Brisbane South, North Queensland and the Gold Coast were the winners on day 2 of the Queensland U16 State Academy Championships at Burpengary.
In the match of the day, a blinding second half saw South Pacific come from behind to take the lead in the last quarter. Brisbane South rallied to boot a goal just seconds before the final siren to take the win by three points.
In game 2 North Queensland’s accuracy in front of goals was the telling factor in their win over Brisbane North. Despite 32-point margin, North Queensland had just two more shots on goal than their opponents.
The final match of the day saw a polished Gold Coast hit the gas in the second term to cruise to a comfortable victory over the Sunshine Coast
With both North Queensland and the Gold Coast undefeated, the two teams have been scheduled to play off in the final at 10:00am Monday
Game 1
Brisbane South 8.6.54 defeated South Pacific 7.9.51
Brisbane South
Goals: Jai Kenneally 3, Tyler Hausfield 1, William Warhurst 1, Ryan Cherry 1, Jack Geary 1
Best: Willaim Warhurst, Ryley Tapp, Brock Aston, Lachlan Dennis, Sam Holna, Jai Kenneally
South Pacific
Goals: Cobern Matemut 2, Sylvester Wesley 1, Richard Walu 1, Josua Modrua 1, Maselino Naufaha 1, Allan Torre 1
Best: Kelly Kaugla, Cobern Matemut, Josua Modrua, Maselino Naufaha, Simeli Lagirala, Sylvester Wesley, Allan Torre, Peter Meli, Jemasol Paiora
Game 2
North Queensland 11.5.71 defaeted Brisbane North 5.9.39
North Queensland
Goals: Damian Burke 4, Emmanuel Baru 2, Jacob Heron 2, Kanja Kamara 1, Timakai Bowie 1, Phill Stumer 1
Best: Lachlan McDonald, Angus Dickson, Timakai Bowie, Jacob Heron, Damian Burke
Brisbane North
Goals: Connor Ballenden 2, Braydon Harding 1, Tyler Dezotti 1, Oliver Scott 1
Best: Ryan O’Shea, Tristan Dowdy, Will Fletcher, Jack Clayton, Liam Molan, Connor Ballenden
Game 3
Gold Coast 12.6.78 defeated Sunshine Coast 5.2.32
Gold Coast
Goals: Brayden Crossley 3, Campbell 3, Fraser Eller 1, Joel Platel 1, Brodie Foster 1, Lachlan King 1, Harry Simington 1, Jackson Collins 1
Best: Brodie Foster, Jacob Dawson, Brayden Crossley, Jasper Hardy, Campbell, Alby Jones
Sunshine Coast
Goals: Reid Gordon 1, Jekodah Spears 1, Kell Gadsden 1, Ben Kristelly 1, Zephyr Jenkins 1
Best: Bayden Goff, Jack Payne, Daniel Fleming, Jake Warren
Day 3 Match Schedule
Monday 11 May – Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex
10:00am North Queensland vs. Gold Coast. FINAL
11.40am Brisbane South vs. Sunshine Coast
1.20pm South Pacific vs. Brisbane North
