2023 QRL Junior Reps

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City News

City forward Jaida Faleona: 'I love the physicality'

Queensland Under 17 City forward Jaida Faleona – inspired by Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons forward Jessika Elliston – is determined to go far in rugby league.

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City halfback Coby Black: 'Young aspiring half who has the world at his feet'

For Queensland Under 17 City halfback Coby Black there is no better feeling than getting up knowing it’s a game day.

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City flyer Ella-Jaye Harrison-Leaunoa: 'Love working for each other'

Queensland Under 17 City five-eighth Ella-Jaye Harrison-Leaunoa has had a huge year, including playing for Goodna Eagles in the Holcim Cup and taking out the competition.

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City lock Cooper Bai: 'My goal is to dominate the middle'

Rugby league is in Queensland Under 17 City lock Cooper Bai’s blood. Cooper, whose dad Marcus Bai was the first player from Papua New Guinea to pull on the Melbourne Storm jersey, can't wait to take on Country on Saturday.

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Country News

Country second rower Zac Garton: 'Making this side is a privilege'

Queensland Under 17 Country second rower Zac Garton played his first game of rugby league at Redcliffe Dolphins aged five and continues to excel in the game he loves.

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Country centre Lucy Davis: 'This is pretty unreal'

Queensland Under 17 Country centre Lucy Davis played her first rugby league game aged 12 and hasn’t looked back, loving everything about the game.

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Country fullback Seth Carpenter: 'I love everything about rugby league'

Queensland Under 17 Country fullback Seth Carpenter has silky skills he intends to put to good use when his side goes up against City on Saturday.

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Country forward Mackenzie Stephens: 'A real workhorse'

With two older brothers, rugby league was something Queensland Under 17 Country forward Mackenzie Stephens naturally fell into.

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Regional Queensland is smiling after the Queensland Under 17 Country girls prevailed 24-20 over Queensland Under 17 City at Logan Metro Sports Complex on Saturday.

Queensland Under 17 Country girls take out thriller over City

Regional Queensland is smiling after the Queensland Under 17 Country girls prevailed 24-20 over Queensland Under 17 City at Logan Metro Sports Complex on Saturday.

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Country halfback Chloe Pallisier: 'Amazing experience'

Queensland Under 17 Country halfback Chloe Pallisier, after spending most of camp in a moon boot, dug deep during her side's 24-20 win against City, earning herself player of the match honours. Video: Jorja Brinums and Rhys Ward/QRL

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Country second rower Takoda Thompson: 'We really stuck to our game structure'

Queensland Under 17 Country second rower Takoda Thompson had a blinder in her side's win against City, scoring the first two tries of the game and setting one up later in the game. Video: Jorja Brinums and Rhys Ward/QRL

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Queensland Under 17 Country boys has snatched victory with a late field goal to defeat a persistent Queensland Under 17 City side at Logan Metro Sports Complex on Saturday.

Country claim double as boys snatch one-point win

Queensland Under 17 Country has snatched victory with a late field goal to defeat a persistent Queensland Under 17 City side at Logan Metro Sports Complex on Saturday.

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Country captain Zac Herdegen: 'Good to get the win'

Queensland Under 17 Country captain Zac Herdegen, who kicked the game-winning field goal, said he was stoked to get the win over City in the "very physical" game. Video: Jorja Brinums and Rhys Ward/QRL

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Country player of the match Bodhi Sharpley: 'It was a close one'

Queensland Under 17 Country interchange player and player of the match Bodhi Sharpley commended his side for digging deep for each other to get the win over City. Video: Jorja Brinums and Rhys Ward/QRL

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Match highlights: Queensland Under 17 City v Country Boys

The Queensland Under 17 City v Country Boys produced an exciting contest at Logan Metro Sports Complex on September 23, with the Country side prevailing 13-12. Video: Brayden Davies

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Match highlights: Queensland Under 17 City v Country Girls

It was an absolute thriller between Queensland Under 17 City v Country Girls on Saturday, September 23, with the match decided in the dying seconds. Video: Brayden Davies/QRL

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[The Partisan]

Old fashioned dreamer ...but would be good to see a City v Country clash at other levels. Excluding Qld Cup here.

 

[siv]

Agree I would love to see a return of Qld City v Country and NSW City v Country clash the week before origin with NRL players who want to play for Australia

 

[The Partisan]

Queensland Under 17 City
Javon Andrews (Magpies), Cooper Bai (Bears), Coby Black (WM Seagulls), Jett Bryce (WM Seagulls), Lachlan Buchbach (Magpies), Phillip Coates (Magpies), Jac Finigan (Bears), Harrison Hill (Devils), Sam Hyne (Devils), Saxon Innes (WM Seagulls), Sunny Kama (Bears), Prestyn Laine-Sietu (Dolphins), David Leota (*Bulldogs), Markatato Nosa (Tigers), Cory Pearse (*), Raymond Puru (*), Dirhys Sefo (*), Sam Stephenson (Bears)

Coach: Jordan Rankin

Queensland Under 17 Country
Bailey Anderson (Cutters), Jai Bowden (Falcons), Seth Carpenter (Capras), Preston Cassidy (Blackhawks), Jett Day (Clydesdales), Carter Ford (Capras), Zac Garton (Dolphins), Zac Herdegen (Devils), Clancy Hohn (Capras), Beau Lucien (Falcons), Braelan Marsh (Capras), Thomas Morcom (Bulls), Tavita Penaia-Te'o (Blackhawks), Bodhi Sharpley (Clydesdales), Kayne Smith (Cutters), Elijah-Shane Tapau (Blackhawks), Rydell Tyrrell (Capras), Banjo Walker (Capras)

Coach: Antonio Kaufusi

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2023/09...ueensland-under-17-city-versus-country-match/

 

[The Partisan]

Hey AL(X25)

Do you know the reason for the inclusion of the Brisbane based clubs players in the Country U/17's team ?

 

[ALX25]

Hey AL(X25)

Do you know the reason for the inclusion of the Brisbane based clubs players in the Country U/17's team ?

Both played juniors on the Sunshine Coast.

 

[The Partisan]

Mmmmm....but they currently play in BRL comps. Is there a origin like eligibility criteria in play ?

Not against the idea. In fact if I'd grown up playing in a juniors competition in the regions I'd prefer to represent country.

 

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Statewide competitions 2023 award winners by club

Players of the Queensland Rugby League's statewide competitions have been recognised for their 2023 efforts at end-of-season awards ceremonies across the state.

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Queensland Under 17 City
Javon Andrews (Magpies), Cooper Bai (Bears), Coby Black (WM Seagulls), Jett Bryce (WM Seagulls), Lachlan Buchbach (Magpies), Phillip Coates (Magpies), Jac Finigan (Bears), Harrison Hill (Devils), Sam Hyne (Devils), Saxon Innes (WM Seagulls), Sunny Kama (Bears), Prestyn Laine-Sietu (Dolphins), David Leota (*Bulldogs), Markatato Nosa (Tigers), Cory Pearse (*), Raymond Puru (*), Dirhys Sefo (*), Sam Stephenson (Bears)

Coach: Jordan Rankin

Queensland Under 17 Country
Bailey Anderson (Cutters), Jai Bowden (Falcons), Seth Carpenter (Capras), Preston Cassidy (Blackhawks), Jett Day (Clydesdales), Carter Ford (Capras), Zac Garton (Dolphins), Zac Herdegen (Devils), Clancy Hohn (Capras), Beau Lucien (Falcons), Braelan Marsh (Capras), Thomas Morcom (Bulls), Tavita Penaia-Te'o (Blackhawks), Bodhi Sharpley (Clydesdales), Kayne Smith (Cutters), Elijah-Shane Tapau (Blackhawks), Rydell Tyrrell (Capras), Banjo Walker (Capras)

Coach: Antonio Kaufusi

See: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2023/09...ueensland-under-17-city-versus-country-match/

2025 Where are they now:
QLD City Reps
Broncos: Coby Black, Dirhys Sefo, Jett Bryce, Phillip Coates, Saxon Innes
Bulldogs: David Leota
Dolphins: Jac Finigan, Lachlan Buchbach
Rabbitohs: Mark Nosa
Raiders: Sam Hyne
Titans: Cooper Bai, Cory Pearse, Harrison Hill, Javon Andrews, Raymond Puru, Sam Stephensen, Sunny Kama
TBC: Prestyn Laine-Sietu

QLD Country Reps
Bulldogs: Clancy Hohn
Cowboys: Zac Herdegen, Tavita Penaia-Te'o, Kayne Smith
Dolphins: Braelan Marsh, Carter Ford, Seth Carpenter, Zac Garton
Dragons: Rydell Tyrrell
Eels: Beau Lucien, Elijah-Shane Tapau
Storm: Jai Bowden
Titans: Bodhi Sharpley
TBC: Bailey Anderson, Banjo Walker, Preston Cassidy, Jett Day, Thomas Morcom

Apologies for any errors.