QAFL colts’ footy’s most underrated players as team’s brace for run to the finals
Who were the QAFL colts’ most underrated footy players? All is revealed here as teams start to peer toward their runs toward the finals.
Local sport
Don't miss out on the headlines from Local sport. Followed categories will be added to My News.
With just seven rounds before the finals, teams will dare to dream and peer at their run towards the end of season play-offs.
It is a race in seven for the top six, although an eighth team, Redland-Victoria Point, remained an outside chance if they can topple a couple of finals’ bound teams.
With the competition set to resume this Saturday after a break for the school holidays, Sherwood (44, 253 percentage) and Noosa (44, 232 percentage) have been front runners all season, but Aspley (40) remained in minor premier calculations.
COLTS FOOTY’S AIRBOURNE SPECIALISTS
Premiers Morningside then led the next group of teams, with
Palm Beach Currumbin and Wilston Grange make up the top six.
Coorparoo were seventh (26 points) while Redland Victoria Point (18 points) were eighth.
Out of contention, but still playing with plenty of pride and striving for continued improvement, were players from Labrador, Maroochydore, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Mt Gravatt.
In this story we pay tribute to the underrated players of the competition, those quiet achievers who have played big roles for teammates.
Harry Graham (Coorparoo)
Graham’s work often goes unnoticed, but not to the coaching staff. “His clean skills amongst traffic helps drive the team forward,’’ explained Kings assistant coach Blake Taylor. “His work rate is impressive and does the simple things extremely well.’’
Pat Dalton (Aspley)
With silky skills at play, this fellow plays the wing role exceptionally well. He works hard to help defence, then gets on his bike to be a danger in offence. “He also doesn’t shirk any contests,’’ praised coach Brett Atkins.
Brodie Cornish (Surfers Paradise)
Cornish does the job every week on the halfback flank, going unnoticed while being a great guy for the coaching staff to work with.
Bailey Jennings (Morningside)
Jennings has overcome the disappointment of not making Morningside’s 2024 grand final side to be a stoic player this season.
He put his head down during the pre-season and is now on track for a top 10 finish in the club’s Best and Fairest voting after his 12 month effort. Jennings plays on the wing and a bit half forward.
Liam Rawson (Aspley)
Another wingman who could go inside and play as a hard nosed midfielder, Rawson has great leg speed as well as a great catch on him. “Liam is hard nosed with an appetite to win the 1 on 1 contests,’’ said Aspley coach Brett Atkins.
RELATED LINKS
X-FACTOR PLAYERS FROM THE QAFL
QAFL COLTS’ MOST VERSATILE PLAYERS
TEAM SPIRIT ACES FROM YOUR COLTS SIDE
BEST TRAINERS OF THE QAFL COLTS
Foxx LaMonica (Noosa)
His headgear makes him an easy spot on the field, but his work from siren to siren is often easily missed. LaMonica is a constant threat in the midfield with a great footy IQ.
Jed Bostock (Sherwood)
Bostock continues to lead by example both on and off the field. Typically, very humble and not often one to draw attention to himself, Bostock is always the one to be in support of his teammate at every contest.
“He is direct and encouraging around the park, and is highly respected by his teammates and all who come to know him and play alongside him.
“He is our fearless captain and it’s only appropriate that Jed is acknowledged for all the hard work he does off the park and the care he has for his mates,’’ explained coach Damian Haber.
“He’s also played some very smart football over recent weeks and been a major contributor to the team’s success in recent weeks.
Jeb Moloney (PBC)
As a high half forward connector through the midfield, Moloney continues to improve and is a quiet achiever.
Harvey Palmer (Morningside)
A first year Panthers’ player, Palmer wasn’t named for round one but has since been more than handy, slotting nicely down back after a few solid performances forward. In one game against Coorparoo, he kicked three goals.
Bodie Smith (Mt Gravatt)
Under rated Bodie Smith is a defender who plays well above his weight division most weeks. He also has great skills to go with his effort plays.
Kai Anderson (Wilston Grange)
Playing probably the hardest position on the field as a high half forward, Anderson does a lot of unrewarded gut running while also providing a great target for an outlet kick.
Nate Round (PBC)
The grandson of South Melbourne 1981 Brownlow medallist Barry Round, Nate is an athletic key position player who, despite being aged 17 years, plays well beyond his age and experience.
Micah Dawson (Broadbeach)
What he does with the ball and without that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. When the ball is in the air, his body movement and pressure doesn’t get noticed. Dawson produces plenty of one-percenters in the backline
Hudson Pinder (Maroochydore)
The Roos defender controls the backline with ease and never gets beaten on game day.
He’s a player that never looks for the limelight, bringing his teammates into the game wherever possible and always performing well above standard.
Mac Capling (Sherwood)
Mac Capling is the quintessential defender and ever reliable. A wonderful young man who exudes a thirst for learning, he is the type always wanting to be better while also being modest and appreciative.
“He has been a rock in defence, and over the last couple of months and he continues to grow in confidence, moving us into attack from defence with his big body,’’ explained coach Damian Haber.
“He also wants to bust through the contest and move us forward. While Mac may be quietly spoken. he goes about his business professionally and is committed to his role for the team.’’
Fred Hamilton (Noosa)
Generally Hamilton slots in on the wing or at half forward for the Tigers, with quick hands and rapid decision making his best assets. Hamilton is a true quiet achiever of the competition.
Reilly Sherlock-Clark (Labrador)
Sherlock-Clark is a tremendous teammate who simply goes about his business each week, playing his role to perfection
In their element: AIC First XIII rugby league’s players to watch
Players to watch: The AIC First XIII rugby league season is set for take off and a newly-minted Bulldogs signing from Ipswich is among the top teens to watch. See who is primed for a big campaign.
Broncos boy wonder headlines GPS First XV rugby Team of Week
GPS First XV rugby Team of the Week: After a dramatic opening which saw a draw, a stunning TGS win and a hattrick hero, we reveal the Best of the Best from round 1.