Page 30 - AFL Queensland 2015 Year in Review

INCLUSION TEAM DO QUEENSLAND PROUD
The 2015 AFL National Inclusion Carnival took place in Melbourne in August with Queensland well represented by a mix of returning players and fresh faces.
The competition saw Queensland compete in six games over four days against Tasmania, Victoria Country, Victoria Metro, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Queensland ba led hard against more experienced teams and came away with wins against Tasmania and AFL powerhouse state, Western Australia.
The Maroons played o against
WA for fi h spot but could not repeat their earlier form against the Sandgropers.
The trip to Melbourne also provided some once in a lifetime oppo unities for the team with the players pa icipating in a game of Macdonalds AFL 9s in front of 48,133 people during half time of the Collingwood v Carlton match at the MCG.
GAME 1: NSW/ACT 11.12.78 DEF. QUEENSLAND 1.4.10
COACHES COMMENTS:
Awesome first up e o from the boys and some real positives to take away from the game. Gradon, Josh C and Bradley worked tirelessly all game and Kieren and Jake B were rock solid in defence. Zac K stuck to his man all game.
GAME 2: SOUTH AUSTRALIA 14.5.89 DEF. QUEENSLAND 1.2.8
COACHES COMMENTS:
A er a big first e o the boys le nothing on the track and fought hard all game against a really strong SA opposition.
Luke O’Neill was B.O.G. in the backline and Josh C once again fought hard. Tom R was solid
in defence and Josh M/Ma B controlled the ruck with great endeavour and e o
GAME 3: QUEENSLAND 5.6.36 DEF. WESTERN AUSTRALIA 5.3.33
COACHES COMMENTS:
One word: TEAM! Amazing what we can achieve when we work as a team and I couldn’t be prouder of every single player.
Everyone played their role and I am proud to be privileged enough to coach such a determined and courageous bunch of young men.
GAME 4: QUEENSLAND 6.11.47 DEF. TASMANIA 2.3.15
COACHES COMMENTS:
Another great team e o rewarded with a big win. Zach Kimber continued his great form and Nathan West’s selfless team- oriented game was finally rewarded with a goal. Luke O’Neill ran all day and the “weapon” Ma y Brown was his usual energetic self.
Today was one of AFL Queensland’s finest hours and I couldn’t be prouder. #WINNING!!!
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