Campion’s kids ready to take the next step

THEIR final 80 minutes in the Rugby League Gold Coast competition will be spent fighting for a premiership but for several Tweed players, the match is also an audition to push for higher honours next season.

The Seagulls’ focus will be solely on beating Runaway Bay in a bid to claim their maiden Rugby League Gold Coast title.

But coach Kevin Campion believes several of his players have the ability to be Intrust Super Cup regulars and their ability will be on show for all to see on Sunday.

“There’s a number of kids in my squad that I’ll be asking a few clubs to have a look at – just from their ability to handle the QCup (Intrust Super Cup),” Campion said. “There’s three or four guys that I’ll be pushing down south.”

Campion, a former Origin forward who played 241 senior games for clubs including the Gold Coast Seagulls, Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys, made his senior coaching debut this season for Tweed, guiding the club into the grand final.

“I’ve been pushing (for Tre Williams to play ISC) all year and he got his opportunity to debut this season, which is great.

“He’s a really classy player, he’s certainly a QCup player.

“I think Kirk Murphy is one to look out for, as well as Reece Summers and Harry Hughes.

“They’re good kids and all four of those boys could make a step up to another level and even to a higher level.”

Campion has enjoyed his time as coach but, like his side, could be on the way out.

“I thought I’d put my hand up this year just to see what it was like and I’ve really enjoyed the year,” he said.

“I’m not thinking anything further than this year. I might hang up the boots myself.”