Rockhampton hockey players named in Qld U16 boys teams

They started hockey together at age five and their on-field success has come in step, their latest achievement being Queensland under-16 selection. Meet the rising stars.

Rockhampton's Egan Cass, Eli Landsberg, Alfred Timms and Jace Harmsworth will represent Queensland at the under-16 nationals in Adelaide.

They are Rockhampton Hockey’s awesome foursome who have been in sync on every step of their successful sporting journeys.

Alfred Timms, Eli Landsberg, Jace Harmsworth and Egan Cass started playing together as five-year-olds with Wanderers in the RHA under-7 competition.

Egan Cass, Jace Harmsworth, Athan Findlater and Eli Landsberg sporting the red and blue of Wanderers Hockey Club when they were toddlers.

Between them, they’ve helped Wanderers claim every premiership since under-12.

They were initially in the same team but were separated for the past four years as the club has entered two teams in each age division.

Wanderers’ stalwart Aaron Harmsworth has keenly watched the talented quartet’s progress, having coached them at both club and representative level.

“The four boys are inseparable at training and every Saturday,” he said.

“They’re mates on and off the field and they have pushed each other to be better players.

Wanderers' state reps (clockwise from left) Jace Harmsworth (holding trophy), Alfred Timms, Egan Cass and Eli Landsberg celebrate one of their Rockhampton junior premierships.

“They are great trainers, with a good work ethic and happy to learn.

“They have been like that since they were young, but since joining the seniors squad over the last couple of years and being around the A-grade players regularly, they have gone to another level and deserve every accolade they receive.

“They are fine young men and their parents should be proud.”

Aaron said the four boys made their A-grade debuts in 2024, and also won the A2 men’s title together that year as well.

As Rockhampton representatives, they have won three state titles between indoor and outdoor.

Alfred, Eli, Jace and Egan have also earned state honours along the way, their latest being in the under-16 ranks.

Alfred, Eli and Jace have been named in the Queensland Maroons, with Egan in the Queensland Gold team for the nationals to be played in Adelaide from March 31 to April 7.

What they will bring to the competition

Alfred Timms.

Alfred Timms - defender

Fast and athletic player. Very determined defender who will shut down a counter attack.

Eli Landsberg.

Eli Landsberg - striker

Has good understanding of when and where to lead to get the ball to be dangerous in attack. Will win corners and create attacking opportunities.

Jace Harmsworth.

Jace Harmsworth - midfielder

Smart player with plenty of vision when on the ball. Has a good ability to win a one-on-one contest with or without the ball.

Egan Cass.

Egan Cass - striker

Very fit and energetic player. Will do plenty of work on and off the ball. Can find the back of the net when given an opportunity.

Originally published as Rockhampton hockey players named in Qld U16 boys teams