Revealed: Best leaders among QAFL and QAFLW

We reveal the best leaders across the QAFL and QAFLW – outside of the captains. See the top names.

They’re the quiet leaders of the QAFL and QAFLW, the players putting in the ground work behind the scenes often without recognition.

We know our senior captains well, but this season we can reveal each team’s unexpected leader, who is vital to the team despite not being in an official leadership position.

This is the third part to our ‘coaches nominate’ series, where senior coaches across the competition were asked to nominate which players stood out in the pre-season, from fittest and fastest, most dedicated, to best ball user and most exciting colts player, coming soon.

Check out what the coaches are saying here.

All coaches were approached for comment before the time of publishing

Week 3: Best leaders (outside of captains group)

QAFL

Aspley, Daniel Webster: Lleyton Brown

Aspley Hornets QAFL player Lleyton Brown. Photo: Supplied

Broadbeach, Craig O’Brien: Ryan Gilmore

Labrador, Clint Watts: Luke Coombes

A young Luke Coombes being presented his guernsey by Todd Featherstone. Picture: Supplied.

Maroochydore, Ben Jones: Harrison Kerr, a former Maroochydore junior that had been playing in the QAFL and NEAFL with Redlands but has returned this season. Brent Pearson, is always a leader and driving force for the Roos.

Morningside, Paul Egan: James Cowlishaw and Flyn O’Toole

Noosa, Chris Rourke: Zak Vernon, a new edition to the Tigers in 2023, Vernon adds plenty of experience and backing to the young squad.

Redland Victoria Point, Phil Carse: Brock Aston

Sherwood, Jarad Marsh: Alex Dickfos and Lachlan Woods

Palm Beach-Currumbin's Tyson Dyer and Western Magpies' Alex Dickfos in action at the QAFL qualifying final between Palm Beach-Currumbin and Western Magpies on Saturday. Photo: Jerad Williams

Surfers Paradise, Matt Lappin: Brody Haberfield

Brody Haberfield of Surfers Paradise clashes with Labrador's Blair Rubock. Photograph: Jason O'Brien

QAFLW

Aspley Hornets, Luke Glacken: Jaida Tabb, another new recruit to the Hornets this season, Tabb has stepped up and immersed herself in the club culture.

Bond University, Andy Lovell: Tahlia Bortignon, the Bond University student is a former captain of the Tasmanian Devils U18 team in the NAB League.

Coorparoo Kings, Rebecca Randazzo: Charlotte Howard

Maroochydore, Dave Hume: Ebony Otto, shows plenty of instructions and a really good voice among the group.

Southport Sharks, Peter Doherty: Steph O’Brien, the former UQ gun is a known leader across both her sports, football and netball

Steph O'Brien has been a huge leader around Southport already. Picture: Southport Sharks

UQ, Ross Clayfield: Jessi Henning

Wilston Grange, Brenton Meddings: Lauren Shackleton, has been showing a lot of leadership and direction for a lot of the players at the club. Takes on tasks without being asked.

Originally published as Revealed: Best leaders among QAFL and QAFLW