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Life has a funny way of presenting opportunities for us. Just ask Junior Rociqa who went from groundskeeper to making his NRL debut at the very same ground for the Cronulla Sharks. The fairytale began in 2013 as Rociqa arrived to Cronulla and graciously accepted the position of groundskeeper at Remondis Stadium by his NSW Cup coach Tony Herman. “When I first came to the Sharks, Herman had his own business in Green Options and he was nice enough to give me a job. “I started working at Shark Park (Remondis Stadium) and I was lucky enough to make a progression from working to full time training and before you know it [I made my debut].” Rociqa was a big part of the Cronulla Sharks side that went on to capture the 2013 VB NSW Cup before fulfilling …show more content…

It was in our quarter final game against Samoa and that was definitely something I won’t forget.” “[Fijian] camp is like nothing else. Being able to experience a little get together called devotion, which is a pre meeting service just before we have breakfast and before we have dinner.” “It’s something that I love being a part of and whenever I get the chance I’ll put my hand up. I’m more than ready and proud play for my country.” It’s been an incredible journey for Rociqa which has only just begun. Rociqa is currently biding his time in the VB NSW Cup for the Newtown Jets, but his ability and hard work mixed with his raw passion should allow him to receive another first grade call up in the near future. “It’s the new venture with Newtown here and the new connection so [this season has] been awesome. I’m enjoying my footy just trying to punch [out] the 80 [minutes] and hopefully get a gig throughout the year.” “If I get the opportunity I’ll take it with both hands, I’d love nothing more to be out there playing with the boys.” A fierce competitor on the field and a genuine, passionate character off it, Rociqa hopes to add to his international and first grade caps with his best years still ahead of

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