It's 'Close the Gap' Round once again in the NRL, however this year its more special, with indigenous player and pioneer of the 'All Stars' game Preston Campbell announcing his retirement. So what's the Gap? And what's it got to do with Rugby League? With 13% of players in the NRL of indigenous heritage its a way for the NRL to draw awareness to the fact that Indigenous Australians face tougher conditions and a lower life expectancy, something which is close to Campbell's heart.
'You only have to look at remote places in Australia with Indigenous populations and you’d think you were in the third world... We should be able to help these people. Rugby League is a great platform to create awareness...For an Indigenous person to look at footballers, especially Indigenous footballers, it sets goals. “If they can get there, why can’t I?"' (Oxfarm Australia Interview with Preston Campbell)
Preston Campbell will auctioning off a pair of signed boots in an attempt to help raise money for the campaign, with many indigenous players from a variety of clubs all contributing in their own ways. If you want to know more check out Close the Gap or watch the video below.
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