Meet the 29 players in CQ Capras under-19 women’s squad
Coach Walson Carlos is happy with how his squad is progressing in the countdown to the start of the 2023 season. Read the player profiles here.
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The CQ Capras are ready to make a big impression in the Harvey Norman under-19 women’s competition this year.
Coach Walson Carlos is pleased with how his squad has come together, and there were good signs in their first pre-season hitout in which they beat the Redcliffe Dolphins.
“The girls were a bit further progressed than I expected them to be, which is exciting for myself and the coaching staff,” he said.
“They were really pushing up and supporting each other off the ball in attack and in defence, there was good line speed and they were really working for each other.”
Australian schoolgirls representative Lilly Yarrow and Queensland players Alenna Whipp and Luca Howarth will be key to the Capras’ prospects, as will Bundaberg duo Caitlin Tanner and Harmonie Fauid.
The Capras play the Townsville Blackhawks in Round 1 on February 25.
CQ Capras under-19 women’s squad:
Kirby Richardson (fullback): A Yeppoon Seagulls A-grade player in 2022 who is relatively new to the game. Is a major running threat who is set for a big 2023.
Luca Howarth (fullback/winger): Queensland schoolgirls rep in 2022. Classy runner of the footy and great finisher on the wing. Talented fullback also.
Waverley Marsh (centre): Daughter of former Queensland Origin player PJ. Raw athlete with speed and power. Dangerous when given any space.
Harmonie Fauid (centre): Bundaberg product. Shares a lethal combination with Caitlin Tanner on the right edge. Destructive ball runner
Gail Wini (winger): A Capras under-19 player last year, she brings experience and reliability. Safe and strong carry in attack.
Shauna Barnham (five-eighth): Natural ballplayer. Recruited back to Capras after starring for Marsden State High School last year. Player with untapped potential.
Caitlin Tanner (halfback): Bundaberg product. Comes from a great footballing family and has a knowledge of the game rare for her age.
Lilly Yarrow (front row/lock): Australian schoolgirls rep last year who is headed for the NRLW. Already the consummate professional at a young age.
Alenna Whipp (hooker): Crafty, clever hooker who is bound for bigger things. Constantly challenges the defence. North Queensland Cowboys Academy member.
Delaney Claridge (front row): Gladstone Wallabys player. Imposing in stature and delivers on the field with a strong running game and solid defence.
Chloe Tipman (second row/centre): Talented athlete who is a handful running on the edge. Strong defender. Rockhampton Brothers A-grade player.
Tiaan Harbin (second row): One of the leaders of the team. Solid, hard working and inspirational player.
Tori Dakin (front row/lock): 2022 Queensland Country rep. Nightmare for opposition defences with her unique running style. Effective against tired forwards
Mackayla Oakley (winger/five-eighth): Woorabinda product. A cerebral player who is equally adept in the halves or on the edge.
Mattice McLeod (centre/wing): Emmaus College product whose older sister Ihndara is in the Capras women’s squad. Strong carrier of the footy and good defender on edge.
Miah Powell (utility): Capable of playing any position in the backline and hooker. North Queensland Cowboys Academy member.
Tamika Little (winger): Great teammate. Speedy, reliable winger who can play fullback and hooker also.
Brianna Mauger (front row): Good size and strength. Solid defender in the middle and strong carrier of the football. North Queensland Cowboys Academy member.
Laynie Sweet (hooker): Electric speed out of dummy half. Diminutive in stature but excellent defender with a huge heart.
Shayla Powell (front row): As tough as they come. Plays above her weight in the middle. Player of the future. North Queensland Cowboys Academy member.
Lyndsey Major-Booth (front row/lock): Woorabinda product. Plays the game in a brutal fashion, producing some bone-rattling hits. Strong ball runner in the middle.
Britney Rothery (second row): Speedy, raw talent. From the famous Rothery footballing family, daughter of former Canberra Raider and Capra Alan Rothery.
Sophie Davison (lock/second row): Very high workrate in defence and attack with quality output. Rockhampton Brothers A-grade player.
Kiarah Tull (front row): Destructive ball runner capable of playing front row or on the edge.
Mia Curtis (winger): A flyer on the wing. North Rockhampton State High Hawks player.
Mackayla Champion (halfback): Crafty, deceptive halfback with strong passing and kicking game. Identified Australian Rugby 7s talent.
Taylor Hook (front row): Strong runner and hard worker. Rockhampton Brothers A-grade player.
Lilly Field (front row): Tough, uncompromising middle forward. Emu Park Emus A-grade player.
Tamia Dyer (second row): Destructive ball runner and big hitter. Capras under-17 rep last year.
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