Koori Knockout 2019 sees 30,000 footy players and fans descend on Central Coast

More than 30,000 people have flocked to the New South Wales Central Coast to attend one of the biggest events on the Indigenous calendar. Key points: Former and current NRL stars were among the tens of thousands who attended this year's Koori Knockout in NSW For the first time a girls under-16 competition was run at the event, which is known for showcasing young talent The South Coast Black Cockatoos won the men's competition and will host next year's tournament A prime place to glimpse the next generation of NRL stars, the Koori Knockout, hosted by last year's winners, the Newcastle All Blacks, features some of the fastest, most exciting rugby league in the country. "It's our modern-day corroboree and I love being a part of it," South Sydney Rabbitohs and Indigenous All Stars captain Cody Walker said. "It's fantastic they've introducing the under-16s girls side," competitor Rikka Lamb said. The South Coast Black Cockatoos won the men's competition over Griffith Three Ways United and are responsible for hosting next year's event.