, or as a trainer/strapper or require more information, please contact team manager Guy Randell on 02-6266 6626, mobile 0416266221, email guy.randell@defence.gov.au or coach SBLT Dave Wallis on 02-4424 1039, email david.wallis3@defence.gov.au.

 

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