Not even one of the coldest days of the year could cool the jets of Wagga Kangaroos Blue under 12s.
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The boys have been having a ball since rugby league's return in July and despite bitter conditions at Parramore Park, they enjoyed a big day against Tumba-Batlow.
Kaden Lander starred with the ball, crossing for five tries to lead a big team effort.
Coach Troy Ryan said he hasn't been concerned about scores in a year which is all about enjoying the game.
"The kids are enjoying learning, they want to learn. And they're a good age because they're starting to transition what's taught at training onto the football field," Ryan said.
"At training we're doing plenty of skills but it's mainly about trying to understand the full-field aspect of the game... understanding that you let the ball do the work.
"We're not scoring but the kids certainly know when they win. They know the score."
The records show it was a 58-4 win to the 'Roo Blues.
Ryan has coached the team for three years and said his players are enjoying the open space on the big ground.
Players are learning a variety of positions but Lander has been in superb form in the backs while others have also left their mark.
"Young Kaden has been very good, he's got good balance and speed," Ryan said.
"Our first receiver, Jace Lucas, he's only little but he's been killing it. You tell him something once and he does it, he's got a great football brain.
"Jude Cattle and Xavier Kingwill have been really going forward and laying a good foundation."
Oliver Arentz, Connor Brazulaitis and William Ryan have also shown good improvement during the year.
The team's fiercest rivals are stablemates, Kangaroos Red. Ryan said it was a draw last time they met, and they won't have a rematch in the final three rounds.
"We're very competitive, us and them. We're lucky to have two sides with competitive kids," he said.
"It's just a big positive that this club and the other clubs were able to get the competition to go ahead because the kids are just unreal. They'd hate to miss out on a whole year."