Coaches nominate: QAFL and QAFLW reveal the biggest hitters and best defensive players

Each week we reveal a new lot of special talent, from the toughest and the loudest to the best ball winners and most improved. Check out the biggest hitters and best defensive players of 2023.

As the QAFL and QAFLW finals quickly approach, it’s time for coaches to have their next say in our 2023 ‘coaches nominate.’

Each week we reveal a new lot of special talent, from the toughest and the loudest to the best ball winners and most improved.

This week we reveal the biggest hitters and best defensive players.

Check out what the coaches are saying here:

Note: Not all coaches were able to be contacted.

QAFL

Aspley, Daniel Webster: Liam Dawson for his ability to intercept the ball.

James Gledhill at Broadbeach Cats senior men's training. Picture Glenn Hampson

Broadbeach, Craig O’Brien: James Gledhill

Labrador, Clint Watts: Jayden Young, he‘s one of our co-captains and is an outstanding key defender.

Maroochydore Roos QAFL players Mitch Scholand, Josh Govan and Josh Wagner. Picture: Eddie Franklin.

Maroochydore, Ben Jones: Josh Wagner, he‘s a great intercept marker, plays quite an attacking role at half back and leads the Roos defensive unit.

Morningside QAFL player Deklan Wille. Picture: Brooke Sleep Media

Morningside, Paul Egan: Liam Dwyer and Deklan Wille are our key tall defenders but also Jackson Hille who gives us a lot of run and drive.

Mt Gravatt player Gavin GroseQAFL game Mt Gravatt v Morningside.Saturday June 19, 2021. Picture, John Gass

Mt Gravatt, Tony Lynn: Gavin Grose, our veteran who never gets beaten, does all the simple things really well and is a great leader on the field.

Noosa, Chris Rourke: Lachlan Flagg

Labrador's Bryce Retzlaff and Palm Beach Currumbin's Max Spencer Joshua Lys in action. Photo: Jerad Williams

Palm Beach Currumbin, Jess Sinclair: Joshua Lys, we normally give him a job whether it be to run and play on a rebounding defender or even send him into the midfield to tag and he always does a job.

Redland Victoria Point, Phil Carse: Hard to go past Adrian Williams for that one, he’s been in great form.

Sherwood player Toara MarangoQAFL – Aspley v Sherwood Magpies in senior Australian football QAFL competitionSaturday April 23, 2022. Picture, John Gass

Sherwood, Jarad Marsh: Toara Marango, it’s what he’s good at as a big, tall defender

Brody Haberfield. Picture: Chris Hyde/AFL Photos.

Surfers Paradise, Matt Lappin: Brody Haberfield, he‘s our best defender and I think puts some fear into the opposition when he’s in the area.

Wilston Grange, Brent Moloney: Hugh Fidler

QAFLW

Aspley Hornets: Lucy Pengelly. Has been a stand alone star this year and made the state team, a much awaited recognition for her talent.

26/03/2023: QAFLW captains Lucy Bellinger (Yeronga). pic Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

Yeronga: Lucy Bellinger. Captain, very consistent every game

Picture: Highflyer Images. UQ player Jessi Henning in action (21)

University of QLD: Jessi Henning. Without a doubt, Hedding is the best defensive player in UQ ranks.

Coorparoo Kings: Bonnie Farrell. Phenomenal intercept positioning and a silky left boot to get out anything.

Maroochydore Roos: Sarah-Jane O’Grady. Every week is proving herself as the best in the biz.