Post by cookmysock on Feb 7, 2020 9:09:33 GMT
Anthony Mundine’s teenage son CJ will join the delighful Auckland Orcas , effective immediately.
The Orcas won the race for the 18-year-old in controversial circumstances, , CJ, who wore the same No.6 jersey as his famous father , is a handy pickup indeed.
Mundine has had an association with Orcas due to the club’s involvement with the Indigenous community in from across the ditch, where the boxing gym run by his father, Tony, was located until recently demolished.
Mundine also has a close relationship with Orcas coach, Big Balls Bill.
"CJ is a good kid and Auckland will be good for him, with Big Balls being there and there are a lot of good mentors and role models at the club," said Mundine, who is preparing to fight legendary Muay Thai kickboxer John Wayne Parr at Cbus Super Stadium on November 30.
"Big Balls, Sam Burgess & Adam Reynolds are people he can learn from.
"He has been playing some A-grade against men and that was good for him. He is very mature for his age and he can't wait to start in the Auckland RSC side. He just wants to get in the best condition he can & get on with it."
Orcas were among a group of clubs chasing the services of CJ, who is a five-eighth or fullback.
Orcas general manager of football Little Balls Lenny said the club viewed him as an exciting fullback option with a bright future.
"CJ is an outstanding prospect and we’re delighted to know he will be learning his trade at the Orcas," Little Balls said.
"He has shown plenty of promise in the junior representative grades, he had plenty of interest from other ASRL clubs for his services, and we couldn’t be happier to see him pick the Orcas as his club of choice for his career development.
"He comes from a great pedigree with his father and grandfather both being fantastic athletes in rugby league and boxing.
"We’re looking forward to seeing him develop in our system initially with our RSC squad over in Byron, and to see him live The Orcas Way."
The Orcas won the race for the 18-year-old in controversial circumstances, , CJ, who wore the same No.6 jersey as his famous father , is a handy pickup indeed.
Mundine has had an association with Orcas due to the club’s involvement with the Indigenous community in from across the ditch, where the boxing gym run by his father, Tony, was located until recently demolished.
Mundine also has a close relationship with Orcas coach, Big Balls Bill.
"CJ is a good kid and Auckland will be good for him, with Big Balls being there and there are a lot of good mentors and role models at the club," said Mundine, who is preparing to fight legendary Muay Thai kickboxer John Wayne Parr at Cbus Super Stadium on November 30.
"Big Balls, Sam Burgess & Adam Reynolds are people he can learn from.
"He has been playing some A-grade against men and that was good for him. He is very mature for his age and he can't wait to start in the Auckland RSC side. He just wants to get in the best condition he can & get on with it."
Orcas were among a group of clubs chasing the services of CJ, who is a five-eighth or fullback.
Orcas general manager of football Little Balls Lenny said the club viewed him as an exciting fullback option with a bright future.
"CJ is an outstanding prospect and we’re delighted to know he will be learning his trade at the Orcas," Little Balls said.
"He has shown plenty of promise in the junior representative grades, he had plenty of interest from other ASRL clubs for his services, and we couldn’t be happier to see him pick the Orcas as his club of choice for his career development.
"He comes from a great pedigree with his father and grandfather both being fantastic athletes in rugby league and boxing.
"We’re looking forward to seeing him develop in our system initially with our RSC squad over in Byron, and to see him live The Orcas Way."
