Wagga is a country town that loves its sport, but is divided over its loyalty for the rival football codes – Aussie rules and rugby league. It's in this setting that we find our hero Chase Daylight, whose dream to play professional Rugby League is falling by the wayside, just like his relationship to Brooke. At his lowest point, Chase takes a leap of faith to sort out his life. But living this out is a far greater challenge than he imagined, especially among team mates who won't let him give up his partying ways without a fight. Chase's leap of faith might possibly be the worst decision ever he has ever made.
Acting
Dan Ewing's committed descent from cocky athlete to humbled mess.
Writing
Faith-based sports drama that actually lets its hero fail repeatedly.
Production
Authentic Wagga locations that breathe real small-town suffocation.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Wagga Wagga' footy code war between AFL and NRL is real and vicious — the film barely exaggerates the town's actual sporting sectarianism.
Stan Walker (Rhys) was an actual Australian Idol winner playing a struggling musician — meta-commentary or just convenient casting? Director never confirmed.
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