At the Taren Point Titans, Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora swapped a press pack for an under 6s question and answer.
Nikora, who coaches two of his own kids at the club, received a few cheeky heckles from them during the Q&A.
When Nikora was asked how old he is, one of his kids quickly answered for him, “My dad is 28!”
It’s been a special experience for Briton and his wife Sharmaine helping at the club and watching their children fall in love with playing the game.
“Well, it’s my first time coaching, and it was a bit tricky at the start, but everyone helps out, and I love it,” Nikora said.
Addin Fonua-Blake has one of his kids playing at the Titans as well, and another at the Gymea Gorillas.
An experience that brings back memories and puts things in perspective for the NRL players.
“My best junior memory was winning a grand final with my closest mates at the Mascot Jets. I had a few cousins in the team, and it was really special,” Fonua-Blake shared with the kids.
The Taren Point Titans won the 2025 Cronulla JRL club of the year award and followed it up with the 2026 NSWRL community club of the year award.
“People stay with the Titans because they love the family/friendly feel we have here,” Taren Point assistant secretary Kimberley Chin Poy said.
“We have a Culture and Heritage night which we started last year. We had 38 flags representing 38 different cultures and nationalities.
“We had a Māori Kapa Haka group perform, a trio of Cook Islands dancers, then this year we had some Lebanese drumming, and everyone brings a special dish from their culture or heritage.
“We’re welcoming to all cultures of all backgrounds. We’ve created a family feel here, and people have recognised that and that’s what they come for, the camaraderie.”