Keebra Park hooker’s footy education nearly complete

Keebra Park hooker Jack Hudson.

JACK Hudson is happy to bide his time in the shadow of a would-be Australian Schoolboys representative, knowing soon he will have his chance to shine.

The 16-year-old rake will steer the ship for Keebra Park in Wednesday’s Titans Schools League showpiece clash against Beenleigh at Nerang — one of six games to be livestreamed by the Bulletin.

Hudson, who arrived at Keebra Park two years ago, has steadily improved his hooking game under the watchful eye of the school’s head of rugby league, Glen Campbell.

“Jack came to me a couple of years ago from Brisbane looking for an opportunity. He’s a quality hooker who has a very good passing and Campbell said.

“Jack has a foothold now in this competition, a bit like AJ Brimson who also played in this competition.

“He has all the potential in the world as a young up-andcoming hooker with some great quality around him. Now he just needs to strive and achieve his goals.” running game,”

The Year 11 student finds himself second in the pecking order at Keebra Park behind standout number nine Blake Mozer, who Campbell tipped to push for a green and gold jersey this year.

Hudson is Mozer’s heir apparent but the youngster knows he must still prove himself worthy of the kudos afforded him by the legendary Keebra coach.

“Honestly, I just want to get the best version of myself playing footy,” he said.

“Hopefully I can get into that Open As side or squad and just go from there, I guess.

“Blake’s a real good bloke — he’s a freak.

“It’s good to just sit in his shadow for a bit and learn his lefts and rights.”

Keebra Park kick off at 7pm.