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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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, Mabel Park SHS and Caloundra SHS (light blue), playing in the Langer Trophy schoolboy rugby league between, Stones Corner, on Wednesday 29th May 2024 - Photo Steve Pohlner

REPLAYS: Caloundra v Wavell SHS, Langer Trophy

Wavell SHS were able to silence their critics in round five thanks to a 20-10 victory steered by halfback Zac Herdegen against a competitive Caloundra SHS outfit. Watch the replay now.

Sport

Sunshine Coast women's rugby union. Pictures: Rachel Wright Images, Facebook, Contributed.

Final stretch: Women’s coaches name standout players, key takeaways, finals aims

The Sunshine Coast women’s rugby union season is quickly approaching finals with leading coaches revealing their team’s key players, major takeaways and run home aims.

Sport

‘It’s ridiculous’: Labrador kickstart new chapter with top QAFL, QAFLW players of the round named

The Tigers are back-to-basic footy and it’s proved a big difference in their last two victories as we shine a light on the standout stars from across the latest round of QAFL and QAFLW. See the full list plus the latest news.

Sport

Sunshine Coast A-grade rugby union. Pictures: Patrick Woods, Facebook, Contributed.

Run home: A-grade coaches name standout players, key takeaways, finals aims

The Sunshine Coast A-grade rugby union season has flown by and with just three rounds remaining until finals coaches have had their say on leading competition players and key takeaways.

Local Sport

QAFL, QAFLW coaches nominate. Pictures: Highflyer Images and Brooke Sleep Media.

‘Always creating something’: Craftiest forwards of QAFL, QAFLW revealed

Some possess zip and flair, while others know how to make the most of their size. Discover who the coaches have highlighted as the craftiest forwards from every QAFL and QAFLW club.

Special Features

Rising rugby league talent Fletcher Clark and Kodi Lambert. Picture: Patrick Woods.

‘We’ve got a good bond’: Junior league duo primed for Queensland honours

Two Sunshine Coast junior rugby league stars have taken huge steps towards their elite level dream with selection in the Queensland schoolboys team off the back of an ever-growing school excellence program.

Local Sport

Standout QAFL and QAFLW performers. Pictures: Highflyer Images and Brooke Sleep Media.

Revealed: 25+ standout stars from weekend’s QAFL, QAFLW action

A wet and bizarre round of footy couldn’t stop usual culprits from once again dazzling in the QAFL and QAFLW, while several smokeys had games to remember. Full list.

Sport

Sunshine Coast 47th Battalion coaches Dennis Moore and Danny Gray.

Sunshine Coast 47th Battalion head coaches reveal 2024 team lists, key players and more

Falcons 47th Battalion coaches Dennis Moore and Danny Gray have revealed what excites them the most about their side’s 2024 chances as well as broken down their key players, rising stars and carnival tactics. See the full preview ahead of this weekend’s action.

Horse Racing

Kyle Wilson-Taylor rides Punch Lane home at the Sunshine Coast for trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman. Picture: Grant Peters - Trackside Photography

Top trainer lauds KWT’s win on favourite

Group 1-winning hoop Kyle Wilson-Taylor received high praise from trainer Sam Freedman after winning aboard short-priced favourite Punch Lane at Sunshine Coast.

Local Sport

‘Words can’t describe it’: Australian school rugby teams, star players revealed

Try-scoring freaks, big hits, raw pace, head-turners and upsets headlined the 2024 Australian schools rugby championships. See the full representative team lists, final day results and individual award winners here.

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