Cyber League: Full results from Gold Coast's FQPL 3 men's football competition

The champion of the Cyber League football competition has been has been crowned following the end of the FQPL 3 regular season. FULL LIST OF PRIZES

Tom Boswelltom.boswell@news.com.au

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August 31, 2022 - 10:11AM

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A SAVVY brother with links to an English Premier League club and the wise council of The Guru have propelled Louise Pase to the Village Roadshow Theme Parks' Gold Coast Cyber League championship.

Pase was crowned the overall winner of the competition, her eligible team tallying a total of 8960 points over the course of the season to stand atop the ladder.

Nao Grati finished second on 8885.She won four rounds throughout the season and came runner-up twice, averaging 689 points per week.

Pase said she was over the moon to win the Bulletin's top Cyber League prize, an exclusive Ultimate Experience at Village Roadshow Theme Parks, valued at $4528.96.

As runner-up, Grati wins The Ultimate VIP Experience at Australian Outback Spectacular, valued at $3119.88.

"It’s been great fun playing in the Cyber League," Pase said.

"My brother and I initially subscribed to the Gold Coast Bulletin, so my ageing father could read his favourite paper every day.

"But I quickly found as a local property developer, I could keep up with the latest real estate news across the week. Then I saw the Cyber League and thought I’ll have a go at this.

"The saying goes there is no I in team. But the I in my team stands for Ian, my brother.

"His football knowledge is partially behind my great run.

"He played most of his 'soccer' in Sydney. Playing for various teams, on the northern beaches, and for Manly Warringah, lining up against Dynamo Moscow at the Sydney Sports Ground.

"He kicked the ball around in England for a while. He always talks about a moving moment when he walked up the tunnel at Wembley on to the ground to the sound of a cheering crowd. His parents-in-law ran the pub opposite Tottenham’s ground for many years.

"He played at Southport for a few years captaining their team to the President’s Cup win over Musgrave.

"He later coached his three sons at Southport for nine years and was manager when his eldest was in the under-14 grand final-winning team. The other boys went on to represent Gold Coast football and Gold Coast rugby union.

"The next generation has come along, and he hopes to have some back at Southport soon.

"It’s in their blood, his insight has certainly helped with my great run. Although, I must admit I did take quite a few pointers from The Guru.

"Thanks again, I have really appreciated the fantastic prizes that have been presented."

FINAL FLURRY: Cyber League's Round 16 champion

Another week, another win for Louise Pase in the Gold Coast Football Cyber League, courtesy of Village Roadshow Theme Parks.

On the back of a star showing from Runaway Bay striker Fikret Mehic and Palm Beach’s Josh Squires — who both scored hat-tricks and earned 150 points — Pase has backed up her Round 17 victory with another Cyber League triumph in the Round 16 make-up clash.

The victory marks the fourth week Pase has stolen the show, the most of any contender in the competition, and her recent win awards her a Village Roadshow One Pass, valued at $756.

The Off the Pase line-up finished the round on 830 points, edging out runner up Nathan Mulhearn (730), who would have unseated Pase for the most wins had the results gone in his favour.

The Bulletin will now tally the points for the overall winner, who will receive Village Roadshow's The Ultimate Gold Coast Staycation, valued at $4528.96. It includes a five-night stay at Sea World Resort. The competition's runner-up will receive The Ultimate VIP experience at Australian Outback Spectacular, valued at $3119.88.

The winners will be announced next week.

ROUNDS 10, 13, 14 AND 15 WINNERS:

Clear skies and healthy playing lists have enabled a flurry of rounds to be played without interruption in the past fortnight.

Catch-up games brought to a close Rounds 10, 13, 14, 15 and 18 while this weekend’s Round 16 fixtures signal the end of the regular season.

It means it has been raining Gold Coast Football Cyber League prizes, courtesy of Village Roadshow Theme Parks.

Pase made the most of the influx of games, finishing runner-up in Round 10 before winning rounds 13 and 18.

The Cyber League master won two lots of TopGolf vouchers, which each include a two-hour package for up to six guests (valued at $300) and a Village Roadshow family pass (valued at $756).

Nao Grati took the spoils in Round 10 and 15, winning a Village Roadshow family pass and admission to Australian Outback Spectacular (valued at $439.96).

Forward Fikret Mehic (110 in rounds 10 and 18) did the bulk of the damage for Pace and Grati while Josh Squires (100), Ryan Palmer (80) and Jacob Sjorup (70) helped lead Pace to victory in Round 13.

Round 14 winner Luke Kunde will be able to hit the water, winning a pass for four to Sea World and Tropical Reef Snorkel (valued at $692).

Kunde found success in Round 14 on the back of Squires (190) and Matt Hilton (150) producing some of the highest scores that week.

*DISCLAIMER: Football Queensland, in partnership with Gold Coast Bulletin, has provided statistics for the 2022 Gold Coast Football Cyber League and other FQPL 3 content. Cyber League terms and conditions here.

ROUND 17 WINNER

Three-time Gold Coast Football Cyber League round winner Nathan Mulhearn has challenged rivals to become master managers in order to match his 2022 feats.

Mulhearn backed up last week’s win by finishing on top in Round 17, tallying a total 705 points to edge out other eligible entries Jessica Rose (595) and Anne Yuill (565).

He wins a pass for four to Sea World and Tropical Reef Snorkel, valued at $692, thanks to principal sponsors Village Roadshow Theme Parks who have put up prizes worth more than $16,000.

Mulhearn has now won three of the seven Cyber League rounds completed so far.

He made multiple changes to his squad leading into the past fortnight, offloading injured players to maximize his return.

Others have been caught out, dropping potential points by carrying absent players in their teams in a move that has cost them.

“Making those transfers has really helped me and if the others did it then they would be right up there, too,” Mulhearn said.

The father of an 11-year-old daughter has become a popular figure in his household and his latest prize will only help.

Cyber League action continues with Round 18 played next weekend. Up for grabs is two hours gameplay and a $100 food and beverage voucher at Topgolf, valued at $300.

The washed out Round 16 has been transferred to August 20.

Games for other rounds hit by bad weather or Covid-19 will be played this weekend.

ROUND 3 WINNER

AN astute acquisition has led Gold Coast Cyber Football League competitor Nathan Mulhearn to claim the Round 3 spoils, courtesy of Village Roadshow Theme Parks.

The man who celebrated a league win in Round 7 has backed it up by producing the top points (720) of any eligible Cyber League participant.

Nao Grati (630) and Louise Pase (610) finished second and third respectively in Round 3.

The round was rescheduled to July after being washed out in May.

Prize winner Nathan Mulhearn. Picture: East End Digital

Mulhearn’s decision to transfer Trent Barkwick for Alistair Davis proved to be the key.

"I knew Trent Barwick was injured and out for the rest of the season so I needed to bring someone in," Mulhearn said.

"Alistair Davis was the logical replacement because he has been scoring heaps of goals for Robina."

Davis, a forward for Robina, recorded 190 points, the best performance of any player included in Cyber League teams.

Mulhearn wins a pass for four to Australian Outback Spectacular, valued at $439.96.Round 16 of the season was due to be held last weekend but was postponed due to the wet weather.

Officials are yet to determine the round's fate.Wet weather and Covid interruptions have been a story of the season, with matches still to be played to complete rounds 10 (August 6), 13 (August 6), 14 (August 2-9), and 15 (August 5).

It means there will be a flurry of Village Roadshow Theme Park prizes in the space of days.

Round 17 will be played this weekend. Up for grabs is a pass for four to Sea World and Tropical Reef Snorkel, valued at $692.

It is not too late to enter your team to be eligible for top weekly prizes.

ROUND 12 WINNER

Lauren Harraway’s three-week holiday got even better after the Robina resident learned she had taken out the Cyber League manager of the week for Round 12.

Lauren won a pass for four to the award-winning Australian Outback Spectacular, valued at $439.96, courtesy of Cyber League sponsor Village Roadshows Theme Parks.

Speaking from New Zealand, Lauren was shocked to learn her aptly-named team, ‘Just Flukin’ Its’, had romped home in Round 12 with an astonishing 875 points to take this week's prize.

“I just made that up (the team name) because I thought if I ever did win anything, it would be by fluking it,” she laughed.

Lauren has been involved in Gold Coast football for many years. Two of her sons played in the NPL Queensland, while her youngest son, Ryan, currently plays for Musgrave in the FQPL3 South Coast competition.

Lauren’s team was led by Robina’s terrific trio of Henry Adams (180 points), Trent Barwick (150 points) and Dylan Barwick (130 points).

Both Adams and Trent scored hat-tricks in Robina’s 10-nil rout of Tallebudgera Valley, while Dylan also found the scoresheet as a defender.

Lauren had the highest scoring goalkeeper and forward groups in Round 12, handing her a comfortable victory this week.

Off the Pase (790 points) and GC Chosen Ones (770) rounded out the podium for eligible teams this week.

The action continues this weekend with the rescheduled Round 9. It was washed out in May.

That means another top Village Roadshow prize is up for grabs - entry for four to Sea World and Tropical Reef Snorkel, valued at $692.

It is not too late to enter your team to be eligible for top weekly prizes.

MAY 1, 2022

CYBER League teams will need to make hay while the sun shines with Henry Adams because the competition’s most prolific point scorer may only be around for the season and at worst, gone before it ends.

Adams has been the pick up of the season so far for Cyber League pundits with the Robina midfielder amassing an incredible 440 points in the early stages of the season on the back of his six goals from five appearances.

But debate will rage over his selection ahead of the opening weekend of the Cyber League competition given Adams could propel teams to triumph while also carrying risk of their demise.

Robina FQPL 3 player Henry Adams. Mons Photography

The 21-year-old has indicated he will likely head to the United Kingdom for a second time to trial with teams overseas in a bid to make a career out of football.

Adams said it was possible he would have to jet off from Australia before the season is out, given pre-season starts around July in the UK before the season proper commences around August.

The final round of the FQPL3 regular season is scheduled for the first weekend of August.

“I may have to leave early, time will tell,” Adams said.

“I’m hoping I can stay for the duration of the season.”

Adams football journey only began at the age of 15 and only through sheer work rate has the rugby union junior been able to fast track his skills to the point where he is considering making a living from the game.

After stints with the Southport Eagles Rugby Union Club and a season with Runaway Bay Rugby League Club Adams linked up with Gary Scott, the director of Academy of Football Australia.

While most players trained twice a week, Adams did four sessions with AFA and would often back up to do his normal club training in a move he said fastracked his development.

“Without that work with Gary and AFA I wouldn’t be playing where I am now,” Adams said.

“They help players develop individually first and it has been huge for me.”

After a short stint at Merrimac Football Club Adams joined Nerang and shifted to Robina for the 2022 season.

Both of Adam’s parents are English, providing him with a UK passport and the ability to live, play football and work there.

He travelled to Scotland in 2019 to trial with Dundee but had to fly out a day before it started as Covid took its grip on the globe.

It followed a successful trial with Kidderminster in England where he was offered a place on their under-23 team while he also played with college football in Muskegon, Michigan in the US last year.

Now he is planning out his return to the UK where he hopes to take another step towards achieving his dream of becoming a professional footballer.