NRL veterans and Canberra Raiders teammates David Shillington and Sia Soliola shared a love for the game with students with a disability at Kalinda Support School on Friday morning.
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The visit comes as part of a yearly NRL-run program where players teach about issues such as bullying and social inclusion.
Rather than speaking extensively on society issues, Shillington and Soliola demonstrated inclusion in a very practical sense.
The kids were beaming as the league stars introduced themselves during a personal meet and greet session.
Those who could kick a ball around gave it a go with Shillington, who encouraged the kids with friendly feedback.
School captain Toby Evans was first cab off the rank with Shillington, showing skill and determination.
A group of boys and girls followed onto the grass and joined in.
A teacher noted that she had never seen the kids so well behaved, and asked Shillington if he would stay on at the school permanently.
Soliola stayed under cover with the kids who were unable to kick a ball due to a physical disability.
He passed the ball around by hand, signed posters and spoke to each student.
Year seven student Nikita Porter had her photo taken with a Roosters player and was keen to capitalise on the photo opportunity with Soliola.