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Pam McKay is the sports editor with The Morning Bulletin, and also writes for CODE Sports. She was previously a news reporter and sub-editor with the publication. She started work there in 2013.

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Faces of the CQ Capras versus Mackay Cutters under-17 and under-19 pre-season trials at Rugby Park, Rockhampton, on February 1, 2025.

REVEALED: Capras U17 boys captains, final squad for 2025 season

Coach Todd Hansen said it was hard work settling on the make-up of his squad for this season’s Cyril Connell Cup. See who made it and who will lead the under-17 boys outfit.

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CQ Capras under-19 squad at a pre-season training session at Kettle Park, Rockhampton, on December 18, 2024.

NAMED: Players who made the cut for Capras U19 boys

Coach Peter Rogers finalised his squad for the 2025 Mal Meninga Cup season after the Capras piled on the points in their second trial game in Gladstone at the weekend. See who made it.

Sport

The book of Eli: Evolution of a teenage footy sensation

His first team sport was ice hockey in Canada but now Central Queensland’s Eli McKay is making rugby league his own. Queensland Country honours, state schoolboys selection and an NRL contract are part of his resume – and he’s not yet 18.

Rockhampton

How my Australian Idol dream started with being grounded

Jaymon Bob was sitting in his family home after being grounded for one of his teenage antics when he picked up a guitar and started playing the basic notes his dad had taught him. Now he is winning hearts on Australian Idol.

Central Queensland

CQ Capras under-17 boys squad at a pre-season training session at The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, on December 7, 2024.

NAMED: Capras U17, U19 squads for trial games in Gladstone

The Capras under-17 girls and under-17 and under-19 boys will have plenty to play for when they tackle the Wide Bay Bulls on Saturday. See who will be playing.

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Blake Moore and Tyler Szepanowski have been named co-captains for the CQ Capras for the 2025 Hostplus Cup season.

NAMED: Capras, Dolphins select squads for Gladstone trial game

Excitement is building as the Capras prepare to take on the Dolphins NRL team in a pre-season showdown at Gladstone. TEAM LISTS.

Rockhampton

Holy moly! Car park calamity at home of Central Qld’s premier sports club

Increased traffic around Rockhampton’s Rugby Park car park is opening up crater-sized potholes. See what the Rockhampton Regional Council plans to do about it.

Sport

The CQ Capras under-17 and under-19 teams played pre-season trials against the Mackay Cutters in Rockhampton.

Coaches’ thoughts, players who impressed in Capras underage trials

The Capras U17 and U19 boys and girls have had their first pre-season hitouts, taking on the Mackay Cutters last weekend. The four coaches reveal what they liked and the players who stood out.

Sport

St Brendan's rodeo program has produced a number of champion bull riders, including current world number one Brady Fielder.

World spotlight falls on Queensland school’s rodeo program

St Brendan’s College has forged a reputation as one of Australia’s leading rugby league nurseries but it’s now also dominating another international sport. No bull!

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Rockhampton's under-14 girls Red team that took out their division at the 2025 Bundaberg Cup.

75 names: Rocky Touch reps who played in Bundy Cup grand finals

Rockhampton continued on its winning way at the two-day event played at the weekend, with its junior teams winning four divisions.

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