Connor McFadyen Lions

2019 STATE TALENT CARNIVAL AFL U14 BOYS

1 TALENT DEVELOPMENT

The theme of the carnival is LET THEM PLAY. Coaches are encouraged to “play the Queensland way”, providing a greater chance of long term improvements through the following three principles:

ENCOURAGE PLAYERS TO express THEMSELVES Take the game on: Bounce the football Take the ball at the highest point: Go for your marks Take the options: Switch kick & 45 kick ALLOW THE PLAYERS TO LEARN THROUGH A discovery ENVIRONMENT INTRINSIC LEARNING: • Hearing • Seeing • Doing

Coach GAME SENSE

WHAT Decision making HOW Movement knowledge ABILITY Skill

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Five Forwards to play inside their Attacking half at all times (two Inside Forward 50) Note: Defenders must also abide by the same principle though not necessarily man on man. (Note: The only exception to this is when the ball is in transition) • No “Tagging/Run With”, players whose sole purpose is to prevent an opposition player gaining possession are not permitted at any time. • No rolling zone or press is permitted at any time. Once the ball is in general play it’s important to encourage players to be responsible for their opponent, therefore creating more one on one football. • Midfielders and Ruckmen to be rested at either end of the ground (where possible) rather than being interchanged. • In general play and at stoppages, five Forwards and Defenders must re-set to their required starting position should they not be directly involved in the play.

2 3 FIXTURE

Game 1 11:30am Sunshine Coast V Central Queensland OVAL 1 DAY 1 Game 2 1:00pm Wide Bay V Brisbane South West OVAL 1 Game 4 2:30pm Darling Downs V Northern Rivers OVAL 1 20 Friday Game 5 11:30am Brisbane North V Brisbane South East SEPTEMBER OVAL 3 Game 5 1:00pm North Queensland V Gold Coast North OVAL 3

Game 1 10.00am Brisbane North V North Queensland OVAL 1

Game 2 11:30am Gold Coast North V Brisbane South East OVAL 1

DAY 2 Game 4 4:00pm Northern Rivers V Brisbane South West OVAL 1 Saturday 21 Game 5 10:00am Wide Bay V Darling Downs OVAL 3 SEPTEMBER Game 5 1:00pm Moreton Bay V Sunshine Coast OVAL 3

Game 5 2:30pm Gold Coast South V Central Queensland OVAL 3

Game 1 9:00am Moreton Bay V Central Queensland OVAL 1

Game 2 10:30am North Queensland V Brisbane South East OVAL 1

DAY 4 Game 4 12:00pm Sunshine Coast V Gold Coast South OVAL 1 Monday 23 Game 5 9:00am Brisbane North V Gold Coast North OVAL 3 SEPTEMBER Game 5 10:30am Wide Bay V Northern Rivers OVAL 3

Game 5 12:00pm Darling Downs V Brisbane South West OVAL 3

DAY 5 Game 1 9:30am Gold Coast South V Moreton Bay OVAL 1 Tuesday 24 SEPTEMBER

U14 BOYS Map-marker-altNETBALL BUILDING Friday 10:00am Sunshine Coast, Brisbane North, Brisbane South East, Brisbane South West

Parent Saturday 11:30am Wide Bay, Darling Downs, Moreton Bay

INFORMATION Monday 9:00am North Queensland, Northern Rivers

SESSION Monday 10:30am Gold Coast South, Gold Coast North, Central Queensland 3 WELCOME TO THE 2019 STATE ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Welcome to the 2019 State Championships being A special vote of thanks to the coaches and held at Fishermans Road, Maroochydore, from support staff of all the competing teams, including Friday September 20 to Tuesday September 24. AFL Queensland staff. Your involvement is invaluable and I trust your team reaches the goals These carnivals are the first steps in a junior they have set for this year’s program. player’s football development, preparing the boys for the next stage of their journey in Queensland’s The North Queensland and PNG programs Talented Player Pathway. continue to produce great talent and I thank all the North Queensland Regional Managers for their Young players such as , support and dedication to the program and talent (), , development. , and () all cut their teeth in the State These championships are not just crucial for player Under 14 Championships, and now find themselves development; they also form an integral part of the on AFL lists. Junior Umpire Pathway in Queensland.

I would like to thank the AFL Queensland Umpiring Department, with particular thanks to Rohan Briggs. EVERY REGION PLAYS A IN PREPARING THE A zero tolerance policy in relation to players and key role officials discipline is in place for the championships PLAYERS AT UNDER 14 LEVEL, and I ask all spectators to play a part in providing THROUGH BOTH SKILL AND a relaxed and friendly environment during these OVERALL DEVELOPMENT. games. I encourage all supporters to acknowledge good play from all teams and I discourage any verbally abusive language to any player, official or umpire. Linked to this program are the magnificent AFL Please note that these championships are also a Academy Programs undertaken by both the smoke and alcohol free event. Brisbane Lions Academy (headed up by Luke Curran and Josh Hunt) and the Gold Coast SUNS To all teams, volunteers, coaches, umpires and Academy (headed up by Jason Torney and Andrew spectators, have an enjoyable carnival. I am Raines). sure the talent on display will be exciting and entertaining. I am sure that the level of skill on display will be exciting and AFL Queensland would like to thank the two AFL Academies and their staff for their contribution. PAUL TURK State High Performance Manager A big thank you to all the junior leagues and their affiliated clubs on the important role they play and the environment they provide for these aspiring young players in which to develop and follow their dreams. UMPIRE MESSAGE

Umpires for the U14 State Talent Carnival are striving The feedback provided over the week will allow our to progress in their umpiring and have been selected umpiring team to continue their development while based on their performance over the course of the enjoying the opportunity of officiating at the State 2019 junior season. Talent Carnival.

Their selection has them in line to be considered If you are interested in finding out more information for State Umpire Academy opportunities over the about joining the team in green, then please visit next few years along with a transition to senior www.umpire. community football. These championships will provide an opportunity for the umpires to gain coaching and mentoring from members of the ROHAN BRIGGS AFLQ Umpire Department, our Talent Identification Community Umpiring Development Manager coaches and a team of our current High Performance umpires.

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5 GOLD COAST NORTH

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Campbell Low 16/11/05 158 52.2 Broadbeach

COACH 2 Ky Nicholls 30/9/05 163 54.4 Labrador

3 Owen Maguire 20/10/06 160 58.2 Jimboomba

4 Xavier Smith 14/5/05 165 50.5 Labrador

5 Jordan Williams 4/9/05 170.5 64.9 Surfers Paradise

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6 Luke Brokenshire 17/1/05 164 58.5 Southport

7 Nathan Kady 27/10/05 165 60.1 Labrador

9 Harry Sullivan 26/9/05 169 59.5 Southport

10 Joshua Chalmers 11/2/05 170 58.5 Park Ridge

11 Jett Dickinson 15/4/05 171.5 57.7 Labrador

12 William Harlow 31/5/05 173 60.5 Southport

13 Heath Seadon 27/7/05 173.5 54.3 Park Ridge

14 Jesse Howells 14/4/05 176 69.8 Surfers Paradise

15 Harrison Ryan 1/11/05 174 62.7 Surfers Paradise

16 Taylor Tuputala 19/11/06 175 60.5 Mt Gravatt

17 20/5/05 170.3 68.4 Southport

18 Max Masters 1/2/05 167.5 56.7 Labrador

19 Matthew Gibbs 6/8/05 177 58.7 Labrador

20 Joshua Zanker-Close 2/8/05 181.5 64.7 Broadbeach

Joel Newman 21 Liam Jack 19/1/05 177 78.2 Southport

22 Cameron Gillespie 16/3/05 176 62 Broadbeach

23 Ryder Forbes 23/8/05 182 8 7. 5 Labrador

24 Jordan Howard 1/2/05 180 69.4 Labrador

MANAGER 25 Thomas Ray 2/4/05 171 52 Labrador

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6 7 TEAM

The coaches are thrilled with the final 24 players and Each player is unique and brings their own tricks how they have applied themselves to training, going out to the table but one trait that they all share is their and setting a high standard week after week. competitiveness and will to win.

Rep footy can be a wonderful opportunity and The coaches have done a tremendous job in galvanising experience for the players if they come together as a this year’s team and working together with players on collective and bring out the best in each other. I have no areas they identified as needs for improvement. doubt this year’s group will do that in the carnival as they have already shown numerous times leading up to. Everyone involved is thoroughly looking forward to the carnival and producing some high quality football.

COACH Dale Eames

Dale Eames is a former Southport Sharks player in the Dale was the head coach of the Gold Coast North U14 NEAFL. He is currently associated with the Surfers boys in 2018 and lead the team to a very successful Paradise Demons in the QAFL as a playing assistant campaign, with the team winning all 3 games at the state coach. championships.

Gold Coast Suns

Despite missing the final four games of the year with a persistent hamstring injury, Rory Thompson had his best season in SUNS colours in 2018. He provided stability in the backline as young players found their feet in the side and could be relied on to contain some of the competition’s best forwards. Thompson became the first Gold Coast local to play 100 games for the SUNS in 2018 and his strong season resulted in a fourth-place finish in the Club Champion award.

With the acquisition of key defenders and Sam Collins in the off-season, there will be a genuine competition for spots for Thompson and fellow tall defender Jack Leslie.

Junior Club: Southport Sharks GOLD COAST SOUTH

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Oliver Townley 8/2/05 155 46.4 Broadbeach

COACH 3 Harry Marsham 4/7/05 170 56.4 Broadbeach

4 Finn Hay 25/6/05 167 52.9 Palm Beach Currumbin

5 Jake Selvey 15/3/05 158 48.1 Surfers Paradise

6 Mitch Beaufoy 5/1/05 161.5 48.8 Palm Beach Currumbin

Alex Lobianco Alex 7 Mason Field 18/4/06 151 40.3 Southport

8 Lucas Snowball 21/1/06 149.5 40.2 Surfers Paradise

9 Leonardo Lombard 5/10/19 155 46.1 Burliegh

10 Cooper Gwynne 10/6/05 172 56.1 Broadbeach

11 Will Graham 27/7/05 172 56.7 Palm Beach Currumbin

12 Coby Collins 14/2/05 171 60.4 Palm Beach Currumbin

13 James Carrigan 19/05/05 50 164 .8 Surfers Paradise

14 Luca LaVerde 3/6/05 176.5 61.3 Broadbeach

15 Ethan Read 7/7/05 177.5 55.8 Palm Beach Currumbin

16 Liam Thom 21/7/05 172 63 Surfers Paradise

17 James Quinn 13/1/05 172 57. 5 Surfers Paradise

18 Jake Rogers 2/3/05 165.5 53.8 Broadbeach

19 Harry Gwynne 10/6/05 179.5 6 7. 5 Broadbeach

20 Jaxon Lester 22/5/05 175 71.6 Burleigh

Tyson Kulari Tyson 21 Austin Schenk 22/9/05 174.5 56.9 Palm Beach Currumbin

22 Carden Skalij 4/1/05 172.5 60 Palm Beach Currumbin

23 Jed Walter 8/6/05 188 83 Palm Beach Currumbin

24 Cameron Bodley 21/1/05 184.5 60.5 Varsity SC (Rookie search)

MANAGER 25 Damon Clarke 17/02/05 168 55 Palm Beach Currumbin

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8 9 TEAM This Gold Coast South team is a great showcase of the they improve and get the best out of each other. up and coming talent on the Gold Coast with 15 players Whilst there are a number of shining talents within from the squad representing their clubs in junior Grand the team it has been the bottom age players such Finals. as Snowball, Field and Lombard who have driven the enthusiastic and energetic culture of the grou. The group has bonded well off and on the field and have all bought into the intent of playing and displaying an A focus of the coaches has been leadership and exciting brand of football and celebrating each other’s communication and the boys have made significant strengths and talents as well. improvements in these areas over a short time so will be a unit to watch over the carnival! Their desire to enjoy and rise to challenges has been exemplary with friendships within the group ensuring

COACH Alex Lobianco Alex Lobianco is a vibrant young coach with a unique many angles and has a genuine understanding and outlook on coaching and the game itself. He is very much appreciation for the game and its participants. a relationship- and people focused coach with a strong emphasis on enjoyment, learning and improvement He is a proud Brisbane Lions supporter and idolises coaches such as Paul Roos, Justin Langer and Mal With experience taken from Auskick, Representative Meninga. and Senior coaching roles, Alex has seen the game from

Gold Coast Suns Jesse JOYCE

He often goes under the radar on the field, but SUNS Academy graduate Jesse Joyce has quietly become one of the club’s most consistent defenders in the last two seasons. At 191cm and 21 years of age, Joyce is a medium defender who can play tall and is an excellent kick coming out of the backline.

He played 19 games in 2018 with a quad injury ruling him out for two games in the early stages of the season. With Chris Burgess, Sam Collins, Jack Hombsch, , , Jez McLennan and joining the defensive unit in the off-season, there is plenty of competition for spots in the backline this year.

Junior Club: Palm Beach-Currumbin Lions MORETON BAY

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Milo Presland 30/07/06 152 43 Aspley

COACH 2 Lorencz Arnold 03/06/05 158 45 Sandgate

3 Calen Harrop 13/02/06 158 59 Sandgate

4 Maverick Garaicoa 01/08/05 160 45 Redcliffe

5 Alex Migus 28/11/05 164 48 Sandgate

Chris Pepper Pepper Chris 6 Hayden Rainbow 28/12/05 167 52 Wilston Grange

7 Graham Folau 16/6/05 168 56 Rookie

8 Carter Simpson 02/12/05 169 55 Narangba

9 Tom Fry 10/05/06 171 61 Sandgate

10 Ethan Bernat 15/07/05 172 65 Moreton Bay

11 Cambell Harrop 26/01/05 172 60 Sandgate

12 Tyler Fratus 17/02/05 174 52 Redcliffe

13 Kobe French 02/02/05 174 78 Narangba

14 Andrew Jeffrey 07/03/06 174 61 Sandgate

15 Ben Miller 27/03/05 174 78 Redcliffe

16 Harry Carter 07/07/05 175 75 Sandgate

17 Cameron Lee 28/08/05 175 56 Redcliffe

18 Duncan Lewis 03/07/06 175 56 Aspley

19 Aaron Chesterman 02/05/05 176 67 Redcliffe

Monique Loughlin 20 Jye Abberley 21/6/05 177 60 Moreton Bay

21 Jordan King 14/04/05 178 58 Narangba

22 Aidan Downie 03/03/05 179 58 Narangba

23 Blair Humphreys 02/06/06 179 64 Moreton Bay

MANAGER 24 Mathew Bowart 19/02/05 186 64 Aspley

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10 11 TEAM

The Moreton Bay Region is one of the fastest growing in the state. We are capturing the next generation through our continued work in the primary school sector, which has led to good trial numbers (50+ players). From this we hope to really have an influence in developing tomorrow’s senior players.

COACH Chris Pepper Chris played Masters footy where he represented with the Redcliffe Tigers for 8 years coaching the ACT. He also travelled to Ireland with the juniors and more recently their youth teams. Australian team to compete in the International Rules series in 2006 and again in the return visit Chris was the Assistant Coach of the Moreton in 2008. Bay Under 14 team from 2016 -2018 and this year is excited to take the reins and assist the players Chris was an Assistant Coach in 2009 for the to get the best out of themselves. Chris has Canberra U16 team competing in the Barassi Cup completed his level 1 coaching certification and against teams from the Kimberley’s and Kormilda is passionate about Australian Rules football and College (NT), New Zealand and South Africa. Since the development of young players. relocating to Brisbane, Chris has been involved

Melbourne Demons

Wagner was secured by the club in 2018 under the new Pre- Season Supplemental Selection Period (SPP). The ex-North player – he spent two seasons on the Kangaroos’ list before joining the – had a standout season in the VFL in 2018. He became an integral part of the Casey group, taking home the club’s award.

Junior Club: Sangate Hawks NORTH QUEENSLAND

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Daniel Statton 19/9/06 160 47 Saints

COACH 2 Kelton Bowen 3/2/05 159 50 South Cairns

3 Jack Vietch 30/5/05 175 60 North Cairns

4 Manu Nona 26/10/04 165 59 Rookie

5 Callan Sampson 27/6/05 168 59 Cape York

Josh Hanlon Hanlon Josh 6 Steven Narimoda 14/04/06 155 53 PNG - Gordons

7 Jebbie Davis 12/3/05 164 57 North Cairns

8 Issac Helms 17/2/05 170 59 Cairns City

9 Ethan Holden 21/4/05 168 56 Cairns Saints

10 Harry Cook 4/4/06 170 60 Centrals Trinity Beach

11 Ashley Moore 9/6/05 170 57 Cairns Saints

12 Caleb Nancarrow 31/5/06 173 55 Cairns City

13 Kyle Greenwood 12/6/05 168 60 Cairns Saints

14 Zaidyn Tanner 28/12/04 171 57 Cairns Saints

15 Aston Colville 2/1/05 177 64 Cairns Saints

16 Jake Cockerall 28/6/05 173 52 Cairns Saints

17 Lachlan Templeman 4/3/05 177 68 South Cairns

18 Maddox Hunt 11/4/06 176 69 Port Douglas

19 Ryochi Holland 1/5/05 172 61 Cape York

20 Bayden Nona 23/8/05 171 73 Cape York

Ryan VilalbaRyan 21 Weiba Donahue 27/02/05 174 68 Cape York

22 Angus Lane 3/7/05 182 65 Cairns Saints

23 Noah Cockerall 28/6/05 189 90 Cairns Saints

24 Reagan Crees 9/9/04 190 76 Rookie MANAGER

25 Joshua Lavai 13/05/05 172 56 PNG - Gordons

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12 13 TEAM This year’s North Queensland team was Keep an eye out for big ruckman Noah Cockerall formed after the North Queensland Academy from the Cairns Saints who is a fantastic Championships held in Airlie Beach in June. The contested mark while Cape York speedsters team was selected from the two participating Callan Sampson and Kelton Bowen will be very Cairns teams and Cape York. Eight Cape York exciting to watch with their speed and exquisite players have been included with the remainder skills. being based in Cairns.

COACH Josh Hanlon Josh is currently the Gold Coast SUNS Academy the program as both a player and coach. Josh coach based in Cairns and is also the AFL Cape is a fantastic communicator and has a great York Development Manager. ability to build rapport with his players in a short time-frame. Look for the NQ team to play a fast, He has a great knowledge of our North exciting brand of footy under Josh’s coaching. Queensland Talent pathway having been through

Gold Coast Suns Jack BOWES

Jack Bowes played 16 games in 2018 in what was a huge year of development for the 21-year-old. Bowes started the season playing off half-back and occasionally the wing, but was moved on-ball in the latter stages of the season where he performed well. He suffered a quad injury in Round 13 which saw him miss over a month of football, but returned to finish the year strongly, hitting season-highs in kicks, handballs, disposals, marks and tackles between Rounds 21-23.

The Cairns product and SUNS Academy graduate is now entering his third AFL season and is set for more midfield time again in 2019.

Junior Club: Cairns Saints CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Johnathon Hockley 14/02/06 166 55 Rockhampton Panthers

COACH 2 Harrison Trancredi 23/01/05 167 60 Yeppoon

3 Remy Tom 28/02/06 167 51 Garbutt

4 Ben O'Brien 18/04/05 169 56 Yeppoon

5 Hamish MacDonald 28/06/05 169 58 Rockhampton Panthers

Darren Lange Darren 6 Greg Heni 17/02/05 171 49 Rockhampton Panthers

7 Ethan Stauton 07/05/05 163 52 Thuringowa

8 Kayde Holmes 04/01/05 173 56 Northern Beaches

9 Will Raffin 14/10/05 172 51 Boyne Island Tannum Sands

10 Hayden Peckover 20/12/05 175 53 Glemore

11 Max Marsh 22/4/06 178 64 Boyne Island Tannum Sands

12 Leo Gupwell 6/12/05 173 55 Bakers Creek

13 Mason Staas 01/01/05 180 56 Bakers Creek

14 Javon Nona 07/03/05 178 61 Garbutt

15 Christian Payne 29/06/05 175 65 Thuringowa

16 Jett Fairbrother 31/01/06 175 67 Hermit Park

17 Dylan Thomas 09/03/05 180 65 Hermit Park

18 Jacob Dewis 25/09/05 179 71 Whitsunday

19 Fletcher Russell 23/09/05 180 67 Bakers Creek

Damien Richards 20 Jeremy Harding 26/11/05 180 65 Thuringowa

21 Tariq Tanner 07/03/05 186 68 Rookie

22 Daniel Murtha 03/06/04 187 67 Rookie

23 Matthew Evans 09/01/05 191 83 Rookie

MANAGER 24 Benny To'oro 15/04/04 185 68 PNG - Gordons

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14 15 TEAM The 2019 Central Queensland team was both should show the benefit from playing at this formed after the North Queensland Academy level before. Championships held in Airlie Beach back in June. The team was selected from the three Big marking duo Jett Mitchell and participating regions Townsville, Mackay Jeremy Harding will keep the defenders busy and Capricornia. This year Townsville has 10 while exciting smalls Junior Hockley and Greg representatives, Capricornia 9 & Mackay 4. Heni both from Rockhampton will be exciting around the goals. Backing up from the 2018 CQ team is Mason Staas from Mackay and Christian Payne from Townsville,

COACH Darren Lange Darren is currently the Gold Coast SUNS Academy and leadership to our programs with a long and coach for the Townsville region. successful playing career at the Thuringowa Bulldogs which included multiple premierships It's his first time coaching at this level having as well as North Queensland representation as a been part of the Townsville Eagles program player. previously. Darren brings a wealth of knowledge

Melbourne Demons

Standing at 206cm tall, Preuss is set to add more versatility to Melbourne’s list, able to play in both a ruck role and in the forward line, while also aiding All-Australian ruckman . Having played eight AFL matches in 2017, Preuss was a dominant contributor to North Melbourne’s VFL team throughout 2018. Originally from Queensland, the 23-year-old was taken at pick No.15 in the 2015 rookie draft.

Junior Club: Hermit Park Tigers SUNSHINE COAST

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Rory Mckenzie 22/11/06 151 39 Noosa

COACH 2 George Bagshaw 10/03/05 170 53 Kawana Park

3 Kooper Airey-Bamback 14/03/05 167 53 Noosa

4 Jayden Banks 14/01/05 173 55 Kawana Park

5 Will Hacking 3/10/05 169 55 Kawana Park

Danny O'Brien Danny 6 Sonny Ashley 29/07/05 165 61 Maroochydore

7 Oscar Mckenzie 20/06/05 164 57 Maroochydore

8 Lochie Barr 16/08/05 171 58 Kawana Park

9 Will Bertholini 30/01/05 177 58 Maroochydore

10 Lachlan Davis 16/07/05 169 61 Kawana Park

11 Koby Young 19/04/05 179 56 Maroochydore

12 Isaac Grummitt 18/01/05 165 62 Gympie

13 Jack Racovalis 27/06/05 182 62 Maroochydore

14 Liam Constance 3/05/05 171 62 Gympie

15 Will Brown 16/06/05 174 62 Kawana Park

16 Bradley Mcdonald 29/08/05 179 63 Maroochydore

17 Brandon Vangelas-Munoz 20/08/05 171 63 Rookie

18 Harry Rezek 8/05/05 174 63 Caloundra

19 Liam Kay 30/03/05 175 64 Maroochydore

Stacey French 20 Hunter Moore 11/03/05 184 65 Maroochydore

21 Nathan Jensen 22/03/05 190 67 Caloundra

22 Kobi Cook 5/03/05 184 71 Maroochydore

23 Blake Dreyer 2/02/05 171 77 Kawana Park

MANAGER 24 Will Jones 2/08/05 186 84 Maroochydore

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16 17 TEAM It's been a very complex program in only being able improvement in our group thus far and our focus as to have the group for one night a week, that being a coaches coming into the carnival will be all about Monday night and with most boys have played the converting our training into the games to see what day before on Sunday. the Boys have learnt along the journey.

We started with 60 plus boys which is now down to From day one, we as coaches have pushed a a final squad of 24, all cuts were difficult indeed but message of fun and we have encouraged the boys to the last cut of 10 boys was especially hard. make mistakes, but then taking on the responsibility of fixing it. Our main message “go out and make Our group of coaches in Kris Brown, Russell Modlin mistakes, fix them to the best of your ability and don't & Brad Ralph are super excited for the upcoming forget to have fun. carnival. We have already seen huge amounts of

COACH Danny O'Brien Danny was picked up at pick #20 in the 1998 premiership year and coached the Noosa Reserves Rookie draft from to the to a premiership in 2017. Cats where he played a total of 8 games for the Cats, kicking 6 goals. He was also a member of the Danny has a great knowledge and understanding 2002 Geelong VFL premiership side. of the game and his ability to get on the same level as his players is certainly his main strengths. The Danny has been a veteran of the coaching ranks U14 boys hang on everything that he says, and he around the Sunshine Coast where has coached has been able to teach them so much is such a Colts, senior and reserve football. He was an short time. Assistant Coach at Noosa in their 2011 senior

Brisbane Lions Eric HIPWOOD

Brisbane secured versatile tall Eric Hipwood with Pick No. 14 in the 2015 National Draft, after matching Richmond's bid.

Strong overhead and agile for his size, Hipwood is able to play at either end of the ground. He averaged 21 disposals and over seven marks per game at the national under 18 titles.

The 18-year-old Hyundai Help for Kids Lions Academy product was impressive for Aspley in the NEAFL Grand Final, booting two goals for the Hornets.

Junior Club: Caloundra Panthers BRISBANE SOUTH EAST

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Robert Campbell 28/11/05 164 60 Morningside

COACH 2 Charlie Corrigan 23/5/05 162 50 Coorparoo

3 Baxter Ellis 4/9/06 155 47 Morningside

4 Ethan Albury 14/2/06 171 60 Morningside

5 Matthew Angel 6/7/05 179 63 Morningside

6 Jackson Anthony 19/5/05 173 50 Coorparoo

Darren Fazldeen Darren 7 Daniel Barnett 28/2/05 174 54 Morningside

8 Kaeden Corboy 13/1/05 175 59 Mt Gravatt

9 Riley Harris 8/1/05 165 50 Point

10 Jake Fazldeen 11/6/06 152 45 Coorparoo

11 Oscar Peuplemann 20/7/05 160 45 Redlands

12 Matthew Robson 1/11/05 165 51 Morningside

13 Max Jeffrey 10/1/05 172 55 Morningside

14 Kai Kratzmann 27/1/05 170 62 Morningside

15 Koby Corten 07/07/05 183 60 Wynnum

16 William Crowe-Maxwell 22/2/05 186 62 Coorparoo

17 Callum Ferguson 5/12/05 185 71 Coorparoo

18 Luca Paraskevopoulos 29/1/05 179 70 Mt Gravatt

19 Tom Tasker 2/1/06 173 63 Coorparoo

Tyler Hayes Tyler 20 Elliot Lee 06/01/05 177 66 Wynnum

21 Jayden Lloyd 2/2/05 180 58 Morningside

22 Jake Miles-Wrency 11/1/06 180 63 Coorparoo

25 Damon Nespor 07/06/05 181 73 Wynnum

MANAGER 26 Wyatt Greenaway 14/2/06 171 65 Mt Gravatt

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18 19 TEAM The Brisbane South East team is comprised of in the Brisbane South family. They have built a set players from six clubs within the Brisbane South of Team Values that will be put on show, both on region. Starting the program with over 50 boys, it and off the field at Maroochydore. was a difficult job for the coaches to narrow the final squad to 24. Unity, Pride & Reliability are characteristics the team has committed to living by for the four days The players that will wear our new look jumper of the carnival. We are looking forward to working this year have pledged their commitment to with and watching the boys as they develop representing the region for all players and clubs through the carnival.

COACH Darren Fazldeen

Since retiring from playing many years of senior More recently, Darren has coached Coorparoo football around . Darren has enjoyed Under 12 and 14 teams, taking them to Grand mentoring and developing youth footballers at Finals in 3 successive years. He is really looking Coorparoo Junior AFC. forward to working with the talented boys across the region. Darren started coaching in 2014 whilst also Assistant Coaching at QAFL level. His appointment as Coach of the Brisbane South East team is his first role at representative level.

Gold Coast Suns

Sexton played every game of the season for the first time in 2018. Winning the SUNS’ Most Improved award at the Club Champion, Sexton’s form only got better as the season wore on. He was used in a couple of roles, predominately as a pressure goal-scoring forward, but also enjoyed stints on the wing and the occasional run-with role. His flexibility made him a big asset to , but Sexton also said the consistency of playing the majority of his football in the forward line helped his game last year.

After finishing the year with 28 goals to his name, the most of any SUN, Sexton will be hoping to increase that number again in 2019.

Junior Club: Springwood Pumas BRISBANE SOUTH WEST

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Samuel Cormack 11/10/05 170 58 Calamvale

COACH 2 Jakub Dunikowski 12/2/05 168 51 Sherwood

3 Kaden Ford 14/7/2005 165 44 Jindalee

4 Samuel Batiste 29/3/05 172 55 West Juniors

5 Eli Bennie 16/12/05 171 56 Sherwood

6 Zack Bidgood 7/7/05 170 55 Sherwood

Michael Blackmore 7 Samuel Caprioli 22/6/05 171 63 Sherwood

8 Elijah Glass 17/2/05 177 63 Coorparoo

9 Jared Gluch 23/5/05 181 63 West Juniors

10 Owen Hedge 24/3/05 168 51 Sherwood

11 James Preston 9/6/05 160 44 Sherwood

12 Thomas Southon 3/3/05 159 51 Morningside

13 Nicholas Bobbermien 27/3/05 185 70 Sherwood

14 Tom Gillett 9/1/06 184 61 West Juniors

15 Jack Kalan 2/2/05 180 71 Mt Gravatt

16 Ryan Gilder 16/05/06 180 65 Calamvale

17 Charlie Pingel 22/2/05 181 85 Kenmore

18 Tom Morgan 12/4/05 190 70 Sherwood

19 Carlton Wicks 5/12/05 185 69 Jindalee

Brendan Davis Brendan 20 Ethan Weeding 22/4/05 173 61 Mt Gravatt

21 Tristen Meekin 12/6/05 170 54 West Juniors

22 Oliver Scully 2/4/05 177 65 Coorparoo

25 Jaydon Macauley 13/4/06 175 65 Sherwood

MANAGER 26 Alex Peacock 26/12/05 182 65 Sherwood

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Jumpers in the Brisbane South West team were The boys have created some team values hotly contested with over 50 players trialling. centred around Intensity, Professionalism and Selflessness which they will stand for, on and off After much deliberation the coaches settled on the field at Maroochydore .The coaching group a well-balanced team that promises to deliver an has been really impressed with the commitment attractive brand of football at the carnival. of the group that has gelled so well in a short space of time.

COACH Michael Blackmore

Michael "Mouse" Blackmore is a decorated Club, registering over 200 games of Senior footballer in South East Queensland and will Football and being awarded Life Membership. coach the Brisbane South West team at this year’s State Talent Carnival. Despite retiring from playing, Mouse continues to give back to the game and the community After moving from Victoria to the Sunshine State, by coaching juniors and sharing his experience Mouse went on to play over 100 games as a junior with budding talent around the Brisbane South at Sherwood AFC. However more impressive was region. his reign as captain of the Sherwood Football

Brisbane Lions Connor BALLENDEN

Key tall and Brisbane Lions Academy graduate Connor Ballenden was taken by the Lions with Pick No. 43 at the 2017 AFL Draft.

Ballenden, blessed with excellent one-on-one skills and the ability to hit the scoreboard, entered the 2017 season as a hot chance to attract a bid from a non-Brisbane club in the top 10 at November’s national draft.

At 199cm and 95kg, Ballenden has the size and versatility to line up in a range of positions.

Junior Club: West Juniors Bulldogs BRISBANE NORTH

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Bailey Morgan 18/12/06 149 36 Wilston Grange

COACH 2 Jackson Williams 11/06/06 159 49 Wilston Grange

3 Thomas Williams 11/06/06 160 50 Wilston Grange

4 Lachlan ODwyer 13/01/06 161 50 Aspley

5 Jake Pitcher 06/01/06 162 55 Aspley

Brett Howson Howson Brett 6 Ned Rosenbrock 09/07/05 163 61 Wilston Grange

7 Julian Dargie 31/12/04 164 49 West Juniors

8 Hamish Dyce 23/07/06 164 56 Wilston Grange

9 Trent Semiao 25/10/06 166 51 Kenmore

10 Frankie Quinn 13/09/05 167 53 Aspley

11 Joshua Campbell 10/04/06 172 56 West Juniors

12 Ethan Myers 07/07/05 174 54 Aspley

13 Zac Allan 18/01/06 174 59 Kenmore

14 Sabian Bell-Bray 21/01/05 175 59 Coorparoo

15 Fergus McFadyen 05/10/06 175 65 Wilston Grange

16 Rory O'Brien 28/08/05 175 58 Zillmere

17 Jake Howson 31/10/06 176 60 Aspley

18 Lachlan Zakaras 13/04/05 177 62 Wilston Grange

19 Zachary Grills 29/03/05 178 57 Aspley

Sam Cairns 20 Sheldon Bedford-Parsons 08/04/06 178 54 Aspley

21 Ryan Sheppard 10/11/05 178 61 Aspley

22 Indigo Hollis 16/05/05 178 60 Wilston Grange

23 Marcus Zipf 02/01/05 179 60 Wilston Grange

MANAGER 24 Jay England 31/01/05 180 70 Aspley

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The Brisbane North side will look to use their speed, run and quality skills to play their best football at this year’s State Talent Carnival. The team has a mix of players from many clubs across multiple divisions. The team will be bolstered with returning players from last year as well as adding fresh faces to the team which makes for an exciting carnival.

COACH Brett Howson

After playing all his junior and youth footy in the his tenth year as a junior and youth coach at the Gippsland region of country Victoria, Brett made Aspley Hornets and was Brisbane North’s Under the move up to North Queensland where he 14 Assistant Coach in 2017 and 2018. started his senior football career at of 16. Brett is looking forward to the new challenge At 21 Brett made the move to Brisbane where he of being the Head Coach this year and is played in the QAFL from 1993 to 2001 with Kedron also looking forward to seeing the talent that Grange and Northern Eagles and QFA with the Queensland has to offer at this year’s State Talent Aspley Hornets until 2004. Brett is currently in Carnival.

Brisbane Lions

Harris Andrews is a tall defender/ruckman known as a good user of the ball who can also push forward and provide a target, given his genuine presence in the contest. Was nominated by Brisbane with pick 63 after being part of the club's academy. Can play a variety of roles and has good endurance to go with his strong overhead marking ability.

Harris was nominated by Brisbane as an Academy Selection during the 2014 Academy and Father-Son Bidding at the start of Trade Period resulting in the Club selecting him with their second selection in the AFL National Draft, pick 61 overall.

Junior Club: Aspley Hornets WIDE BAY

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Kaine Cates 5/08/06 155 39 Hervey Bay

COACH 2 Cohen Guard 6/09/05 162 49 Hervey Bay

3 Alistair Heckels 22/08/06 163 46 Hervey Bay

4 Jobe Delahunty 9/12/05 163 55 Bay Power

5 Noah McCarthy 5/07/05 163 56 Maryborough

6 Cody Davis 12/06/05 165 42 Across the Waves

7 Dakohta Soden 12/06/05 165 52 Across the Waves

8 Nixon King 7/09/05 165 54 Hervey Bay

9 Patrick Newland 14/01/05 165 51 Across the Waves

Geoff Ebert Matheson & Damien 10 Isak Hose 6/01/06 166 61 Across the Waves

11 Jonathan Clancy 16/10/05 168 49 Hervey Bay

12 Josh Horton 16/10/06 161 47 Bay Power

13 Keenan Day 16/02/06 170 54 Hervey Bay

14 Keith Ashcroft 9/11/06 170 79 Hervey Bay

15 Jack Geldard 16/01/05 171 58 Hervey Bay

16 Kai Prouatt 16/10/05 172 61 Bay Power

17 Dan Baker 30/05/05 175 68 Across the Waves

18 Nate Tomekovic 13/09/05 175 57 Hervey Bay

19 Shayden Mihan 7/09/05 175 53 Hervey Bay

Kieron Hyndman Kieron 20 Takoda Boltong 9/10/05 176 52 Bay Power

21 Will Mcrae 17/08/05 178 56 Across the Waves

22 Reegan Thomas 7/06/05 179 67 Brothers

23 Cayleb Johnson 3/05/05 180 85 Brothers

MANAGER 24 Bryce Cuffee 19/1/06 181 67 Bombers

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2019 sees a new crop of U14’s take up the This year we have had the benefit of an extended challenge of our fourth state championships. coaching group and this has assisted the boys in their development. Damo and I gratefully thank The group commenced with over 40 players at this group for their input. Expect to see our Wide Gympie just a few months ago. After a detailed bay lads playing a fiercely contested ball game program 24 boys have been selected to represent style with excellent handball spread and run. As our region from each of the 5 clubs. they say; “Beware the Tiger”. Good luck lads.

COACH Geoff Ebert

After a junior career at Jindalee Jaguars Geoff final and retiring as a player on that note. moved to the Mayne Tigers playing at the club between 1984 and 1992. Junior career highlights He commenced coaching in 1996 with Wide Bay making the Australian schoolboy Under 16 team Juniors and has coached in a variety of roles in 1984 and playing Teal cup in 1985. with junior representative football including the Country Kookaburras since that time. He is After a brief retirement Geoff played a season currently the Brisbane Lions Academy coach for for the Brothers Bulldogs in the Wide Bay Wide Bay and is a Life Member of AFL Wide Bay. competition in 1995 winning his first senior grand

Collingwood Magpies Jamie ELLIOT

The high-flying small forward didn’t play an AFL game last year, having just four intermittent VFL appearances to show for the season. An ankle problem derailed his pre-season and he was then beset by hamstring issues that ultimately required season-ending surgery. Signed a new one-year deal and the Magpies are praying he can finally overcome his injury woes.

Jamie played two seasons in the AFL Wide Bay competition as a junior. DARLING DOWNS

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Taj Gordon 7/7/06 162 38 South Toowoomba

COACH 2 Isaac Barac 2/11/06 164 43 University

3 Cooper Erdmann 5/10/06 150 55 Toowoomba

4 Robbie Crooke 23/3/05 169 55 Coolaroo

5 Trent Fenton 2/11/05 160 57 University

6 Blake Jacobson 10/4/06 165 56 Dalby Shaun Reardon Shaun

7 Evan Kollegger 6/9/05 170 60 South Toowoomba

8 Jesse Kollegger 6/9/05 170 62 South Toowoomba

9 Patrick Dolbel 1/1/05 175 62 Chinchilla

10 Keegan Luck 10/6/05 159 42 South Toowoomba

11 Lachlan Maloney 4/5/05 165 55 Chinchilla

12 Clifford Mitchell 5/11/05 158 45 University

13 Alexander Phyland 10/4/06 168 45 Warwick

14 Jimmy Potter 18/5/05 170 58 University

15 Matthew Wynd 24/1/05 155 46 Dalby

16 Luke Silver 26/5/06 161 45 Coolaroo

17 Xavier Sowerby 20/10/06 160 45 University

18 Will Stone 16/3/06 171 83 Coolaroo

19 Flynn Ross 31/1/05 167 57 Coolaroo

Mariah DolbelMariah 20 Lachlan Greenbury 3/6/06 168 50 University

21 Caleb Mifsud 9/8/05 170 55 Coolaroo

22 Kallan Lee 20/12/05 175 78 Coolaroo

23 Levi Parker 23/4/05 167 65 University

MANAGER 24 Corey Lenton 18/1/05 189 70 Coolaroo

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The Outlook Eye Centre Darling Downs team have line up, that is ready to hit the carnival with a players from Chinchilla to Kingaroy, Goondiwindi bang. and Toowoomba, this team is truly a well- represented Darling Downs outfit. This year’s team boasts many talented players including Col Wells Medallist (U14 AFLDD BnF) They have been working hard since the July Patrick Dolbel and includes nine bottom age school holidays and have come together as a players. Make sure you keep your eye on the red cohesive and strong unit. A very well-balanced and blue.

COACH Shaun Reardon

Taking the reigns of the Darling Downs Head His passion and enthusiasm has been evident Coach role, is old Fitzroy and Brisbane Lions throughout the program with this year’s group supporter Shaun Reardon. Hailing from South thriving and looking to achieve great things in Toowoomba Bombers, Reardon is coach of his Maroochydore. club’s men’s program.

Geelong Cats Wylie BUZZA

Buzza spent the majority of his 2018 season in the Cat’s VFL side, only playing three games for the senior team. Buzza has fit into the VFL side very well up forward booting 10 goals from seven outings. The strong forward is signed on until the end of 2019, so more opportunities beckon for the young gun.

Junior Club: Lockyer Valley Demons NORTHERN RIVERS

NO. FIRST NAME SURNAME DOB HT WT CLUB

1 Ishtah Raju 11/05/06 148 40 Tweed

COACH 2 Cooper Shields 20/12/05 163 43 Tweed Coolongatta

3 Gus Gilbert 27/07/05 165 45 Ballina

4 Spencer Alcock 12/07/05 150 45 Byron

5 Giles Hannon 06/09/05 165 44 Byron

Tim Deacon Tim 6 Lawson Shirley 14/03/06 155 48 Tweed Coolangatta

7 Cooper Hynes 22/06/06 161 48 Palm Beach Currumbin

8 Charlie Elliott 28/10/05 162 50 Tweed Coast

9 Thomas Grimster 05/12/05 165 51 Ballina

10 Raffael Morrison 13/04/05 167 60 Coolangatta

11 James Carter 07/01/05 170 60 Tweed Coolangatta

12 Blake McQueen 11/04/06 176 56 Ballina

13 Cameron Brown 11/04/05 176 57 Tweed Coolangatta

14 Jack Atkins 03/03/05 170 60 Ballina

16 Charlie Heath 21/01/06 171 56 Tweed Coolangatta

17 Kade Reynoldson 02/04/05 178 58 Broadbeach

18 Charlie Pereyra 17/01/05 173 80 Brunswick Valley

19 Tarkyn Boucher 08/08/05 176 64 Tweed Coolangatta

20 Hugo Bernet 10/09/05 175 63 Tweed Coolangatta

Doug Freeman 21 Jack Foggo 22/12/05 180 75 Tweed Coolangatta

22 Sascha Alexeeff 17/03/06 187 62 Lismore

23 Lochlan Maguire 07/03/05 186 84 Lismore

24 Joe Bull 05/10/05 183 70 Ballina

MANAGER 25 Brodie Streader 11/07/05 173 72 Coolangatta

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28 29 TEAM The Northern Rivers team will head into the carnival with Keep an eye out for Kade Reynoldson, Charlie Elliot and a sky is the limit attitude. The teams desire to move the Joe Bull. Kade is a midfielder whose stoppage work is ball by foot both laterally and through the corridor will first class whilst Charlie’s foot skills will be crucial in be on show throughout the carnival as they attempt to setting up the Northern Rivers attacking plays. Big man cause headaches for their opposition. Joe Bull's huge work rate and ability to read the ball in the air will undoubtedly make him a handful for his A large contingent of the team is made up of players who opponents both across the half forward line and in the have played for the Northern Rivers Eagles in the Gold ruck. There is also some quality leadership amongst the Coast Junior Competition this year and also players from group with more than 12 players having been part of this the Tweed Coolangatta Club. team at last year’s carnival.

COACH Tim Deacon

Tim or ‘Deacs’ as he is known to most has had an In recent times ‘Deacs’ was the midfield coach at extensive football career both as a player and a coach. Broadbeach in the QAFL during 2017 & 2018 and this year He played at several clubs throughout his playing he bought his expertise to the Northern Rivers where he days, most notably Palm Beach and Southport where has had an enormous impact on the U14 Northern Rivers he played a majority of his footy throughout the 90’s Eagles team who play in the Gold Coast U14 competition. and early 2000’s. He was a dual premiership player at Southport in 1999 & 2000 and then was Captain/Coach of Tim is supported by Darren Boucher and Jarred Ellis. Palm Beach in 2002 & 2003. Jared was initially a Northern Rivers Junior player with the Ballina Bombers before eventually being drafted to He is a Level 2 Accredited Coach and his coaching style the Gold Coast SUNS during 2014 and 2015, he returns to has been moulded from his playing experiences under the region with a passion to impart his knowledge on the some of the games great coaches including Robert next group of young up and coming stars. Walls, Ken Sheldon and Norm Dare.

Gold Coast Suns Jacob DAWSON

Jacob Dawson played three AFL games in his first season with the SUNS and showed he has what it takes at senior level. Playing as an inside midfielder, Dawson was given a baptism of fire when he debuted against the Hawks and played on eventual Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell.

In the NEAFL, Dawson was a proven ball-winner and regularly eclipsed the 30-disposal mark. His strong form there resulted in him finishing second amongst SUNS in the NEAFL MVP Award with 32 votes.

Junior Club: Palm Beach-Currumbin OUR STATE CARNIVAL UMPIRES

FIRST NAME SURNAME Alex Le Sueur

Ian Basterfield-Groves Michael Lourens

Joseph Bull Miles Maclennan

Lochlan Caldwell Lachlan Martyr

Riley Carr Kyne McDonald

Mack Collins James McKinlay

Dezi Cutter Tahlia McNaught

Max David Jackson Simpson

Noah Fry Jack Stenson

Scott Gatehouse Joshua Weekley

Flynn Holmes Cody Wilken

William Huckins Deklan Winfield

Lachlan Jones Tylor Winnett

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