Revealed: The 40+ standouts on display at QLD touch footy State Cup

The 2024 Queensland State Cup is upon us at Coomera and we’re here to reveal the standouts across the Under-20, Open and Premier divisions. See the full list:

QLD State Cup touch football , UQ V Palm Beach in the Open Mixed. Picture: Glenn Campbell

The 2024 Queensland State Cup is upon us at Coomera, and although heavy rains closed fields on day two, it hasn’t stopped the best from showing up.

Check out the top players picked out on day one from the Under-20, Open and Premier men’s and women’s divisions - full pic gallery to come.

UQ Rebels MP

3 - Jackson Walker 

A sleek try scorer through the middle boasting ball control, speed and ability to both lead or follow others’ lead.

5 - Jesse Priddle

Quick to slide and cover to ensure no easy tries slip through. He is a strong middle with great read-of-the-play ability.

12 - Lachlan Pierce

Effective dummy play. Clever orchestration of a set to make maximum ground. Works at peak intensity.

13 - Nicholas Foxcroft

Patient and crafty on the wing and able to pull off the impossible to score.

Toowoomba MXP

22 - Bec Goulding

Crafty footwork in the middle to evade touch and set up a textbook try. QLD State of Origin side and Aussie juniors.

QLD State Cup touch football Coolum V Toowoomba in the Open Mixed.Picture: Glenn Campbell

Coolum MXP

5 - Sam Carmody

A natural playmaker with the ball who can cover both middle and link with versatility and athleticism.

Palm Beach MXP

14 - Corey Barrett

Good running of the ball and speed off dummy half. He’s creative as middle and a smart decision-maker.

7 - Taylar Skinner

A no-nonsense player with speed and agility to boast. Your textbook play maker.

18 - Sarah Parker

A patient winger who executes her role. She’s unassuming and can play back-to-back sets at pace.

BM Touch Association WP

6 - Kani Kuraishi

Is clever at toying her defenders with the ball and orchestrates the Mustangs’ sets seamlessly. Silky footwork and speed to polish it off.

1 - Anika Grace Te Namu

A pocket rocket through the middle who can surprise with her speed and dives to find the line.

UQ Mustangs WP

20 - Isabella Fildes

Makes considerable ground with speed and her ability to weave through touches. She’s smart and knows how to make the most out of a set against even the toughest opponents.

32 - Kate Hammond

Athletic skill set and quick runs onto the ball as dummy. She makes good decisions with possession and is an effective role player.

UQ Mustangs W20

Bella Narain 

A young talent playing above her age but holding her own. She’s consistent, versatile and an organiser.

Gold Coast M20

42 - Hayden Watson

An athletic and reliable teammate who boasts speed with ball in hand.

9 - Devahnn Beazley 

Speedy winger who can make ground out of nowhere.

Kawana M20

21 - Hamish Kleijm 

A tall but mobile winger whose long limbs certainly come in handy. He’s got smarts to match the skills.

35 - Will Polous

Another tall timber of the side who man’s middle. He makes key touches and is surprisingly quick.

Gold Coast MX20

2 - Callum Clarken 

A creative middle with athleticism he isn’t afraid to boast. Confident to have the ball in hand during high pressure situations.

30 - Khalani Te Amo

Unassuming and speedy through the middle with trusty rucking skills.

Caboolture MX20

19 - Anaru Wetete

Shoots out of the line to make key touches and gets himself back onside pronto. Versatile skill set.

59 - Sonny Pickard

Hardworking at high intensity regardless of the score. He’s quick and sleek with his footwork.

31 - Georgia Sturgess

Starring ruck work, even in the wet and muddy conditions on day two. She’s got a role and she plays it well.

25 - Jamane Schokman

Constantly the one to make key touches, he knows when to hold the line versus when to shoot out.

24 - Jazmin Macdonald

Safe hands and classy footwork as a link with the fitness to play set after set when needed.

Kawana MXO

1 - Jordan Pearson

Classy offence to weave between defence and find the line in clutch moments. Gets in prime spot for quick offloads.

9 - Miranda Creese

A great communicator under pressure, composed and able to hold her own in the mixed comp.

Labrador MXO

23 - Johnny Kaimoana

A strong bodied middle engaged in the ruck and consistently assisting with setting up the play.

24 - Ethan Leypoldt

Makes key touches and can real the play before it happens

8 - Lani Beard

Knows her role and how to play a confident decoy on the wing while always staying ready.

9 - Brodie Taggett

Equally crafty and quick in the middle and able to cover link as fresh legs. He’s a textbook player.

Mackay MXO

13 - Shameus Edwards

A try scoring machine who, if he isn’t the one scoring, is the one setting it up. He’s quick and smart with his on-the-go decisions and by far the most valuable on field.

ADF MXO

7 - Dylan Bennett

Shoots out from the line with confidence to assert the touch and stop his player from getting what they want. Speedy with a without the ball.

1 - Remi Wright

A tenacious and patient winger with stamina to play set after set.

5 - Mia Hayes

Constantly a key to complete sets, with trusty hands, speed and footwork.

2 - Hana Fraser 

Equally valuable in offence and defence. Can score in clutch moments and also put her players off by being unpredictable.

Labrador MO

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A zippy, switched on middle who can play big minutes.

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Quick runs onto the ball as dummy half, knows his teammates play and can virtually read their minds.

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A reliable winger with good hands and the proven ability to polish off a set by scoring.

Redlands MO

22 - Jackson Roberts

Touch count is sky high in the middle with a work rate equal to it. Somehow manages to beg himself onside nearly every time and stay engaged.

54 - Daniel Westby

A patient winger rewarded with well set-up tries he executes. Doesn’t need the ball in hand to have an impact.

16 - Jacob Pearsson

Tall, athletic and versatile: the trifecta to be a standout on field and often found on the scorer’s list.

Do you think we missed some? Send us your team’s nominated most valuables to be featured.

Originally published as Revealed: The 40+ standouts on display at QLD touch footy State Cup