Meet the CQ Capras underage training squads ready for 2025 selection

The CQ Capras underage squads have been named, with players ready to press their claims for selection for the 2025 seasons. See the full list of players in the mix.

Players are vying for selection in the Capras underage teams for 2025.

Nikki Carpenter’s wish has been granted.

The Capras coach was, at the end of the inaugural under-17 girls season this year, left to lament that her team did not get to play more than three games.

Come 2025 they will.

The competition has been expanded and each team will play six fixtures, with a four-game finals series also introduced.

“When I saw the draw for 2025, I was blown away,” Carpenter said.

“It’s really exciting that in one year, it’s grown that way.

“We’ll be running just as long as the under-19 girls.”

Capras under-17 girls head coach Nikki Carpenter at the recent trials at Yeppoon. Photo: Pam McKay

Carpenter is also buoyed by the talent she will have at her disposal for the 2025 campaign.

She has just named a 35-strong training squad, which will be whittled down further in the New Year before the season kicks off on the weekend of February 15-16.

See photos from the Capras under-17, under-19 girls trials here

About 70 girls turned out for the trials at Yeppoon on November 16, leaving the Carpenter with a welcome selection headache.

“I was very impressed to see so many players there,” she said.

“It was more than we had last year so any growth like that in the women’s game is amazing.”

Carpenter said there was plenty of competition for places in the forwards and the halves.

Squad member Macey Evans with coach Nikki Carpenter.

The squad is already into pre-season training, with sessions held on Friday night and Saturday morning to accommodate players from outlying districts.

Carpenter has been thrilled to see the early buy-in from the players, and the commitment and dedication of those who are travelling from as far afield as Emerald, which is a six-hour round trip.

She said the squad members brought skill and versatility.

“We’ve got plenty to work with and I can’t wait to see how things go for us,” she said.

Capras under-17 girls

Addison Carlyon, Addison Williams, Alexis Bukowski, Alice Kallquist, Ashlynn Self, Callie McKay, Charlotte McLean, Ella Hansen, Ella-Rose Kingdon, Evan Sullivan, Hannah Jamieson, Hannah McCrohon, Heidi Silvester, Isabelle Jensen, Jada Ryan, Jaihan Von Senden, Jorgie Mitchell, Josie Wogand, Kayla Vella, Kymarley Fangatua, Krya Kent, Lacey Berry, Macey Evans, Maddie Johnson, Matilda Downie, Maycee Brown, Paikea Tane, Piper Shannon, Rachel Oakley, Rebecca Russell, Rorie-Lee Elliott, Rosie Warapa, Shaylesia Wallis, Tyla Barnes, Vivian Mosby.

Head coach: Nikki Carpenter, manager: Nikki Carry; trainers: Thea McRae, Tania Cuskelly, Rebecca Bowen.

Capras under-17 boys

AJ Gilbert, Archie Lloyd, Austin Armitage, Bailey Silvester, Cooper Stacpoole, Cormack Werner, Doujon Kanak, Geoffrey Rynne, Gideon Prior, Harley Biles, Harry Roebig, Henry Villiers, Isaac Dahler, Jack McLean, Jack Merlow, Jake Armstrong, Jake Gillard, Jake Symes, Jarvis Miller, Jay Marsh, Jimi Kusu, John King, Jonty Coutts, Kaiden Pope-Warcon, Kobe Oberhardt, Lachlan Anderson, Leo Fanuatanu, Liam Mayne, Lockyer Hill, Luke Johns, Malcolm Darkin, Mannix Busch, Marcus Tipman, Mathew Marjoram, Michael Busby, Parker Gallagher, Parker Hunt, Preston Nicol, Reid Weinert, Samuel Adams, Taj Seibold, Terrick Law, Trae Commons, Tyttus Auda, Walt Lanson.

Head coach: Todd Hanson; manager/trainer: Mick Busby; trainers: Joshua Merlow, Robbie Peters, John Heterick, strength and conditioning: Joel Schulte.

Capras under-19 girls

Alisha Nicholson, Ariah Wakefield, Caydence Fouracre, Chanelle Williams, Chloe Powell, Dale Lewis, Elesha Hill, Ella Lindsay, Gabby Yarrow, Gabi Williams, Georgia Wright, Julie Munro, Keeley Marsden, Keira Smith, Lilla Pratt, Lyndell Malone, Manaia Faiumu-Malone, Mattice McLeod, Ruivana Auda, Salome Mann, Samantha Hancock, Sophie McNamara, Stevie-Lee Dixson, Taila Miller, Tanyia Wheeler, Tasmyn Boody, Tatum Fisher, Teleah Cassar.

Head coach: Cedric Auda; assistant coach: Zac Moss; trainer: Joel Carson; strength and conditioning: Amie Pearce; trainer: Rikarra Benjamin.

Capras under-19 boys

Adrian Smith, Aidin Price, Alekisio Siale, Anasta Tamwoy, Banjo Walker, Callum Denman, Chayce Bayles, Cooper Mackenzie, Cooper McInerney, Cooper Window, Cruz Beazley, Curtis Seierup, Denson Bradshaw-Daniel, Epafelasi Noa, Harrison Hill, Harrison Perry, Isaac Walker, Jackson Emmert, Jackson Szepanowski, Jai Ireland, Jake Coomber, Jake Oberhardt, Johnathon Coyne, Joshua Nilon, Lachlan Middleton, Logan Barclay, Luke Frame, Mason Broadhurst, Maurice Cameron, Maxi Wood, Michael Skerrett, Nate Potter, Phillip Yock, Reuben Gordon, Riley Sullivan, Ryan Hardie, Tamati Matheson, Tawhirirangi Taurima, Tumanako Hatley, Whayllam Waia-Dau, Willem Lloyd, Will McLaughlin, Xavier Nott, Zac Bateman, Zacery Adams, Zakk Jenkyn.

Head coach: Peter Rogers; assistant coaches: Grant Broadhurst, Aaron Earnshaw; trainers: Angus Deeth, Luke Peachey, Shannon Littleboy.

Originally published as Meet the CQ Capras underage training squads ready for 2025 selection