QAFL colts most improved players this season

QAFL colts: Who were the most improved players across the competition this season? All is revealed here as we close in on the finals.

Action from the Colts game between Wilston Grange and Palm Beach Currumbin. Pictured is CurrumbinÕs Cameron Brown. Picture: Tertius Pickard

Broadbeach won a dress rehearsal for the finals against Sherwood while Wilston Grange went on their winning way in round 18 of the QAFL colts competition.

While most clubs were having a bye, the Cats and Magpies engaged in a fabulous round game which saw Sherwood surge with three goals in the final term to get within 11 points of Broadbeach.

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This was after Broadbeach escaped to a 7-4 to 2-4 halftime lead.

“It was a game of two halves. We had a good first half but left the door open and you can’t do that against quality opposition,’’ said Broadbeach coach Lewis Chiodo.

And the Gorillas’ pushed on toward the finals with a 17-8 to 2-7 win over Redland Victoria Point.

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MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS

Aspley - Lachie O’Dwyer

O’Dwyer is a relentless defender who organises his team’s structure week in, week out. “His improvement all comes down to some great coaching from our group,’’ said his coach Brett Atkins.

Mt Gravatt players QAFL footy colts between Mt Gravatt and Labrador Saturday May 6, 2023. Picture, John Gass

Mt Gravatt - Luke Kirkman

He had developed into a really important cog in the side, said coach David Greenaway.

“He can play anywhere on the field. He went down back in our close win against Morningside recently and held his down against a bigger opponent.’’

Morningside - Matt Robson

He has really changed his game from under 17s to colts, according to his coach Ross Anderson. “He reads the game well and his decision making and skill execution is outstanding.’’

Surfers Paradise QAFL colts footy match between Mt Gravatt and Surfers Paradise. Saturday April 15, 2023. Picture, John Gass

Surfers Paradise - Jordan Williams

Williams has found some great form and is playing great team footy, praised his coach Alistair Mitchell.

Noosa - Sam Cassidy

Cassidy came across when Noosa had no players and has stayed the course, proving his toughness one-on-one across the season. “He is very reliable and his skills were improving each week,’’ said his coach Jed Costegan.

QAFL colts Wilston Grange v Noosa Saturday June 24, 2023. Picture, John Gass

Labrador - Leo Johnston

A midfielder, Johnson is an absolute workhorse and finds himself in almost every contest. “He has improved every week and is only 16,’’ coach Rob Yoannidis said.

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Sherwood Magpies Alex Peacock Picture, John Gass

Sherwood - Alex Peacock

Still eligible for the under 17s in 2022, he impressed when playing up last season. “The this season he exploded to be the best wing in the competition, averaging two goals a game while also having an insane work rate,’’ said coach Ben Jaenke-Cain

Redland-Victoria Point - Max Boultbee

Before this season, the young forward last played in the under 14s. A tall player who has a solid mark, he loves kicking a goal when the opportunity arises.

“He is continuing to develop all parts of his game and is getting better and better with every game he plays,’’ said his coach Brian Zutt.

Wilston Grange player Ryan Lewis Picture, John Gass

Wilston Grange - Ryan Lewis

He has emerged from being a back flanker in 2022 to become an outstanding midfielder. Lewis worked hard on his fitness during the off-season and according to coach Darren Fazeldeen has “really dominated in there this year with his workrate and winning of the one-on-one battles’’.

Broadbeach players . Picture, John Gass

Broadbeach - Cooper Wilkinson

Cats coach Lewis Chiodo said Wilkinson had been “reliable and dependable and a true old fashioned utility’’.

Action from the Colts game between Wilston Grange and Palm Beach Currumbin. Picture: Tertius Pickard

Palm Beach Currumbin - Beau Lester Sutherland, Cameron Brown and Tom Grimster

Sutherland has put on size this season and become a real bull in the midfield, while utility player Brown is a player coach Glen Clark can put anywhere.

Rookie Grimster is an under 17 age player who continues to get better in the midfield.

Aspley Hornets QAFL colts - Aspley Hornets v Maroochydore Saturday July 8, 2023. Picture, John Gass

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