QAFL colts best trainers revealed ahead of round 3 action
QAFL colts deep dive: Who were the best trainers at their respective QAFL clubs? Full list of the players setting high standards off the field, along with best players from round 4 action which see’s Aspley unbeaten.
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We all see the end result each Saturday morning when the QAFL colts competition bounds forward for another season.
But during the week the road to victory or personal best performance is driven on the training track.
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So who were the players setting the highest of standards when the spotlight is cast elsewhere on Tuesday and Thursday nights?
Here we reveal the competition’s best trainers after round four results which sees Aspley unbeaten on 16 followed by Wilston Grange, Sherwood, Morningside and
Palm Beach Currumbin who, on 12 points, round off the top five.
In weekend matches PBC won a Gold Coast derby with Broadbeach, 6-6-42 to 4-6-30 while in the other glitter strip dog fight Labrador fought tooth and nail before losing to Surfers Paradise 10-5-65 to 7-6-48.
Best players from the Coast derbys were:
Palm Beach Currumbin: Jack Stringer, Rory Withers, Jake Simons, Ethan Willett, Ryan Davis, Jasper Williams
Broadbeach: Oli Woolley, Flynn Babic, Jesse Wenzel, Mason Young, Jack Partridge, Harrison Marsham
Surfers Paradise: Jaden Willis, Taj Mcdermott, Jack Redford, James Carrigan, Hudson collins, Jake Callinan
Labrador: Jimi Bell, Jayden De Simone, Lachlan Roche, Khoder Jackson, Tyler Hamilton, Lenny Beech
The rejuvenated Morningside claimed a big scalp by edging out an equally improving Wilston Grange, 8-9-57 to 7-7-49.
Best players.
Morninside: Joseph Wilson, Oscar Tanks, Oscar Barry, Josh Thomsen, Cooper Joseph, Zac Joyce
Wilston Grange: Oliver Spence, Ryan Lewis, Lachlan Davis, Aidan Young, Aston Wilson, Tomas Gregory
On the Sunshine Coast Maroochydore (12-12) got rolling against Noosa (nine behinds).
Best players
Maroochydore: Hunter james, Jayden Banks, Henry Puschmann, William Ashley, Takoda Boltong, Toby Griggs
There was a celebration at Redland Victoria Point home ground when the Sharks 13-11-89 defeated Mt Gravatt 5-7-37.
Best Players
Redland Victoria Point: Matthew Owen, Mitchell Roberts, Oliver Dell, Gus Phillips, Bailey Burrows, Kai Kratzmann
Mt Gravatt: Luke Kirkman, Liam Cull, Peiwa Laka, Joshua Ferris, Jonathan Pang, Christian Dowling.
But the best game, we left until last, as Sherwood was pipped at the post by Aspley, 8-13-61 to 9-4-58 after a winner from Padua College student Jordan Chambers. We will surely see both teams in the finals this season, won’t we?
The Hornets led by 10 with three minutes remaining, but Sherwood scored twice to pinch the lead.
In a thrilling finish the ball goes out to a boundary throw 25m from goal. Chambers attacks the ball, gets grabbed high and then sets up for the winner with seconds remaining.
Best players
Aspley: Calen Harrop, Cambell Harrop, Hamish McPherson, Harrison Grills, Ethan Myers, Milo Presland-Tack.
Sherwood: Jack Slater, Jack Harrison, Alex Peacock, Cooper Stone, Zack Bidgood, Jake Cockerell
BEST TRAINERS
Jeremy Crooks (Aspley)
The Hornets were buzzing about after three rounds of the competition and one player who contributes greatly on and off the field is Crooks, the midfielder or forward. He is great for the group.
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Jayden Lloyd (Morningside)
A defender for the Panthers, Lloyd played wing in past seasons but has moved into a defending role where his fitness and desire has been well received by teammates. Morningside were 2-0 and on the prowl, and Lloyd is leading the way.
Jett Breen (Redland-Victoria Point)
Teammates can’t help but be dragged along by the enthusiasm and effort of this midfielder who has a big engine.
Ryan Lewis (Wilston Grange)
A great competitor Lewis can be an on field beast where he has the ability to dominate around the mid field and give his outside players opportunities, and on training nights he has a big impact on the group’s morale.
Lachlan Morrissey (Surfers Paradise)
On the paddock Lachlan Morrissey is a hard running midfielder or backman who always seems to find a gap to run toward, and off it he keeps the squad buzzing. He also sets an example to the younger players with his thirst for knowledge.
Jasper Delaney Taylor (Noosa)
Delaney Taylor is great for the group on the field where, as a midfielder, his dedication and competitive footy inspires teammates in games and on training nights.
Harry Marsham (Broadbeach)
When Harry Marsham suffered a serious shoulder injury, he didn’t walk around kicking stones feeling sorry for himself. He got into rehabilitation which got him back to match ready fitness, setting a great example for his peers.
Alex Peacock (Sherwood)
A young champion of this competition, Peacock leads from the front at training and also brings intensity and effort in every training drill.
Lenard Beech (Labrador)
Beech is still learning his trade, but works hard at training and has a terrific attitude which is noted by his peers and the coaching staff.
Tyler Gunn (Labrador)
Gunn was another from the Labrador squad who was always working on his game at training. He is someone who has improved his kicking game and that comes from work on the training paddock and doing extras.
Reilly Sherlock-Clark (Labrador)
Sherlock-Clark has had a great pre-season for the Tigers and always trains with intensity and intent.
Jayden Banks (Maroochydore)
Banks was the type who always trains at 100 percent and who always gets the boys up and about because of his actions.
Daman Clark and Jasper Williams (Palm Beach Currumbin)
PBC were fortunate to have these scene setters on training nights. Both boys rip in, setting an example to their peers and those efforts at training were also reflected on game day.
Isaac Solomon (Mt Gravatt)
Solomon gives his all at training. He also does extras outside of training which definitely shows in his game all day long.
Round 5
Aspley v Wilston Grange
Maroochydore v PBC
Morningside v Redlands
Noosa v Mt Gravatt
Labrador v Sherwood
Broadbeach v Surfers Paradise.
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