I always like to see initiatives that lead to a growth and expansion of the game.
Sometimes these hit a bit of a brick wall and never seem to progress...International Rules is one such concept.
Lots of positives in this one...as some have mentioned the flow through to the junior competitions is an important one and a major battleground is Western Sydney.
While Rugby League has some good female participation rates in touch footy they don't really have a female form of the game and by it's nature it's unlikely ever to have one.
Here's where our game has a good opportunity to build a generational interest, as young women see a pathway to play the game at a high level.
As the women's game strengthens at the junior level Mum's and Dads can have kids of both genders involved rather than splitting time between sports.
As these kids grow up and have kids of their own support of the game will increase.
Very pleased to see teams in Brisbane and Western Sydney as well as Carlton.
Sometimes these hit a bit of a brick wall and never seem to progress...International Rules is one such concept.
Lots of positives in this one...as some have mentioned the flow through to the junior competitions is an important one and a major battleground is Western Sydney.
While Rugby League has some good female participation rates in touch footy they don't really have a female form of the game and by it's nature it's unlikely ever to have one.
Here's where our game has a good opportunity to build a generational interest, as young women see a pathway to play the game at a high level.
As the women's game strengthens at the junior level Mum's and Dads can have kids of both genders involved rather than splitting time between sports.
As these kids grow up and have kids of their own support of the game will increase.
Very pleased to see teams in Brisbane and Western Sydney as well as Carlton.