EXCEL Sports Management

16/08/2026

🚨 NEW BLOG LIVE

THE HIDDEN STATISTICS THAT WIN NRLW CONTRACTS: WHAT RECRUITERS REALLY LOOK FOR

Most players and parents naturally focus on the obvious statistics.

Tries.
Line breaks.
Run metres.
Player of the Match.
Highlight reels.

They matter.

But they don’t tell the whole story.

Experienced recruiters are often watching the things most people aren’t.

Your effort off the ball.
Your defensive work.
Your urgency around the ruck.
Your discipline.
Your consistency.
Your availability.
Your coachability.
Your character.
Your leadership.
Your versatility.

They’re watching what happens after you make a mistake.

They’re watching your body language when you’re tired.

They’re watching whether you stay alive in a play even when you’re only an optional runner and may never receive the ball.

And they’re asking one of the most important questions in recruitment:

Can we trust this player?

Because one great game doesn’t build an NRLW career.

Consistency does.

At EXCEL Sports Management, we’re not interested in developing players purely to earn their first contract.

We want to help develop players capable of building long, sustainable careers.

One line from this article sums it up perfectly:

Talent gets you noticed.
Character gets you trusted.
Consistency gets you re-signed.

And always remember:

The highlight reel might get you noticed.
The hidden statistics build your career.

This is a must-read for players, parents and coaches who want to better understand what really creates value in female rugby league.

📖 READ THE FULL BLOG LIVE NOW:

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/hidden-nrlw-statistics

Excel With Us.

Family • Faith • You

Every player wants an NRLW contract. Few understand what recruiters are actually watching. Discover the hidden statistics that build trust, increase player value and create long-term rugby league careers.

09/08/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/concussion-rugby-league-player-welfare

One of the most important articles I've written. After completing the NRL Accredited Player Agent education program, my perspective on concussion, player welfare and long-term athlete development changed forever. Every player. Every parent. Every coach. Every club. Should understand why protecting p...

07/08/2026

🎙️ GET TO KNOW JORDYN PRESTON

Our very first Excel Sports Media interview is now live!

Join Jordyn Preston as she sits down with Chelsea Tyrrell for an honest, inspiring and authentic conversation about her rugby league journey.

At Excel Sports, we want everyone to get to know Jordyn the way we know her—not just as a talented footballer, but as a humble, resilient and determined young woman with an incredible future ahead.

This interview series has been created to educate, inspire and guide the next generation of rugby league players. Together, we discuss the realities of the game, including dealing with setbacks, missing team selections, facing uncertainty around contracts, overcoming self-doubt, and finding the resilience to keep chasing your dreams.

You’ll also discover where Jordyn’s passion for rugby league began, the people who influenced her journey, and the mindset that has helped shape the player and person she is today.

What started as an interview became an inspiring and eye-opening 20-minute conversation that every aspiring player, parent and rugby league supporter should watch.

🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/vUBlxvW-1XY

If this interview inspires just one young player to keep believing in themselves through the highs and lows of rugby league, then we’ve achieved exactly what we set out to do.

Excel with us. 💙

Family • Faith • You

https://youtu.be/vUBlxvW-1XY

Get to know Canberra Raiders player Jordyn Preston in this exclusiv...

02/08/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/club-recommended-nrlw-player-agent

26/07/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/nrlw-confidence

Confidence isn't luck or personality—it's earned. Discover how NRLW players build confidence through preparation, repetition, attitude and consistent habits in this latest article from John Fadel.

24/07/2026

💛 Welcome to the EXCEL Sports Family, Kalissa Moon! 💛

From Western Australia comes one of the brightest young prospects we’ve seen in recent years.

Could this young girl become one of the finest female rugby league players to come out of Perth?

We certainly believe she’ll be right up there.

Kalissa’s rugby league journey only began in 2022, after her uncle encouraged her to give the game a try. Before then, she had spent eight years playing netball, balancing both sports before making the decision to fully commit to rugby league.

That decision has already produced some outstanding achievements.

🏉 Represented WA Māori on tour in New Zealand (2024).

🏉 Selected in the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League (ASSRL) Under 16s in 2025.

🏉 In 2026, became one of only two girls selected from Western Australia in the inaugural affiliated CAS ASSRL Under 18 State Team.

Kalissa combines athleticism, toughness, work ethic and a genuine desire to keep improving. Those qualities are exactly what we look for at EXCEL Sports Management.

We’re excited to walk alongside Kalissa and her family as she continues her journey, helping her maximise every opportunity both on and off the field.

Welcome to the EXCEL family, Kalissa. The future is exciting. 💛

Family • Faith • You

20/07/2026

COMING THIS SUNDAY.

Over the past few months, I’ve written a lot about the NRLW pathway.

This is one of the most powerful blogs I’ve personally written.

Not because of the words…

But because of the message.

Every female rugby league player will face moments where confidence is tested.

This article explains where real confidence comes from, why so many players lose it, and how the very best build confidence long before game day.

We’re putting the final touches on it now.

“Confidence Isn’t Given. It’s Earned.”

Dropping this Sunday.

If you’re serious about your rugby league journey, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Excel With Us.

19/07/2026

https://www.excelsports.net.au/post/nrlw-psychology-of-being-dropped

Being dropped isn't the end of your career. Learn what coaches, parents and players need to understand about NRLW team selection and how elite athletes respond to setbacks.

19/07/2026

Congratulations, Jayden Fadel – “Jayden The Gentleman” Fadel. 🥊

It now makes it 6 fights, 6 wins, 6 knockouts.

Last night, Jayden faced his toughest opponent yet—a seasoned fighter with 26 professional bouts and 9 knockout victories. He’s a boxer who rarely gets stopped.

In just two rounds, Jayden delivered another emphatic knockout victory, continuing what has been an incredible start to his professional career.

What an incredible journey it is becoming under the guidance of Jeff Fenech and Basil, with the unwavering support and direction of his brother, Joey. Jayden is learning every step of the way through Team Fenech, and everything is beginning to come together.

We’re nowhere near where we ultimately want to be. Our goal isn’t simply to become an Australian Champion—our dream is to become a World Champion. We know there’s a long road ahead, and we’re committed to every step of the journey.

This was the win we needed, especially with his beautiful wife preparing to welcome their first child into the world next month. It’s a special time for our family, and we’re incredibly grateful.

None of this would be possible without the incredible people who stand beside us. Above all, our journey is built on our faith in God. His Word has guided us, continues to guide us, and always will.

We also couldn’t make this journey possible without the unwavering support of our amazing sponsors. Your belief in Jayden and Team Fadel allows us to continue chasing our dream, and we are sincerely grateful.

A heartfelt thank you to:

• AirConnex
• Draped
• UPC OZ – Ultimate Punters Challenge
• il Buco Kitchens
• Killara Group
• Place of Padel
• J-Flow Air Conditioning
• EXCEL Sports Management

To everyone who has supported Jayden along the way—thank you. Your encouragement means more than you’ll ever know.

God bless you all. The journey continues. 🙏🥊

15/07/2026

Over the past decade, Excel Sports has dedicated itself to one mission—creating genuine pathways for female rugby league players.

We’ve never believed in responding to rumours with more rumours.

We’ve always believed that integrity, hard work and results speak louder than gossip.

Unfortunately, there are times when misinformation causes real damage—not only to businesses, but also to the players and families who place their trust in us.

We are aware of what has been said.

We have been carefully documenting events, obtaining legal advice, and allowing facts—not emotion—to guide our decisions.

We will not engage in public arguments or social media back-and-forth.

When the appropriate time comes, the truth will speak for itself.

Until then, our focus remains exactly where it has always been—helping players achieve their dreams, supporting families, and continuing to build the strongest female rugby league pathways in Australia and New Zealand.

To every player, parent and supporter who has stood beside Excel Sports over the past 10 years, thank you. Your trust and loyalty mean everything to us.

The truth doesn’t need volume. It needs evidence.

The truth is coming