jack bladen (brisbane roar yoof)

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After completing the 2010 Professional Opportunities Courses, Stefan Krystman, Harshae Raniga and Jack Bladen have been invited to the West Bromwich Albion Academy for further assessment and trials.

The three players were identified and selected by Aaron Danks from the West Bromwich Albion Academy and Roger Wilkinson from Premier Skills during the 2010 Professional Opportunities courses in Hamilton and Auckland. The players will travel to England and spend 3 weeks with the Championship club.

Many other players have been identified by Premier Skills and will be invited back for further opportunities with West Bromwich Albion.  A number of players have also been recommended to US colleges off the back of the courses.

The 2010 Professional Opportunities Courses were run by Premier Skills in partnership with West Bromwich Albion and with the support of Yellow Fever.  The courses were seen as a great success by both Premier Skills and West Bromwich Albion.

Due to the success of the courses Premier Skills and West Bromwich Albion are planning to set up further courses and opportunities for players around New Zealand.