For Australian League Rugby fans perhaps more so than any other sport fans, sport is a way of life, not simply entertainment. The enormous Rugby League memorabilia industry is sure to grow this year with the announcement of the Brisbane Broncos Karmichael Hunts impending transfer (and change of codes) from the Broncos to the AFLs Gold Coast Football Club.
This is an unprecedented move, the first time in Australian Rugby that a player has changed codes from Rugby League to Australian Rules Football. It is a very significant move, and if it is successful, (and there is every reason to suspect that it will be), It could signal the beginning of a future period of more raiding from Rugby League in the months and years to come.
Broncos signed Hunt, voiced self doubts regarding his ability to be able to transfer his Rugby League skills to those needed for AFL, and still remain at top flight player; but a recent trail he undertook has done much to quell his fears. GCFCs scouts and training staff firmly believe that he will make the transition smoothly, and with a lot of hard work and dedication, relatively easily.
In terms of the memorabilia industry its very much a first for them too, and it opens up opportunities to both the Rugby League in general and the Brisbane Broncos in particular. Broncos signed Hunt, is set to complete the transfer to Gold Coast Football Club is May 2010 until when he is expected to play in Rugby Union.
Hunts talents will be sorely missed by the Broncos and it remains to be seen what effect (if any) this move will have on his future International playing career with the Kangaroos.
One thing which is certain is that there will be a mad dash for any and all memorabilia which is issued to commemorate the move; signed match balls, shorts and shirts or anything else. The memorabilia specialists at www.framed4u.com.au are going to be especially busy, it would seem. Framed4u are sport memorabilia specialists who deal in memorabilia for soccer, boxing, cricket, NRL and naturally, Rugby League. Rugby League memorabilia is always in heavy demand, but Hunts transfer is certain to intensify this interest; fans would be well advised to order now, before supplies run out.
There will be a rush underway by fans to get their hands on Rugby memorabilia " always popular, Rugby League memorabilia will now be selling like the proverbial hotcakes in shops and online. Rugby League fans are already among the most dedicated memorabilia collectors, avidly snapping up merchandise related to special matches, events and their favorite players. Many fans are always on the lookout for new pieces of memorabilia for their collections, with Karmichael Hunts move to the AFL being an event which is certain to spark massive interest in memorabilia.
Often in search of new memorabilia to add to their collections " and the transfer of Karmichael Hunt to AFL is a special event indeed.
This is an unprecedented move, the first time in Australian Rugby that a player has changed codes from Rugby League to Australian Rules Football. It is a very significant move, and if it is successful, (and there is every reason to suspect that it will be), It could signal the beginning of a future period of more raiding from Rugby League in the months and years to come.
Broncos signed Hunt, voiced self doubts regarding his ability to be able to transfer his Rugby League skills to those needed for AFL, and still remain at top flight player; but a recent trail he undertook has done much to quell his fears. GCFCs scouts and training staff firmly believe that he will make the transition smoothly, and with a lot of hard work and dedication, relatively easily.
In terms of the memorabilia industry its very much a first for them too, and it opens up opportunities to both the Rugby League in general and the Brisbane Broncos in particular. Broncos signed Hunt, is set to complete the transfer to Gold Coast Football Club is May 2010 until when he is expected to play in Rugby Union.
Hunts talents will be sorely missed by the Broncos and it remains to be seen what effect (if any) this move will have on his future International playing career with the Kangaroos.
One thing which is certain is that there will be a mad dash for any and all memorabilia which is issued to commemorate the move; signed match balls, shorts and shirts or anything else. The memorabilia specialists at www.framed4u.com.au are going to be especially busy, it would seem. Framed4u are sport memorabilia specialists who deal in memorabilia for soccer, boxing, cricket, NRL and naturally, Rugby League. Rugby League memorabilia is always in heavy demand, but Hunts transfer is certain to intensify this interest; fans would be well advised to order now, before supplies run out.
There will be a rush underway by fans to get their hands on Rugby memorabilia " always popular, Rugby League memorabilia will now be selling like the proverbial hotcakes in shops and online. Rugby League fans are already among the most dedicated memorabilia collectors, avidly snapping up merchandise related to special matches, events and their favorite players. Many fans are always on the lookout for new pieces of memorabilia for their collections, with Karmichael Hunts move to the AFL being an event which is certain to spark massive interest in memorabilia.
Often in search of new memorabilia to add to their collections " and the transfer of Karmichael Hunt to AFL is a special event indeed.
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The Brisbane Broncos loss is the GCFC and the AFLs gain. While Nrl fans will certainly miss watching Hunt in action with the Broncos, every Australian sport fan hopes to see him continue as a player with the Kangaroos for some time to come. If you are looking for Nrl memorabilia than look no further. Find all sports memorabilia here.
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