I acknowledge the proud local achievement by Aiden Gould from Lake Macquarie Junior Rugby Club, who has recently returned from a 14-day international rugby tour of England, Ireland and Scotland with the Australian Raptors U15 Boys team. Being selected for the Australia Raptors program is no small feat, and Aiden made the most of this opportunity. Over the course of the tour, he competed against strong international opposition and trained alongside Irish and Scottish players, taking on well‑respected rugby environments and testing himself at a high level. It was a valuable experience that will undoubtedly contribute to his development both as a player and as a young person. Aiden's inclusion in the squad reflects the dedication, discipline and talent he has shown through his local club and representative rugby. Congratulations to Aiden on this remarkable achievement, completing the tour and on representing Lake Macquarie with pride. I wish him every success as he continues his rugby journey and look forward to seeing what the future holds for this young Roo.