2025 Langer Trophy live stream: Redcliffe SHS v Stretton College, Round 2

Forget the Dolphins, it’s the high-flying Redcliffe High Eagles who want to turn Kayo Stadium into a fortress of their own. Watch the schools league double header LIVE on Wednesday.

Redcliffe State High are determined to make Kayo Stadium their domain in 2025 and it all starts with their first home game of the season against Stretton State College on Wednesday.

The clash will be exclusively live streamed on KommunityTV as part of a big double header including the Walters Cup clash between Redcliffe and Mountain Creek SHS.

The Eagles want to take advantage of the geographical, weather and atmosphere differences of the stadium which has become the spiritual home of the NRL Dolphins.

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As a peninsula with water on three sides, Redcliffe has a country town vibe and also a holiday atmosphere where families revel in the great outdoors and partake in activities like fishing, boating, surf club activities and beach walks.

There is also a wind factor which consistently blows off Moreton Bay.

Redcliffe SHS rugby league excellence co-ordinator Jay Wilkinson said playing at a venue where the NRL players both train and play was also a motivating factor for the students.

“It takes you to another level,” Wilkinson said.

Redcliffe State High are determined to turn their home ground into a fortress in the Langer Trophy. (Image/Josh Woning)

“It is a special kind of feeling and you never stop enjoying playing in those games at a stadium. You savour it.’’

Wilkinson said it was not uncommon to see NRL players standing on the sideline watching parts of the game.

“It gives the players that extra buzz. As an 18-year-old you still get excited when you see Isaiya Katoa or Herbie (Farnworth), who is a crowd favourite,” he said.

Wilkinson said entry of the Dolphins into the NRL and also the club fielding an Under-20 side - ironically coached by their school coach Scott Murray - was also a motivating factor because “there is a real pathway for the boys”.

Redcliffe will be determined to put their opening round loss to Keebra Park in the rearview mirror with a good performance against Stretton.

Stretton State College are in their first season in the Langer Trophy. (Image/Josh Woning)

In a baptism of fire against Marsden SHS at Marsden last week, Stretton State College had a commendable start to their season in that they conceded 54 points across the opening 50 minutes, but gained parity in the final quarter of the game and finished with 10 points.

Stretton coach Rhys Jacks said there were green shoots across the game which was positive moving into round 2 against Redcliffe.

“We had some little wins, areas we were happy with and that showed what we are capable of and gave them confidence,’’ Jacks said.

But he said the key learning was to try and do those good things for longer.

Jacks was also impressed with his team’s fight. “That is the group we have,’’ he said.

“They had done it since Year 7. They are competitive. Their talent is that they are hard workers. They have had to work hard and it showed and will continue to show in the weeks ahead.’’