Player Development Framework Adopted Statewide for 2023

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION

The game-wide initiative has been developed by the Australian Rugby League Commission for implementation nationally, with NSWRL, QRL and affiliated states introducing the framework in different phases to be completed by 2026. They include:

• League Tag instead of tackle for Under 6s;
• transitioning from League Tag to tackle mid-season for Under 7s (players to start with League Tag as they undergo the Rugby League Ready program with tackle to commence by the June long weekend pending approval of zone managers);
• the phasing in of development competitions only (no grand finals) for age groups below and including Under 12s (in 2023 in NSW, this will be for age groups up to and including Under 9s);
• development competitions to still maintain scores and play for wins and losses to encourage children to compete and try their best, learning valuable lessons about winning and losing week in week out.