MATCH PROGRAM
Day 1 and 2 Day 3 and 4 4 x 20 minute Quarters 4 x 15 minute Quarters
Day 1, Sunday April 29 YERONGA
GAME 1 11:00am Northern Raiders vs South East Bushrangers
GAME 2 1:00pm Gold Coast North vs Suncoast Power
GAME 3 3:00pm Gold Coast South vs Western Taipans
Day 2, WEDNESDAY MAY 2 YERONGA
GAME 4 1:00pm Papua New Guinea vs Country Kookaburras
Day 3, Saturday may 5 Zillmere
GAME 5 11:00am Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 2
GAME 6 12:30pm Loser Game 3 vs Loser Game 4
GAME 7 2:00pm Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2
GAME 8 3:30pm Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4
Day 4, monday may 7 YERONGA
GAME 9 11:00am Loser Game 5 vs Loser Game 6
GAME 10 12:30pm Winner Game 5 vs Winner Game 6
GAME 11 2:00pm Loser Game 7 vs Loser Game 8
GAME 12 3:30pm Winner Game 7 vs Winner Game 8
02 Contents
Match program ...... 02
Respect and responsibilty sessions ...... 03
Welcome from AFL Queensland...... 04
Team lists and information...... 06 - 21
Queensland class of 2011...... 22
2012 U16 QUEENSLAND STATE ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIPS Cover: Peter Yagmoor playing for U18 Queensland Published on behalf of the AFL by AFL Queensland Scorpions (left) and Photography: AFL Photos (03) 9643 1999 Collingwood (right).
Respect and Responsibility Sessions
Day 1, Sunday April 29 YERONGA
1:00pm South East Bushrangers and Northern Raiders
3:00pm Suncoast Power
4:45pm Western Taipans
Day 2, WEDNESDAY MAY 2 YERONGA
3:00pm Papua New Guinea and Country Kookaburras
03 welcome from afl queensland
Welcome to the 2012 U16 Queensland State Academy Championships being held over four days at AFL Queensland headquarters at Leyshon Park, Yeronga and O’Callaghan Park, Zillmere.
These Championships showcase player development and prepare the boys for the next stage of the talented player pathway in operation in Queensland.
Eight teams will participate in the Championships this year and we especially welcome the Papua New Guinea (PNG) team.
Young players such as Alex Sexton and Alik Magin (Gold Coast SUNS), Peter Yagmoor and Josh Thomas (Collingwood), Bryce Retzlaff and Claye Beams (Brisbane Lions) all cut their teeth in the U16 Queensland State Academy Championships and now find themselves on AFL lists. I wish them well in their future football careers.
There is no doubt the preparation regions have provided the boys plays a huge part in their development and ultimately assists with the overall performance of the Queensland Young Scorpions State Squad (which will be chosen at the end of the Championships).
The Queensland Young Scorpions went through all their NAB AFL Under 16 National Championships games in 2011 undefeated and have set a standard for future State teams to follow. There has been a real focus on skill development during the regional training sessions this year and linking in with the magnificent Level 2Academy programs undertaken by both the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS, I am sure that the level of skill on display will improve on previous seasons.
A big thank you to all the junior leagues and their affiliated clubs, on the massive role they play in providing the right type of environment for these aspiring young players to develop and follow their dreams. A vote of thanks is also extended to the managers and coaching staff at the Gold Coast SUNS Academy and Brisbane Lions Academy. To the coaches and support staff, including AFL Queensland staff, of all the teams - your involvement is invaluable and I trust your team reaches the goals they have set in this year’s program.
The Country Kookaburra and PNG programs continue to produce more talent and I thank the Country Development Managers and Andrew Cadzow and his growing PNG team for their great support of these Championships.
Special thanks to all the billeting families from the Northern Raiders region that have assisted with looking after the Country Kookaburra players.
John Rankin has been appointed the Head Coach of the Queensland Young Scorpions Under 16 State Team in 2012, having held a coaching role with the Gold Coast Stingrays program over the past few years.
John has had a long and distinguished coaching career both in country Victoria and in South East Queensland and will no doubt be a very good coach at State level in 2012 and beyond. He has the very experienced John Seebohm (10 years at State level) to assist him, along with 2 new assistant coaches in Robert Scott and Jason Torney. Both Robert and Jason bring with them plenty of AFL experience, with Robert a Premiership player at North Melbourne with 245 AFL games and Geelong and Jason 195 AFL games at Richmond and Adelaide Crows. We welcome their
04 contribution in 2012 and beyond. All State appointed staff have a terrific amount of knowledge to offer the squad this year and I wish them all the best in carrying out their duties.
The NAB AFL National Under 16 Championships will be held in Western Sydney at Blacktown Olympic Park from 7-14 July with a new format and two new teams. A Western Australia Kimberley’s team together with an Under 15 Indigenous team will compete in the Championships this year joining the World and Pacific teams in their section of the draw. This makes a total of 12 teams participating at a National level in 2012.
Sponsorship is a key component of the State Under 16 Championships and to all the individual team sponsors, thanks for your new or ongoing support.
A zero tolerance policy in relation to players and officials discipline is in place for the Championships and I ask all spectators to play a part in providing a relaxed and friendly environment during these games. I encourage all supporters to acknowledge good play from all teams and I discourage any verbally abusive language directed to any player, official or umpire. Please note that these Championships are a smoke and alcohol free event.
The umpires always play an important role in these Championships and we will see a number of our promising young umpires in action. AFL Queensland appreciates the umpire’s contribution and I wish them well in their career objectives. A big thank you is also extended to Andrew Reeves and Simon Devine for their assistance in organising the umpiring contingent.
To all teams, volunteers, coaches, umpires and spectators, have an enjoyable Championship. I am sure the talent on display will be exciting and entertaining.
Bob Batty State Talent Manager
05 Country Kookaburras
Coach: David Harding Team Manager: Scott Smithwick
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB
1 Henjo Mareko 17/04/1996 - - Cape York
2 Jak Williams 12/06/1996 168.0 65.0 Cairns
3 Hazman Nandy 18/10/1996 - - Cape York
4 Dylan McConochy 13/08/1996 178.0 61.0 Cairns
5 Joe Llewelyn 27/03/1996 178.0 63.0 Cairns
6 Joel Karwan 06/11/1997 180.0 63.0 Cairns
7 Myra Tomsana 11/07/1996 - - Cape York
8 Josh Brown 17/03/1997 176.0 64.0 Capricornia
9 Jordan Harding 25/06/1997 180.0 74.0 Mackay
10 Josh Chiswell 28/12/1996 181.0 76.4 Mackay
11 Didymus Blankett 19/06/1997 - - Cape York
12 Ryan Agita 24/02/1996 - - Townsville
13 Riley Young 14/03/1996 186.5 65.2 Townsville
14 Brady Riesenweber 07/09/1996 184.0 76.0 Cairns
15 Mitch Koch 13/08/1996 180.0 73.0 Cairns
16 Rhys Bridge 01/06/1996 186.0 80.0 Cairns
17 Jeffrey Hudson 10/07/1996 - - Cape York
18 Josh Evans 17/10/1996 188.0 77.8 Townsville
19 Tom Michael 17/09/1996 191.0 76.0 Cairns
20 James Farley-Smith 21/01/1996 192.0 81.0 Cairns
21 Marcus McDonald-Camden 04/05/1995 193.0 87.0 Capricornia
22 Robert Reents 03/02/1996 197.0 83.0 Mackay
23 Jacob Lowe 18/10/1995 203.0 93.0 Mackay
24 Ethan Morgan 22/05/1997 - - Palm Island
25 Francis Woolla 09/11/1995 - - Cape York
06 northern exposure
The U16 Country Championships were held in Rockhampton on April 14 and 15 to select the best Coach Bio 23 players from the regions of Cape York, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Capricornia. David Harding Although some regions had one to two days travel, the David has been the Development Manager professional approach taken by the development and in Mackay for the past three years, has been coaching staff to have their teams perform at their best heavily involved in junior coaching on the is to be applauded. Sunshine Coast for more than 15 years and The Country Kookaburra program has provided a three years as assistant coach of the State number of AFL players including Peter Yagmoor, Zac U16 team. Smith, Jarrod Harbrow, Gavin Urquhart and David A former Tasmanian representative player and Armitage and produced in excess of 70 players who Sunshine Coast Hall of Fame inductee, David’s have reached the pinnacle in the State league. wealth of knowledge will be a great asset to The players have their first training run together the day these up and coming players. before the first game and, as in past tradition, the team will bond quickly and give all opposition a great contest.
Afl Player - Zac Smith
Zac came from Rockhampton as a rookie search player and made an instant hit with the Kookaburras, the consensus being that an AFL career was just around the corner. Despite his 206cm frame, Zac’s work at ground level and agility around the ground set him apart from other ruckman. Bob Batty - AFLQ Talent Manager.
NEAfl PlayerS - Josh & SAM BRown
Cairns brothers Sam and Josh Brown joined NEAFL club Morningside in 2003 and went on to represent the Queensland Scorpions. Both have made a great transition into State League football, having played in two premierships each (Josh in 2004/ 2010, Sam from 2008 to 2011 including premierships in 2009 and 10).
07 GOLD COAST NORTH
Coach: Craig Mainsbridge Team Manager: Harley Hollonds
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB
1 Joshua Armstrong 10/09/1996 175.0 70.0 Mt Gravatt
2 Cassidy Haberfield 02/01/1996 169.0 68.0 Surfers Paradise
3 Taylor Barr 17/01/1996 174.0 70.0 Surfers Paradise
4 Dyson Budarick 08/08/1997 164.0 60.0 Labrador
5 Matthew Burns 17/06/1996 181.0 61.0 Labrador
6 Troy Clark 12/05/1996 170.0 63.0 Surfers Paradise
7 Robert Blood 21/01/1996 180.0 65.0 Southport
8 Josh Neale 18/06/1996 174.0 64.0 Rookie
9 Beau Gillam-Findlay 19/05/1996 171.0 59.0 Mt Gravatt
10 Hayden Day 19/05/1996 180.0 74.0 Springwood
11 Nick Harrison 4/09/1996 176.0 61.0 Surfers Paradise
12 Dylan Mutu 28/05/1996 173.0 65.0 Surfers Paradise
13 Riley Henderson 14/03/1996 178.0 66.0 Southport
14 Jackson Atto 11/07/1996 178.0 60.0 Surfers Paradise
15 Tyson Mansbridge 16/06/1996 175.0 62.0 Southport
16 Jalen Manamaluega 17/06/1995 178.0 70.0 Rookie
17 Joesph Bax 28/04/1997 182.0 73.0 Southport
18 Jack Taylor 10/11/1995 185.0 76.0 Labrador
19 Jack Collings 13/11/1995 183.0 76.0 Labrador
20 Nathaniel Ellis 04/07/1997 182.0 72.0 Southport
21 Domenic McEwan 04/01/1997 183.0 72.0 Southport
22 Chevy Palmer 30/09/1997 184.0 87.0 Surfers Paradise
23 Darcy Trask 24/10/1996 190.0 71.0 Southport
24 John-Ryan Davis 01/02/1996 188.0 74.0 Southport
25 Ethan Mackie 24/10/1996 183.0 71.0 Labrador
08 first rays add sting to championships
2012 is the first year in the Under 16 age group that the AFL Queensland State Coach Bio Championships have included a team from the Northern Gold Coast area. Craig Mainsbridge Although this is a new beginning for this age Craig takes the reins for the Gold Coast North team group, the Gold Coast Stingrays program has a for the first time. Craig is well known in the Gold Coast very proud history in the State Championships football community having played 10 years at the having provided opportunities for many Gold Southport Sharks including five premierships as well Coast players to be selected in Queensland as a spot in the team of the Century and Hall of Fame. teams. Players from six different clubs including Mainsbridge is very excited to be a part of the Springwood and Mount Gravatt make up the side Queensland Talent Pathway saying “I’m really looking this year that also includes two rookie search forward to seeing if our kids can step to the next level. players. The team has prepared very well, we have a good mix of players and I think we will be very competitive”, Mainsbridge also has experience in the coaching ranks being a senior assistant for Southport and he coached at junior level.
Afl PlayeR - Michael Osborne
Originally from Labrador, Michael Osbourne was drafted by Hawthorn in the 2001 Rookie Draft at number 15. Osbourne gained a NAB Rising Star nomination in 2003 and has gone on to play over 150 games with the Hawks including the 2009 Premiership. Osbourne has also represented Australia twice in the International Rules Series.
NEAfl Player - Matt Clarke
Matt is a Labrador junior who progressed through to the Stingrays U18 program in 2004. He has been selected in the Queensland U21’s and after finishing second in the AFLQ Rising Star award was a was a member of the 2010 Queensland open side. Matt was also an important member of the 2010 Labrador Grand Final side in the QAFL.
09 GOLD COAST SOUTH
Coach: Shannan Tate Team Manager: Harley Hollonds
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB
1 Tully McDonald 05/12/1996 161.0 57.0 NR Storm
2 Lachlan McLeod 10/05/1996 162.0 53.0 Coolangatta
3 Lucas Sexton 26/09/1996 163.0 57.0 Broadbeach
4 Jesse Joyce 17/08/1997 163.0 53.0 Coolangatta
5 Dylan Lancaster 21/01/1997 175.0 60.0 Broadbeach
6 Ethan Reeves 22/05/1997 171.0 65.0 Broadbeach
7 Bailey Fraser 24/01/1997 177.0 63.0 Surfers
8 Sheamus Tippett 25/09/1996 170.0 70.0 Broadbeach
9 Will Harbison 26/09/1996 177.0 63.0 NR Storm
10 Harry Hulls 16/05/1996 173.0 68.0 Broadbeach
11 Billy O'Donnell 11/03/1996 175.0 64.0 Broadbeach
12 Lochie Weller 23/02/1996 177.0 69.0 Broadbeach
13 James Holland 02/05/1996 170.0 73.0 Broadbeach
14 Joe Ward 16/01/1996 177.0 70.0 NR Storm
15 Dale Maden 06/10/1995 182.0 71.0 Southport
16 Joel Foster 23/04/1996 179.0 65.0 Surfers
17 Jordon Bain 24/08/1996 176.0 62.0 Broadbeach
18 James Stagg 16/08/1996 189.0 69.0 Burleigh
19 Josh Elliot 18/05/1996 185.0 77.0 Broadbeach
20 Tom Betson 02/05/1996 185.0 76.0 Palm Beach
21 Tom Whitbread 11/09/1996 177.0 67.0 Palm Beach
22 Tom Stevenson 22/10/1995 184.0 82.0 Broadbeach
23 Kurt Skuse 01/06/1997 192.0 80.0 Broadbeach
24 Charlie Morris 19/04/1996 185.0 78.0 NR Storm
25 Johnathon Conquest 18/01/1996 179.0 71.0 Palm Beach
10 new gold hopes to shine
2012 is the first year in the U16 age group that the AFL Queensland State Coach Bio Championships have included a team from the Southern Gold Coast area. ShannAn Tate Although this is a new beginning Shannon heads the Gold Coast North coaching staff in 2012 for this age group the Gold Coast after successfully moving up the AFL Queensland coaching Stingrays program has a very proud pathway. history in the State Championships After having to retire early from his playing career due to having provided opportunities for consecutive knee reconstructions, Tate headed to his local many Gold Coast players to be club to be an assistant at U18 level. selected in Queensland teams. Players He has since held many positions, including midfield coach from seven different clubs make up at the Labrador Seniors in 2009, as well as assistant the side this year that also includes coaching positions at the Stingrays. four players from the Northern Rivers “This group of players have certainly gelled well after a region. long summer of training. We have worked very hard on our structures and team roles which the players have accepted, we are all looking forward to great a carnival,” Tate said
Afl PlayeR - Nick Riewoldt
Nick started his junior career at Broadbeach Cats JAFC before graduating to the Stingrays program. His senior career started at Broadbeach before moving over to Southport. Riewoldt was the Number 1 Draft pick in 2001 to the St Kilda FC and has since become one of the Saints all time greats winning the Best and Fairest five times and being named an All Australian on four occasions.
NEAfl Player - Danny Wise
Danny, hailing from Southport, represented the GC Stingrays at U18 level in 1999 and has become a standout in the Queensland State League competitions over the past 10 years. He has won a Grogan medal and captained his state on numerous occasions. Danny also spent time in the SANFL where he was runner up in the Margery Medal in 2001.
11 Northern raiders
Coach: John Taylor Team Manager: Debbie Adams
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB
1 Jonah Eoe 27/07/1996 157.5 59.2 Aspley
2 Corey Wagner 23/03/1997 173.5 59.0 Sandgate
3 Blake Hartley 26/09/1997 171.0 60.1 Sandgate
4 Danny Conway 30/01/1996 173.0 58.4 Wilston Grange
5 Jackson Dickfos 13/02/1996 167.2 60.6 Redcliffe
6 Robert Hadden 08/04/1996 176.8 63.6 Aspley
7 Casey Brittain 29/04/1996 174.5 73.4 Aspley
8 Jack Marquis 29/08/1996 175.5 62.0 Sandgate
9 Luke Barker 10/04/1996 178.2 72.8 Sandgate
10 Liam Mosley 03/09/1997 175.5 68.6 Sandgate
11 Declan Warren 10/09/1996 179.0 69.0 Wilston Grange
12 Hayden Jeffery 13/01/1997 176.0 69.7 Caboolture
13 Joel Kennedy 08/01/1996 180.4 66.8 Sandgate
14 Liam Richardson 30/10/1997 178.0 65.6 Aspley
15 Trent Ricker 10/09/1996 175.5 78.0 Redcliffe
16 Remmy Riess 18/07/1996 175.8 74.8 Wilston Grange
17 Tyler Cester 20/03/1996 178.5 73.2 Redcliffe
18 Nathan Buckley 30/12/1995 180.5 73.0 Sandgate
19 Jordan Richardson 30/08/1996 179.3 75.8 Aspley
20 Ben Cox 11/02/1996 185.0 67.0 Sandgate
21 Jacob Watson 08/06/1996 180.0 80.2 Aspley
22 Hamish Thompson 30/11/1996 183.2 64.2 Sandgate
23 Jeremy De Bortoli 19/02/1996 185.0 70.0 Wilston Grange
24 Liam Dawson 23/01/1996 187.0 79.0 Redcliffe
25 Jason Martin 10/12/1996 192.2 77.6 Sandgate
Dene Edwards 27/05/1996 192.5 73.4 Wilston Grange
12 RAIDERS AIM TO STEAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The name ‘Raiders’ has been attached to the elite youth talented player program on Coach Bio Brisbane’s North side since 1997. Since then a steady stream of young men have John TAYLOR progressed through to the Queensland Scorpions, State League clubs and onto AFL John Taylor, a stalwart in the northside Australian lists and performed with skill, courage, and football community, forged a great playing career with integrity. the mighty Windsor Zillmere from U7’s to seniors. He represented QLD at U15, 16, 17 and at senior level. Cheynee Stiller, Ben Warren, Brendan Whitecross, Jamie Charman and Robert John has established himself has an accomplished Copeland are just some of the names that development coach at youth level leading the Raiders have played in a Northern Raiders side on their and Taipans to State titles. Taylor has also been an journey to becoming elite level players. assistant at both Raiders and State level with the U15, U16 and U17’s. The Northern Raiders program draws its talent from the 11 clubs based on Brisbane Northside Supporting Taylor is David Guest as midfield coach, and prides itself on developing quality young Rob Dickfos the back line and Darren Maynard the people as well as footballers, as a result of their forwards. experiences in the Raiders program.
Afl Player - Brendan Whitecross
In 2011 Whitecross established himself as a regular senior player for the Hawks playing as a small forward and occasional run-with player, the former Raider has elite kicking skills and has a genuine thirst for the contest. Draft history: 2007 NAB AFL Draft 2nd round selection (Hawthorn) No. 29 overall.
NEAfl Player - Brendan Colch
Before establishing himself as a defender at the Aspley Hornets in the NEAFL competition Colch progressed through the Northern Raiders program. His ability to play as a key forward or defender, compete in the air or at ground level were his strengths.
13 Papua New Guinea Binatangs
Coach: Ben Drew Team Manager: John Lavatu
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) REGION
1 Ben Kias 03/04/1997 145.0 46.0 Mt Hagen
2 Luke Savere 14/05/1997 152.0 45.0 Port Moresby
3 Daniel Lloyd 22/04/1996 152.0 65.0 Port Moresby
4 McMiller Nogfo 11/12/1996 152.0 62.0 Lae
5 Clinton Iyeho 01/06/1996 160.0 65.0 Goroka
6 Michael Macca 05/12/1995 160.0 68.0 Port Moresby
7 Jacky Tony 06/05/1996 162.0 72.0 Mt Hagen
8 Tamata'ane Rai 19/05/1997 162.0 64.0 Lae
9 Peter Lavong 18/11/1997 162.0 68.0 Lae
10 Terance Wakon 26/06/1996 162.0 70.0 Lae
11 Harry Kambu 10/01/1997 165.0 70.0 Lae
12 Mitchel William 12/09/1997 165.0 68.0 Kavieng
13 Trevin Bernicke 19/04/1996 166.0 58.0 Nauru
14 Veau Godua 19/07/1996 167.0 50.0 Port Moresby
15 Danny Mapu 18/04/1996 167.0 60.0 Mt Hagen
16 Hosea Wartovo 02/03/1997 168.0 65.0 Port Moresby
17 Nolen Lavu 26/06/1996 168.0 68.0 Kimbe
18 Jordan William 02/06/1997 168.0 69.0 Kavieng
19 Yitzhak Bop 16/02/1996 168.0 80.0 Nauru
20 Kazzam Baui 20/08/1996 168.0 62.0 Nauru
21 Rigga Singura 18/01/1997 169.0 70.0 Kavieng
22 Maha Leka 25/11/1997 170.0 72.0 Kimbe
23 Tino Kante 14/08/1996 171.0 68.0 Port Moresby
24 Benedict Tirang 11/04/1996 171.0 68.0 Mt Hagen
25 McQueen Malt 03/12/1995 173.0 79.0 Mt Hagen
26 Kaison Tatum 16/02/1996 180.0 70.0 Nauru
14 aiming to Fly high
Named after a Native Papua New Guinea moth, the PNG Binatangs will be the first to travel with a team of 26 players from all over PNG, arriving in Brisbane on the 1st May to play in the Championships and returning on 7th May. There will be two games played at Yeronga and one game at Zillmere in Brisbane. Our first encounter will be against the Country Kookaburras which should be a very tough first up game. AFL PNG is primarily responsible for looking after AFL junior development programs in PNG which include our National Player Pathway which leads all the way from the village to the MCG. We work closely with the senior football body which until recently was a separate identity under the banner of PNG Rules Council. In more recent times they have become more closely aligned, with AFL PNG and in the near future we should see both organisations operating together as AFL PNG. AFL PNG commenced operations in 2001 and currently has a seven person Board, 12 full time staff with associate organisations across the three AFL Regions of PNG and a number of key programs and partnerships operating throughout the country. The organisation has been set up with a carefully designed corporate structure which ensures stability and the ability to set and pursue long and medium term plans. Board members are appointed by the AFL and are responsible to all stakeholders in the setting of policy and strategy. Financial transparency and accountability are key drivers of all activities.
15 South East Bushrangers
Coach: Darryl Steven Team Manager: Steve Dalziel
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB
1 Isaiah Edwards 03/02/1997 169.5 61.3 Mornningside
2 Scott Miller 26/06/1996 170.5 60.2 Redland
3 Harrison Hunkin 14/06/1996 174.5 62.40 Redland
4 Jorden Shepherd 23/07/1996 175.0 62.0 Redland
5 Travis Waldren 28/02/1996 167.5 70.1 Alexandra Hills
6 Michael Rennie 10/02/1996 163.5 73.6 Redland
7 Tom Rolls 08/05/1997 175.0 68.0 Morningside
8 Ben Trowse 13/01/1996 175.3 74.2 Morningside
9 Bryce Mulcahy 26/02/1996 175.5 63.6 Coorparoo
10 Jordan Bacic 01/01/1997 175.5 70.8 Springwood
11 Steven Bickley 22/04/1996 176.0 71.8 Mt Gravatt
12 Benjamin Keays 23/02/1997 177.0 66.2 Mornningside
13 Darcy Cameron-Reeves 23/04/1996 177.0 72.0 Coorparoo
14 Harry O'Kelly 08/11/1996 177.0 58.6 Wynnum
15 James Scroope 01/06/1996 181.5 68.6 Sheldon College
16 Corey Brodie 13/07/1996 182.0 69.3 Redland
17 Declan Smith 28/02/1996 182.5 71.0 Morningside
18 Ben Murray 17/02/1996 183.3 69.6 Morningside
19 Liam Robinson 02/02/1996 184.0 76.0 Mt Gravatt
20 Tom Gosper 18/01/1996 183.3 79.4 Coorparoo
21 Jack Darby 25/10/1997 183.5 60.6 Springwood
22 Jesse Walton 14/06/1996 186.5 72.6 Southport
23 Bryden Aerenga 12/01/1996 189.5 77.0 Coorparoo
24 Tim Ede 09/04/1996 192.5 81.2 Morningside
25 Mathew Hammelmann 08/03/1996 193.5 77.4 Morningside
16 stand and deliver
The South Eastern Bushrangers started life in late 1995 as a training centre to educate, develop and Coach Bio guide talented youth players through the player pathway towards senior, state - and for some - Darryl Steven AFL level football. Darryl Steven is in to his sixth year at the The ‘Bushies’ region is relatively small geographically, helm on the Under 16 program, winning the roughly encompassing the area from the Brisbane championship in 2008. River at Kangaroo Point south along the freeway to Darryl played over 250 games with Moree, the Logan Hyperdome and across to the Redlands. Wynnum and Alexandra Hills and has coached We have a proud and successful history, producing junior and senior footy for 30 years. Darryl won many AFL listed players and even more successful the 2005 Youth Coach of the Year, paving the AFLQ/NEAFL players. way to step into the Bushies program a year later. The committee and coaching staff in conjunction with the AFL Queensland staff are committed to nurturing Darryl has an exceptional football brain and a passion for developing young footballers. He is a and developing young footballers to assist them in great asset to the program and we wish him and achieving their dreams. his team the best of luck in the Championships.
Afl PlayeR - Shaun Hampson Shaun was a natural athlete that excelled in a number of sports. A late-comer to AFL, he was spotted playing for John Paul College in the Queensland Independent Schools competition in 2004. He was included in the then Under 18 South Eastern Bushrangers program and started to play club football at Mt Gravatt. It’s a great football story and a testament to the Talented Player Pathway in Queensland Draft history: 2006 NAB AFL Draft priority selection (Carlton) No. 17 overall.
NEAfl Player - Rory Lake
Rory will play his 150th NEAFL/AFLQ Senior game this season at Mt Gravatt. He is an outstanding contributor both on and off field and has been Assistant Coach to a number of Bushies teams in recent years. Rory is a fine example of the success of Queensland’s Talented Player Pathway and is a great asset to footy in this State.
17 Suncoast Power
Coach: Kent Weightman Team Manager: Mike Toone
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB
1 Soul Cormick 2/12/1995 169 60 Maroochydore
2 Clancy Miller 25/02/1996 175 74 Maroochydore
3 Cameron Stevenson 24/05/1996 176 64 Maroochydore
4 Billy Mahony 4/12/1996 176 70 Pomona
5 Thomas Buckle 23/05/1996 176 75 Kawana Park
6 Jai Fitzpatrick 12/04/1996 177 63 Noosa
7 Jack Clousten 1/05/1996 177 69 Gympie
8 Brandon Maki 5/04/1996 177 80 Maroochydore
9 Tom Watson 24/05/1996 177 70 Redcliffe
10 Jamen Warren 6/06/1996 177 67 Caloundra
11 Jed Brain 2/02/1996 178 64 Noosa
12 Daniel Henderson 2/10/1996 178 65 Caloundra
13 Aidan Dempsey 24/07/1996 178 80 Brothers Bulldogs
14 Mason McInnes 24/07/1996 179 77 Brothers Bulldogs
15 Lucas Dewar 13/11/1995 179 76 Bribie Island
16 Steve Eekleschott 25/03/1997 179 74 Bay Power
17 Fraser Jones 27/12/1996 181 77 Bribie Island
18 Nathan McCombe 22/06/1996 182 72 Glasshouse
19 Bradley Dale 12/06/1996 185 66 Caloundra
20 Callum Mann 4/11/1995 185 81 Nambour
21 Gareth Hunt 20/02/1997 186 72 Caloundra
22 Sam Hodgson 6/10/1997 187 70 Caloundra
23 Brayden Doherty 24/01/1996 189 78 Brothers Bulldogs
24 Josh Peters 10/03/1996 189 79 Caloundra
25 Zach Favell 8/09/1995 197 84 Maroochydore
26 William Kristelly 22/09/1996 200 94 Kawana Park
18 power and passion
With a region now spanning Bribie Island to Wide Bay, the region is long Coach Bio as it is diverse. First competing at State Championships from 1998, the Kent Weightman Suncoast Power has always provided the mix between country and city style Kent is a highly respected and experienced campaigner in coaching at this level. In his 9th year with the Suncoast football. Power Kent has been a source of knowledge to the many At times oozing class but lacking depth, young men he has coached gleaning from around 380 teams have been building in strength games of senior football in both Bendigo and Eastern towards a State Championship title that Districts Football League (EDFL) in Melbourne with has eluded the region thus far while Mitcham. Having both been a parent of a player in the consistently providing quality contributors system (his son Ben played at 14, 16 and 18’s levels with both at State and National levels. Their the Power) and as a coach he is well versed to lead the colours (Teal, Navy Blue and Gold) help development of young players. While having a great love of the contest and winning, he has an even greater passion for depict the brilliant sky, ocean and sun of both the personal and football development of the individual. which all typify life on Sunshine Coast. The To that he fits the Suncoast Power mould perfectly. logo of a lightning bolt on the jumper gives a sense of strength on which to draw from.
Afl PlayeR - Josh Drummond
He was highly skilled and knew how to play, but he was pretty small as he came through the ranks. He was overlooked at 18, 19 and even 20 but he worked tirelessly to correct the deficiencies in his game. Josh now when fit is seen as a lynchpin within the Brisbane Lions executing with pinpoint accuracy off that left boot. Mark Kennedy AFLQ Development Manager - Sunshine Coast.
NEAfl Player - Daniel Dzufer
Daniel was exceptionally talented through the Power program and got to experience the highs of getting drafted to the Lions and the lows of not quite achieving what he wanted to at AFL level. Through all his experiences he has now has blossomed into a magnificent contributor at NEAFL level with firstly Zillmere and now Redlands. Mark Kennedy AFLQ Development Manager - Sunshine Coast.
19 Western Taipans
Coaches: John Baldwin and Will Fozard Team Manager: Jim Urquhart
No. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DOB HT (cm) WT (kg) CLUB
1 Luke Penberthy 05/02/1997 164.0 55.0 Morningside
2 Corey Bellert 23/12/1996 178.0 57.0 Darling Downs
3 Jacob Schaumann 04/03/1996 175.0 62.0 Darling Downs
4 Jake Quinert 17/06/1996 172.0 62.0 Jindalee
5 Ben MacCaulay 19/03/1996 176.0 64.0 Sherwood
6 Henry Watson 27/06/1996 179.5 64.0 Wests
7 Sam Cooper 26/03/1996 168.0 69.0 Darling Downs
8 Seb Windsor 20/12/1996 177.5 66.0 Everton
9 Caleb Saunter 15/05/1997 178.0 68.0 Jindalee
10 Mitchell Fleiter 02/10/1996 191.0 70.0 Kenmore
11 Zac McLean 12/02/1996 181.0 70.0 Everton
12 Carl Foster 31/12/1996 185.0 74.0 Wests
13 Jack Lorton 30/06/1996 180.5 72.0 Kenmore
14 Jonah Licht 30/05/1996 185.5 72.0 Coorparoo
15 Josh Stahlhut 28/11/1995 176.0 73.0 Darling Downs
16 Clay Warren 24/03/1996 169.5 74.0 Yeronga
17 Gareth Colledge 09/11/1996 188.0 74.0 Forest Lake
18 Luca Winton 02/06/1996 185.0 75.0 Sherwood
19 Tim Tate 11/01/1996 178.0 75.0 Darling Downs
20 Oliver Hawes 19/01/1996 184.0 80.0 Kenmore
21 Henry Leong 16/08/1996 180.0 90.0 Everton
22 Taylor Cant 28/12/1996 189.0 90.0 Sherwood
23 Zach Laud 21/05/1996 191.0 90.0 Rookie
24 Samuel Motu 02/06/1996 179.0 97.0 Forest Lake
25 Zane Miller 18/11/1995 196.0 107.0 Sherwood
20 READY TO STRIKE
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Co-Coaches Bio Western Region Clubs for their support and understanding in John Baldwin the lead up to this year’s State championships. John Baldwin has been Coach or Assistant Coach for the past six years. Currently a level 2 coach having started coaching at One of the keys to the championship Kenmore Juniors then with the Western Taipans. John was the campaign are our volunteer coaching 2009 AFLQ Development Coach of the year and Premiership staff who, some are previous players, Coach of 2011 Kenmore U18 Team. which in itself shows testament to the program the Western Taipans provide. Will Fozard Our long time sponsors Fred and Will came through the Western Taipans Player Pathway as an Donna Meddings of Watertight U14 to U18 and represented Queensland as an U18 player Australia have been the backbone at the National U18 Championships. Will has an extensive to our programs delivery and along coaching background being a level 2 Coach, seven years with with Pershouse Produce, Brett and the Western Taipans U16, five years with Met West U15 Boys, Shannon Cude and TOLL NQX we U16 girls and four years coaching Queensland U18 Youth Girls. are grateful for your support.
Afl Player - PETER YAGMOOR
Since moving to Brisbane on a Michael Voss/AFL Queensland scholarship and being involved with the Western Taipans Peter has been a hard worker and a pleasure to coach. Peter made his debut in the opening round for Collingwood which all at Western Taipans are proud of. Jim Urquhart - Development Manager.
NEAfl Player - Sean YOSHIRUA
Sean is still involved in the Western Taipans Progam as an Assistant Coach. He played as an U14, 16 and 18 player at the Taipans and represented Queensland and was rookie listed by the Brisbane Lions. He is currently playing for Mt Gravatt in the NEAFL being a part of their midfield group. Jim Urquhart - Development Manager.
21 queenSLAND CLASS OF 2011
The AFL Queensland State Academy congratulates the following talented young players who were listed by AFL Clubs in 2011. Though heritage, personal history and the pathway to elite football is unique to each and every one of them, they share the drive and commitment required to play football at the highest level. We wish them all the very best as they continue to pursue their dreams.
Peter Yagmoor Originally from Cairns before moving to Brisbane, Yagmoor is a silky- Gold Coast SUNS Priority smooth left footer who is best suited to the half back flank or centre access player on-traded to wing. Is strong in close and has a penchant for breaking the lines with Collingwood his long kicking.
Jackson Allen Signed as a Queensland Zone player prior to the 2011 AFL Draft. Allen was a stand-out performer in last year’s state Under 18 team PICK 91 and cut his teeth at the senior level with Morningside in the NEAFL Gold Coast SUNS competition. Allen’s penetrating right boot is a hallmark of his game.
One of the most promising young players in the country, Alex Sexton Alex Sexton was pre-listed with the SUNS prior to the 2011 AFL Draft. A member PICK 88 of the AFL/AIS Academy, Sexton was a supplementary list player at Gold Coast Suns Redland and a GC SUNS reserves top-up player in 2011 and was the first player nominated for the 2012 NAB NEAFL Rising Star Award.
Alik Magin A skilful goal sneak renowned for his defensive pressure, Magin has muscled up significantly and improved his endurance since arriving PICK 80 at the GC SUNS and shouldn’t be discounted as a potential midfield Gold Coast SUNS rotation in coming years.
A quick and gutsy midfielder, Dayne Zorko dominated the QAFL/ Dayne Zorko NEAFL competitions for a number of years (winning four Broadbeach Gold Coast SUNS Priority best and fairest awards and The Syd Guildford medal) before getting access player on-traded to his chance at an AFL career. He has the pace; skill and determination Brisbane Lions to either run through the middle, or even provide an effective small forward option.
22 Tom Bell Bell will turn 22 halfway through the 2012 season and is an elite PICK 14 endurance runner who played 20 NEAFL games with Morningside last Rookie Draft season. He also represented Queensland at the 2010 NAB AFL Under Carlton 18 Championships.
Broc McCauley McCauley was a member of Southport’s Grand Final winning QAFL team in 2008. He battled injury last year with the Brisbane Lions but PICK 16 did make his debut and played three games. The 202cm big man will Rookie Draft provide depth for the Hawks’ ruck stocks that were plundered last year Hawthorn when several talls bit the dust.
Stephen Wrigley Steve Wrigley is a running defender who reads the game well and has good endurance (he recorded a 14.2 Beep Test at State Draft PICK 22 Combine). The rebounding half-back played two seasons for Labrador Rookie Draft in the QAFL/NEAFL, winning the club’s best and fairest in 2011 Brisbane Lions
Josh Hall An elite High Jumper from Townsville, Hall has been playing football for just two years. He was spotted playing for the Townsville Lions PICK 74 by AFLQ Townsville Development Manager Peter Young who quickly Rookie Draft realised his potential and bought in Gold Coast SUNS Talent Academy Gold Coast SUNS Manager Andrew Johnston to see him in action. The rest is history.
Sam Michael is a power forward, an occasional hard-working Sam Michael defender, who can also provide some relief in the ruck. He is very PICK 96 strong overhead and super competitive. He was an AIS/AFL Academy Rookie Draft graduate and represented Queensland U18s in both 2010 and 2011. Brisbane Lions He moved from Cairns to Brisbane where he spent two years playing for Redland in the QAFL/NEAFL competition.
23 QLD TALENT QLD TALENT PATHWAY 2012 PATHWAY 2012
Players must go through AFL National or Rookie Draft to get listed with an AFL Club
AFL National & Rookie Drafts
North Eastern Australian Football Under 18 / Senior Club Football League (Northern Conference)
AFL National U18 Championships (AFLQ Scorpions)
AIS-AFL ACADEMY AFLQ Scorpion State Summer Development & Preparation Program (100 Players maximum)
AFL Lions & AFL National U16 Championships AFL Gold Coast (AFLQ Young Scorpions) Academies Local Junior Clubs “Growing the National Talent Pool” AFLQ U16 State Development Championships AFL Junior (U8-U12) Providing: (7 Regional Teams + PNG) A clear, compelling career offer and pathway AFL Youth (U13-U18) for elite athletes. QLD U16 Schoolboys Best practice program (State Carnival > State Team) based on national AFL academy curriculum. Access to highly qualified coaches, player welfare, conditioning and AFLQ State U14 Development medical staff. Championships (7 regional Teams + PNG) Mentoring by current star AFL players. Access to AFL standard facilities, infrastructure QLD U12 Schoolboys and AFL matches. (State Carnival > State Team)
Schools of NAB AFL Auskick Excellence (Introductory AFL Program)