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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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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 07: Gold medalist, Curtis Mcgrath of Team Australia celebrates on the podium during the Para Canoe - Men's Kayak Single 200m - KL2 medal ceremony on day ten of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Queensland Academy of Sport Athlete Award winners revealed

Curtis McGrath was voted by his peers as the Queensland Academy of Sport Athlete Awards winner during a dinner of champions at the City Hall on Friday night.

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Day 3 of the Queensland Junior Representative Carnival at TSS. Brisbane Norths (Batting) V Bears (fielding). Bears bowler Kian Chapman. Picture Glenn Hampson

Magic moments: 70 fab highlights from the BMC U16 season

Magic junior cricket moments: 70 fabulous highlights from the Brisbane Metropolitan Cup U16 season ahead of Sunday’s grand final.

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Cristelle Mulvogue, middle, with some of the club's Auskick kids.

Queenslander closes on footy Volunteer of the Year award

Footy’s Volunteer of the Year contender: A bashful Queenslander is close to winning a national award for her heartfelt efforts in helping children from all backgrounds play footy.

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St Patrick's and Gators junior Steve Hogan on his way to a century for the Australian under-19s earlier this year.

Queensland’s Aussie U19 trumps named for championships

Does the Queensland U19 side harbour a future Test batsman and bowler? We reveal the Maroons best 14 ahead of the national championships, including a rare insight into the country’s leading youth batsman.

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GPS first XV rugby grand final, Nudgee College Vs BSHS.(Check caption)Saturday September 7, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Wallaby coaches feature at Youth Rugby Coaches Forum

The Wallaby coaching brains trust head keynote speakers confirmed for the fourth annual Youth Rugby Coaches Forum at Nudgee College in January.

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Rising Sunshine Coast cricketer Malakai Pearce. Picture: Contributed.

Taverner’s teens heroes in U17 club cricket semi-final thriller

Two teens were batting heroes in a dramatic Taverner’s U17 club cricket semi-final. Full details here, including best players from Bulls Masters and Raymont Shield matches.

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Read on to see who made the Taverners team of the season.

Taverners U17 cricket: Team of the Season unveiled; Qld reps aplenty

BIG REVEAL: Roll out the red carpet for U17 Taverner’s cricket Team of the Season selections – and another 30 high achievers who demanded praise following bumper campaigns. FULL SQUAD

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Read on for more on the top junior female cricketers in Queensland.

Qld’s 40+ top junior female cricketers from U15-19 revealed

Meet the Queens of female youth cricket, 40+ elite U15-19 years players storming through the ranks en-route to representing Queensland. FULL LIST

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NRL fan special: The top Qld teens set for takeoff at your club

NRL fan special: Here’s the top Qld teens set for takeoff at your NRL club in 2025 – and beyond. The story includes a deep dive into Broncos, Dolphins, Titans and Cowboys youth players.

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The top moments from the Taverners cricket season are highlighted here.

Magic moments: 50 fab highlights from the Tav’s U17 season

Magic moments: The 50 fabulous highlights that came out of the Taverners under-17 Lew Cooper Cup cricket season. See who starred and when here.

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