AFL CEO DEAN WARREN

Welcome to the 2019 AFL Queensland Capricornia Day.

The Capricornia region has witnessed fantastic growth in AFL participation over the past few years, particularly in the women’s space. Thank you to all involved for your ongoing commitment to growing our game in the Capricornia region.

This year we appointed our inaugural AFL Queensland Capricornia Region Advisory Board. Thank you to all our Capricornia Advisory Board Members who have provided outstanding support to our Capricornia regional staff in delivering a professionally run competition.

Congratulations to all the Teams and Umpires who are represented in Grand Finals this weekend.

Community footy would simply not be possible without the hard work of everyone behind the scenes. Volunteers ensure community provides a welcoming and inclusive environments, a place where people can come together to enjoy our great game. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clubs for organising the army of volunteers who bring our game to life each week.

Good luck to all the teams competing in Grand Finals today and thank you for your support of Capricornia footy.

Dean Warren, AFL Queensland CEO On behalf of AFL Queensland we would like to welcome you to the Capricornia Grand Final Day!

A reminder to all spectators that all Junior matches are alcohol and smoking free.

Thank you to the Panthers AFC, and all those involved, for the work that has gone into hosting today's matches.

Please note that we will have event officials around the ground today, if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact one of our officials. Our events tent is located near the canteen should you require any further assistance.

We would like to give special thanks to all partners and sponsors that make football in the Capricornia region a success. AFLQ COMPETITION MANAGER BRAD MATHESON

2019 was another huge year for AFL in Regional QLD, and the Capricornia Region continued to make massive steps in the progression of our game.

Once again we have been fortunate to have the corporate Partnership with the Frenchville Sports Club and we are thrilled to see this Partnership continuously evolving. We kicked off the year with an AFLX Carnival at the Frenchville Sports Club which was the first of its kind in Queensland and the first time The Frenchville Sports Club facilitated our great game. We were able to continue to grow our exposure at the fantastic facilities of Ryan Park with Youth Girls AFLX Grand Final and later a Youth AFLX Carnival was played as part of the NAIDOC week celebrations.

Our Game Development Team has been hard at it again this year continuing to increase the exposure that we are gaining through School Programs, AUSKICK centres and Community Programs. Regional Manager, Scott Smithwick, has done a mountain of work with his team with promotion and exposure of our game beyond our Region and well into the Communities. This includes engagement in towns such as Blackwater and Emerald nearing 100 participants at their Community AUSKICK centres. The impact this promotion has had on our competition is evident with participation growing yearly and Friday night football surpassing 350 registrations for the first time ever.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Club Presidents, Coaches, Volunteers and support networks that have done an outstanding job in continuing to develop their Clubs and increasing the presentation of our Game. To our Umpiring department you have again done an outstanding job in ensuring that matches are officiated on a weekly basis.

Finally to all Teams & Umpires that have been rewarded for hard work, reaching this years Grand Final Matches, I wish you all the best of luck and look forward to showcasing our game on the biggest day of the Footballing Calendar. YOUTH MATCHES

BITS SAINTS U 17 V 11:25 am GLENMORE BULLS

YEPPOON SWANS U 15 V 9:50 am ROCKHAMPTON PANTHERS

BITS SAINTS U 13 V 8:30 am SWANS

SENIOR MATCHES

YEPPOON SWANS Seniors V 5:15 pm ROCKHAMPTON PANTHERS

BROTHERS KANGAROOS Women V 3:30 pm ROCKHAMPTON PANTHERS

BITS SAINTS Reserves V 1:20pm YEPPOON SWANS REGIONAL UMPIRE MANAGER STEVE MAXWELL

On behalf of all Umpires I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to umpiring in 2019. All clubs have contributed towards umpiring on occasions and we appreciate the time volunteers provided.

Umpiring within the Capricornia Region has always provided highlights throughout the season and I’m positive this will continue into season 2020. Personally I’m looking forward to working in the region to assist with growth and development of umpires of all disciplines to improve skills and communication within our group.

I would like to thank Damien Mitchelmore (Community Umpires Development Manager) who is always available to provide on going support. Thanks to Brad Matheson who I’m reminding regularly umpiring is always enjoyable and as rewarding as we make it.

A special mention to our Sponsors, Wrapt in Print and Ian Weigh Toyota thank you for your financial support to our group is extremely valued. Moving forward I believe there is also a huge opportunity for woman to become umpires in our region for extra fitness and learning more about our great game, meeting many new people and enjoying the environment which we provide. AFLCUA is also in the process of negotiating a home of our own and individual training center, and a venue for social gatherings, as we have been without since the beginning which no doubt would be extremely beneficial for growth, skills and continued improvement, within the region.

Congratulations also to Lochlan Caldwell from Yeppoon who has been invited to participate at the state U14 Championships in Brisbane during the September month. Lochlan is also completing his on field accreditation for season 2020 and look forward to continue his training and development into Senior Umpiring.

Finally to all clubs, umpires and volunteers who are participating Grand Final Day, our hosts the Panthers Football Club and everyone enjoying the day may the best teams win and everyone can walk away with AFL being the winner within the region. Brent Peterson Skye Lee-Howard Lucas Christian U 13 Darren Lawson Alyssa Ruff Mike Visser Rhys Matthews Ernie Tull

U 15 Steve Maxwell Caden Ruff Nick Clarke Drewe Hetherton Alyssa Ruff Thomas Skye Lee-Howard Kapernick Rhys Matthews

Matthew Hull Blake Francis Bob Davies U 17 Brent Peterson Caden Ruff Rob Teakle Tim Steers Hamish McDonald Ernie Tull

Brent Peterson Mason Jeffery Lucas Christian Reserves Darren Lawson Jasper Petherick Mike Visser Drewe Hetherton Lachlan Elliott Rhys Matthews

Lochlan Caldwell Caden Ruff Bob Davies Women Tim Steers Alyssa Ruff Rob Teakle Greg Heni Ernie Tull

Steve Maxwell Hamish McDonald Nick Clarke Seniors Mike Hinds Blake Francis Thomas Scott Mills Lachlan Elliott Kapernick Jackson Ivey Youth Football in our Region has continued to flourish of recent years and with some of the local talent on display this year we are set for some exciting times in the future. The talent with in our Region was further reflected this year as we have had, for the first time 4 players selected to represent QLD in their various age divisions. Congratulations to Brooke Sheridan (U12 School Girls), Xavier mason (U15 School Boys), Jayren Willie (U16 Males) & Sara-Jane O'Grady (U18 Females).

Added to these individual honours the success of all our Youth Representative Teams this year at their respictive Chamionships is further indication to the strength of Youth Football in our Region. The introduction of Youth Girls this year is a great sign for the opportunity for the development of Female Footballers in our Competitions.

In a show of strength through their Youth Footballers, the BITS Saints, Took out a clean sweep at the recent Awards Presentation held at the Frenchville Sports Club with Max Marsh (U13), Jordan Jacobsen (U15) & Mason Gates (U17) taking out the top honour in their respective age groups.

Now for a look at todays matches ...... UNDER 13 THE BITS Saints have shown this year that, when they are able to get their full team together, they can be one of the most damaging sides of the competition. They boast a very even spread across the field with some damaging talls complementing a good group of small runners. For the Swans they have again continued to grow as the season progressed and have shown true grit to keep themselves in matches. They have been tested through this years finals series but a come from behind win on the road in Gladstone and then holding off a late charge by Brothers has given them 2 good wins and a confidence boost leading into today's match UNDER 15

These two sides provide class all over the field. Panthers have shown a good mix through the midfield this year which has provided the forwards with plenty of option, the likes of Cooper England taking full advantage of this kicking 100 goals in the home and away season. However the Swans boast a very classy midfield of their own and the potential match ups through the middle of the ground sets the scene for an intense battle today. With both teams boasting great ball movement and plenty of pace it could come down to which defensive unit can stand up and limit the oppositions scoring opportunities

UNDER 17 Undoubtedly the Bulls have been one of the good news stories of the year to go from a couple of years of battling in this age group to progessing all the way through to the Big Dance. Rest assured they won't be happy to leave it at that with some of the most electrifying players in the competition sure to wow the crowd today. The one thing standing in the Bulls way is a classy BITS Saints outfit. Showed great composure in a drawn Semi in what was one of the greatest matches in recent times. The are a very well structured team and seem to be able to just go about their business and get the job done. This has the makings of one of the games of the day UNDER 13

YEPPOON SWANS BITS SAINTS

14 I.Alexander 23 M.Marsh (C) 34 O.Jackson 01 K.McGennan 03 A.Ceracchi (C) 15 S.Marsh 20 B.Ashman 13 J.Trezise 24 L.Adamson 07 Z.Turner 05 L.Cadle 09 M.Fitzgerald 02 O.Miles 02 K.Croft 60 H.Bateman 22 T.Fitzgerald 17 M.Davies (VC) 05 N.Osborne 22 K.Ganfield (C) 06 B.Sheridan (VC) 06 C.Kidd 10 B.Tankey 19 C.Wallis 18 A.Murphy 23 P.Waller 08 J.Hodge 18 C.Byrne 04 N.Brown 04 J.Tancredi 19 C.Canniffe 15 K.Cane 16 I.Howard 21 J.Watson EMERGENCIES: 11 R.Cassidy EMERGENCIES: 09 A.Mulligan 25 K.Bones 17 C.Cassidy 24 R.Biernacki 11 R.Willson (VC) 13 C.Byrt 21 T.Reuben 14 C.Locker 12 T.Howard 54 M.Caldwell 12 T.Lusty 25 E.Turnball 08 S.Willson 16 B.Heit 20 S.Murphy 07 C.Melany 56 T.Kenzig 03 M.Turnball

DAN O'BRIEN JAMIE CROFT UNDER 15

YEPPOON SWANS PANTHERS

21 T.Ahmat 31 P.Richards 18 M.Hill 39 J.Petherick 06 O.Pattie 29 T.Moore 13 H.Tancredi 37 J.Murray 16 K.Humphries 46 C.O'Brien 08 C.Hoare 45 X.Mason (VC) 23 K.Treadwell 40 C.Jackson 24 M.Young 41 L.Smith 22 E.Bird 34 C.England (C) 19 L.Ogilvie 38 W.Barwick 09 B.O'Brien 43 M.Wright 07 A.Pullan 36 Z.Minter 15 J.Wallis 26 B.Dodd 17 T.Adams 32 B.Bayton 25 R.Selwood 30 J.Walsh 10 A.Ceracchi 33 J.Hawke 11 A.Miller 27 G.Heni 20 C.Busby 35 L.Edgar 02 F.Suosaari 48 J.Asse 04 S.Hendrie 42 M.Melezer 05 J.Broadfoot 44 K.Russell 03 K.Ganfield 28 J.Hockley

STEPHEN BIRD RODNEY ENGLAND UNDER 17

GLENMORE BULLS BITS SAINTS

13 P.Gristwood 14 A.Hull 17 C.Tull 12 C.Lusty 06 J.Willie 08 M.Gates 07 T.Perry 23 C.Tostevin (C) 04 J.Mizzi 29 T.Breen 01 T.Lawson 10 L.Croft 30 E.Farrell 15 T.De Jonckheere 24 G.Bulsey 19 C.Tankey 18 O.Waterton 13 R.Shanks (VC) 20 E.Power 32 G.Howard 09 T.Blackborough 17 S.Spencer-Glavin 16 J.Cox 16 J.Rose 23 K.Smith 31 L.Sheridan 22 A.Smith 01 E.Tabb 12 L.Mitchell-Lawton 18 J.Sheridan 21 J.Doyle 07 L.Scott 03 B.Bauer 05 T.Longmuir 19 J.Eather 04 D.Judd 14 N.Baker 02 R.Brennan 15 A.Ware 26 J.Watkin (VC) 10 M.Jeffery 11 B.Rouse 11 J.Ivey 25 J.Airton

SCOTT SALTER DAMON STEBBINGS Talent Manager - Jason Torney

The SUNS Academy has increased its members base in 2019 to 400 which coincided with an increase in staffing and resourcing. John Deitz (former Peel Thunder Talent Manager) has been introduced as the North Queensland Talent Coordinator and has made a huge impact to all regions over the past 6 months.

Head Coach of the SUNS Academy male program lead the U18 squad to its first win in the Academy series which finished top of the ladder against the other Academies and NAB League teams in .

2019 was a great year for two particular players who took out dual Academy Player of the Year Awards presented at the SUNS , Connor Budarick from the Gold Coast and Elli Hampson from .

Talent Manager - Jason Torney

Capricornia 13-15 Suns Academy & HP Training Squad RESERVES Deja Vu, for the third time! These 2 teams have met in the previous 2 Grand Finals and on both occasions it has been the Saints that have taken home the silverware. The Swans will be looking to make sure this doesn't happen for a third time and look to have a much more balanced team this year that will be hoping to get the Job done. The Swans running game has been their strength, adding some firepower up forward has seen them kick winning scores. The Saints have the bonus of some very experienced players all across the ground that provide great on- field leadership and direction for all those around them,can they make it 3 in a row? This match could go down to the wire and will be a display of who can keep their composure as the game goes on

WOMEN Going down in 4 consecutive Grand Finals the Panthers finally tasted victory in 2018 and it has only grown their hunger for more success. Their second consecutive undefeated season is reflection of the quality of structure in this group. For the Roo's it is their first Grand Final appearance since 2011 and they will be eager to make the most of this rare opportunity. Boasting some good overhead skills through the middle of the group and constant tackling pressure the Roo's will need to be on their game if they are to limit the Panthers scoring opportunities. Whilst the Panthers have had the edge over the Roos this year the Roos have constantly reduced the margins and kept the Panthers scoring opportunities to a minimum which will be the key if they are to break the undefeated streak of the Panthers TEAM LISTS RESERVES

YEPPOON BITS

COACH GRANT BOYD COACH LUCAS HALL PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Round 1 YEPPOON 10 - 20 - 80 def BITS 04 - 04 - 28

Round 6 BITS 03 - 01 - 19 def by YEPPOON 15 - 12 - 102

Round 12 YEPPOON 08 - 10 - 58 def BITS 06 - 08 - 44 TEAM LISTS WOMEN

PANTHERS BROTHERS

COACH CLINT EVANS COACH TIM CARROLL PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Round 3 PANTHERS 07 - 04 - 46 def BROTHERS 04 - 05 - 29

Round 8 BROTHERS 02 - 03 - 15 def by PANTHERS 07 - 08 - 50

Round 13 PANTHERS 04 - 04 - 28 def BROTHERS 01 - 00 - 06 SENIORS

The might of the Yeppoon Swans Senior team has continued on in 2019, will the Panthers be the ones to stop their undefeated run in the last game of the year?

The Swans boast class all over the field lead by an engine room consisting of co-skippers Matt Wallin and Leigh Cossens, 2018 Bernie Gottke Medallist Tom Cossens and 2017 Bernie Gottke Medalist Jamie Garner. It doesnt stop there with 2019 Bernie Gottke Medalist and Leading Goal Kicker, Alex Chapman, providing headaches for defensive units up forward as well as spending time through the mid-field. When teams are able to apply some pressure against the Swans they come up against the likes of Sebastian Kilpatick-Brazier who, returning from injury, has had a stella season and ensured that any forward attacks from opposition teams rarely venture past the hal-back line.

The Panthers have undoubtedly been the most improved team in the Senior Competition and that has been mainly due to the tight knit group they have been able to form at the Club and there willingness to work hard for each other all over the ground. Players like Jaxson Pringle, Travis Young and Levi Davenport play with their heart on their sleeve and continue to take the challenge on right until the final siren. Sam Pierpoint has been a great addition to the makeup of this squad providing another avenue to goal supporting seasoned vetrans Clint Evans and Sam Gudgeon. The return of Matt Ryan this year has been a big boost for the squad and the more matches he has played the more time he has spent through the midfield.

The Panthers are one of the few teams that have been able to take the challenge up to the Swans at stages this year but the challenge is to bring that to the field for a full 4 quarters. Given the slightest opportunity the Swans can make opposition teams hurt on the scoreboard. TEAM LISTS SENIORS

YEPPOON PANTHERS

COACH MARK WALLIN COACH MICK KREUN PREVIOUS MEETINGS Round 5 PANTHERS 01 - 03 - 09 def by YEPPOON 12 - 13 - 85

Round 10 YEPPOON 17 - 12 - 114 def PANTHERS 02 - 04 - 16

Round 15 YEPPOON 18 - 20 - 128 def PANTHERS 04 - 04 - 28

Semi YEPPOON 15 - 15 - 105 def PANTHERS 04 - 02 - 26 More than 120 guests gathered at the Frenchville Sports Club in Rockhampton, with AFL Capricornia Life Members, Frenchville Sports Club Board Members and representatives from all Clubs in attendance. The crowd was entertained by former /Lions great Richard Champion, who joined MC Wayne Clifford in a Q&A, as well as presenting winners with their awards.

Guests were treated to some nail biting counts going down to the last Round of games before eventual winners Alex Chapman (Seniors), Chelsea Carroll (Women's) & Joel Robinson (Reserves) took out our games highest individual honour in their respective competitions.

2019 Bernie Gottke Medalist 2019 Maree Lambart Medalist 2019 Graham Orr Medalist Alex Chapman Chelsea Carroll Joel Robinson

2019 Senior Minor Premiers 2019 Women's Minor Premiers 2019 Reserves Minor Premiers Yeppoon Swans Rockhampton Panthers Yeppoon Swans AFL CAPRICORNIA SENIOR BEST & FAIREST WINNERS

1974 Gary Ward (Parkhurst) 2004 Darren Boase (BITS) 1975 Tony Weller (Wandal) 2005 Clint Evans (Panthers) 1976 Jock McSporran (Parkhurst) 2007 Liam Kronk (Panthers) 1977 Norm White (Parkana) 2008 Ben Burns (Glenmore) 1978 Ross Borg (Wandal) 2009 Aaron Russell (Glenmore) 1979 Mel Cross (All Blacks) Wes Hawke (Yeppoon) 1980 Ross Borg (Wandal) 2010 Aiden Colbourne (Brothers) 1981 Chris Millard (Blackwater) 2011 Tyson Payne (Glenmore) 1982 Alex Herewane (Gladstone) Adam Rakip (BITS) 1983 John Boccomazzo (Parkhurst) 2012 Matthew Wallin (Yeppoon) 1984 Ross Pearson (Parkana) 2103 Dan Hunt (BITS) 1985 Rick Floyd () 2014 Tom Cossens (Yeppoon) 1986 Shane Sargent (Parkhurst) Tyson Payne (Glenmore) 1987 Doug Bennett (BITS) 2015 Matthew Wallin (Yeppoon) 1988 Rick Munday (Wandal) 2016 Tim Higgins (Glenmore) 1989 Robert Keys (Parkana) 2017 Steven Pugh (BITS) 1990 Steve Burns (Yeppoon) Tim Higgins (Glenmore) 1991 Gavin Diaz (Parkhurst) Jamie Garner (Yeppoon) Gerald Hickey (Brothers) 2018 Tom Cossens (Yeppoon) 1992 Tim Carroll (Brothers) 2019 Alex Chapman (Yeppoon) 1993 Paul Ugle (Parkhurst) Darren Horton (Gladstone) 1994 Derek Smith (Gladstone) Steve Lauritz (Yeppoon) Paul Ugle (Parkhurst) 1995 Robert Hull (BITS) 1996 Derek Smith Gladstone 1997 Wayne Clifford (Brothers) 1998 Murray Payne (Glenmore) 1999 Darren Boase (BITS) 2000 Andy Thornberry (Glenmore) 2001 Matthew Parker (Gladstone) 2002 Michael Warden (BITS) Luke Henschile (Glenmore) Wes Hawke (Yeppoon) 2003 Michael Warden (BITS) Quentin Allen (Brothers) AFL CAPRICORNIA GRAND FINAL WINNERS

SENIORS RESERVES Since 2010 1974 Gladstone 2007 Panthers 2010 Brothers 1974 Gladstone 2008 BITS 2011 BITS 1975 Gladstone 2009 Yeppoon 2012 BITS 1976 Wandal 2010 Brothers 2013 BITS 1977 Wandal 2011 BITS 2014 BITS 1978 Wandal 2012 BITS 2015 Panthers 1979 Parkana 2013 BITS 2016 Panthers 1980 Parkhurst 2014 Glenmore 2017 BITS 1981 Wandal 2015 Yeppoon 2018 BITS 1982 Gladstone 2016 Yeppoon 1983 Gladstone 2017 Yeppoon 1984 Brothers 2018 Yeppoon WOMEN 1985 Parkhurst Since 2010 1986 Brothers 2010 BITS 1987 Brothers 2011 Gladstone 1988 Wandal 2012 Yeppoon 1989 Wandal 2013 Glenmore 1990 Wandal 2014 Glenmore 1991 Yeppoon 2015 Glenmore 1992 Yeppoon 2016 Glenmore 1993 Parkhurst 2017 Glenmore 1994 BITS 2018 Panthers 1995 Brothers 1996 BITS 1997 BITS 1998 BITS 1999 Yeppoon 2000 BITS 2001 BITS 2002 BITS 2003 BITS 2004 Gladstone 2005 Brothers 2006 BITS John 'Broady' Broad has played an important part in the history of AFL in Capricornia. He started and published the AFL Capricornia Footy Record up until 2015.

We would like to thank John for his service and contribution to our Game and will always be remembered for his Footy Record