Big sporting careers rarely start in big stadiums.
They start on local fields, with volunteer coaches, muddy boots, and junior teams that teach kids how to turn up, back each other, and keep going.
One of the most exciting young players in Australian rugby, Max Jorgensen, began exactly that way - as a junior at the Balmain Wolves. Long before professional contracts and national attention, he was just another local kid pulling on a Wolves jersey, learning the game alongside his mates.
Fast forward to today, and Max has signed a major long-term contract with Rugby Australia, firmly establishing himself as part of the next generation shaping the future of the sport. It’s an incredible achievement and a sound reminder of where these journeys really begin.
At CobdenHayson, our community partnerships are built on this belief: backing local clubs matters. Not for visibility alone, but because these clubs are where confidence is formed, character is built, and opportunity quietly grows. When communities invest in their juniors, they create pathways that can last a lifetime, on the field and beyond it.
Seeing Max stand alongside current Balmain junior players, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, is a powerful full-circle moment. The possibilities are truly endless when local communities are supported and young people are given the chance to grow in the right environments.
Good people. Good clubs. Creating future Aussie legends together.
Source: https://wallabies.rugby/news/max-jorgensen-commits-longterm-to-australian-rugby-2026129
