Players to Watch in the Langer Trophy qualifying series

Livestream Langer Trophy rugby league starts on Wednesday with two cracking qualifying finals - exclusive to News Corp, your home of schoolboy rugby league. Meet the key Players to Watch.

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March 7, 2022 - 12:30AM

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Livestreaming of the elite schoolboy Langer Trophy rugby league competition starts on Wednesday with two cracking qualifying finals.

In a first for News Corp, qualifying games between Mabel Park SHS and St Mary’s College in Ipswich (3pm), and then then Caloundra SHS against Mountain Creek SHS (4pm) will be streamed.

Then on March 23 Redcliffe SHS will play the winner of Caloundra SHS v Mountain Creek SHS.

Subscribers can enjoy those matches while gaining full access to www.couriermail.com.au and News affiliates.

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Six teams were automatically elevated into the eight team Langer Trophy this season.

They were state champions Palm Beach Currumbin SHS, Langer Trophy home-and-away winners Marsden SHS, Wavell SHS, Ipswich SHS,Coombabah SHS and Keebra Park SHS.

Here are some key PLAYERS TO WATCH ahead of the qualifying series.

Harry Schwenke of St Mary's. Picture: Nev Madsen.

St Mary’s College

Darcy Carswell: A strong front rower who is an effective ball runner. His pre-season form has been strong for Toowoomba Clydesdales.

Harry Schwenke: A country boy from Texas, the front rower or second rower has been going from strength to strength since debuting for the team last year. He is an aggressive defender that has a big minutes engine.

Zac Brown: Impressive is his Langer Cup matches in 2021, Brown has been working tirelessly in the gym and ready for a big season. He can play anywhere from back row to five-eight.

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Mabel Park SHS

Steven Walsh: A talented outside back who is explosive.

Kena Finau: Another centre, Finau is damaging with the ball in hand and is great defender.

Sunshine Coast Falcons. Picture: Patrick Woods.

CALOUNDRA SHS

Jayden Smith: Smith is a hard-running, skilful back rower who uses his strengths of aggression and toughness to the best of his ability. He is always leading by example.

Tully McLellan: Man of the Match in last season’s DeVere Trophy grand final win, McLellan is a dual threat halfback. He has an excellent running and passing game whilst also being able to drop the ball on his toe anywhere on the field. His leadership skills were also second to none on and off the field.

Caloundra State High School halfback Tully McLellan Picture: Contributed

Mountain Creek SHS

Sifa Kava: An outside back, Kava is a big, tall, rangy player who has a fair bit of skill about him. He’s very quick and damaging when carrying the ball.

Mason Kira: Kira is a monster in attack and defence. He’s a very damaging runner with the ball in his hands and he’s someone that the opposition avoids if they see him in the defensive line.

Sunshine Coast Falcons and Mal Meninga Cup player Mason Kira. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Brock Thomas: Thomas is another hard running front rower who helps get Mountain Creek SHS set in motion. He is just the ultimate forward with his workrate and intensity.

Redcliffe SHS

Jack Cameron: The clever dummy half was man of the match in last season’s Gee Cup grand final win by Redcliffe SHS. He has progressed physically and will have a strong year of schoolboy footie.