QAFL colts round 1 news; Super Seven players of the round after bumper opening
Who claimed first blood in the QAFL colts competition after a bumper round 1? Revealed here, along with the Players of the Week - including our Super Seven.
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Broadbeach, Wilston Grange, Noosa, Maroochydore, PBC and Sherwood were round 1 wins after a bumper opening to the colts QAFL competition.
The local derby between Sherwood and Mt Gravatt was a beauty, with the Magpies prevailing 6-15-51 to 4-4-28, while Broadbeach had the fight of their lives against Aspley before winning 8-9-57 to 6-3-39.
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Noosa also had a gripping victory over Redland-Victoria Point, 8-20-56 to 4-15-39, while premiers Palm Beach Currumbin found the winners post - only just - against Surfers Paradise. PBC won the Gold Coast derby 8-10-58 to 8-4-40.
“It was a tough hit out first up taking on the premiers but I was really happy with our effort,’’ said Surfers coach Alistair Mitchell. More on that match in a moment.
Wilston Grange then put some space between themselves and Morningside in a cross town battle, winning 13-9- to 3-3, while Maroochydore flexed its muscle to defeat Labrador 18-7-115 to 1-4-10.
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Jack Gersekowski (Sherwood) was absolutely magnificent in the ruck
Jake Selvey (Surfers) was grand in a losing side
Tai Hayes (PBC) was a wingman who lit up the match
Taj Lockett (Cats) was a powerhouse in defence
Jackk Learny (Noosa) was elite across half back
Duncan McCabe (Gorillas) spearheaded an elite midfield which included Carter Simpson and Ryan Lewis
Deklan Faulkner (Maroochydore) was special in the ruck
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Surfers coach Mitchell said following the 18 points loss to premiers PBC he needed a few minor adjustments and more match practice which would “help the lads playing structures’’. “It will help them come together. especially considering we had 10 debutants,’’ Mitchell said.
Palm Beach Currumbin coach Glen Clark praised Surfers Paradise for its early assault which saw them “beating us early on in the contest’’.
“They fought hard and did not allow is to run the ball.’’
But Clark loved the competitive nature of his ground, which included four under 17 players.
He said overall his side was a bit stop-start and would work on taking their chances when there were opportunities to bring the ball in and switch it quicker,
Broadbeach’s three goal win over Aspley was highlighted by the Cats young group connecting well as a group, according to coach Lewis Chiodo.
Aspley coach Brett Atkins said despite the narrow loss, he noted his side was able to turn the momentum of the match. “But I would like to keep improving on structure, setups and basic skills,’’ he said.
Morningside coach Ross Anderson said while his team lost to Wilston-Grange, he detected improvement as the match progressed. “A positive was competing better in the second half,’’ he said.
Anderson said he wanted the group to work on contested possession and their work rate.
Gorillas coach Darren Fazldeen said while it was only round 1, and the group needed to understand the way “our new players play’’, he was delighted with the team’s structures. “And we moved the ball around the way we wanted them too,’’ he said.
Maroochydore coach Jason Macdonald said it was a great team effort after a hectic pre-season to beat Labrador.
“We ran the game out well and there was great work from the backline,’’ Macdonald praised.
But he would like to continue to work on a high level of work rate and playing as a team.
Noosa’s 19 point win over the Sharks was highlighted by Noosa’s backline which earned high praise from coach Jed Costagan.
“Today our pressure was really high around the ground and our backline was really solid and created a lot of attack from our defence,’’ Costagan said.
But he would like to work on switches and skills “which throughout the day hurt us’’.
Redland-Victoria Point coach Brian Zutt said his side played some exciting football and got progressively better the more the match progressed.
“I was proud of the entire playing group as they showed maturity and resilience to fight the game out to the very end.
“We certainly had plenty of opportunities in front of goal but inaccurate kicking proved to be the difference.
“With that said, we will be working on our goal kicking this week.’’
In the Sherwood v Vultures clash, the Magpies generated 21 scoring shots to eight before running out winners.
“There were plenty of good things,’’ said Sherwood coach Ben Jaenke-Cain.
“We created some really good opportunities to score and just didn’t convert them.’’
Mt Gravatt coach David Greenaway said his team needed to start with more intensity and focus, and stick to team structures.
But Greenway did like the fight in the side. “We fought hard until the end and ended up winning the final quarter,’’ he said.
Players of the Round
PBC v Surfers
BoG for Surfers: Jake Selvey was brilliant in the middle and up forward.
Lucas Snowball: He was very good on the wing and in the midfield, especially in the second half.
Jaedon Schwab: He was everywhere and slotted straight back into the midfield after missing most of last season.
BoG for PBC
Tai Hayes wingman
Luca Laverde centre half forward
Mathew Walkerden fullback
Tom Grimster on ball
Macklin Johnston centre half back
Broadbeach v Aspley
BoG for Broadbeach
Taj Lockett was a powerhouse in defence.
Maddox Iverach was strong in the midfield contests
Ruckman Will Cooper was strong in the contest and in the air, and also executing
BoG for Aspley
Duncan Lewis playing forward or in the ruck
Jake Pitcher up forward
Tom Bradley in the midfield and up forward
Jake Howson playing forward
Frankie Quinn played strongly in defence
Taborsky impressed on the wing
Noosa v Redland-Victoria Point
Noosa BoG: Jackk Learny across half back
Billy Bowes at centre half back and ruck
Lachie Tupp on the half forward flank
Tristyn Dawson half back flank
Midfield Kooper Airey-Bamback provided a target upfront
Paddy Monks up forward provided a target.
Redland-Victoria-Point: Ryan King across the midfield
Backman Gus Phillips was enormous
Wilston Grange v Morningside
Grange BoG Midfielders Duncan McCabe, Carter Simpson and Ryan Lewis
Full forward Jack Fewster kicked five goals
Aston Wilson down back
Morningside: Harry Taylor in the midfield
Wingman Jayden Lloyd
Zane Pearce across the midfield
Maroochydore v Labrador
Maroochydore BoG
Deklan Faulkner (ruck)
Jaydn Banks (half forward)
Sonny Ashley (midfield)
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Sherwood v Mt Gravatt
Sherwood: Owen Capling: Owen was dominant rebounding the ball
Alex Peacock: He worked hard both to create and to open up space
Jack Gersekowski: He was the standout in the ruck
Mt Gravatt: Seth Combes across the backline
Lachlan Warwick up forward
Cam Chripps did well up forward
Kieran Micheletti was a midfield star
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