Panthers would like to congratulate Jeremy Latimore and Ryan Simpkins on their inclusion in the 2014 NRL Academic Team of the Year, and youngster Josh Tangitau for making the NYC Academic Team of the Year.
These boys have been working extremely hard on their education and workplace training in preparation for life after football, and to be named as some of rugby league’s highest academic achievers is a true honour.
See the full team lists here:
NRL TEAM OF THE YEAR
Broncos Todd Lowrie Cert IV in Project Management & Cert IV in Small Business Capital Training Institute & Arouni Tech
Bulldogs Dale Finucane Bachelor of Health and Movement
Australian College of Physical Education
Raiders David Shillington Bachelor of Business
Diploma of Business
University of Canbera
Cowboys Brent Tate Cert IV Frontline Management
Cert IV Small Business
Skill 360
Sea Eagles Tom Symonds Graduated Bachelor of Health Exercise Science University of NSW
Sea Eagles Brenton Lawrence Bachelor of Arts in International studies (completed) Certificates III and IV in Training
Australian Institute of Workforce Development
Storm Ryan Hoffman Bachelor of Business
Open Universities
Knights Robbie Rochow Degree in Civil Engineering
University of Newcastle
Panthers Jeremy Latimore Bachelor of Commerce
University of Wollongong
Panthers Education Ambassador
Panthers Ryan Simpkins Diploma in Hydraulics Design
Qualified Plumber
St Leonards Tafe
Rabbitohs Jason Clark Cert III Fitness and Cert IV in Small Business
Australian Institute of Fitness & Elite training company
Qualified Apprentice Carpenter
Dragons Jason Nightingale Bachelor of Business Degree
University of Wollongong
International NRL Player
Warriors Siliva Havili Bachelor of Health Science – Podiatry
Auckland University of Technology
NYC TEAM OF THE YEAR
Bulldogs Adam Elliott Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Sydney University
Raiders Andrew Heffernan Bachelor of Sports Coaching & Exercise Science University of Canberra
Cowboys Corey Jensen Degree in Sport & Exercise Science
James Cook University
Titans Mitch Sharp Bachelor of Nursing
Griffith University
Sea Eagles Jack Delaney Bachelor of Business & Commerce
University of Western University
Storm Christian Welch Bachelor Commerce degree
Melbourne University
Knights Lachlan Fitzgibbon Bachelor of Construction Management
University of Newcastle
Panthers Joshjua Tangitau Degree in Exercise Sports Science
Australian catholic University
Sharks Ben Chahoud Carpentry Apprenticeship
With Bronson Construction
Rabbitohs Cheyne Whitelaw Bachelor of Exercise Physiology
University of New South Wales
Dragons Adam Clune Degree in Law
University of Wollongong
Warriors Mason Lino Bachelor of Business
Auckland University of Technology
Wests Tigers Nathan Milone Bachelor of Business
University of Technology Sydney
TRADESMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD & APPRENTICE MENTOR
Broncos Aaron Rockley Qualified Carpenter
All Trades Queensland
Currently employed by Brett Walters
Adam Brideson State Manager KPD
Former NRL player with Bulldogs
NRL PASIFIKA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
(Proudly sponsored by the NRL and Diamond Galleria)
Warriors Jerome Ropati Diploma in Business & Bachelor of Health
Auckland University of Technology
NZ University Blues Award winner 2008
Warriors Education Committee Member & Ambassador
Warrior Reading programme Captain
Deacon Youth Leader of local church since 2007
Husband and father of three
2003-2014 - NZ Warriors 145 games
Bulldogs Sam Perrett Diploma in Management
Cert IV Building and Construction
Qualified Builder
Owns and runs Construction Company
“Trade- Up with the NRL” Apprentice mentor.
NRL Education Ambassador 2012/2013/2014
NRL Pasifika Players Advisory group
11th season as an NRL player
Husband and father of 4
Has played over 200 NRL games,
19 Test Matches for NZ
