QAFL Squad of the Week round 8

Panthers wingman Darcy Cameron lit up Esplen Oval while Sherwood, Surfers Paradise and Mt Gravatt had rollicking home victories as we assembled the QAFL Squad of the Week.

A Panthers’ winger lit Esplen Oval, a Surfers Paradise midfielder wound the clock back while Mt Gravatt excelled in QAFL action this weekend.

Nathan Colenso, whose dad Andy was a hell of a player himself, shone down forward for Morningside in its 17.9-111 to 13.6-84 home win over Palm Beach Currumbin.

But the big star for Morningside was Darcy Cameron who coach Clint Watts singled out as “outstanding’’.

Supporting that pair at the other end of the field was defender Tom Griffiths who played his role in restricting the opposition.

Morningside player Nathan Colenso takes a mark Picture, John Gass

It was a battle royale in the midfield throughout.

Palm Beach Currumbin ruckman Jon Croad was mighty for the visitors and from his efforts Corey Joyce was off and running in the midfield.

Down the ground, Jack Anthony was a focal point for PBC, as the Gold Coast team tried to reel in Morningside’s early advantage.

Palm Beach Currumbin players run onto the ground. QAFL game between Morningside and Palm Beach Currumbin. Saturday May 22, 2021. Picture, John Gass

Mt Gravatt Vultures soared to a 21.21-147 to 9.5-59 victory against Noosa, a huge result for the side.

“We started really well,’’ said Mt Gravatt coach Tony Lynn.

“Our first quarter was really solid with some great ball movement and everyone played their role.’’

It was a great game between Palm Beach Currumbin and Morningside Picture, John Gass

Lynn said Luke O’Sullivan (midfield), backmen Ethan Kerr and Joseph Murphy all tried hard for Mt Gravatt, while Brendan Telford played well down forward.

Noosa coach Adam Bovalino said Seb Rogers at centre half back and Aaron Laskey in the midfield best served his outfit.

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On the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore rose to a 15.15-105 to 12.6-78 victory over a nagging Wilston Grange.

A typical contest in the match. Picture, John Gass

Andrew Cadzow, the Maroochydore coach, said his best “by a long way’’ was Jack Whaley across the half back flank.

But Darren Tanti and Jono Giles across the midfield also did their part for the Sunshine Coast side.

Wilston Grange coach Brent Moloney said his best was midfielder Corey Gladdish

At Sherwood, the home side had a rollicking victory, 15.13-103 to 9.9-63, over visitors Labrador.

Palm Beach Currumbin ruckman Jonathan Croad goes to work. Picture, John Gass

Young veteran Jack Austin and Tom Baulch spearheaded the Magpies to a thrilling win in front of a roaring home crowd.

Sherwood coach Adrian Fletcher watched the electric Baulch kick six goals in a wonderful display.

Surfers Paradise lowered the colours of Redland-Victoria Point during a 12.11-83 to 10.9-69 win.

In his best season since 2019, Harrison Fraser in midfield was fantastic for Surfers, producing a four quarter performance.

Palm Beach Currumbin player Trent Stubbs QAFL game between Morningside and Palm Beach Currumbin. Saturday May 22, 2021. Picture, John Gass

Dan Charlesworth down back was brilliant, taking numerous intercept marks and rebounded well while midfielders Kain Ford and Jack Yelland shone brightly.

Peter Yarmoor again shone at half forward for Redland while wingman Matt Hambleton and Billy Johnson at half back starred.

Morningside goes for a run. QAFL game between Morningside and Palm Beach Currumbin. Saturday May 22, 2021. Picture, John Gass

SQUAD OF THE WEEK

Forwards: Nathan Colenso (Morningside), Peter Yagmoore (Redland-Victoria Point), Jack Anthony (PBC), Jack Austin (Sherwood)

Centre half forward: Jacob Murphy (Redland-Victoria Point)

Wing: Darcy Cameron (Morningside), Matt Hambleton (Redland-Victoria Point)

Ruck: Jon Croad (PBC)

Mid: Tom Baulch (Sherwood), Harrison Fraser (Surfers Paradise) Corey Gladdish (Wilston Grange), Aaron Laskey (Noosa), Luke O’Sullivan (Mt Gravatt), Darren Tanti (Maroochydore), Jono Giles (Maroochydore), Corey Joyce (PBC), Kain Ford and Jack Yelland (both Surfers Paradise).

Halfback flank: Jack Whaley (Maroochydore), Billy Johnson (Redland-Victoria Point),

Centre half back: Seb Rogers (Noosa)

Back: Tom Griffiths (Morningside), Ethan. Kerr (Mt Gravatt), Dan Charlesworth (Surfers Paradise), Joseph Murphy (Mt Gravatt)

William Graham tries to get a mark. Picture, John Gass

Meanwhile, the annual Mayne Tigers Reunion Day and Mick Nolan Medal Presentation was celebrated on Saturday, along with the 200th game for much loved Tiger Caleb Brown.

Photo of Kain Ford, pictured earlier in his career, had a big game. Photo by Richard Gosling

And in other news, the Queensland Under 19 female team competing this weekend against Victoria Country was Abby Hewett, Brooke Sheridan, Charlotte Mullins, Macie Brown, Maggie Harmer, Christine Okesene, Lucia Liessi, Phoebe Baird, Bella Smith, Ella Smith,

A big man’s mark for Palm Beach Currumbin Picture, John Gass

Teagan Levi, Alana Gee, Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap, Litonya Cockatoo-Motlap, Giselle Davies, Imogen Evans, Casey Wynne, Faith Alchin, Lily Tarlinton, Fluer Davies, Sally Evans, Jasmyn Davidson, Sophie Ure, Mikayla Pauga. Emergency players: Lauren Middleton, Kadie Fletcher, Keyshia Matenga, Lilly Pearce, Kalista-Jayne Shiner.