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80+ names: Standouts on display at Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch

The world’s largest touch football tournament has wrapped up on the Gold Coast after five days of competition across seven divisions. Discover who claimed gold, and the 80+ standouts across the board. Details inside:

Cavendish Road State High V Innisfail State High at the 2024 Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Picture: Glenn Campbell
Cavendish Road State High V Innisfail State High at the 2024 Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Picture: Glenn Campbell

The world’s largest touch football tournament has wrapped up on the Gold Coast after five days of competition across seven divisions.

Approximately 580 school teams from Australia, New Zealand and Singapore flocked to Runaway Bay for the tournament in search of gold honours.

On home turf, a commendable six Gold Coast teams earned a spot on the grand final stage (PBC in 13 Girls, Miami SHS in 15 Boys (win), Southport SHS in 13 (win) and 18 Girls, Benowa SHS in 18 Mixed).

Rockhampton’s The Cathedral College claimed a 4-3 victory in the 13 Boys over Ignatius Park (Townsville), before Brisbane SHS defeated interschool city rivals All Hallows School 3-2 in the 15 Girls division.

Centenary SHS was too good for Iona College in the 18 Boys, taking an 8-5 win before Southport fell short 7-4 to St Aidan’s Anglican in the 18 Girls.

Finally, Marist College Emerald walked away from an intense 18 Mixed 6-5 final against Benowa to polish off an undefeated campaign in which they scored 86 tries in 11 games.

Standout players revealed

Aemaelena Rio

Miami SHS

A smart-running middle/link who initiates the touch to keep things moving and catch her opposition offside.

Marlee Robinson

Miami SHS

A tall, long-limbed middle with surprising speed. She makes sure to get herself onside quickly to ensure her team’s line has no gaps.

Ella Okane

Miami SHS

A small and zippy link who can weave her way past touches. She runs straight and hard to initiate the touch while gaining ground.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Aemaelena Rio, Marlee Robinson and Ella Okane
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Aemaelena Rio, Marlee Robinson and Ella Okane

Olivia Taylor

Fairholme College

Puts in 110% effort every set and backs up on defence. She is a versatile middle or can slide across into a link role when needed, regularly playing dummy half.

Elvie Salter

Fairholme College

A tall and lanky wing whose speed is unassuming. She runs onto the ball at speed and isn’t afraid to take a hard touch.

Phoebe Tulilo-Seremaia

Fairholme College

Speedy, agile and a great playmaker in the middle. She may be small, but this pocket rocket will make you pay for complacency.

Lucy Dewar

Fairholme College

A workhorse middle who initiates the touch and can organise an efficient set.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Olivia Taylor, Elvie Salter, Phoebe Tulilo-Seremaia and Lucy Dewar
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Olivia Taylor, Elvie Salter, Phoebe Tulilo-Seremaia and Lucy Dewar

Abbie Chilton

Chancellor State College

Makes smart choices with the ball and is tuned into the game at all times. She plays the ball quick and capitalises on her defender being a step behind.

Amber Pritchard

Chancellor State College

High work rate and good talk on field - both in attack and defensive situations.

Harriet Mason

Chancellor State College

Don’t let her size fool you; this little link is full of power and attitude with the ball. She isn’t afraid to dive and uses her size as a strength to avoid touches.

Keiyann Sinclair

Chancellor State College

A patient wing who plays a crucial role on defence. She’s coachable in the moment and sticks to her role.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Abbie Chilton, Amber Pritchard, Harriet Mason and Keiyann Sinclair
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Abbie Chilton, Amber Pritchard, Harriet Mason and Keiyann Sinclair

Erin O’Neill and Kyla Deisling

Canterbury College

You will find this duo running (and owning it) in the middle. They are two of Canterbury’s strike attackers coming through the age groups.

Kalise Kypr

Canterbury College

Speed specialist who scored a phenomenal number of tries. You can see her track and field background shine through.

Noah Reed

Chancellor State College

A quick and athletic middle who is effective in the ruck and uses his speed well. His decision-making is just as good.

Yumeth Hewa

Chancellor State College

An unassuming star in the middle who could easily cover link or wing when asked. He offers classy footwork and ball handling and puts himself on the line to find the line.

Kaide Hape

Chancellor State College

Gifted with both speed and height, this athletic middle is a textbook teammate—selfless and level-headed in key moments.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Noah Reed, Yumeth Hewa and Kaide Hape
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Noah Reed, Yumeth Hewa and Kaide Hape

Cooper Kearns

Iona College

A crafty link who, alongside Harrison Cameron, forms a duo with great chemistry. Their tricky and well-executed passes afford Iona countless try-scoring opportunities from seemingly nowhere.

Harrison Cameron

Iona College

A crafty wing who, alongside Cooper Kearns, forms a duo with great chemistry. Their tricky and well-executed passes afford Iona countless try-scoring opportunities from seemingly nowhere.

Jordan Doherty

Iona College

A tall and athletic middle who plays a big role in the ruck. He is consistent under fatigue and threatening in the defensive line.

Jyce Kandall

Iona College

Smart plays, quick thinking, and sneaky passes are just some of this skipper’s skills. He’s a natural leader on the field and can adapt to the game as it unfolds.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Cooper Kearns, Harrison Cameron, Jordan Doherty and Jyce Kandall
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Cooper Kearns, Harrison Cameron, Jordan Doherty and Jyce Kandall

Cooper Holst

Chisholm Catholic College

A fierce middle/link with great ruck skills who doesn’t need every ball to make an impact. He’s patient and can direct his teammates to make full use of a set.

Mataeus Thompson

Chisholm Catholic College

Put his body on the line countless times, which paid off in tries on the wing. This hardy player is textbook.

Mason Buchan

Chisholm Catholic College

A class act middle who facilitates good run-ons. He makes quick, smart pass selections.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Cooper Holst, Mataeus Thompson and Mason Buchan
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Cooper Holst, Mataeus Thompson and Mason Buchan

Archie Cugola

The Rockhampton Grammar School

A classy try-scorer through the middle with game IQ and a selfless attitude—happy to offload to put RGS in a better scoring position.

Ty Lynch

The Rockhampton Grammar School

Is switched on at all times and capitalises on defence being caught offside. Quick ruck play and decision-making under the pressure of close games.

Mitchell Syson

The Rockhampton Grammar School

A versatile middle who can sweep out to link and has potential to play wing. He runs onto the ball, initiates touches, and is rarely caught offside on defence.

Duke Hodgkinson

The Rockhampton Grammar School

May not be the most imposing figure on the field, but his zippy nature combines well with crafty footwork to avoid touches.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Archie Cugola, Ty Lynch, Mitchell Syson and Duke Hodgkinson
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Archie Cugola, Ty Lynch, Mitchell Syson and Duke Hodgkinson

Elias Cooper

Emerald SHS

A quick ball mover in the middle who takes on the dummy half role plenty.

Noah James

Emerald SHS

Explosive runs into the ball and can slip through a gap in the defensive line.

Matilda Downie

Emerald SHS

A cool, calm and collected player who boasts height and athleticism to be the ultimate package.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Elias Cooper, Noah James and Matilda Downie
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Elias Cooper, Noah James and Matilda Downie

Isabelle Duncombe

Pittsworth SHS

Very well the calming force of this Pittsworth side; she’s a smart middle with unassuming footwork and agility.

Hayku Soe

Pittsworth SHS

A small but speedy wing who can back up set after set.

Ula Balmain

Pittsworth SHS

Pulled out all the stops in Saturday’s game against Rivermount with a hat trick. This wing is reliable and dangerous with the ball.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Isabelle Duncombe, Hayku Soe and Ula Balmain
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Isabelle Duncombe, Hayku Soe and Ula Balmain

Tessa and Kasey

North Rockhampton SHS

This middle and link duo have their chemistry down pat and are able to read off each other. Tuned in at all times, they’re able to switch instantly and are efficient in their attacking sets.

Neve Williams

Matthew Flinders Anglican College

A tall and athletic wing who has the endurance to play big minutes every game. She is quick, boasts game intelligence, and has good hands to pull in tricky passes under pressure.

Luke Sparke

Matthew Flinders Anglican College

A zippy and versatile player who was mostly found playing middle. He makes the most of disorganised defence, and once he’s on the run, he is incredibly hard to catch. Affectionately known by coaches as ‘Sparkles.’

Billy Hayden

Alexandra Hills SHS

This crafty and speedy middle’s fakes will catch you off guard. He’s dangerous near the line.

Deacon Pausic

Alexandra Hills SHS

Quick and agile as a link but able to cover through the middle and on the wing. He’s always there for backup and involved in the ruck.

Mitchell Hetherington

Alexandra Hills SHS

A workhorse playing big minutes in the middle and regularly earning himself a spot on the scorecard.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Billy Hayden, Deacon Pausic and Mitchell Hetherington
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Billy Hayden, Deacon Pausic and Mitchell Hetherington

Lily Tran

Mt St Michael’s College

Dangerous in the middle with footwork and agility that helps her break through defence. She’s got game IQ to match her skills.

Dallas Hill

Mt St Michael’s College

Works hard to get herself onside quickly. She makes key touches and initiates when attacking.

Chloe Webb

Mt St Michael’s College

Makes good ground by initiating the touch and is clean in the ruck, playing smart as dummy half and making pass decisions on the go.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Lily Tran, Dallas Hill and Chloe Webb
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Lily Tran, Dallas Hill and Chloe Webb

Imogen Harris

Mueller College

A textbook middle who does plenty of ruck and buddy work to make ground each set. She works with intensity and purpose.

Ava Shield

Mueller College

A tall link who makes crucial touches and initiates on attack.

Belle Taylor

Mueller College

Shoots out of the line to make touches and get back onside quickly. This middle knows her role and has the endurance to play back-to-back sets.

Savanah Day

Mueller College

Offers energy and intensity on the wing and isn’t particularly strong in defence.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Imogen Harris, Ava Shield, Belle Taylor and Savanah Day
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Imogen Harris, Ava Shield, Belle Taylor and Savanah Day

Kayla McCormick

Canterbury College

Her speed is her greatest asset in the middle.

Sienna Burnham

Canterbury College

Another quick

Tylah Marshall

Canterbury College

Great role player with fantastic rucking skills.

Lorren Ieli

Canterbury College

A never-give-up attitude that shines on the field. She’s got grit and determination that translates to peak effort at all times.

Mamaeroa Falwasser

Canterbury College

A try-scoring machine who capitalises on the smallest gap and makes her opposition pay. She’s particularly dangerous on the right side and offers explosive speed off the ruck.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Kayla McCormick, Sienna Burnham, Tylah Marshall, Lorren Ieli and Mamaeroa Falwasser
Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch 2024. Pictured: Kayla McCormick, Sienna Burnham, Tylah Marshall, Lorren Ieli and Mamaeroa Falwasser

Cooper Gleeson, Sophie Moore and Fletcher Churchill

Bundaberg State High

The trio were really good defensively, while also providing their side lots of leadership as well as run and sweep.

Angus Richardson

Townsville Grammar School

An attacking player that set up plenty of tries.

Matilda Richards

Townsville Grammar School

Attacked the line well and had a hand in plenty of Townsville Grammar’s scoring as a result.

Kal Potter

The playmaker rucked hard and communicated well. Could see the difference when he was on the field as he drove his side forward with plenty of direct and attacking runs.

Sage Martin

Lockyer District High School

A strong defender who carries the ball well and is also a good ball player.

Vaughn Peahiva

Cavendish Road State High

A really solid player, a great communicator and a good team player.

Kameryn Bray

Cavendish Road State High

Offers options and support for less experienced players and is also a great communicator.

Flynn Schocroft

Cleveland District State High School

Runs hard and also defends very well.

Xander Dodd

Cleveland District State High School

Likewise, he ran hard and covered his teammates well in defence.

Kai Hewitt

Cleveland District State High School

Was an intercepting machine and it was the highlight of his game.

Summer Pryde

Cleveland District State High School

Made the Queensland under-15s last year, runs hard and attacks and defends well.

Kate Johnstone

Cleveland District State High School

A player who simply runs hard and performs well.

Mackenzie Robinson

Chisholm Catholic College

One of the youngest on the team, she plays with intensity, drives well and her eyes up play close to the line is impeccable.

Haylee Wolter

Chisholm Catholic College

A running sub, he keeps the momentum up and brings calmness to his side’s attack.

Harry Taske

Cleveland District State High School

Does a lot of the hard work that’s needed and is a team player.

Lachlan Sparkes

Cleveland District State High School

A very dangerous sweeper with lots of foot speed.

Nash Pratt

Emmaus College Rockhampton

A very defensively minded player who excels in his middle role.

Riley Fagg

Emmaus College Rockhampton

A link who is defensively strong.

Charlotte Denyer

Cavendish Road State High

Works really hard, produces strong runs and finishes well.

Khan Vaivevea

Cleveland District State High School

Strong in attack and formed a good combination with Eva Millar.

Eva Millar

Cleveland District State High School

Likewise, a very strong attacking player who formed a good combination with Vaivevea.

James Robinson

Cavendish Road State High

He may be tiny in stature, but Robinson has got it all going, with brains, skills and tenacity. Unbelievable player.

Harper Ruka

Cleveland District State High School

Quite sharp in attack, which should come as no surprise given he has represented Queensland.

Jayce Karuana

Cleveland District State High School

A strong player whose attacking prowess underpins his game.

Brody Mathews

Cleveland District State High School

His strength is pace and he’s very quick, which bodes well for both his attack and defence.

Taylor Vandenborn

Cavendish Road State High

A very graceful player who is also very respectful and team-oriented.

Lexie MacArthur

Cleveland District State High School

A dangerous link who plays a high level of representative touch footy.

Bronte Colville

Cleveland District State High School

Colville was a potent player to cap off a strong year where she has improved out of sight.

Kai Topp

Cavendish Road State High

Never gives up and works really hard.

Finn Jensen

Cleveland District State High School

Works really hard and is very good both on the line and when static.

Kyden Riley

Cleveland District State High School

A very impressive ball player.

Originally published as 80+ names: Standouts on display at Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch

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