The St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers kick-off their junior reps seasons this Saturday with all four grades set for trial matches at Helensburgh's Rex Jackson Oval.
It marks the next step in what has proven a grueling preseason for the young sides as they continue to build towards a February season kick-off.
They will be the first of three trial matches played with two more scheduled for January against other opponents.
The day kicks off with the Dragons and Steelers Lisa Fiaola Cup outfits doing battle at 10:00am before the Tarsha Gale Cup squads meet at 11:30am followed by Harold Matthews Cup at 1:00pm and SG Ball Cup at 2:30pm.
The day offers all those involved in the club's pathways an important opportunity to build connections as players continue to filter through the system.
"One of the main things we really wanted to do is narrow that connection, so the coaches as well as the players spend some time with each other, understand what we're trying to do," Recruitment & Pathways Manager Shane Millard said.
"It's a good opportunity for the coaches to see what they practice in the off-season too. Usually, you get a smoky; a kid that bounces out of the ground... We want to make St George Illawarra Dragons."
