CHILDREN and teenagers with special needs from across south-east Queensland got to feel like rugby league stars on Saturday at Flagstone.
The third smashing the barriers event held by Flagstone Phoenix was a huge success with kids coming from as far away as Toowoomba and Petrie in Brisbane's north to take part.
The children took part in a wide variety of games and skills based activities which were tailored to their needs with the help of Flagstone Phoenix players and club officials as well as representatives from the Souths Logan Magpies Queensland Cup side.
Five-year-old Harrison Pearce who has cerebral palsy travelled from Petrie to take part as it was his chance to play the sport he loves, a chance his father Mike said the family could not miss.
"It's a big deal for him, all he wants to do is play league but he can't play because of his disabilities," he said.
"So when there was something he could do we were straight onto it."
Another keen participant was Roy Catterall from Jimboomba who despite being a bit older than the other participants was still there to indulge in his love of rugby league according to Flagstone Phoenix President John Lilley.
"Roy has been here all three times, we will likely give him a title as he's very much been an ambassador for smashing the barriers," he said.
Mr Lilley said he was appreciative of the continued support of Souths Logan.
"Souths Logan are our mentors and our family and they guide our club into the future."