The 2017 AFL Queensland Schools Cup (AFLQSCup) state finals will be held at the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex tomorrow, Friday October 13, and Sunday October 17.
Twelve preliminary finals will be played on Friday. Winners will progress to one of Sunday’s six grand finals, with remaining teams competing in the minor position play offs to determine third and fourth.
The AFLQSCup saw 520 teams compete in a knockout style tournament throughout 2016. Of the 24 teams remaining, six are from North Queensland.
Sunday will see three winning boys and three winning girls’ teams crowned AFL Queensland Schools Cup State Champions across three divisions; Primary, Junior (grades 7 – 9) and Senior (grades 10 – 12).
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Tribal Sport AFLQSCup Finals Schedule
Preliminary Finals
Friday, 13 October: Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex
| 1.00 PM
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Senior Female
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Narangba Valley State High School | v
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Mountain Creek State High School |
| Primary Female | Varsity College | v | St Edward’s Primary School | |
| Junior Male | St Laurence’s College | v | Palm Beach Currumbin State High School | |
| 2.30 PM | Senior Male
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Narangba Valley State High School | v
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Palm Beach Currumbin State High School |
| Primary Male | Elanora State School | v | Algester State School | |
| Junior Female | St Teresa’s Catholic College | v | Park Ridge State High School | |
| 4.00 PM | Senior Female | Lourdes Hill College | v | The Cathedral College |
| Primary Female | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | v | Gordonvale State School | |
| Junior Male | Helensvale State High School | v | Ignatius Park College | |
| 5.30 PM
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Senior Male | Helensvale State High School | v | Ignatius Park College |
| Primary Male | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | v | Frenchville State School | |
| Junior Female | Narangba Valley State High School | v | Mercy College |
Match results will be broadcast via twitter: @AFLQSchoolFooty #AFLQSCup
ABOUT THE 2017 AFL QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS CUP
The AFL Queensland Schools Cup is proudly supported by major partner Tribal Sport and The Naturally Refreshing Sunshine Coast, official destination partner for the 2017 Tribal Sport AFL Queensland Schools Cup”
- 6 teams travelling from North Queensland
- Cairns: Gordonvale State School (Primary Female)
- Townsville: Ignatius Park College (Junior & Senior Male)
- Mackay: Mercy College (Junior Female)
- Rockhampton: Frenchville State School (Primary Male) and The Cathedral College (Senior Female)
- The Cathedral College are returning after finishing runners up in the 2016 AFLQSCup Finals. Michael Rose (coach) was award the 2017 AFL Queensland Secondary School Ambassador of the Year last term
- Schools who are returning after finishing as State Champions last year:
- Palm Beach Currumbin State High School – Senior Male
- Mountain Creek State High School – Senior Female
- Helensvale State High School – Junior Male
- Narangba Valley State High School are the first school to feature three teams in the State Finals
- 10 of the final 24 teams are AFL Queensland Schools of Excellence Programs
- This year’s competition experienced incredible growth with 24% growth overall (44% growth in female teams)
