CQ Capras U17, U19 teams tackle Mackay Cutters in pre-season trials
The Capras under-17 and under-19 boys and girls teams will take on the Mackay Cutters in their first pre-season trials at Rockhampton’s Rugby Park. Check out the squad lists here.
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They’ve been putting in the grind in the pre-season. Now the Capras four underage teams get to channel their hard work into game play in their first trials of the season.
The under-17 and under-19 girls and boys will come up against the Mackay Cutters at Rockhampton’s Rugby Park on Saturday.
While under-17 girls coach Nikki Carpenter has already decided on the make-up of her squad for 2025, the three other coaches will be watching intently before they make the call on theirs.
The under-17 girls play at 11.30am, the under-19 girls at 12.45pm, the under-17 boys at 2pm and the under-19 boys at 3.15pm.
Under-17 boys coach Todd Hansen has named 23 players for Saturday’s clash, and will take a similar number into the second trial the following weekend.
“Everyone will get a trial who has been with us (during pre-season),” he said.
“All these young fellas deserve an opportunity.”
Under-19 boys coach Pete Rogers is of the same mind.
He has 46 players in his squad, 31 of whom will get their chance to impress on Saturday.
Their game will be played over six 15-minute quarters to give everyone a decent amount of minutes.
“One game just wasn’t long enough and the Mackay Cutters are in a similar boat,” Rogers said.
“This is the reward for all the work they’ve done in the pre-season.
“We have plenty of talent and skill, but one of the big things we’ve been trying to emphasise is effort areas.
“The players ready and willing to do that are the ones who will earn their place in the final squad.”
For Carpenter and under-19 girls coach Cedric Auda, it’s all about fine-tuning combinations and getting the on-field processes right.
“It’s been a long pre-season and the girls have certainly put in the hard work,” Auda said.
“They’re looking forward to it and are super-keen to hit the paddock.”
Players named for Capras opening trial games
Under-17 girls
Kayla Vella, Ashlyn Self, Charlotte McLean, Alice Kalquist, Heidi Silvester, Madeline Johnson, Macey Evans, Rachel Oakley, Josie Wogand, Matilda Clarke, Kymarley Fangatua, Alexis Bukowski, Maycee Brown, Evan Sullivan, Rorie-Lee Elliott, Hannah Jamieson, Jorgie Mitchell, Kyra Kent, Addison Carlyon, Rosie Warapa, Matilda Downie.
Under-17 boys
Harley Biles, Kaden Pope-Warcon, Leo Fanuatanu, AJ Gilbert, Colin Leisha, Cormack Werner, Mickey Busby, Parker Hunt, Jay Marsh, Sam Adams, Parker Gallagher, Reid Weinart, Lachlan Anderson, Jake Armstrong, Jake Symes, Walt Lanson, John King, Jonty Coutts, Trae Commons, Kobe Oberhardt, Kaelan Callaghan, Isaac Dahler, Mathew Marjoram.
Under-19 girls
Manaia Faiumu-Malone, Lyndell Marlone, Taila Miller, Tamzyn Boody, Teleah Cassa, Lilla Pratt, Caydence Fouracre, Stevie-Lee Dixson, Alisha Nicholson, Julie Munro, Dale Lewis, Keeley Marsden, Georgia Wright, Elisha Hill, Ruivani Auda, Gabi Williams, Salome Mann, Ella Lindsay, Nahulani Von Senden, Kamilita Tasi Muki.
Under-19 boys
Banjo Walker, Mason Broadhurst, Anasta Tamwoy, Cooper Mackenzie, Nate Potter, Isaac Walker, Will McLaughlin, Jackson Szepanowski, Curtis Seierup, Cruz Beazley, Alekisio Siale, Harry Perry, Jake Oberhardt, Luke Frame, Tamati Matheson, Johnathon Coyne, Reuben Gordon, Will Lloyd, Zakk Jenkyn, Whayllam Waia-Dau, Callum Denman, Jake Coomber, Tuma Hatley, Ryan Hardie, Josh Nilon, Aidin Price, Jai Ireland, Harrison Hill, Phillip Yock, Lachlan Middleton, Xavier Nott.
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