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Player Development Framework

BRAD FITTLER EXPLAINS TACKLEREADY & DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIONS

What is TackleReady and Development Competitions?

In this short informational video, Brad "Freddy" Fittler explains everything you need to know about TackleReady and Development Competitions, two of the exciting initiatives in the Player Development Framework (PDF).

What is it?

What is the Player Development Framework (PDF)?

It is a game-wide project that has been undertaken to address concerns around emerging trends in participation. The 11 initiatives associated with the Framework focus provide the optimal delivery of Rugby League to participants based on their age, stage of development, skill level and aspiration and is grounded in evidenced based research.

Primary Objectives

By achieving the three primary objectives of Attract and Retain Participation, Foster Personal Development, and Transition and Nurture Performance, the game will deliver an environment that affords all Australians the opportunity to play Rugby League regardless of their age, skill or aspiration.

Attract & Retain Participation

More kids, more families, more volunteers.

Foster Personal Development

An environment that positively contributes to the personal development of everyone involved.

Transition & Nurture Performance

Increase the number of players who are better equipped to pursue the performance pathway.

Inside the Framework

Inside the Framework

Learn more about the main objectives and principles of the Player Development Framework.

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Fun, Friends, and Fundamentals

Rugby League Tag

The focus of Rugby League Tag is on fun and learning the basic fundamentals of the game.

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TackleReady

The TackleReady program allows participants to learn correct & safe techniques, preparing them for the tackle version of Rugby League.

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18 Month Registration Window

The 18 Month Registration Window provides an opportunity for players who are born between July and December to register in the year level immediately below their calendar grouping.

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Development Competitions

Development Competitions allow coaches to focus on physical, social, and fundamental skill development in all their players.

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Weight Related Competitions

Weight Related Competitions serve as a means of promoting participation for all Rugby League players through addressing differences in physical maturation.

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Community Rugby League Interpretations

For Senior players, injury management is critical due to working arrangements, health insurance and other life commitments.

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RISE Development Program

RISE Development Program

The RISE Rugby League Development Program provides aspirational Junior Rugby League players (Under 13 - Under 16 years) and coaches with an avenue to obtain specialised training and education through a holistic Rugby League development experience.

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Leadership - Inspire, Encourage, Grow

Parents

Appropriate parental encouragement, support, and praise relate to higher levels of enjoyment and participation.

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Coaches

The focus of the framework is to educate and support Coaches so they can facilitate an environment which prioritises the positive development of all players in their team.

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Research

The NRL and a range of global organisations which has developed the foundations for the Player Development Framework.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

The Player Development Framework covers almost all bases of the Rugby League experience so you may have some questions of things we haven't covered specifically.

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