Squad list announced for positional skills days

Queensland Rugby League is pleased to announce the players who have been selected to take part in Under 17 positional skills days this month.

Players will get the opportunity to train in game simulation, with Former Origin Greats working alongside the next generation of Queensland talent.

FOGS lending their expertise include Gavin Cooper, Darius Boyd, Michael Morgan, Brent Tate, Andrew McCullough, Matt Gillett, Matt Ballin, David Stagg, Antonio Kaufusi and Casey McGuire.

Experienced coach John Dixon will also be involved in the program led by QRL male pathways coach Nathan Cross.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for young players to tap into the minds of guys who have excelled at the highest level,” Cross said.

“The focus for these days will be to give the players an experience they may not get at club level, and to hear directly from the FOGS on what effort and skill areas they need to focus on to enhance performance relevant to the position they play.”

Approximately half of the session will be workshops and interactive discussions with the FOGS and the other half will be on-field component directly relating to the position they play.

The squads were selected following extensive consultation with coaches from statewide competition clubs, with a focus on including players who have performed well and shown ability, effort and core values throughout the season that align with the Maroon DNA.

Four regions will host the skill days with each player allocated to one of four squads.

The locations are Townsville (April 11), Bundaberg (April 13), Ipswich (April 17) and Redcliffe (April 18).

Squad list

Burleigh Bears

Sunny Kama
Ray Puru
Izayah Petricevic
Sam Stephenson
Cooper Bai
Jack Finnegan
Jack Schmidt 
Zac Kumbermong

Tweed Seagulls

Tom Summer
Mason Barber
Jacob Morton
Hiawe King

Ipswich Jets

Christian Simpson
Iosefa Kolio
Mafiou Cherif
Saifiti Junior Saifiti
Tarell Indich
Tayshon Foley

Souths Logan Magpies

Bailey Trew
Dirhys Sefo
Mohonri Tiatola
Arthur Folau
Ryan McCann
Phil Coates
Jackson Howe
Javon Andrews

Western Clydesdales

Jett Day
Jake Durie
Bodhi Sharpley
Lyucian King-Togia
Matthew Drews

Townsville Blackhawks

Preston Cassidy
Tavita Penaia
Elijah Tapau
Marley Helion
Marcus Bell
Iowani Cavuilati
Ben Roebuck
Aisake Manne
Loranzo Fono
Jack Hebei
Braith Dowson
Taakoi Benioni 
Cohen Dittman
Setivini Afu

Mackay Cutters

Jake Bryan
Harrison Considine
Nelson Felon
Kayne Smith
Bailey Anderson
Camden Hopes

Northern Pride

Davidson Benoni 
Noah Blooranta
Jackson Clark
Jason Hastie
Jaxson Rayson
Cody Robson
Jack Daniels

Brisbane Tigers

Mark Nosa
Lincoln Cliffe
Tyrese Tovao    

Norths Devils

Sam Hyne
Harrison Hill
Maddox Goodwin
Robertson Tui Tofu
Zac Herdegen
Max Strickland

Redcliffe Dolphins

Zac Garton
Tauave Leofa
Jahrel Iselin-Jansen
Patrick Kailahi Jr
Preston Lane-Sietu
Amare Milford

Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Coby Black
Jett Bryce
Saxon Innes
Jaycob Kingston-Francis
Isopo Taunuu 
Levi Hawea
Kincade Carson

Sunshine Coast Falcons

Ethan Yarrow
Koby Brown
Jai Bowden
Beau Lucien
Mitchell Bebbington
Oskar Byrne
Blaine Watson
Emerson Jackson

Central Queensland Capras

Bailey Mailand
Travis Larner
Braelan Marsh
Carter Ford
Rydell Tyrell  
Banjo Walker
Clancy Hohn
Seth Carpenter
Isaac Walker
Simon Green
Jake Murphy
Eli McKay 
Tyler Melrose
Will McLaughlin
Harvey Mahoney
Jayden Savage
Zac Bateman
Harrison Hill 
Jake Oberhardt
Phillip Yok         

Wide Bay Bulls

Daniel Cavanagh
Dawson Hess 
Quincey Booker
Tom Morcom
Jordon Hislop
Noah Law 
Joe Doyle
Jamal Nelson
Harrison Braithwaite
Jomar Gustilo
Preston Walsh
Iliesa Baravilala