The next generation of Cairns hockey players turning heads among the region
The future looks very bright for hockey in the Far North after eight players represented the Queensland state sides in the National Carnival in Perth.
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The future looks very bright for hockey in the Far North after eight players represented the Queensland state sides in the National Carnival in Perth.
Local club Saints had four players, while Brothers and Souths had two players represent the state at the under 14s competition.
Queensland won silver in the girls, going down in the golden goal after levelling things 2-2 in shootouts.
Far North performance manager Jasper Pflaum said it shows hockey is in a great position for the future.
“To have such talented players come from our region to represent us is really great to see,” Pflaum said.
“It will help our hockey talent continue to grow because if you are playing against people who are better than you, you naturally get better.
“But I think it just shows that we have such untapped potential and talent up here in our region.
“These kids are just 14, so they are going to get better and they will help others around them get better as well.
“I am looking forward to seeing these players develop and our competitions develop in the years to come.”
Check out the eight players below:
Queensland Embers (girls under 14s)
Name: Lana Bruce – was named vice-captain
Age: 14
Local club: Saints
Position: Defender
Name: Lulu Drewson
Age: 14
Local club: Saints
Position: Goalkeeper
Name: Marlie Paavola
Age: 14
Local club: Saints
Position: Striker
Queensland Cinders (girls under 14s)
Name: Grace Brimstone
Age: 14
Local club: Saints
Position: Defender
Name: Evie Vogler
Age: 14
Local club: Brothers
Position: Striker
Queensland Cutters (boys under 14s)
Name: Chase Donnelly
Age: 14
Local club: Souths
Position: Striker/Midfield
Name: Sam Smyth – was named player of the tournament during the State carnival.
Age: 14
Local club: Brothers
Position: Defender
Queensland Sabers (boys under 14s)
Name: Ben Fry
Age: 13
Local club: Souths
Position: Goalkeeper
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