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Andrew Dawson is a sports writer for The Courier-Mail/Quest Newspapers, and CODE Sports, focusing largely on junior, school and club sport. He started his career in 1984 and three quarters of his career has been reporting sport, either for The Courier-Mail or Quest Newspapers.

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St Laurence’s First XI comeback king first named in Team of the Week

Comeback king first chosen in the round 3 AIC First XI cricket Team of the Week which features players from seven schools.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Callum Vidler of Queensland celebrates dismissing Ollie Davies of New South Wales during the ODC match between Queensland and New South Wales at Allan Border Field, on February 13, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Queensland’s brightest pace bowling prospect living the dream

Queensland’s top fast bowling prospect still pinches himself when playing alongside players he grew up admiring in places he loved attending as a kid with a dream. Hear from the Bulls’ latest One Day Cup debutant, 19-year-old quick Callum Vidler.

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Porche John and Fleur Ginn. Harvey Norman U19s Wynnum V Easts, BMD Kougari Oval, 22.02.25. pics by Stephen Archer

Female firepower and finesse in Harvey U17, U19 Team of the Week selections

Elite Teams of the Weeks have been named after round 2 of the Harvey Norman under-17 and under-19 female rugby league competitions. Top guns from all 14 clubs featured here.

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Nate Berrigan on the way to try for Brisbane Dolphins against Western Clydesdales in Mal Meninga Cup round 2 Queensland Rugby League at Toowoomba Sports Ground, Saturday, February 22, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Meninga, Connell Cup Teams of the Week: Who made it from your club?

Who made the Meninga and Connell Cup Teams of the Week from your club? Players include a three-try terror from the Clydesdales, a Dolphins-signed No. 13, a Capras journeyman and a gutsy prop pairing from the Pride.

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Gators players celebrate a wicket in Sunday's skirmish at Ian Healy Oval. Mens Under-19s club cricket action from Sunday's T20 final played between Sandgate-Redcliffe and South Brisbane. Picture: Queensland Premier Cricket.

VIDEO: Wallaby legend’s son hits six in dramatic U19 cricket final

VIDEO: Watch the remarkable moment the son of a Wallaby legend hit a last-ball six in dramatic Mens U19s T20 final’s match to send his team into a super over.

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ATC's Jarvis Czarkowski in the ruck. Picture: Susan Middleton.

AIC First XVIII player from Padua lauded for sportsmanship

AIC First XVIII footy: St Laurence’s and Ashgrove debut boys broke into the big league while Villanova have lauded the sportsmanship of a Padua player during round 3 action.

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Dummyhalf Paige Stagg scored two tries and played all 60 minutes for Norths. Picture credit: Max Ellis/ Norths Devils Media.

Qld junior reps: Bears and Norths in thrillers, Tweed’s clean sweep

How did your club go in the Meninga Cup, Connell and Harvey Norman U17 and U19 league round 2 matches? All the highlights, including a stunning matchwinner from a Burleigh winger and a clean sweep of victories from Tweed, covered here.

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Grammar v Terrace Cricket first ix - Northgate, pics by Stephen Archer 22.02.25

GPS First XI Team of the Week after drama aplenty

The GPS First XI round 4 Team of the Week can be revealed after drama aplenty which saw a tie and another two thrilling late results. Story here.

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Joey Laner. Picture courtesy of Denver Jensen.

AIC First XI cricket: Stallman stars for Saints, young veterans deliver

AIC First XI cricket: A St Laurence’s player produced one of the best all around efforts of the season while young veterans Finn Thallon (Villanova) and Joey Laner (Ashgrove) delivered in spades. More here.

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Terrace bowler George HalesGPS First XI cricket between Terrace and Ipswich Grammar SchoolSaturday February 1, 2025. Picture, John Gass

GPS First XI cricket rankings: Who are the leading run scorers, wicket takers?

Believe it or not, a young veteran of GPS First XV rugby is currently the leading wicket taker in First XI cricket. Ahead of round 4, check out the rankings for every batter and bowler in the competition here.

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