The Family - Introductions

In the 2013 season I was lucky enough to have four of my sons playing the game of Rugby League.

My boys play for the Penshurst RSL rugby league club whose home field is situated in Lugarno, a small leafy suburb of Sydney. http://www.penshurstfooty.org/  this link is for those of you who want to learn more about our club. Penshurst RSL rugby league come under the umbrella of the St George Dragons NRL rugby league club. It has to be noted that our club has a traditional local rivalry with Renown the club that the Gasinier's play for, all in good fun of course.

Being of New Zealand heritage my family and friends across the ditch might freak out at the colours me and my sons are wearing LOL. Talk about  traditional rivals on the sporting field. There probably isn't any bigger  rivalry than when New Zealand and Australian sides meet in competition, all in good fun of course.

I want to make the statement that:  I am not the best parent or coach that has  ever graced the side lines, or are my sons the best players to ever play the game of rugby league. FACT.  I know there are a thousand better coaches and a thousand better rugby league players out there. But one can always dream? My motive is to tell the best footy family story I can through my eyes and to the best of my ability. And that is my hopes for my boys as well. I only want them to be the best they can be at the game of rugby league.

  Meet the Boys

Taine  Koopu

  Taine is my eldest son, in the 2013 season he played for the Penshurst RSL U16's. Taine played the season  out in the centres, his job is to break defences on the edges either by hard running or skilful ball play.

 

Witeriana Koopu 

 Witeriana played for the Penshurst RSL U13's in the 2013 season. The team affectionately call him Whita. Witeriana is a very versatile Rugby League player he can play anywhere from prop, second row, lock and in the centres. He was used a lot in the centres this year which was good for his development and understanding of the centres role in rugby league. 

 

 

Kynan Koopu

 Kynan played the 2013 season for the Penshurst RSL U9's. Kynan plays as a prop for his team. Kynan is developing and learning the game gradually. When this guy clicks I feel very sorry for the opposition when it happens.

 

Makaiya Koopu

 Makaiya played the 2013 season for the Penshurst RSL U7's. Makaiya has adapted quickly to the challenges this game presents. He is a busy defender which is always helpful to any rugby league team.

 

 Well now you have met my rugby league playing sons.I hope you enjoy our journey from now and into the 2014 rugby league season. I look forward to showing you our story.

 

The Koopu Boys

Oh by the way I have two more to come Zaeden 3 years old and Kingston  who is 2 years old.


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