The QAFL colts Players of the last four to five weeks can be revealed as Hornets, Magpies join Noosa at the top
QAFL colts Players of the Month special as Sherwood and Aspley join Noosa at the top of the table.
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Sherwood’s gripping victory over Wilston Grange and Aspley’s big win over Coorparoo has sent both sides racing to 36 points alongside former table leaders Noosa.
In round 11 full of close matches:
+ The Magpies edged out the Gorillas in one of two matches of the weekend, winning 10-6 to 8-5 despite Wilston Grange finishing strongly.
+ Aspley booted five goals, four behinds in a big third quarter effort to break its match open against Coorparoo, winning by 63 points.
Hamish McPherson was the focal point for Aspley with five goals.
+ Importantly PBC claimed its biggest scalp of the season, beating premiers Morningside 10-4-64 to 9-7-61.
The Panthers roared home with 3-3 in the final term, but Byron Bembrick’s three goals for PBC proved the difference.
+ Mt Gravatt fought hard, very hard, but ultimately Maroochydore prevailed
10-8-68 to 4-6-30.
+ Redland-Victoria Point players kicked nice and straight on the way to its fourth win of the season, defeating Labrador by just nine points;
+ Broadbeach had a nice win over Surfers Paradise, 12-6-78 to 5-4-34, with Oliver Mallen kicking three majors.
So who have been the best players from your club over the last four to five rounds? Revealed here
Will Tsimpikas (Sherwood)
Affectionately known by his teammates as Willy T, Will Tsimpikas is the Magpies’ pocket rocket.
A smart ball player, good user and goal kicker, Willy T has continued to perform well over the last month as a small forward.
“He always keeps his feet and rarely loses a contest while always executing his role to his best,’’ said coach Damian Haber. “He is a much-loved teammate and passionate member of the group.’’
Billy Turner-Fry (Sherwood)
Turner-Fry has shown his versatility and capability to perform various roles for the team over the last month in response to various forced selection changes. With a strong contested mark overhead, and a smart reader of the game behind the ball, Turner-Fry has been one of Sherwood’s most consistent performers in recent weeks.
“His ability to also go through the middle and draw on his basketball vertical leap and palm the footy to advantage has been a major contributor to the team’s performance,’’ said coach Brian Haber.
Finn Mahoney (Sherwood)
A dogged competitor with a never-say-die attitude, Finn ‘Piglet’ Mahoney has been one of Sherwood’s best and most consistent performers this season.
“We are very fortunate to have this young man in our group and we appreciate him and everything he brings to the group,’’ praised Sherwood coach Brian Haber.
He is a contested player, a rugged competitor who plays the game with a wry smile. “You know that having Finn on your team can only mean fear for the opposition,’’ coach Haber said.
Calen Harrop (Aspley)
An in and under forward, Harrop has been his team’s best in the last month or so. He displays great poise by foot and hand.
Pat Dalton and Liam Rawson (Aspley)
Both wingmen, Rawson and Dalton work hard defensively to support teammates and then they get on their bike and become an option.
Rory Macleod (Aspley)
MacLeod is a great competitor in the ruck who has the ability to follow up the play as a midfielder. He is an athletic type who gets around the field.
Cam Plackett (Wilston Grange)
A local junior, as a back or forward Placket has been a key to the Grange improvement. He is reliable down back and creative up forward and is a great asset to the squad.
Riley Stevens and Brodie Kovarik (Labrador)
In the midfield he’s been one of Labrador’s best each game, giving his absolute all and going hard at the footy. Teammate Kovarik has added some speed through the midfield and been strong off halfback
Oliver Garrett (Labrador)
Garrett has been strong down back, intercepting the ball and providing some offence. He has made great strides in the last four to five weeks.
Kayden Newton (Labrador)
Newton has continued his strong form up forward, providing a strong option in attack and making an impact in the ruck or down back as well.
Lachlan Roche (Labrador)
A young veteran of the side, Rochie is starting to find strong form in the midfield. He is a player who just gets his hand on the ball and provides the first handball around stoppages.
Reilly Sherlock-Clark (Labrador)
Labrador’s better defender all year, the key backman has shut down opposing key forwards and is rarely beaten in aerial contests.
Ben Morison, Harry Egan and Zac Joyce (Morningside)
Midfielder Ben Morison has been magnificent for the Panthers with his ball winning, hard play attitude and delivery by hand and foot aiding Morningside’s season.
Another returning ace for the Panthers, Joyce has been good in the forward line while backman Harry Egan has been a pillar of strength.
Hugo Howard (Broadbeach)
The young gun made his Colts debut earlier this month and has provided great tackling pressure and intensity around the ball.
Alessandro Gargiso (Broadbeach)
Having broken into the Colts team after several matches in under-17s, Gargiso has developed his maturity and leadership with some great glimpses through the midfield.
Jesse Wenzell (Broadbeach)
A reliable player who has switched between the forward line and backline this season, Wenzell is a tall key position player who is equally dominant at either end of the ground.
Ryan Davis (PBC)
The Palm Beach Currumbin’s leading goalkicker with 21 goals in eight games, Davis kicked a bag of five goals in a recent game against Surfers Paradise.
Marcus Hurdley (PBC)
Hurdley continued to improve this season and had a good month, playing mainly across halfback. He displayed great intercept marking ability and can damage by foot.
Seth Wilson (PBC SHS)
Wilson has impacted matches since he moved into the midfield. He is a strong body around the contest and helps maintain territory and possession with his composure.
Quinn Farmer (PBC SHS)
Another consistent player, Farmer can start a lot of the attacking raids from the backline and creates scoring opportunities for teammates.
Patrick Eggert-Witts (PBC SHS)
Eggert-Witts continues to lead by example, defensively leading the team in one per cent plays and has been a rock at centre-halfback.
Jed Sasarago (Surfers Paradise)
Nothing particularly special here, just a damn fine footy player, a real competitor and who is super strong in the contest.
Blake Gowing (Surfers Paradise)
One of the Demons big improvers this season, he has come on strongly with his running ability and ball use. Gowing takes a mark in the middle or on either forward and halfback flank.
Jai Mure (Noosa)
The Tigers have been on fire to start the season, dropping just one game of their opening 10 to third placed Aspley before last weekend’s bye
In the middle of it all has been Mure, racking up eight best player votes and nine goals through his eight appearances.
Mure, who made his QAFL senior debut last season, has only continued to progress in 2025.
Liam Grant (Noosa)
Grant has shot out of a cannon to join the Tigers over the past five rounds, booting five goals and highlighting himself as a serious threat moving forward.
The Tigers attacking presence in front of goal has serious depth, and Grant has only added to their firepower.
Will Cooke (Noosa)
His effort and precision in moving the ball off centre half back has been a big reason for Noosa’s counterattacking success.
Cooke has been consistent on both sides of the ball.
Noah Jeffrey (Maroochydore)
Jeffrey has been, far and away, the Roos best player this season and since transitioning into the midfield where he has gone to another level.
Jeffrey is only a bottom age player in the colts competition, which has many people excited to follow his trajectory.
Lucas Hahn (Maroochydore)
Hahn has been a consistent performer for the Roos in the last four rounds, helping his side play an expansive brand of footy.
The younger brother of Bailey who has recently been picked in the Queensland men’s squad, young Lucas will only continue to grow in confidence as the season progresses.
Lachlan Lovell (Mt Gravatt)
A speedy midfielder, Lovell has taken his game to another level after settling down at his new club,
Owen Maguire (Mt Gravatt)
Another midfield ace, Maguire has had an amazing month of footy. “His determination is obvious for all to see, he just hunts the ball and player with the footy in hand,’’ praised coach Richard Jenkie.
Rory Lloyd (Mt Gravatt)
A key defender, Lloyd has been a massive reason why the Vultures have cut the margins back in games lately. He always gets a hand in to stop his opponent and is starting to hurt the opposition on rebound too.
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