Talkin Sport - Field Puts Team and Club First

BROTHERS captain-coach Craig Field is adamant personal football glory comes a distant second to the Group Nine success of the Brethren.

Field, who has been named captain of the NSW Country representative side for the third straight year, says he is fiercely determined to secure the long-term future of Brothers.

“It’s a great environment for developing kids,” Field said.

“I’m really pleased to be a part of it.”

Now in his third season with Brothers, the former NRL star is not just concerned with trying to eclipse the Group Nine first grade premiership.

He also believes he has a much wider role which involves developing junior players and grooming them for a shot at the NRL.

“That’s why I coach the under 15 and under 16 teams,” he said.

“It’s great to have a hands-on approach.

“There are some really talented players coming through.”

Field said a group of young Brothers players were showing abundant potential.

“Several (NRL) clubs are looking at Cameron Collenette and I also think Zac Wilson has a (NRL) future,” Field said.

“There’s also young guys like Eden Price and Jack Littlejohn … he could be anything.”

One of the most progressive clubs in the Riverina, Brothers is on threshold of getting national recognition.

Field has been approached to be a guest on The Footy Show to outline his role in the bush and how the Brethren are taking a shot at the Group Nine title.

“Last week I was on with Graeme Hughes and The Footy Show also got in touch.

“I said I couldn’t do anything for a month or so,” he said.

Field has a hectic schedule in the next few weeks, divided between Brothers and the NSW Country team.

Country will play against three other teams, including Queensland Country, in a quad-series at venues in Tamworth, Narrabri and Gunnedah between July 11 and July 21.

Beforehand, however, Field will lead fourth-placed Brothers against the Gundagai Tigers in a critical Group Nine game at Eric Weissel Oval on Saturday.

Les Muir – Wagga Advertiser – 28th June 2007

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