THE Albion Park-Oak Flats Rugby League Football Club is known as one of the strongest production lines not only in Group Seven but the South Coast.
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From Jason Hooper and Aaron Gorrell to now Drew Hutchison, Adam Clune and Dylan Lucas, the Eagles always seem to produce elite rugby league talent.
The latest of these is electric outside back Kane Ball, who this week penned a one-year deal with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Jersey Flegg side.
"Being part of the Sharks this year means a great deal to me, as it is a stepping stone to hopefully playing in the NRL in the future," Ball said.
"I have a lot of family members that are Sharks supporters and they are really excited that I have joined Cronulla."
Ball, who was named Country Rugby League's Player's Player and Player of the Tour during November's trip to England, started training with the Sharks in September - following the Eagles under 18s grand final loss to Warilla-Lake South.
"I was lucky enough to get a trial with Cronulla in September last year," he said.
"A couple of days after the trial, I was fortunate enough to be asked to be in their pre-season squad, on a train-and-trial deal. It's been hard work and definitely a challenge.
"The amount of training really takes a toll on your body at first, some weeks we were training up to five days. It's definitely been worth it as I'm starting to see and feel improvements.
"I'm grateful for this opportunity to work with the club every day and I'm looking forward to starting the season."