Carter Gordon: Transitioning Comfortably into Premier Grade
By Finn Morton; Photo - QRU Rugby
One of Queensland’s top schoolboy talents Carter Gordon has transitioned comfortably into Premier Grade Rugby.
The 18-year old continues to perform at the high level that earnt him Australian Schoolboy honours in both 2017 and 2018.
In November of last year, Gordon was rewarded for strong GPS and Australian Schoolboy form with a Reds Developing Contract.
He accredited his pre-season with the Reds for his strong Premier Grade form so far. The experience "definitely helped" with the transition into Senior Rugby.
“My transition from GPS Rugby to Prem Grade Rugby was definitely helped by the preseason I had with the Queensland Reds,” he said.
“Training with those guys really set the tone for my expectations leading into the club season.”
While a pre-season with the Reds would be a tough experience for anyone, Carter saw his senior year at BBC as the more challenging period in his young career.
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