Revealed: GPS Firsts football’s Team of the Week; best IQ players
Who made the GPS First XI football Team of the Week? Revealed here, along with the competition’s highest IQ players.
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How did round 5 of the GPS First XI football competition unfold?
You wouldn’t believe me if I told you.
Ipswich, who in round 2 giant slayed Nudgee College 1-0, were fronted by a hungry Brisbane State High outfit chasing their first win of the season.
And they settled for nothing less, securing a 1-0 result in front of their home supporters.
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Brisbane State High head of football Tom Dixon said: “It was well deserved. The longer you go without the win, it weighs on you. It gets harder and harder. We’ve almost been there (2-2 draw), we just wanted to stick to our processes.
“I think for us so far, results haven’t reflected our performances.
“Last week against Nudgee, we got to the 60th minute and it was 0-0. The goal from them deflated us. Then there was a passage of 10 minutes where we conceded.
“We haven’t changed too much, and a couple of injuries have come in,” Dixon said about his team building towards this win.
A win, secured by Matt Won, a Year 11 student who came from oblivion to register the first of the year.
“He hadn’t really played or trained too much with the team. He hadn’t played for his own age group. It was his first appearance for the school this season at right wing back,” Dixon said about Won coming into the line-up and delivering.
Meanwhile, Toowoomba Grammar remained the last undefeated team standing with a 1-1 deadlock with Churchie, Toowoomba two wins and three draws on the season.
BBC broke through to nab win No. 1 of 2023, the Jamie Morgan coached team getting past Southport 1-0 on Miskin Oval.
And at Nudgee a heavyweight clash unfolded against Brisbane Grammar, Nudgee coming away 2-1 winners to stay in the hunt for the premiership.
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GPS FOOTBALL ROUND 1 TEAM OF THE WEEK
RESULTS
Toowoomba Grammar drew 1-1 with Churchie
Brisbane Boys College beat Southport 1-0
Nudgee College beat Brisbane Grammar 2-1
Brisbane State High beat Ipswich Grammar 1-0
TEAM OF THE WEEK
Toowoomba Grammar drew 1-1 with Churchie
A tale of two halves, Churchie had the upper hand in the first half with more of the play and better chances at goal.
But, Toowoomba stormed home strongly in the second stanza, meaning Churchie had to fight.
And fight they did, repelling Toowoomba on multiple occasions and preventing them from finding the back of the net.
Taku Dohery creating the chances for Toowoomba with his brilliant defence.
Churchie’s best on ground was Luke O’Sullivan, the skipper leading by example when putting his body on the line and controlling the game from his centre midfield role.
Striker Levi Collins scored Churchie’s lone goal and was a constant threat with his speed.
Brisbane Boys College beat Southport 1-0
The BBC boys clinched their first result of the year, beating TSS at home with a great brand of football on display.
This time, they were rewarded.
The difference, the fight shown in the last 15 minutes to deny Southport and keep pressing for another goal.
Archie Wisdom stepped up to show his true potential being the pivot through the midfield. Chris Slater, playing in an unfamiliar position, Slater showed what he is capable of on numerous occasions and coolly slotting home the penalty.
Jayden Sloan (Southport)
A Year 10 in his starting debut, Sloan was strong on the ball and put in some great crosses early in the game.
Worked hard defensively.
Harper James (Southport)
A Year 10 left back who defended bravely and joined the attack to create some good chances.
James and Sloan showed excellent attitude and worked hard for their teammates.
Nudgee College beat Brisbane Grammar 2-1
Brisbane Grammar competed extremely hard against a strong Nudgee outfit, which proved too overwhelming.
It should come as no surprise that captain Andrew McLeod put in another strong performance.
A great goal from Ngaliu Thompson made things extra tense.
Charlie Parkin (Nudgee)
Parkin continued his stellar form and provided a solid platform for the defence to play out from the back.
Ethan Rigby (Nudgee)
Rigby’s ability to keep possession of the ball in tight areas was key to Nudgee’s victory against a strong Brisbane defence.
Declan Parkinson (Nudgee)
Parkinson had his most consistent game of the season. Moving the ball quickly and ensuring Nudgee wasn’t caught on the counter were trademarks of his performance.
Brisbane State High beat Ipswich Grammar 1-0
A very disciplined performance by Brisbane State High swa them come away 1-0 winners at home.
Defending as a team and working hard to control areas numerically were the keys to success.
It was 0-0 at the break, with a sense of feeling dominant in the State High camp.
Indeed they started the second half strong, hitting the crossbar and forcing some good defensive blocks finding an opener with a brilliant long range effort.
A last minute close range save from goalkeeper Kurt Huppert saw out a superb effort spearheaded by Freddy Brock.
Jac Parrott (Ipswich)
Parrott did not stop trying until the final whistle. He broke things down effectively and put in a big shift after being sick all week.
high praise to him.
Henry Blackledge (Ipswich)
A true leader, Blackledge made some crucial interventions while showcasing his exceptional passing range.
HIGHEST IQ PLAYERS
Benji Lam (Brisbane State High)
A small left back, Lam is an x-factor player.
Someone you sit there watching in awe, thinking “wow what a player he is.”
His runs off the ball, support in runs for players in front, and probing to make runs in behind as an attacking fullback are something special according to Dixon.
Roman Galanos (Brisbane State High)
Galanos, someone so much quicker and stronger than his rivals. It’s almost unfair according to Dixon.
“Hearing Roman talk to the players at half time, tactically he knows what is expected and needed,” Dixon said about the highly intelligent Galanos.
“Ipswich weren’t pressing when we played out, and they waited for the pass before they pressed. He identified that quickly, and he communicated that. Making the comment … impressive.”
Lucas Herrington and Quinn MacNicol (Churchie)
Churchie head of football Alex Rados couldn’t split MacNicol and Herrington, both boys tremendous footballers with a knack for the game.
Herrington, a tall, imposing player whose presence on the field gives his teammates confidence.
MacNicol has a great football brain and the ability to create and finish chances in crunch time.
Evan Msonga (BBC)
A Year 11, Msonga has been playing football his entire life and that would come as no surprise if you saw his calmness on the ball.
Someone to trust down the stretch.
Jack Harris (BBC)
A Year 10 student who lives and breathes the game of football.
He knows when to pass, when to take his moments, when to attack players and is always head checking to make sure of things.
Eddie Ince (Gregory Terrace)
The Under 17 Australian international is a very clever player. He plays as a holding midfielder and helps progress the game and protect the defenders.
Terrace are lucky to have him back next year.
Sani Logoro (Gregory Terrace)
A Year 11 who can play in multiple attacking positions.
Logoro has a high work rate and a good eye for goal and he can also be a provider or scorer, making him a very valuable member for any team.
Teddy Callaghan (Brisbane Grammar)
A midfielder who reads the game as good as anyone. Callaghan anticipates the play well and breaks up countless threats in defence all the while possessing a superb passing range to create in attack.
Exceptional for a Year 11 player according to coach Greg Di-Losa
Footnote: More high IQ players coming soon.
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