News School teacher Bradley Deitz lands in his toughest class with Canterbury Bulldogs debut

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A question for those in the know?
Because he’s not part of the full time squad, do we have spots still available in the 30 and if so can he get a spot if Baz wants him full time?
 
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What a difference in coaching now compared to what we have had in the past. A player shows promise and the Coach responds. Well done Baz and hope Deitz does well whenever he gets his chance during the game.
 
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dogwhisperer said:
Not hard to be the best hooker when comparing him to Lichaa, JMK and Kotoa lol
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So true matteee all three together are still shit and have been playing for over 3 years this hole has one game in first grade and is already stunning there is a future infront of him
 
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Such a good story. Happy for the bloke.

I just hope other fans fuck off with the “of course the Dogs pulled an All Girls High School Teacher for their hooker....”
 
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The__GM said:
Such a good story. Happy for the bloke.

I just hope other fans fuck off with the “of course the Dogs pulled an All Girls High School Teacher for their hooker....”
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Well up until now you're the only one to have said anything remotely associated with sledging him
 
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Three weeks ago, Bradley Deitz was working as a teacher at an all-girls school in Kensington.
On Friday night, the little-known Bulldogs hooker will be aiming to school the Newcastle Knights.

Deitz’s decision to resign from the classroom of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, where he began the year as a PE coordinator and maths teacher, has produced the ultimate lesson in character and persistence.
Canterbury Bulldogs rookie and former school teacher Bradley Dietz will make a shock NRL debut on Round 1 this weekend. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Canterbury Bulldogs rookie and former school teacher Bradley Dietz will make a shock NRL debut on Round 1 this weekend. Picture: Jonathan Ng

On his 26th birthday, the former Sharks, South Sydney and Roosters lower grade player, was chosen on Tuesday by Dogs coach Trent Barrett to make his NRL debut against the Knights.

“There were some times where I thought, I’m getting a little bit older now, but I never lost the love for playing footy,’’ Deitz said.

“I was focusing on my teaching the last four years and doing footy for fun on the side.

“I just tried to make the most of it.”

Deitz was named in jumper number 14 to face the Knights by Barrett, who only met the creative dummy-half at the club‘s final training session before Christmas — an opposed session against feeder-club Mounties.

“I was planning to teach and play for (NSW Canterbury Cup club) Mounties this season,” Deitz said.



Brad Deitz has come from nowhere to land a prominent role at the Bulldogs.

Brad Deitz has come from nowhere to land a prominent role at the Bulldogs.

“But after that one session before Christmas, Baz (Barrett) invited me to come back to their opposed training days in January, while I was on school holidays.

“I did a couple of those and then he said we want to keep you around.

“I had to give four weeks notice to the school principal for my resignation — so I continued to teach up until three weeks ago.

“It’s an all-girls school and they love their footy.

“They’re all big Souths and Roosters fans, being from Kensington.

Deitz playing for the North Sydney Bears back in 2016.

Deitz playing for the North Sydney Bears back in 2016.

“Had this game been in Sydney (and not Newcastle) I would expect some of them to go to the game.

“I reckon they’d be calling out, ”Go Mr Deitz, Go Mr Deitz.”

Deitz is everything rugby league should celebrate. The epitome of a player who understands that NRL careers are short-lived and that a focus outside the game is pivotal.

While competing in the under-20‘s and lower grades, he completed a bachelor of exercise and health science degree, a masters of teaching and a certificate in mathematics.

This was to be his fourth year as a teacher before Barrett stepped in.

Bradley Dietz has been working as a school teacher at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Kensington. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Bradley Dietz has been working as a school teacher at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Kensington. Picture: Jonathan Ng

When the moment comes to run onto the field against Newcastle, Deitz will consider the journey he‘s taken to be here.

As the Rabbitohs reserve grade dummy-half in 2017, Deitz travelled to Auckland as a member of the South Sydney Nines squad.

“I was playing well and Madge (former Souths coach Michael Maguire) was happy with me, but when Damien Cook is having his breakout season and Robbie Farah is the back-up hooker, it was going to be pretty hard for me to get a chance there,” Deitz said.

“I then signed with North Sydney, who were the feeder club to the Roosters and I was then stuck behind Jake Friend and Sam Verrills.

“Ever since, I’ve just been trying to give it my best and make the most of it.

Deitz has moulded his game on Damien Cook.

Deitz has moulded his game on Damien Cook.

“I’ve always backed my speed and my footy smarts of when to run and when to recognise in the ruck what’s needed from me.

“My strength is my running game.

“I paid a lot of attention to the way Damien Cook played and maybe I’ve taken some of that.’’

A superb try-scoring trial match performance two weeks ago against Cronulla was enough for Barrett to deliver the first major call of his coaching career at Canterbury.

“It’s unexpected, but I’ll relish it,’’ Deitz said.

“Mum and dad always taught me that working hard at school, having a good job, was the priority and that footy was a bonus.

“I must say, it’s a pretty good birthday present as well.’’
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Firstly, it's great that Jayden Okunbor has volunteered to fill in for Deitz in the teaching roll. Too many time players are discarded once they reach about 25. Some players are late developers - look at Cook & Cody Walker for 2 examples. I also hope that this means that Barrett will pick players on form no matter who they are. It promotes competition & stops players from being lazy until the last year of their contract comes up.

Good luck young fella, lets hope this is the start of something great!
 
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