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From the Rocky paper today. Not definite yet, but I will be there with bells on if it comes off. Shame they get who our CEO is wrong in the article.
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au...to-the-rescue/
Carney to the rescue
Guy Williams & Aap | 14th January 2011
DALLY M Player of the Year Todd Carney could be gracing Rockhampton's Browne Park in the not-too-distant future.
There's a good chance the Australian Test representative could suit up for National Rugby League grand finalists Sydney Roosters in a full-blown NRL trial against the Wests Tigers in Rockhampton next month to aid the flood-ravaged region.
It is hoped the match, which would be sanctioned by the NRL, will be moved from its original venue at the Sydney Football Stadium to Rockhampton's Browne Park.
Central Division manager Rob Crow yesterday said Roosters' CEO Brian Canavan was keen on the idea.
Crow said the division was in talks with a number of NRL clubs about relocating their current trials to the region, with the entire gate takings from the match to go to the Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.
If the move is successful, the NRL trial match is likely to be held on February 26, with the Central Comets' second pre-season trial against the CQ Indigenous All-Stars to be the lead-up game.
Crow was coy about confirming who will feature in the match, but said there was strong interest from a number of clubs.
“We've got a couple of games in mind, but at this stage we're waiting to hear back before confirming anything,” Crow said.
“We hope to have more information by Monday, but a number of clubs want to help.”
Meanwhile, former Brisbane Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen has been recruited by the NRL to coordinate further fund-raising and assistance packages to flood victims in both Queensland and NSW.
Cullen started as Broncos CEO in 2003, before resigning at the end of last season.
The respected administrator has been involved with the Brisbane club since 1989 and has a close affinity with the city which has been left devastated under the deluge of water.
The NRL began their aid on January 6 when they partnered the QRL in donating $100,000 to assistance programs. Individual clubs have also announced fundraising measures and direct community assistance in sending players to work in local clean-ups.
League chief executive David Gallop says the need for support will be ongoing and the NRL will work with government and community authorities to be there for the long road ahead.
“This is part of a long-term commitment,” said Gallop.
“Rugby league is a major part of these communities and the need of those communities is being felt across the game.
“It requires a structured response and the NRL has enlisted the services of Bruno to coordinate a game-wide approach that complements the government and community priorities.”
Cullen said yesterday he would work with the clubs, the NRL and the leagues to ensure that the good intentions of all parties could be harnessed to ease the pain many are feeling as the crisis continues.
“As bad as it is at the moment, we still do not know how devastating the final outcome will be,” he said.
“There are many ways the game can help and certainly fundraising plays a big role, but we need to go well beyond that in helping people rebuild communities as well as homes and businesses.
“Making sure that kids still have the chance to play footy, that they can support their local teams and see that their NRL heroes are playing for them is important as well.”
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au...to-the-rescue/
Carney to the rescue
Guy Williams & Aap | 14th January 2011
DALLY M Player of the Year Todd Carney could be gracing Rockhampton's Browne Park in the not-too-distant future.
There's a good chance the Australian Test representative could suit up for National Rugby League grand finalists Sydney Roosters in a full-blown NRL trial against the Wests Tigers in Rockhampton next month to aid the flood-ravaged region.
It is hoped the match, which would be sanctioned by the NRL, will be moved from its original venue at the Sydney Football Stadium to Rockhampton's Browne Park.
Central Division manager Rob Crow yesterday said Roosters' CEO Brian Canavan was keen on the idea.
Crow said the division was in talks with a number of NRL clubs about relocating their current trials to the region, with the entire gate takings from the match to go to the Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.
If the move is successful, the NRL trial match is likely to be held on February 26, with the Central Comets' second pre-season trial against the CQ Indigenous All-Stars to be the lead-up game.
Crow was coy about confirming who will feature in the match, but said there was strong interest from a number of clubs.
“We've got a couple of games in mind, but at this stage we're waiting to hear back before confirming anything,” Crow said.
“We hope to have more information by Monday, but a number of clubs want to help.”
Meanwhile, former Brisbane Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen has been recruited by the NRL to coordinate further fund-raising and assistance packages to flood victims in both Queensland and NSW.
Cullen started as Broncos CEO in 2003, before resigning at the end of last season.
The respected administrator has been involved with the Brisbane club since 1989 and has a close affinity with the city which has been left devastated under the deluge of water.
The NRL began their aid on January 6 when they partnered the QRL in donating $100,000 to assistance programs. Individual clubs have also announced fundraising measures and direct community assistance in sending players to work in local clean-ups.
League chief executive David Gallop says the need for support will be ongoing and the NRL will work with government and community authorities to be there for the long road ahead.
“This is part of a long-term commitment,” said Gallop.
“Rugby league is a major part of these communities and the need of those communities is being felt across the game.
“It requires a structured response and the NRL has enlisted the services of Bruno to coordinate a game-wide approach that complements the government and community priorities.”
Cullen said yesterday he would work with the clubs, the NRL and the leagues to ensure that the good intentions of all parties could be harnessed to ease the pain many are feeling as the crisis continues.
“As bad as it is at the moment, we still do not know how devastating the final outcome will be,” he said.
“There are many ways the game can help and certainly fundraising plays a big role, but we need to go well beyond that in helping people rebuild communities as well as homes and businesses.
“Making sure that kids still have the chance to play footy, that they can support their local teams and see that their NRL heroes are playing for them is important as well.”
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