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Eddie Franklin is a sports writer for the Courier Mail, Sunshine Coast Daily and Noosa News. He was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast before graduating university and starting his career in 2021. He focuses largely on junior, school and club sport.

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QAFL Colts Australian rules football round 12 between Mt Gravatt and Surfers Paradise.Saturday June 21, 2026. Picture, John Gass

QAFL colts special: The tough types of footy

QAFL colts footy special: Meet the tough types from your club who put their bodies and heads into places most would never dream of doing.

Sunshine Coast

‘Such a special feeling’: Qld duo uncover next career goals

Future NRL stars Zac Garton and Jai Bowden have uncovered their aims for the 2025 season after playing huge roles in Queensland’s under-19 State of Origin victory.

NRL

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: The Maroons celebrate victory after the U19s State Of Origin match between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

The future NRL stars who lit up State of Origin under-19s

It was a night for future NRL stars to shine — see who impressed in the State of Origin under-19 clash, and why Broncos, Bulldogs, Dragons, Dolphins and Titans fans have plenty to smile about.

Sport

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Cooper Bai of the Maroons celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the U19s State Of Origin match between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

U19 SOO: QLD men claim nail biting win while NSW women prove too strong

The Queensland under-19s have claimed a historic win in one of competitions greatest series deciders while the New South Wales under-19s women kept their hands on the shield for another year. Here’s who starred and what we learned.

NRL

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Evie McGrath of the Blues kicks the ball during the U19s Women's State Of Origin match between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Blues’ emerging NRLW halves duo inspire U19s Origin victory

The NRLW stars of tomorrow were on display as the Blues claimed victory over Maroons in the under-19s Origin, with playmakers Kasey Reh and Evie McGrath giving Dragons and Tigers fans reasons to be excited for the future.

Rugby League Live Stream

Players from the Caloundra and Mountain Creek sides come together after their inaugural Queensland Schoolgirls Cup match on Thursday June 19, 2025. Picture: Eddie Franklin.

Watch replay: Caloundra win maiden Schoolgirls clash

Caloundra and Mountain Creek did battle in their inaugural Queensland Schoolgirls Cup match on Thursday, giving birth to a new Sunshine Coast rivalry. Watch the REPLAY here.

Parenting

My baby dodged death and lost his hearing – you should see him now

He was violently ill as a baby and now he is defying the odds.

Local sport

Queensland under-19 State of Origin 2025 male and female squad breakdowns.

Qld U19 State of Origin: Players to watch, who’s signed to your NRL club?

Queensland under-19s Origin coaches Darius Boyd and Maia Tua-Davidson have revealed what excites them the most about their side’s 2025 chances as well as broken down their key players match tactics. Discover the state’s emerging stars here.

Local sport

QAFL colts between Sherwood and Wilston GrangeSaturday June 14, 2025. Picture John Gass

QAFL colts Players of the Month as Magpies, Hornets join top side Noosa

QAFL colts Players of the Month special as Sherwood and Aspley join Noosa at the top of the table.

Sunshine Coast

SCRU A-Grade: Standout players named in round 7 team of week

The Sunshine Coast A-grade rugby union round 7 team of the week is headlined by one of the competition’s most damaging forwards, a fresh faced scrum half, try scoring prop and impressive rising flanker. See who made the side.

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