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Deadly Choices Qld Murri Carnival

Information Pack

2016


ABOUT THE QLD MURRI CARNIVAL (QMC)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SANCTIONED & ENDORSED BY THE QLD RUGBY

LEAGUE (QRL) AS THE STATE MURRI CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The QMC 2016 is proudly a smoking, drug, alcohol and sugar free event!

By participating in the QMC the teams, officials and players agree to be subject to the rules and

regulations of the QRL (including its judiciary process) as modified by the QRL’s Murri and

Regional Indigenous Carnival Rules (together called the QRL Rules)and the QMC Rules.

QMC DETAILS

When: Wednesday 21 September 2016 to Saturday 24 September 2016

Where: Redcliffe Dolphin Oval Corner Klingner & Ashmole Roads, Redcliffe Qld.

NOMINATIONS

All Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Rugby League Teams wishing to participate must have

by the closing date:

completed the ABF Forms 1, 2, 3 and 4 and returned them to the Murri Rugby League; and

paid the non-refundable team nomination fee.

The QMC will not accept late nominations.

MEDIA LAUNCH

The QMC Media Launch details are:

Date: 14th September 2016

Time: 10 am

Place: The Arthur Beetson Statue Suncorp Stadium Caxton Street Milton.

All interested persons are welcome to attend.


THE OFFICIAL DRAW

The Official Draw for the QMC will be conducted by QMC Executive Committee and will take place live on

League Nation Live at the Channel 9 Studios Mt Cootha Tuesday 20th September 2015 from 7.30 pm.

ABF Forms 5 and 6 must be returned to the Murri Rugby League before the Official Draw starts.

The Official Draw will start with the Under 15s followed by the Womens and then the Mens draws.

TEAM MANAGERS MEETING

All teams will be required to be represented at a team managers meeting to confirm the draw and go

through the QMC event schedule.

The QMC Team Managers Meetings details are:

Date: 20th and 21st September 2016

Time: Under 15’s 4:00pm – 20th / Men’s and Women’s 1pm – 21st

Place: Redcliffe Dolphin Oval Corner Klingner & Ashmole Roads, Redcliffe

At the meeting each team will be given a hard copy of this Information Pack and its representative will be

required to sign an acknowledgement for QMC records purposes.

No team will be allowed to take the field until the acknowledgement has been signed.

HEALTH CHECKS (Form 715)

These forms must be uploaded to the Murri Rugby League online portal by 5pm the 20th September 2016,

completed as best it can be at that time so the check of AMS records can be completed before the start of

the Official Draw on 20th September. Players must do all they can to have the Health Checks done by 20th

September so as to prevent any delay in their being cleared to play in the QMC. Teams must upload an

updated Form if any player completes their Health Check after the 20th September they will not be eligible

to take the field.


QMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The QMC Executive Committee has been delegated the authority to run the QMC by the QRL, the Arthur

Beetson Foundation and the Murri Rugby League.

The QMC Executive Committee may publish event rules and guidelines at the Official Draw which all teams

and players must follow. This will be in addition to the QMC Rules.

The Event Manager will manage the QMC at the direction of the QMC Executive Committee. Any and all

enquires or concerns are to be raised with the Event Manager who will deal with matters from there.

All persons participating in or attending the QMC must follow a direction from a QMC Executive Committee

member or the Event Manager.

MEMBERS

Micheal White

Phone: 0407 485 455

Yvonne O’Neill

Phone: 0448 819 792

Lance Bligh

Phone: 0416 910 103

QRL Representative

Mitch Constance

Phone: 0438 848 247

Event Manager

Francis Renouf

Phone: 0427 392 321

GAME REVIEW AND JUDICIARY

Game review and all judiciary matters will be controlled by the QRL.

The QMC Executive Committee has no role in these matters and should not be approached if there are any

concerns. These concerns must be directed to the QRL in the normal manner.

PROTESTS AND DISPUTES

The QRL’s Murri and Indigenous Carnival Rules set out the procedure and protocol that must be followed

for a valid protest to be made.


The written notice and protest fee must be handed to the Event Manager. If the procedure and protocol is

not followed the protest will not be accepted and if accepted and then not followed the protest will be

dismissed.

THE 2016 QMC PLAYING PROGRAM

Under 15s 16 Teams

All Teams will be guaranteed 5 preliminary games – culminating in a

Possibles v Probables game. This game will provide selection for a

squad (30) to go into camp in early December to be mentored by NRL

stars with a final QRL Murri U/15 squad of (20) to tour NZ. This will be

final selection process for QRL Murri U/16 squad at the All Stars 2017.

Womens Open 9 Teams

All Teams will play a minimum of 4 preliminary games. Final 8 will be

decided on points/for & against. Knockout formula into Grand final

These games will provide selection for NRL Emerging Womens team

for representative games and possible tour.

Mens Open 22 Teams

All Teams will be guaranteed 3 preliminary games - Final 16 will be

decided on points/for & against - Knockout formula into Grand Final.

The winning team will play in Murri v Koori in Newcastle as part of the

All Stars 2017.

IMPORTANT NOTES

All games will be played under the game rules and guidelines of the QRL (including its judiciary

process) as modified by the QRL’s Murri and Indigenous Carnival Rules (together called the QRL

Rules).

All players warrant that they are an indigenous male and submit and agree to be bound by the QRL

Rules as modified by the QMC Rules.

If any team or players from a team “sit in” the team will be immediately disqualified and it and all of

the players who “sit in” will be banned from the next 2 QMCs. Any offending players will be ineligible

for State selection. QRL sanctions will also apply to offending teams and players.

Completed team sheets must be handed to the Field Marshall 10 minutes before kick off so that

players may be identified.

The QMC executive committee may publish event rules and guidelines at the official draw which all

teams and players must follow.

Check Murri Rugby League’s social media for other event information.


For clarity please note that any final 16 games are preliminary games.

The QRL general Rules and Regulations can be read at: http://www.qrl.com.au/about/documents-

and-policies.html and the QRL’s Murri and Regional Indigenous Carnival Rules are attached.

QMC RULES

The QMC 2016 has been sanctioned and endorsed by the QRL whose rules and guidelines apply in conjunction with the QMC Rules.

1. Teams must upload the AMS 715 Form List and the AMS Doctor’s Letter to Murri Rugby League

website by 5pm the 20th September 2016, completed as best it can be at that time. An updated Form

must be uploaded via online portal.

2. All Players must have completed a Health Check and lodged the AMS Doctor’s Letter before they take

the field or they will not be eligible to play in the QMC.

3. All adult players and officials are encouraged to complete an Australian Electoral Commission Form.

4. Off field Misconduct by Players, Officials and Staff will be dealt with by the QMC Executive Committee

and the subject of sanction by them including but not limited to team disqualification from the QMC.

5. All players must be an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander male and a Health Check will be accepted

as absolute proof of that and cannot be challenged or the subject of a protest.

6. Players must be aged 17 years or older at the time of playing in a Mens or Womens match.

7. Under 15 Players must be born after 20 September 2003 and on or before 31 December 2001 and have

achieved a 90% school attendance record between the 1st June 2016 and the 18th September 2016.

8. Under 15 Players will only be considered for selection in the State Selection Trail if they attend the

University of Qld Information Day on Thursday 22 September 2016, have or be eligible to get an

Australian Passport and are available to attend the training camp, go on the tour in the December

school holidays and able to attend the All Stars in February 2017.

9. No person during the course of a QMC match shall enter the playing field unless permitted to do so

under the QRL Rules or by the QMC Executive Committee. Please see the attached QRL Event

Conduct Rules a breach of which can lead to a complete ban from the game of rugby league.

10. If a team refuses to leave the field when directed by a referee or the QMC Executive Committee that

team will be immediately disqualified from the QMC and it and the and the offending players and

officials will be banned from the next 2 QMCs and referred to the QRL to be officially sanctioned by the

QRL which can lead to a complete ban from the game of rugby league. Any offending players will be

ineligible for State selection.

11. Only players registered with the QRL in 2016 may be selected for a representative team.

12. .All teams must wear the team apparel provided to them by the MRL in games.

13. No player or coaching staff shall give their free entry passes to another person to use.

http://www.qrl.com.au/about/documents-and-policies.html

http://www.qrl.com.au/about/documents-and-policies.html


14. No person shall drink alcohol, take drugs or smoke within the QMC venue and offenders will be expelled and banned from the QMC and all future events conducted by the MRL or the ABF.

15. Persons who are affected or suspected to be affected by alcohol or drugs will be denied entry to the QMC.

16. Persons who “jump the fence’ to gain entry into the Event will be expelled and banned from the QMC.

17. The Mens and Womens Semi Final and Grand Final will have a 5 minute half time break.

QRL’S EVENT CONDUCT RULES

No person(s) attending a match, function or event shall:

(a) Use offensive or obscene language to any participant;

(b) Enter the Field of Play during the course of a match without the prior approval of the Ground Manager appointed by the home club and/or League;

(c) Excessively dispute the decision of a referee or touch judge either during or after a match;

(d) Assault or act with aggression to any person/s;

(e) Behave in a way contrary to the Code of Conduct and/or the spirit of the game;

(f) Behave in a way which disturbs the enjoyment of a match, function or event by any other person/s, or brings discredit to the home club and/or League;

(g) Act in such a way as to exhibit racial intolerance, by language or other conduct, to any person/s;

(h) Refuse to accept the reasonable direction of the Ground Manager, official of the team/club which that person is supporting, or official of the home club and/or League.

Clubs are responsible for the conduct of their players, parents/ carers of players, coaches, officials and club supporters.

Breaches of the Rugby League Code of Conduct may result in penalties, including but not limited to:

Suspension of a match and/or

Termination of a match (including potential forfeiture of competition points) and/or

Monetary fines and/or

Suspension of a participant on a temporary or permanent basis and/or

Suspension of a club, League or Association on a temporary or permanent basis.

These penalties are in addition to any penalty which may be imposed by the offender’s own home league’s judiciary.

QUEENSLAND MURRI AND REGIONAL INDIGENOUS CARNIVAL RULES 2016

QUEENSLAND RUGBY LEAGUE (QRL) SANCTIONED GAME RULES AND REGULATIONS – FINAL VERSION

JUNE 30, 2016 DRAFT FOR CONSULATION

QRL- QUEENSLAND MURRI AND REGIONAL INDIGENOUS CARNIVAL RULES 2016-FINAL VERSION

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1 EVENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.1 The [Insert Carnival Name] will be officiated using the:

1.1.1 NRL RUGBY LEAGUE LAWS OF THE GAME AND NOTES ON THE LAWS 1.1.2 NRL NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT 1.1.3. NRL ON-FIELD POLICY 1.1.4. NRL HEAD INJURY GUIDELINES 1.1.5. NRL COMMISSION ANTI – DOPING POLICY 1.1.6. QRL HEAT GUIDELINES

1.2.1 100% of players in The Queensland Murri and Regional Indigenous Carnivals must identify

as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or the ratio is to be pre-determined by the Event Organiser.

1.3 Contrary Conduct / Inappropriate behaviour by Players, Coaching and / or support staff will

see instant withdrawal of the offending player/s and/ or team from the [Insert Carnival Name]

1.4 All participating team Managers or suitable representatives are to attend the official draw

at [Insert Venue and Time], on [Insert Date].

2 TEAM NOMINATIONS

2.1 All team nominations must be registered with the Event Convener by [Insert Time and Date],

accompanied by a NON- REFUNDABLE nomination fee of:

2.1.1 Open Men [Insert Nomination Fee] 2.1.2 Open Women [Insert Nomination Fee] 2.1.3 U15 [Insert Nomination Fee]

2.2 Once a team has registered with the [Insert Carnival Name] there will be no refund of the

nomination fee, regardless of whether the team decides to withdraw from the event or is unable to make the event for whatever reason/s.

2.3 Teams nominating U15 players must verify the players’ age and have parent/guardian consent to play and that the Young Person has 90% attendance at school prior to the event.

2.4 U15 boys seeking selection to the QLD Representative U15 Murri Team must identify of

Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander descent.

2.5 The number of Representative Players to be registered to play are to be pre-approved and at the discretion of the Event Organiser.


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3 TIMEKEEPING

3.1 Each round of games will start and finish at the same time with a central time keeping facility. 3.2 Games are to start on time. Any team that has not taken the field five (5) minutes after the

starting siren will be deemed to have forfeited the match. The opposition will be awarded the game with a score of 40 points to nil and maximum points (5). If the game is ceased and incomplete in the first half, the result will be considered a draw. If it is ceased and incomplete of the second half, the result at that point will stand.

3.3 In the event of a serious / significant / major injury / and or a player cannot be removed from

the field of play due to this event, the restart and period of play will be determined by the Event Coordinator and or the Ground Manager.

3.4 Nine (9) is the minimum number of players allowed on the field for the game to proceed, if the on field team number drops to eight (8) (Sin Bin only) the game will be considered a forfeit and a result of 40 points to nil and maximum points (5) will be applied.

3.5 Any team that forfeits two (2) matches will be disqualified.

4 GAME RULES

4.1 In the event of misconduct by a player the Referee shall, at his/her discretion, caution,

temporarily suspend (sin bin), or dismiss the offender.

4.2 The game shall be won by the team who secures the greater number of match points that are available (5 in total), the details and structure are outlined below:

4.2.1 Win 3 points 4.2.2 Draw 1 ½ points 4.2.3 Most points first half 1 point 4.2.4 Most points second half 1 point 4.2.5 Drawn Half ½ point 4.2.6 Maximum of 5 points per game

4.3 DRAWN GAMES (Semifinal & Grand Final only)

In the event of a drawn game at full-time of either a Semifinal or Grand Final, the following criteria will apply: -

4.3.1 A further five (5) minutes of extra time each way will be played.

4.3.2 A toss of the coin will be used to determine who shall restart the match.

4.3.3 The first scorer in extra time shall be declared the winner and the match will

conclude.

4.3.4 Should scores still be equal following extra time, then the criteria, as below, will be used to determine the winner.


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4.3.4.1 The team scoring the most tries will be declared the winner.

4.3.4.2 If tries are equal, the team scoring the first try will be declared the winner.

4.3.4.3 Where no tries are scored, the team scoring the first points will be

declared the winner.

4.3.4.4 Where no points are scored, the team receiving the most penalties will win. Conversely, the team conceding the most penalties shall lose the match.

4.3.4.5 When penalties are even, the team receiving the first penalty will be

declared the winner.

4.4 DISPUTES / PROTESTS In the event of a dispute/protest, the following conditions apply:

4.4.1 All protests must be lodged in writing within twenty (20) minutes of the completion of the game in question.

4.4.2 All protests must be submitted with a fee of $500 which will be refunded if the protest is successful.

4.4.3 If the protest is unsuccessful, the $500 is forfeited to the organising committee.

4.4.4 The protest will be heard by a tribunal panel made up of an official member from

each team and two (2) event committee members.

4.4.5 A representative of the protesting team will present their case.

4.4.6 A decision will be reached within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the hearing.

4.5 TEAM RULES

4.5.1 Each team will consist of a maximum number of twenty-five (25) players and five (5) team officials.

4.5.2 Option- Teams seeking the option of registering 30 players will be required to formally request an approval from the Event Organiser prior to the closing of team registration. If approved the registered team list of 30 players will be featured on their squad sheet yet only 25 will be allowed to play in any one game.

4.5.3 All participating teams must complete their team sheets with the names of the players and their signatures prior to taking the field for each competition game of [Insert Carnival Name]. Names and playing number of players will remain the same for the entire Carnival.

4.5.4 Players cannot be added at any time after the team registration form is submitted

including due to a late withdrawal for to injury or incident or suspension.


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4.5.5 Any player who signs the official team registration form [ICO4 B] cannot play for another team, and can be considered to be in breach of the rules if he / she are found to have done so. This may cause the teams to be suspended from [Insert Carnival Name].

4.5.6 The official Team Registration Sheet must be completed and lodged by the team

official / manager twenty (20) minutes prior to their first game of the competition.

4.6 TEAM MAKE-UP AND REPLACEMENTS

4.6.1 All twenty-five (25) players can be used in all matches, including preliminary rounds, Semi Finals and the Final.

4.6.2 All players must play at least one (1) preliminary game (and have entered the field

of play) before they can play in any finals including Quarters, Semis and Grand Finals.

4.6.3 Any player under suspension during and including the dates of the carnival is not

permitted to play. This includes any youth and senior players from all State and Territory affiliated competition as well as overseas competitions. These players are not to play for teams entered in [Insert Carnival Name] under any circumstances. If proven that a player has played under suspension the team may be suspended from [Insert Carnival Name].

4.6.4 Players registering and playing in the Murri Carnival and or the Koori

Knockout/Carnival must understand how any suspension period they carry in or out of the event contributes and effects their eligibility to play League within the carnivals and their registered club games. The weighting will consist of 100 points of their existing penalty will be subtracted per day of competition regardless of the quantity of games registered on that day. Please note it will be a maximum total of 200 points per carnival. This is a directive approved by the Indigenous Advisory Committee and endorsed by the QRL Board.

4.6.5 Players can serve out their suspension (without being physically present) by being a registered to player in the game/s they wish for this to occur. E.g. of 25 players registered to play in the game only 24 can take the field – the 25th is to be the suspended player.

4.6.6 The event organizers will not be held responsible or liable for any loss of contract

money due to injury; suspension or any other incident incurred by players from all State and Territory affiliated competitions as well as overseas competitions.

4.7 THE GAME

4.7.1 Accredited and Registered QRL referees will be appointed by the QRL and will

control all games during the event. Accredited and Registered Touch Judges are preferred but not mandatory.


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4.7.2 The Official Team Match sheets that are used for all games must be completed by all teams and lodged at the Official Table ten (10) minutes prior to the starting time of their respective matches throughout the carnival.

4.7.3 All teams are to ensure that their team coach, team manager, team official,

qualified trainers and substitute players are the only ones permitted on the substitute bench whilst their team is playing.

4.7.4 All teams are to ensure that their supporters remain outside the Official Playing

Area of the ground at all times (this includes the area set aside for the substitute bench).

4.7.5 All teams are to ensure that only the team official and the listed substitute players

be the persons permitted to approach the Interchange Official when making a substitution.

4.7.6 All teams are to ensure that one (1) registered team official be present at the

Official Table whilst their team is playing a match and the other registered team official is present on the substitute bench to assist with the policing of the interchange of substitutions.

4.8 MATCH DURATION – OPEN MEN’S & UNDER 15 COMPETITION

4.8.1 The preliminary rounds will consist of two (2) x Twenty (20) minute halves; with a one (1) minute break at half time. There will be no time off for injury.

4.8.2 The Semi-Finals will consist of two (2) x twenty-five (25) minute halves; with a five (5) minute break at half time. There will be no time off for injury.

4.8.3 The Grand Final will consist of two (2) x Thirty (30) minute halves; with a five (5)

minute break at half time. Time off for injury will be allowed throughout the entire game.

4.8.4 Game durations may vary for Regional Indigenous Carnivals and will be at the

discretion of Event Organisers.

4.9 MATCH DURATION – WOMEN’S COMPETITION

4.9.1 All games including finals will consist of two (2) x Twenty (20) minute halves; with a one (1) minute break at half time. There will be no time off for injury except in the Grand Final.

4.9.2 Game durations may vary for Regional Indigenous Carnivals and will be at the discretion of Event Organisers.

4.10 SIN BIN / JUDICIARY

4.10.1 There will be a designated area for sin binned players.

4.10.2 Sin Bin Preliminary Rounds - 5 minutes Finals - 10 minutes


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4.10.3 Players sent off will take no further part in the carnival unless exonerated by the Judiciary Tribunal.

4.10.4 Any player sent off will also face a Judiciary which will be held 20 minutes after the

conclusion of the game in which the offence took place.

4.10.5 If required, a Judiciary will be made up of both team managers and a member of the Event Committee.

4.11 INTERCHANGE

4.11.1 There will be unlimited interchange for the duration of the carnival.

4.11.2 All interchange player/s must remain with the interchange official on the sideline

until cleared to enter the playing field. This will only happen when the interchange referee is satisfied that the interchanged player/s have left the playing field.

4.11.3 Teams are permitted to substitute no more than four (4) interchange players at

any one time.

4.12 TRAINERS / WATER RUNNER / LEAGUESAFE ON-FIELD POLICY

4.12.1 All official personnel must be over the age of (14) years. Official personnel who enter the field of play must possess an NRL League Safe Certificate of Attendance or an Accredited First Aid Officer (FAO) / Trainers’ Statement of Attainment and an NRL ID Number.

4.12.2 NRL League Safe Trainers are permitted in the field of play only when their team is in attack and therefore must be positioned no less than 10 metres behind the advantage line, they are not to be located in the field of play when their team is in defense unless a significant injury occurs and or the referee calls for assistance.

4.12.3 Accredited NRL Leaguesafe - YELLOW SHIRT - The words NRL LEAGUESAFE must

be clearly printed on the shirt and not hand written Access to the field of play under the following conditions: when his / her team is

in possession/attack and or when a try has been scored - during a time out called

by the referee for an injury and during technical stoppages in play excluding

scrums. On-field personnel are not allowed on the field of play after the referee

has ordered a scrum and until the ball has emerged and their team is in possession,

personal must enter and leave the field of play from the on-side position.

Duties are and include the following- administer water and to assist in the

interchange process and to convey messages. NOTE: Messages must not be given

to the team whilst play is in progress.

If an Accredited NRL First Aid Officer (FAO) / TRAINER is attending a player, the

Leaguesafe on-field person may assist an injured player only under the guidelines

of Leaguesafe Training. The Leaguesafe person must report all incidents to the

Accredited NRL FAO/ Trainer.

Accredited NRL FAO 1 – BLUE SHIRT with the minimal qualifications of NRL FAO 1


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Unlimited access to attend an injured player and to administer water, but must not

carry, convey or deliver messages.

Duties are to assist by observing and monitoring players who have been removed

from the field of play through injury. To assist the injured player on and off the

field of play at the game and to assist an injured player off the field in the absence

of a Head Trainer or when more than one Accredited NRL FAO / TRAINER is

required.

Accredited NRL Head Trainer – ORANGE SHIRT with the minimal qualification of

NRL Trainer – Level 2

The Head Trainer is and will the most senior person within the NRL FAO / Trainer

Team and has unlimited access to an injured player. The Accredited NRL Head

Trainer will decide on the final decision on a player’s welfare in the absence of a

medical professional and or Team Doctor. The Coaching Team, players and

Administrators must comply with decision given by the NRL Head Trainer.

4.12.4 All injuries / illnesses and assessments must be recorded in the NRL Injury Report Booklet.

4.12.5 The Accredited NRL First Aid Officer / Trainer shall at all times, whilst a game is in

progress, be in a position to respond quickly should an injury / illness occur.

4.12.6 The Accredited NRL First Aid Officer / Trainer shall have the final say on whether a player should continue in the game and when to resume playing in the game. If a doctor is in attendance at the game venue, he / she shall make this decision. Serious injuries requiring a Medical Clearance prior to training / playing must be presented to the NRL Club FAO / Trainer.

4.12.7 An Accredited NRL First Aid Officer / Trainer shall be attached to each Junior and

Senior team. It is preferred that at least (2) two be available.

4.12.8 If the above personnel are not in attendance, the game/s shall not commence under any circumstances until such persons are available.

4.12.9 Regional Indigenous Carnivals that do not have access to Level 1 or 2 Trainers must have an individual present of equivalent or greater accreditation present and active in the event i.e. Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Doctor etc.

5 INSURANCE

5.1 All players registered to a QRL club in the current year will be covered under the existing Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Policy.

5.2 All remaining players are covered under a separate insurance policy that is to be taken out by the Event Organisers

5.3 Any player over the age of 40 requires a Doctors Medical certificate stating that they are fit

to play full contact Rugby League.

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