Wheelchair rugby league player Brad Grove's Push the Limits campaign raises money for juniors

Brad Grove loves the physical aspect of wheelchair rugby league.

The sport has become a big part of his life since an accident in 2008 took away his ability to walk.

«It has helped me a lot with both my mental health and physical health,» Mr Grove said.

«I want to see other people in my situation that have gone through struggles and overcome them to do the same thing.» 

An Australian Wheelaroo player at the 2013 and 2017 Wheelchair World Cups, Mr Grove launched the Push the Limits campaign last year.

The Camden man will push himself 1,000 kilometres to raise funds for youngsters with a disability who want to take part in the sport.

«I want to make sure the next generation of wheelchair rugby league players can enjoy the same experience I have and make a difference to their lifestyle,» he said.

Mr Grove said what he enjoyed most about wheelchair rugby league was the opportunity to play with his able-bodied best friend. 

The pair have represented Australia three times on the international stage.

«If you have a great companion, you can achieve much greater things and I am a perfect example of that,» Mr Grove said. 

«Wheelchair rugby league has allowed us to participate at a level we never expected I would one day play at.

»For a lot of people with disabilities, they don't want to be going through that alone and just need someone with them on that journey."

Wheelchair rugby league rules allow people of all genders, age groups and mobility levels to participate.

«For once in their life, mum or dad or even their brothers and sisters or friends can actually do something with them,» Mr Grove said.

For the past seven years, able-bodied Emily Becroft has enjoyed playing with and against her husband Liam Luff, who was born with a condition