Wests Tigers star Chris Heighington

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Wests Tigers star Chris Heighington
Christian Nicolussi December 08, 2009 12:00AM
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TIGERS enforcer Chris Heighington did not bat an eyelid when asked to read a book to students of the Exodus Foundation.

"Forever Brothers, our [2005] Grand Final story, which is a great read," said Heighington, as he mingled with more than 20 students before training at Concord Oval.

"I was hopeless at school, but I'll do anything to help kids improve their reading and only wish I had done better."

Heighington, Blake Ayshford and new Tigers recruit Arana Taumata took time out with their new fans before hitting the training paddock.

Next year Tigers players will work closely with the Exodus Foundation, which helps students in Years 5 and 6 to develop their reading and writing skills. The players will visit the Foundation's learning centre at Ashfield monthly.

Former Tigers star Brett Hodgson has been training twice a week with his former club before he departs for Huddersfield in England.

 

[Joel Helmes]

Former Tigers star Brett Hodgson has been training twice a week with his former club before he departs for Huddersfield in England.

What?

 

[Balmain_Tiger]

hodgo better be taking mullaney under his wing!

 

[Joel Helmes]

I thought he was training with the Roosters?

 

[alien]

I thought he was training with the Roosters?

I think he was a part-time trainer with the Roosters, learning things from Cherry Mescia there. Hodgo could be a trainer when he retires, just like another ex Wests fullback Andrew 'Jumper' Leeds.

He might actually be training with the Wests Tigers players now whilst it's the Super League off season. So he could be doing the weights and running around with the boys whilst he is here.

 

[westTAHger]

good on Hino for getting involved.
hopefully we can see Chris making great progress going forward on the field as well next season.