EMERGING BLUES
The Emerging Blues program, designed for players aged 15 to 18, aims to identify and nurture young talents across New South Wales. It serves as a platform for the state’s most promising athletes to refine their skills, gain invaluable experience, and compete at the highest level. With a strong focus on player development, this program promises to shape the future of Touch Football in the region.
The initiative of the High Performance Unit is headed up by Coaching Director Tony Trad and under the guidance of our State Of Origin Men’s and Women’s Opens Coaches, participants in the Emerging Blues program will embark on a comprehensive training journey. Hosted at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence participants will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, specialised training sessions, seminars on mindset resilience as well as hearing from some of the best Sports Science experts.
One of the key objectives of the Emerging Blues program is to identify potential representatives for the New South Wales State teams. Players who demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication will have the chance to progress through the pathway system, aiming for the ultimate honour of representing their state at the State of Origin.
The NSW Touch Football Emerging Blues program is founded on the principles of exclusivity and equal opportunity. It seeks to create an environment where young athletes can flourish and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or previous experience in the sport. The program embraces diversity and encourages participation from all regions of New South Wales, with the ultimate goal of building a stronger and more vibrant touch football community.
The launch of the NSW Touch Football Emerging Blues program heralds a new era for the sport, empowering young athletes to dream big and chase their ambitions. It represents the NSWTA’s commitment to nurturing talent, fostering excellence, and securing a bright future for Touch Football in the state.
With the NSW Touch Football Emerging Blues program, the future of touch football is in safe hands. Get ready to witness the rise of the next generation of stars as they take the field and leave their indelible mark on the sport we love.
The program is designed to have two training camps annually in the lead-up to the 2025 SOO series. Camps will include various aspects as outlined below.
- Physiological preparations such as sports science-related education, including preparation and recovery techniques.
- Psychological strategies include tools for possessing a growth mindset, performing under pressure, making decisions, building confidence, developing resilience, and leveraging emotional intelligence.
- Providing Technical Skill Development through elite coaching and education.
- Fitness benchmark testing to ensure minimum requirements are met, including ongoing assessment tracking.
- Elite Training Camps are tailored to assist athletes in reaching their maximum potential whilst preparing for upcoming State of Origin events.
While the initial squad selections have been made via our talent Identification program by both the State Selectors Panel and HPU, players can be moved in and out of the squad on an ongoing basis. Our TID program continues at each NSWTA and TFA event.
Current Squad
Boys
Angus Gobran | Hills TA |
Archie Rose | Taren Point/Cronulla TA |
Bayley Tranter | Maitland TA |
Cameron Cloey | Penrith TA |
Charlie Walkaden | Central Coast TA |
Ethan Semple | Wagga Wagga TA |
Elijah Cooper | Taren Point/Cronulla TA |
Harry Cash | Doyalson TA |
Jack Dean | Orange TA |
Jarred Haywood | Penrith TA |
Jayden Douglas | Hills TA |
John Paul Catalano | Wests TA |
Joshua Curl | Hills TA |
Kieran Diamond | Peninsula TA |
Logan Toohey | Taren Point/Cronulla TA |
Max Davies | Northern Beaches TA |
Maxwell Marsters | Manly Warringah TA |
Michael Joukadour | Wests TA |
Oscar Gray | Parramatta TA |
Reg Nichols | Maitland TA |
Riley Burke | Central Coast TA |
Riley Jones | Central Coast TA |
Riley Pollard | Penrith TA |
Ryan Charlwood | Hills TA |
Taimana Elers | Newcastle TA |
Tamoko Berryman-Duff | Northern Beaches TA |
Tylan Black-Berryman | Northern Beaches TA |
Vaviakila Rawali | Parramatta TA |
Girls
Alice Mitchell | Newcastle TA |
Alyssa Medved | Manly Warringah TA |
Amelia Hollis | Hills TA |
Anika McCarthy | Newcastle TA |
Ava Forster | Central Coast TA |
Ava Simpson | Newcastle TA |
Cameron Khadi | Parramatta TA |
Chloe Smith | Canberra |
Claudia Wheatley | Wagga Wagga TA |
Cleo Buttifant | Wagga Wagga TA |
Coco Marsters | Manly Warringah TA |
Ebony Gigliotti | Penrith TA |
Elise Simpson | Canberra |
Ellie Wilson | Northern Beaches TA |
Grace French | Manly Warringah TA |
Hope Gibson | Orange TA |
Kate Goodhand | Central Coast TA |
Kelsey Berryman | Northern Beaches TA |
Lilly Clarke | Orange TA |
Logan Lemusu | Hills TA |
Mackenzie Davis | Hills TA |
Morgan Mannion | Central Coast TA |
Nina Van Der Reyden | Manly Warringah TA |
Pyper Marchant | Hills TA |
Sienna Thomas | Hills TA |
Tynise Bowrey | Easts TA |
Waiaria Ellis | Hills TA |
Zali Chippendale | Wallsend TA |
Zara Halliday | Manly Warringah TA |
