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Russell Crowe and James Packer’s plan to end off-field scandals in NRL – Sydney Morning Herald
The South Sydney co-owners have come up with a plan to educate young players before they come into the NRL.
Yes I am, Crowe replied.
The result of that conversation is the clubs Connect, Respect and Resilience Program, a million-dollar initiative that was launched earlier this week.
South Sydney co-owners James Packer and Russell Crowe in 2013.Credit:Getty
It is aimed at addressing mental health issues among Souths enormous nursery of junior talent, teaching and advising young players from the age of 13 about issues including how to treat women, drug use and gambling.
Essentially, the program attempts…
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