GPS 2020: Five of the best The Southport School First XI footballers to watch this season

After playing two pre-season practice matches, including a 2-1 victory over Ipswich Grammar last weekend, we’ve consulted the experts and compiled the top five TSS First XI footballers to watch when the season kicks off next weekend. SUBSCRIBE TO READ FULL LIST

GPS sport is finally back. The Southport School will have to sit out Round 1 of action due to a bye which means there is still plenty of time to get excited. After playing two pre-season practice matches, including a 2-1 victory over Ipswich Grammar last weekend, we’ve consulted the experts and compiled the top five TSS First XI footballers to watch when the season kicks off next weekend.

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Captain – Ewan MacLeod

MacLeod has been a member of the First XI squad since Year 9. He’s a born leader with an outstanding ability and attitude. MacLeod also plays for the Gold Coast Knights 20s side and Senior Mens team. A central midfield general.

GPS first XI football (soccer) - The Southport School (white) vs. Toowoomba Grammar School from at Village Green, Winchester Street, Southport. Photo of MacLeod (TSS) and McDonald. Photo by Richard Gosling

Attacking midfielder - Josh Dimarco

Scored twice in 2019 against premiership winners Churchie in their only defeat of the campaign, a 2-1 win for TSS. A member of the Brisbane Roar Academy for three years running. Dimarco is another who has played for the TSS First XI since Year 9 and has matured into a very talented and dangerous attacking player. Look out for his speed and dribbling skills in the attacking half.

GPS first XI football (soccer) - The Southport School (white) vs. Toowoomba Grammar School from at Village Green, Winchester Street, Southport. Photo of Dimarco (TSS) and McLeod. Photo by Richard Gosling

Centre Forward – Lochie Johnston

Johnston scored two cracking goals against BSHS last year in a 2-1 TSS win, the second lobbing the keeper from all of 45 yards out. The attacker too has played for the First XI since Year 9 and is looking extremely sharp scoring several goals in pre-season games. Johnston also plays for Gold Coast United’s Under-18 Squad.

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Goal Keeper – Lachy Duke

Duke is considered one of the most exciting goal keeping prospects in the country having been recognised by being invited to National Training Camps at the AIS. The year 10 student also plays for the Brisbane Roar and this will be his first experience of GPS football.

Central Defender – Max Sabados

Sabados had his first taste of GPS Football in 2019 and showed his class and composure in some solid performances at centre back. With the ability to also play at full back or in midfield, Sabados is now keen to dominate our opponents with his aggressive defending and excellent range of passing. Also plays for the Gold Coast Knights.

Byron Mcleod of Peninsula Power and Max Sabados of Gold Coast Knights Under-20 during their pre-season cup round played at Dalton Park, Clontraf, Brisbane, Saturday, January 25, 2020. (AAP Image/Regi Varghese)