March 1, 2016
Former South Sydney captain Mario Fenech dropped in to visit the boys and girls at St Patrick’s Catholic School in Nanango on Tuesday as part of a local blitz by NRL Ambassadors.
Four ex-NRL players – Mario Fenech, Nathan Merritt, Petero Civinoceva and Brent Tate – will be visiting schools in most local towns on Tuesday and Wednesday to spread a healthy message about sleeping well, drinking plenty of water and building a sense of belonging.
Mario, from Maroubra in Sydney, told the Nanango children they needed 11 hours of uninterrupted sleep if they were to function well in the classroom.
Adults needed eight hours.
And both adults and children must keep themselves well hydrated – that’s water, not soft drinks – if they want to be at their best.
Mario said he didn’t smoke, won’t touch drugs and had not drunk alcohol since the age of 18.
He also still trained regularly to keep fit.
The visit culminated in a mini “play-the-ball” competition where some of the children competed against the clock.
South Burnett residents also have the opportunity to meet the players.
They will be at Fred Kassulke Oval in Nanango and T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Tuesday night between 5:00pm-6:00pm.
And on Wednesday night, they will visit the Wondai Sportsground, Murgon Sportsground and Jack O’Chin Oval in Cherbourg, also between 5:00pm and 6:00pm.
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