Sport
18 August, 2024
Tablelands youngsters off to play for Titans
TWO young Tablelands boys have been given a chance of a lifetime to play at the highest levels of rugby league, with the Gold Coast Titans selecting them to take part in a junior pathway program.
Jonty Coutts and Sam Fahlstrom were offered three-year contracts into the junior’s pathway program for the Gold Coast NRL team after representing Peninsula at the State Rugby League Championships earlier this year.
This newfound opportunity will require the boys to relocate to Central Queensland where they will attend the Rockhampton Grammar School, which forged a partnership with the Titans at the beginning of the year to scout and develop young rugby league players from all over Queensland.
Jonty and Sam will then travel to the Gold Coast multiple times a year to participate in the development sessions, camps and games.
Sam Fahlstrom attends Grade 10 at Atherton State High School and lives on his family’s avocado farm in Tolga. Playing in the front row position, Sam is a passionate rugby league player and is very grateful for the opportunity he’s been presented with.
“I’ve been passionate about rugby league since a young age and having this pathway opportunity is the journey I’m willing to work hard at,” Sam said.
“It was a very proud moment for me and my family when we found out.
“We can’t thank the Gold Coast Titans and Rockhampton Grammar enough for being offered this amazing opportunity.
“I’m really looking forward to being able to hone in on my skills and be the best I can be.
“I’m excited and grateful about this opportunity and to share the journey with Jonty is awesome.”
