NRL more popular outside it's hearland then the AFL

[piesman2011]

I personally think that the NRL will really start to develop a lot more talent from Southern states and from PNG after this TV deal. PNG has a huge talent pool just waiting for a few NRL accadamies to set up camp . At the moment they dont have a huge amount of money for scouts and recruiters, while the AFL does. A big advantage for NRL is the cross over skills from union I feel this really widens the pool of talent in NZ in particular. RL is starting to get big in NZ and could turn the all blacks into a B grade side like the Wallabies in 10 years time.

[eelofwest]

Update 28/017/12

NRL Players from outside It’s heartland NSW, QLD


Parramatta Eels

1. Daniel Penese in New Zealand
2. Justin Horo Auckland, New Zealand[
3. Luke Kelly Katherine, Northern Territory
4. Fuifui Moana Moimoi Tonga
5. Joseph Paulo NZ Auckland
6. Ben Roberts ,New Zealand

The Canterbury bankstown Bulldogs.

7. James Graham England
8. Dene Halatau Invercargill, New Zealand)
9. Sam Kasiano New Zealand Auckland
10. Joel Romelo Darwin NT
11. Martin Taupau Samoa
12. Sam Perrett Auckland, New Zealand

Penrith Panthers

13. Geoff Daniela Auckland, New Zealand)
14. Sam McKendry, Stirling, Western Australia rep New Zealand
15. Nathan Smith Canberra, Australia
16. Etuate Uaisele Tonga
17. Taioalo "Junior" Vaivai Samoa

West Tigers.

18. Adam Blair Whangarei, Northland NZ
19. Gareth Ellis Castleford, West Yorkshire ENG
20. Masada Iosefa Samoa
21. Benji Marshall Whakatane, New Zealand
22. Junior Moors Auckland, New Zealand
23. Ben Murdoch-Masila New Zealand
24. Tuqiri Korolevu, Fiji
25. Matthew Utai Auckland, New Zealand Samoa

South Sydney Rabitohs.

26. Roy Asotasi Auckland, New Zealand ,Samoa heritage
27. George Burgess Dewsbury, England
28. Luke Burgess Wakefield England
29. Sam Burgess Leeds, West Yorkshire England
30. Issac Luke Hawera, Taranaki NZ
31. Edward "Eddy" Pettybourne Christchurch, New Zealand
32. Fetuli Talanoa New Zealand Tonga
33. Neccrom Areaiiti New Zealand

Sydney Roosters.

34. Josh Ailaomai NZ Maori Samoan
35. Tinirau Arona Cook Islands
36. Anthony Cherrington Auckland, New Zealand
37. Kenny-Dowall Ngaruawahia, New Zealand
38. Mose Masoe Wellington, New Zealand
39. Frank-Paul Nu'uausala Auckland, New Zealand
40. Brad Takairangi Cook Islands
41. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves New Zealand
42. Josh Ailaomai Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Manly SeaEagles

43. Kieran Foran Auckland, New Zealand
44. Liam Foran Auckland, New Zealand
45. Joe Galuvao New Zealand
46. Stephen "Steve" Matai Auckland, New Zealand
47. Dean Whare New Zealand

St George Dragons

48. Leeson Ah Mau New Zealand
49. Jason Nightingale New Zealand

Cronulla Sharks

50. Jeremy Smith Altona Roosters Melbourne, Victoria rep NZ
51. Sam Tagataese Lower Hutt Wellington, New Zealand)

Brisbane Broncos

52. Alex Glenn New Zealand
53. Jack Reed Silsden, Keighley, England
54. Ben Te'o New Zealand

North Queensland Cowboys

55. Kalifa Faifai Loa Wellington, New Zealand
56. Cory Paterson Perth, Western Australia
57. James Tamou Levin Palmerston North NZ
58. Jason Taumalolo Auckland, New Zealand)
59. Ricky Thorby New Zealand
60. Antonio Winterstein Auckland, New Zealand

Gold Coast Titans

61. David Mead (formerly Moore) Papua New Guinean
62. Dominique Peyroux New Zealand
63. Bodene Thompson Tauranga, New Zealand
64. Joe Vickery England

Canberra Raiders

65. Bronson Harrison Auckland, New Zealand
66. Matt McIlwrick New Zealand
67. Josh Papalii Auckland) New Zealand

Melbourne Storm

68. Jack Taualii Afamasaga Lower Hutt, New Zealand)
69. Jesse Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
70. Kenny Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
71. Will Chambers Gove, Northern Territory
72. Matthew Duffie Pakuranga Auckland, New Zealand
73. Luke Kelly Katherine, Northern Territory
74. Sika Manu Wellington, New Zealand
75. Kevin Proctor Te Kuiti, New Zealand
76. Sisa Waqa Fiji
77. Gareth Widdop Halifax, West Yorkshire / Altona Roosters VIC

Newcastle Knights

78. Wes Naiqama Fiji
79. Tafeaga "Junior" Sa'u New Zealand
80. Evarn Tuimavave Auckland, New Zealand
81. Marvin Filipo Auckland New Zealand
82. Zane Tetevano Tokoroa New Zealand
83. Siuatonga Likiliki Auckland New Zealand

New Zealand Warriors

84. Lewis Brown Christchurch, New Zealand
85. Glen Fisiiahi Auckland New Zealand
86. Pita Godinet Christchurch, New Zealand
87. Ben Henry New Zealand
88. Konrad Hurrell New Zealand
89. Sebastine Ikahihifo New Zealand
90. Shaun Johnson Whangaparaoa New Zealand
91. Kevin Samuel Locke Auckland New Zealand
92. Sam Lousi Auckland New Zealand
93. Sione Lousi Auckland New Zealand
94. Simon Alexander Mannering Wellington New Zealand
95. Alehana Mara Wellington, New Zealand
96. Benedict (Ben) Andrew Matulino Wellington, New Zealand
97. Russell Packer New Zealand
98. Sam Rapira Hamilton, New Zealand
99. Steve Rapira Waikato New Zealand
100. Jerome Ropati Auckland, New Zealand
101. Ukuma Ta'ai Tonga
102. Elijah Taylor Hawera, New Zealand
103. Bill Tupou Auckland, New Zealand
104. Manu Vatuvei Otara Auckland New Zealand

AFL

Collingwood
1. Dayne Beams (Qld)
2. Marty Clark (Ireland)
3. Peter Yagmoor (Qld)
4. Jarrad Witts (NSW)
5. Tom Young (NSW)
6.Caolan Mooney (Ireland)
7. Josh Thomas (Qld)
8. Paul Cribbin (Ireland)
9. Michael Hartley (NSW)
10 Shae McNamara (USA)
11. Trent Stubbs (NSW)

Adelaide Crows
12. Kurt Tippett (Qld)
13. Taylor Walker (NSW)
14. Benjamin Dowdell (USA)
15. Sam Martyn (NSW)

Brisbane Lions
16. Claye Beams (Qld)
17. Josh Drummond (Qld)
18. Pearce Hanley (Ireland)
19. Ben Hudson (Qld)
20. Niall McKeever (Ireland)
21. Daniel Merrett (Qld)
22. Andrew Raines (Qld)
23. Bryce Retzlaff (Qld)
24. Brent Staker (NSW)
25. Cheynee Stiller (Qld)
26. Dayne Zorko (Qld)
27. Sam Mitchell (Qld)
28. Richard Newell (NSW)
29. Stephen Wrigley (Qld)

Carlton
30. Dennis Armfield (ACT) moved WA played union most of his junior days.
31. Zach Tuohy (Ireland)
32. Shaun Hampson (Qld)
33. Tom Bell (Qld)
34. Bray Blake (NSW)
35. Mathew Lodge (NSW)

Essendon
36. COurtney Dempsey (Qld)
37. Mark McVeigh (NSW)

Gold Coast
38. Zac Smith (Qld)
39. Jarrod Harbrow (Qld)
40. Alik Magin (Qld)
41. K Hunt (NZ/Qld)
42. Lewis Moss (Qld)
43. Rory Thompson (Qld)
44. Charlie Dixson (Qld)
45. Jackson Allen (Qld)
46. Alex Sexton (Qld)
47. Joel Wilkinson (Qld)
48. Tom Hickley (Qld)
49. Josh Hall (Qld)

GWS
50. Kurt Aylett (NSW)
51. Israel Folau (NSW/Qld)
52. Anthony Miles (NSW)
53. Setanta Ó hAilpín (Ireland)
54. Sam Schulz (NSW)
55. Jacob Townsen (NSW)
56. Mark Whiley (NSW)

Hawthorn
57. Luke Breust (NSW)
58. Matt Suckling (NSW)
59. Brendon Whitcross (Qld)
60. Taylor Duryea (NSW/ACT) not sure which one.
61. Will Langford (NSW)
62. Broc McCauley (Qld)

Melbourne
63. Rohan Bail (Qld)
64. Joel McDonald (Qld)
65. Ricky Petterd (Qld)
66. Jake Spenser (Qld)

Nth Melbourne
67. Hamish MCInosh (NSW)
68. Ben Warren (Qld)
69. Gavin Urquhart (Qld)
70. Majak Daw (Sudan)

Richmond
71. Luke McGuane (Qld)

St Kilda
72. Lenny Hayes (NSW)
73. Adam Schneider (NSW)
74. Sam Gilbert (Qld)
75. David Armitage (Qld)
76. Jackson Ferguson (NSW)

Sydney Swans
77. Craig Bird (NSW)
78. Harry Cunningham (NSW)
79. Nathan Gordon (NSW)
80. Kieren Jack (NSW)
81. Jarrad McVeigh (NSW)
82. Mike Pyke (Canada)
83. Lewis Roberts-Thomson (NSW)
84. Jesse White (Qld)
85. Tommy Walsh (Ireland)
86. Eugene Kruger (South Africa)
87. Jack Lynch (NSW)

Western Bulldogs
88. Dylan Addison (NSW/ACT) not sure which
89. James Mulligan (Qld)
90. Jason Tutt (ACT)
91. Tom L. Williams (Qld)

Extra’s that you added toward the end.
Hawthorn
92. David Hale (Qld)
93. Michael Osbourne (Qld)

Port Adelaide
94. Brent Renouf (Qld)

GWS
95. Sam Reid (Qld)

Richmond
96. Brad Miller (Qld)

NRL players removed / ?
Justin Poore (WA) Spent his school years in NSW played for NSW SOO
Bryson Goodwin (WA) Born in Sydney played for Cronulla as a junior
Matt Groat Rankins (riverina) I believe that this is still NSW.
Neville Costigan Rabaul (PNG) He moved with his parents to Queensland at a very young age
James Segeyaro Goroka (PNG) although I think you already removed him
Petero Civoniceva (Fiji) moved to Qld at age 1
Akuila Uate (Fiji) attended Brisbane Waters Senior College and represented Australia and schoolboy level in 2005.[2] As a junior, Uate came 3rd in the underage Australian sprinting finals.
Willie Tonga (ACT) Showing a talent at a young age while living in Peak Hill, New South Wales and the family finally settled in Cherbourg, Queensland.

AFL players removed / ?
3. Lachlan Keefe (Qld) There is no evidence of keefe playing in QLD, he was born there but no evidence of him staying there.
28. Sam Mitchell (Qld) you mean Sam Michael?
52. Josh bruce (ACT) actually played in the SAFL before playing in the ACT.
75. Nick Riewoldt (Qld) Have to take this out, he grew up in Tassie till he was 9 years of age, he had been exposed to AFL by 9 years of age no doubt about it.
79. Ahmed Saad (Egypt) his first exposure to AFL was in Vic, he never played AFL in Egypt.
80. Justin Koschitzke (NSW) Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta is a cathedral city of almost 17,000 people in the northeast of Victoria, Australia,
93. Dylan McNeil (NSW) Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta is a cathedral city of almost 17,000 people in the northeast of Victoria, Australia,
94. Nic Naitanui (Fiji) Grew up in Midvale, Midvale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located mostly within the City of Swan
96. Daniel Cross (NSW) Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta is a cathedral city of almost 17,000 people in the northeast of Victoria, Australia,
93. Ryan Hooper (Qld) there is only one Ryan on the team and that is Ryan Schoenmakers, who played for Norwood Football Club, Australian rules football club belonging to the South Australian National Football League in the state of South Australia

Okay the AFL has 96 players playing outside its heartlands out of a possible 900 players squads of 50 for all clubs.
So %9 of the players in the AFL come from outside its heartland.

So out of a possible 480 players on the NRL squads of 30 we have 104 players that grew up playing outside NSW, QLD.
That is almost %25 of players not from the traditional area’s of NSW, QLD that play in the NRL =D> =D>

[eelofwest]

I personally think that the NRL will really start to develop a lot more talent from Southern states and from PNG after this TV deal. PNG has a huge talent pool just waiting for a few NRL accadamies to set up camp . At the moment they dont have a huge amount of money for scouts and recruiters, while the AFL does. A big advantage for NRL is the cross over skills from union I feel this really widens the pool of talent in NZ in particular. RL is starting to get big in NZ and could turn the all blacks into a B grade side like the Wallabies in 10 years time.

I completely agree with most of what you say except about the part about the Kiwi's making the All Blacks look like a b grade side...

The all Blacks will always be the apple in New Zealand's Eye, the Kiwi's are aiming at being held in that regard into the future. ATM the Kiwi's NZRL are doing good things for the People of Auckland but still have a long way to go before they are held up high like the All Blacks.

Not to mention Rugby in Aus is vastly different to NZ Rugby. Aus rugby is boring as hell win at any cost attitude, NZ rugby is entertaining and there Super Teams are playing a enterprising fun style of rugby.

Yes if the NRL get anything over 1billion for the TV deal the Salary Cap will eventuate at somewhere in between 6million - 6.5million in 2014/2015. That sort of money is huge for a 13man code and will certainly make more southerners/Kiwi's join RL in the near future. Lets not forget our Westerners, mainly the juniors starting to come through the WARL SG ball teams and Toyota Cup teams.

[piesman2011]

The Murry Bushrangers have players across both borders:

Justin Koschitzke born Albury (NSW) junior team Brocklesby, New South Wales. Cant be more clear cut then that

Daniel Cross Recruited from: Albury (NSW)
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/playe ... fault.aspx
Dylan McNeil NSW captain for division 2
Terrific kid whose done just about everything in the last two seasons - NSW Captain, Harrison Medallist in Div 2, TAC Team of the Year, All Australian, been to two Draft Camps...
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/d ... il.646192/

Lachlan Keeffe, like Jake Orreal, is the amazing AFL story waiting to happen. A Gympie teenager who had never played an unofficial AFL game until October 2007, was signed by AFL club Collingwood less than two months later. The then 202cm 17-year-old, who had excelled in soccer, middle-distance running and cricket,
http://www.aflq.com.au/index.php?id=464

You are correct on Josh bruce

Ahmed Saad didn't come to Australia until 15. This could mean that all of the rugby union players from other countries could be counted out for RL would that be cool

Nic Naitanui did move to Australia at an early age. that is true

Hooper quit the Lions in early 2011 my bad on that one.

There are other Murry Bushrangers who are from NSW but it is tough to find out which side of the border they came from.

[piesman2011]

Sam Michael (QLD) is different to sam Mitchell(Vic). The first is almost unknown and the second is a premiership Captain.
http://www.lions.com.au/players/playerp ... fault.aspx

yeah Im bad I ment Sam Michael

[piesman2011]

Majak Daw (Sudan) would be another one who came to Australia late but I believe played all of his football in AFL states. He would be similar to Ahmed Saad.

[AFL Warrior]

Seems the nrl just relies on New Zealanders for their tinpot competition, whereas the AFL attracts players from all over the world. AFL is truly a multi-racial and mulit-cultural sport!

[eelofwest]

Seems the nrl just relies on New Zealanders for their tinpot competition, whereas the AFL attracts players from all over the world. AFL is truly a multi-racial and mulit-cultural sport!

This list shows a different story to the BS your selling....

Update 28/017/12

NRL Players from outside It’s heartland NSW, QLD


Parramatta Eels

1. Daniel Penese in New Zealand
2. Justin Horo Auckland, New Zealand[
3. Luke Kelly Katherine, Northern Territory
4. Fuifui Moana Moimoi Tonga
5. Joseph Paulo NZ Auckland
6. Ben Roberts ,New Zealand

The Canterbury bankstown Bulldogs.

7. James Graham England
8. Dene Halatau Invercargill, New Zealand)
9. Sam Kasiano New Zealand Auckland
10. Joel Romelo Darwin NT
11. Martin Taupau Samoa
12. Sam Perrett Auckland, New Zealand

Penrith Panthers

13. Geoff Daniela Auckland, New Zealand)
14. Sam McKendry, Stirling, Western Australia rep New Zealand
15. Nathan Smith Canberra, Australia
16. Etuate Uaisele Tonga
17. Taioalo "Junior" Vaivai Samoa

West Tigers.

18. Adam Blair Whangarei, Northland NZ
19. Gareth Ellis Castleford, West Yorkshire ENG
20. Masada Iosefa Samoa
21. Benji Marshall Whakatane, New Zealand
22. Junior Moors Auckland, New Zealand
23. Ben Murdoch-Masila New Zealand
24. Tuqiri Korolevu, Fiji
25. Matthew Utai Auckland, New Zealand Samoa

South Sydney Rabitohs.

26. Roy Asotasi Auckland, New Zealand ,Samoa heritage
27. George Burgess Dewsbury, England
28. Luke Burgess Wakefield England
29. Sam Burgess Leeds, West Yorkshire England
30. Issac Luke Hawera, Taranaki NZ
31. Edward "Eddy" Pettybourne Christchurch, New Zealand
32. Fetuli Talanoa New Zealand Tonga
33. Neccrom Areaiiti New Zealand

Sydney Roosters.

34. Josh Ailaomai NZ Maori Samoan
35. Tinirau Arona Cook Islands
36. Anthony Cherrington Auckland, New Zealand
37. Kenny-Dowall Ngaruawahia, New Zealand
38. Mose Masoe Wellington, New Zealand
39. Frank-Paul Nu'uausala Auckland, New Zealand
40. Brad Takairangi Cook Islands
41. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves New Zealand
42. Josh Ailaomai Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Manly SeaEagles

43. Kieran Foran Auckland, New Zealand
44. Liam Foran Auckland, New Zealand
45. Joe Galuvao New Zealand
46. Stephen "Steve" Matai Auckland, New Zealand
47. Dean Whare New Zealand

St George Dragons

48. Leeson Ah Mau New Zealand
49. Jason Nightingale New Zealand

Cronulla Sharks

50. Jeremy Smith Altona Roosters Melbourne, Victoria rep NZ
51. Sam Tagataese Lower Hutt Wellington, New Zealand)

Brisbane Broncos

52. Alex Glenn New Zealand
53. Jack Reed Silsden, Keighley, England
54. Ben Te'o New Zealand

North Queensland Cowboys

55. Kalifa Faifai Loa Wellington, New Zealand
56. Cory Paterson Perth, Western Australia
57. James Tamou Levin Palmerston North NZ
58. Jason Taumalolo Auckland, New Zealand)
59. Ricky Thorby New Zealand
60. Antonio Winterstein Auckland, New Zealand

Gold Coast Titans

61. David Mead (formerly Moore) Papua New Guinean
62. Dominique Peyroux New Zealand
63. Bodene Thompson Tauranga, New Zealand
64. Joe Vickery England

Canberra Raiders

65. Bronson Harrison Auckland, New Zealand
66. Matt McIlwrick New Zealand
67. Josh Papalii Auckland) New Zealand

Melbourne Storm

68. Jack Taualii Afamasaga Lower Hutt, New Zealand)
69. Jesse Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
70. Kenny Bromwich Auckland, New Zealand
71. Will Chambers Gove, Northern Territory
72. Matthew Duffie Pakuranga Auckland, New Zealand
73. Luke Kelly Katherine, Northern Territory
74. Sika Manu Wellington, New Zealand
75. Kevin Proctor Te Kuiti, New Zealand
76. Sisa Waqa Fiji
77. Gareth Widdop Halifax, West Yorkshire / Altona Roosters VIC

Newcastle Knights

78. Wes Naiqama Fiji
79. Tafeaga "Junior" Sa'u New Zealand
80. Evarn Tuimavave Auckland, New Zealand
81. Marvin Filipo Auckland New Zealand
82. Zane Tetevano Tokoroa New Zealand
83. Siuatonga Likiliki Auckland New Zealand

New Zealand Warriors

84. Lewis Brown Christchurch, New Zealand
85. Glen Fisiiahi Auckland New Zealand
86. Pita Godinet Christchurch, New Zealand
87. Ben Henry New Zealand
88. Konrad Hurrell New Zealand
89. Sebastine Ikahihifo New Zealand
90. Shaun Johnson Whangaparaoa New Zealand
91. Kevin Samuel Locke Auckland New Zealand
92. Sam Lousi Auckland New Zealand
93. Sione Lousi Auckland New Zealand
94. Simon Alexander Mannering Wellington New Zealand
95. Alehana Mara Wellington, New Zealand
96. Benedict (Ben) Andrew Matulino Wellington, New Zealand
97. Russell Packer New Zealand
98. Sam Rapira Hamilton, New Zealand
99. Steve Rapira Waikato New Zealand
100. Jerome Ropati Auckland, New Zealand
101. Ukuma Ta'ai Tonga
102. Elijah Taylor Hawera, New Zealand
103. Bill Tupou Auckland, New Zealand
104. Manu Vatuvei Otara Auckland New Zealand

AFL

Collingwood
1. Dayne Beams (Qld)
2. Marty Clark (Ireland)
3. Peter Yagmoor (Qld)
4. Jarrad Witts (NSW)
5. Tom Young (NSW)
6.Caolan Mooney (Ireland)
7. Josh Thomas (Qld)
8. Paul Cribbin (Ireland)
9. Michael Hartley (NSW)
10 Shae McNamara (USA)
11. Trent Stubbs (NSW)

Adelaide Crows
12. Kurt Tippett (Qld)
13. Taylor Walker (NSW)
14. Benjamin Dowdell (USA)
15. Sam Martyn (NSW)

Brisbane Lions
16. Claye Beams (Qld)
17. Josh Drummond (Qld)
18. Pearce Hanley (Ireland)
19. Ben Hudson (Qld)
20. Niall McKeever (Ireland)
21. Daniel Merrett (Qld)
22. Andrew Raines (Qld)
23. Bryce Retzlaff (Qld)
24. Brent Staker (NSW)
25. Cheynee Stiller (Qld)
26. Dayne Zorko (Qld)
27. Sam Mitchell (Qld)
28. Richard Newell (NSW)
29. Stephen Wrigley (Qld)

Carlton
30. Dennis Armfield (ACT) moved WA played union most of his junior days.
31. Zach Tuohy (Ireland)
32. Shaun Hampson (Qld)
33. Tom Bell (Qld)
34. Bray Blake (NSW)
35. Mathew Lodge (NSW)

Essendon
36. COurtney Dempsey (Qld)
37. Mark McVeigh (NSW)

Gold Coast
38. Zac Smith (Qld)
39. Jarrod Harbrow (Qld)
40. Alik Magin (Qld)
41. K Hunt (NZ/Qld)
42. Lewis Moss (Qld)
43. Rory Thompson (Qld)
44. Charlie Dixson (Qld)
45. Jackson Allen (Qld)
46. Alex Sexton (Qld)
47. Joel Wilkinson (Qld)
48. Tom Hickley (Qld)
49. Josh Hall (Qld)

GWS
50. Kurt Aylett (NSW)
51. Israel Folau (NSW/Qld)
52. Anthony Miles (NSW)
53. Setanta Ó hAilpín (Ireland)
54. Sam Schulz (NSW)
55. Jacob Townsen (NSW)
56. Mark Whiley (NSW)

Hawthorn
57. Luke Breust (NSW)
58. Matt Suckling (NSW)
59. Brendon Whitcross (Qld)
60. Taylor Duryea (NSW/ACT) not sure which one.
61. Will Langford (NSW)
62. Broc McCauley (Qld)

Melbourne
63. Rohan Bail (Qld)
64. Joel McDonald (Qld)
65. Ricky Petterd (Qld)
66. Jake Spenser (Qld)

Nth Melbourne
67. Hamish MCInosh (NSW)
68. Ben Warren (Qld)
69. Gavin Urquhart (Qld)
70. Majak Daw (Sudan)

Richmond
71. Luke McGuane (Qld)

St Kilda
72. Lenny Hayes (NSW)
73. Adam Schneider (NSW)
74. Sam Gilbert (Qld)
75. David Armitage (Qld)
76. Jackson Ferguson (NSW)

Sydney Swans
77. Craig Bird (NSW)
78. Harry Cunningham (NSW)
79. Nathan Gordon (NSW)
80. Kieren Jack (NSW)
81. Jarrad McVeigh (NSW)
82. Mike Pyke (Canada)
83. Lewis Roberts-Thomson (NSW)
84. Jesse White (Qld)
85. Tommy Walsh (Ireland)
86. Eugene Kruger (South Africa)
87. Jack Lynch (NSW)

Western Bulldogs
88. Dylan Addison (NSW/ACT) not sure which
89. James Mulligan (Qld)
90. Jason Tutt (ACT)
91. Tom L. Williams (Qld)

Extra’s that you added toward the end.
Hawthorn
92. David Hale (Qld)
93. Michael Osbourne (Qld)

Port Adelaide
94. Brent Renouf (Qld)

GWS
95. Sam Reid (Qld)

Richmond
96. Brad Miller (Qld)

NRL players removed / ?
Justin Poore (WA) Spent his school years in NSW played for NSW SOO
Bryson Goodwin (WA) Born in Sydney played for Cronulla as a junior
Matt Groat Rankins (riverina) I believe that this is still NSW.
Neville Costigan Rabaul (PNG) He moved with his parents to Queensland at a very young age
James Segeyaro Goroka (PNG) although I think you already removed him
Petero Civoniceva (Fiji) moved to Qld at age 1
Akuila Uate (Fiji) attended Brisbane Waters Senior College and represented Australia and schoolboy level in 2005.[2] As a junior, Uate came 3rd in the underage Australian sprinting finals.
Willie Tonga (ACT) Showing a talent at a young age while living in Peak Hill, New South Wales and the family finally settled in Cherbourg, Queensland.

AFL players removed / ?
3. Lachlan Keefe (Qld) There is no evidence of keefe playing in QLD, he was born there but no evidence of him staying there.
28. Sam Mitchell (Qld) you mean Sam Michael?
52. Josh bruce (ACT) actually played in the SAFL before playing in the ACT.
75. Nick Riewoldt (Qld) Have to take this out, he grew up in Tassie till he was 9 years of age, he had been exposed to AFL by 9 years of age no doubt about it.
79. Ahmed Saad (Egypt) his first exposure to AFL was in Vic, he never played AFL in Egypt.
80. Justin Koschitzke (NSW) Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta is a cathedral city of almost 17,000 people in the northeast of Victoria, Australia,
93. Dylan McNeil (NSW) Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta is a cathedral city of almost 17,000 people in the northeast of Victoria, Australia,
94. Nic Naitanui (Fiji) Grew up in Midvale, Midvale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located mostly within the City of Swan
96. Daniel Cross (NSW) Murray Bushrangers, Wangaratta is a cathedral city of almost 17,000 people in the northeast of Victoria, Australia,
93. Ryan Hooper (Qld) there is only one Ryan on the team and that is Ryan Schoenmakers, who played for Norwood Football Club, Australian rules football club belonging to the South Australian National Football League in the state of South Australia

Okay the AFL has 96 players playing outside its heartlands out of a possible 900 players squads of 50 for all clubs.
So %9 of the players in the AFL come from outside its heartland.

So out of a possible 480 players on the NRL squads of 30 we have 104 players that grew up playing outside NSW, QLD.
That is almost %25 of players not from the traditional area’s of NSW, QLD that play in the NRL =D> =D>

NRL miles ahead, more multicultural by a country mile.

NRL 24% players from outside its heartlands. =D>
AFL 9% players from outside its heartlands.

[AFL Warrior]

If the nrl think the meaning of multi-cultural is just having players from the Pacific Islands then you lot need a geography lesson as to the rest of the world

[eelofwest]

You know i can do a list of all ethnic players playing in the NRL.

This list will take some time to make, estimate about 60% players with different ethnic backgrounds.

[Xman]

Eels, how many NRL players are from states of Australia outside NSW and Qld?

[AFL Warrior]

Yeah the 60% of ethnic players in the nrl are from New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, and some other tinpot sinking islands in the Pacific.

[ParraEelsNRL]

Yeah the 60% of ethnic players in the nrl are from New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, and some other tinpot sinking islands in the Pacific.

[AFL Warrior]

Yes I laugh all the time when I am visiting your neighbourhood FeralEels

[ParraEelsNRL]

Sorry, I don't live in a cul de sac so if you come near my neighbourhood, just be careful of getting lost when there ends up being more than one entrance to my street. It's not one dimensional like your game where running in circles is a requirement.