Watch the biggest moments and reaction from Currumbin coach and hear from Hillcrest after their AFLQ Schools Cup SEQ South wins

The Bulletin is livestreaming the AFLQ Schools Cup finals and two Gold Coast teams have secured their spot in the championship deciders. Watch some of the biggest moments of Currumbin’s win, hear from the coach and see the reaction of primary female champions Hillcrest here.

THE reigning state champions have taken a step towards winning a second straight AFLQ Schools Cup title while another Gold Coast team has made history by reaching the qualifying finals.

Hillcrest Christian College and Currumbin won the AFLQ Schools Cup SEQ South primary female and male grand finals respectively on Wednesday at Carrara Saints Australian Rules Club.

Both have secured their place at state finals, set to be livestreamed at goldcoastbulletin.com.au between October 23 and 24 at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex.

Hillcrest Christian College won the primary female division of the AFLQ Schools Cup SEQ South competition. Pictured with coach Matthew Lappin. Picture: Supplied.

Hillcrest, who won last year’s primary female state title, overcame windy conditions to secure a 0.3 (3) to 0.1 (1) win over Miami State School.

“It was a tough contest,” Hillcrest coach Matthew Lappin said.

“Both teams were about the same level because both teams went undefeated through the day. “The girls who were out there had a real crack, were tackling really strong and it was a bit windy as well which made it difficult to finish their work.

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“We only have three girls in our team who play club footy. There is not a lot of playing experience in that group.

“They are a group of girls who are good athletes and wanted to jump in and have a go.

“They are learning on the run. This year has been even more difficult because of COVID.

“We haven’t been able to play other schools in the lead up that would give the girls experience.

“We are so proud of the girls and boys. The boys got smashed in all three games last year and this time they won half their games.”

Seven players from last year’s triumphant Hillcrest team are in this year’s squad.

In the primary male grand final it was Currumbin who beat Elanora State School 3.2. (20) to 1.0 (6).

It was a historic moment for Currumbin who have never progressed beyond the SEQ South stage before.

Currumbin won the primary male division of the AFLQ Schools Cup SEQ South Primary Gala Day. Picture: Supplied.

“We have come here for a few years now and it’s become a bit of a tradition of ours for our school,” Currumbin coach Shaun O’Brien said.

“We have come close to progressing a couple of times but we never actually won the day.

“We were a kick away a few years ago so this was fun for the kids at a time when they need some sport.

“Our school has embraced AFL for a few years now.

“We did some things with the Suns when they first came to the Coast years ago.

“We have also built a culture of it at the school through the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions and that’s helped us.

“Most of the kids here play for Palm Beach.”

FINAL SCORES:

Primary Female grand final: Hillcrest CC 0.3.3 def. Miami SS 0.1.1

Primary Male grand final: Currumbin SS 3.2.20 def. Elanora SS 1.0.6