It's time to put the spotlight back to the positive things happening on the field.

Rugby union is often overshadowed here in the traditional heartland of rugby league and growing presence of AFL.

That may change in the future if the recent achievements of Jacob Collyer (right) are anything to go by.

The Bennett Road Public School pupil is back from Canberra, where he represented NSW at the Primary Schools Sports Association national rugby union titles a fortnight ago. It was a great week for Jacob, whose side came home national champions and undefeated in their three games.

The team scored more than 200 points during the tournament and didn't concede a try.

This was Jacob's first time at state level but has represented Sydney West region for two years.

``He returned home very excited,'' mum Libby said. ``We're very proud of him!''

Jacob, 12, got into the sport three years ago because his next door neighbour played. He plays flanker for the Rooty Hill Raptors at club level and Parramatta Two Blues at under12s representative level.

Jacob hopes to get an indigenous scholarship into The King's School next year.

But if he ever considers switching codes, league could be an option, where he represented Sydney West at PSSA level earlier this year.

His Two Blues representative co-coach Craig Behringer is not surprised by his success. Jacob played a key role in the side, which had great success this year.

The boys made the state grand final but went down against Warringah.

Behringer has taken Jacob under his wing and drives him to training and games because his mum doesn't have a licence.

He also trains Jacob every Saturday morning during the off-season.

``He's a tremendous talent and has a great ability to get around the field,'' Behringer said. ``He's a no-nonsense kid who's aggressive, competitive and works hard tirelessly.''

NRL grand final tip: Melbourne Storm have been there and done it all before in their fourth consecutive grand final. But as I live in the blue-and-gold heartland, I don't have the heart to tip against the Eels. Go Parra!