The South Sydney Rabbitohs extend their well-wishes to Keebra Park State High School’s male team as they gear up for their match against Wavell High at Southport Tigers today and for the upcoming season. Additionally, we eagerly anticipate and send our best regards to the female team as they kick off their season next week. This marks a significant moment as both the male and female teams of Keebra Park State High School step onto the field representing the Rabbitohs for the first time.
This partnership signifies a pivotal stride in establishing a strong connection with the students of Keebra Park State High School, with the aim of nurturing future Rabbitohs players. It aligns seamlessly with the Rabbitohs’ commitment to expanding their elite male and female pathways into southeast Queensland, thereby enriching the club’s outreach and development initiatives.
Keebra Park State High School, renowned for its Rugby League academies, serves as an ideal platform for the Rabbitohs to cultivate young talent. Students stand to benefit from elite development prospects under Rabbitohs coaching staff and pathways to the South-East Queensland Elite Player Development Program. Moreover, this collaboration offers potential playing contracts with the Rabbitohs and community engagement opportunities under the Rabbitohs umbrella.
Notably, Keebra Park State High School has produced a plethora of Rugby League talent over the past two decades, including current Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow, along with former Rabbitohs players Ben Te’o, Benji Marshall, Jesse Arthars, Tautau Moga, and Jaxson Paulo, among others. This illustrious list also includes representative players such as Payne Haas, David Fifita, Reece Walsh, Zahara Temara, Moeaki Fotuaika, and AJ Brimson.
Tyrone McCarthy, Head of Elite Pathways and Player Development (EPPD) Program at the Rabbitohs, expresses enthusiasm for the partnership and wishes the Keebra Park boys and girls success in their forthcoming seasons. Peter Norman, Head of the Rugby League Academy at Keebra Park, echoes this excitement, highlighting the shared values between the two organizations and the exclusive nature of the agreement. Norman emphasizes that the partnership offers students a direct pathway to a professional sporting career with the most successful NRL club in Rugby League history, in addition to access to the Rabbitohs’ industry-leading health and wellbeing programs for holistic development.
Ultimately, this partnership signifies not only immediate success but also aims to foster a lasting bond with Keebra Park, envisioning these talented young players proudly wearing the Rabbitohs jersey in the future.
