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We reveal the best AFLQ Darling Downs players from round 10

After a thrilling round of AFLQ Darling Downs action, we reveal the best players from the under-12, under-14, women’s and men’s competitions. See who made the list from your club.

Jacob Hawksworth for University.
Jacob Hawksworth for University.

Round 10 of AFLQ Darling Downs produced a range of results across the four main competitions, with some thrilling matches decided by less than a kick, and some major blowouts.

We have run the rule across the competition to highlight the best performers from the round.

See who made the list from your club here.

Braxton Mengel (University under-12): Mengel was unstoppable in the forward line as he kicked four goals for the Cougars in their 73-point win.

Daniel Napier (University under-12): While it was Mengel who stole the show in the University forward line, Napier was equally as impressive with two goals and was named in his side’s best players.

Harvey Rowling (University under-12): Rowling was everywhere as he was named best on ground and chipped in with two goals.

William Dickfos (Tigers under-12): While the days of the key forwards booting countless goals year after year at the top level of the game are gone, Dickfos has wound back the clock in recent weeks with electric performances. After kicking four goals against the Hawks three weeks ago, Dickfos was back to his best and went one better on the weekend with five majors and was named best on ground.

Judah Magarey (Tigers under-12): A stunning all-round athlete who is equally impressive on the running track as he is on the football field, Magarey played a brilliant support role for Dickfos as he kicked four goals in the Tigers’ emphatic win over Goondiwindi.

Archie Adamson and Hamish Rae (Tigers under-12): It was a simply stunning attacking performance from the Tigers as their versatility was clear to see with so many forward options. Adamson and Rae were both key figures in Toowoomba’s win with three goals each.

Annabel Carter (Goondiwindi under-12): While it wasn’t enough to steer the Hawks to victory, Carter was on fire with two goals and was best on ground for Goondiwindi.

Hunter Dallinger (Tigers under-14): In a hard-fought clash where goals were hard to come by, Dallinger was one of the shining lights for the Tigers in their 22-point loss.

Charlie Sheath (Coolaroo under-14): Sheath was elite for Coolaroo and earned best on ground honours in the Roos’ 22-point win.

Aguot Kur (University under-14): Kur was a class above for the Cougars and was a force to be reckoned with in the forward line with four majors.

Zavier Green (University under-14): Green formed a dynamic duo with Kur in the forward 50 and chipped in with three goals.

Summer Bucknell for Tigers. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Summer Bucknell for Tigers. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Summer Bucknell, Shayde Szombathy and Rhianna Webb (Tigers women): The trio of Bucknell, Szombathy and Webb kicked two goals each and helped guide the Tigers to a 43-point win over Goondiwindi.

Kati Wright (University women): Wright was the star of the show for University, as she was best on ground and booted four goals.

Nyakuan Aleer (University women): Aleer played a pivotal support role for Wright as she chipped in with two goals in the Cougars’ 55-point win over South Burnett.

Rohan Drummond (centre) celebrates a goal for Toowoomba Tigers. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Rohan Drummond (centre) celebrates a goal for Toowoomba Tigers. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rohan Drummond (Tigers men): Drummond continued to prove why he is one of the premier key forwards in the competition as he slotted home four goals to take his season tally to 17. Despite playing just five games this season, he is already third in the league’s leading goalkicker race and has kicked at least three goals in all but one game this season.

Josh Andrews (Tigers men): With much of the Hawks’ focus on stopping Drummond, Andrews was able to thrive and kicked three goals for Toowoomba.

Sebastian Alvarez de Toledo, Daniel Brown and Charlie Farrer (Goondiwindi men): In one of the games of the season between two highly talented sides, Alvarez de Toledo, Brown and Farrer all chipped in with two goals each to help the Hawks claim a thrilling 68-66 win over Toowoomba.

Matthew Lather (Goondiwindi men): While he didn’t have a direct impact on the scoreboard, Lather was crucial to the Hawks’ win as he was named best on ground for his side.

Jason Bethune and Alex Horsfall (Coolaroo men): Bethune and Horsfall were unstoppable for the Roos as they combined for seven goals. The duo helped Coolaroo move back to the top of the ladder with a stunning 132-point win.

Nathan Trace (South Burnett men): While it wasn’t enough to get his side over the line, Trace helped keep the Saints in the fight with as he booted half of his side’s six goals.

Dominic Morrison (South Burnett men): Morrison was South Burnett’s best player on the field and chipped in with two majors.

Daniel White (University men): White put on a scintillating show as he kicked two goals for the Cougars and was named best on ground.

Jacob Hawksworth (University men): Hawksworth was a force to be reckoned with as he booted four goals and was named in his side’s best players.

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