The 2015 Under 16 Queensland State Academy Championships concluded on Monday with the Gold Coast defeating North Queensland in the final.
Based on performances at the carnival, selectors have named 32 players in the initial Under 16 Queensland State Academy Squad ahead of the NAB AFL Under 16 Championships to be held on the Gold Coast from July 4 to 12.
AFL Manager Talent and Academies NSW/QLD, Mark Browning said he was pleased with the make-up of the squad.
“The best thing is the many different clubs, backgrounds and regions that the boys come from,” said Browning.
“The Queensland State Academy Program is all about providing equal opportunity no matter where you live in this massive state, so it’s really pleasing to see such good representation from the northern regions.”
Initial Under 16 Queensland State Academy Squad
Name Region Club
Oliver Scott Brisbane North Aspley
Jack Clayton Brisbane North Wests
Liam Molan Brisbane North W/Grange
Jack Chapman Brisbane North Moreton Bay
Connor Ballenden Brisbane North Wests
Dean Benson Brisbane South Mt Gravatt
Lachlan Dennis Brisbane South Sherwood
Sam Davidson Gold Coast Palm Beach
Mitch Olarenshaw Gold Coast Palm Beach
Brodie Foster Gold Coast Surfers Paradise
Jacob Dawson Gold Coast Burleigh
Fraser Eller Gold Coast Burleigh
Joel Platel Gold Coast Beenleigh
Jackson Collins Gold Coast Palm Beach
Harry Simington Gold Coast Labrador
Brayden Crossley Gold Coast Burleigh
Riley Campbell Gold Coast Burleigh
Jake Warren Sunshine Coast Maroochydore
Harry Jenner Sunshine Coast Noosa/Aspley
Reid Gordon Sunshine Coast Noosa
Zepher Jenkins Sunshine Coast Kawana Park
Jack Payne Sunshine Coast Noosa
Bayden Goff Sunshine Coast Maroochydore
Tom Fullarton Sunshine Coast Caloundra
Brandon Jackonia North Queensland Cape York
Timakoi Bowie North Queensland Cape York
Lance Hudson North Queensland Townsville
Jacob Heron North Queensland Cairns
Kwaby Baoakye North Queensland Rockhampton
Lachlan Smith North Queensland Cairns
Tom Goodall North Queensland Cairns
Damain Burke North Queensland Cairns
Last Modified on 15/05/2015 10:37