'Praise Patrol' highlighting real stars of community footy

Positive reports are flooding in from all around community rugby league with a metaphorical 'Praise Patrol' out in force throughout the state.

While the Positive Environment Program has a role in stamping out behaviours that aren't part of our game, clubs are being encouraged to sing the praises of their peers to grow the community spirit that makes rugby league the greatest game for all.

It's making for some heartwarming stories and plenty of love on social media.

Take the Highfields/Oakey 'Beagles' under 16s (pictured above), who have combined for this season and created a fantastic bond.

The players and parents have happily committed to alternating training venues throughout the season, leading to a bit more travel than they would have otherwise.

Now they even have special combined jerseys in a visual representation of the ties they've developed during the season.

Further north in Cherbourg, there was a touching moment after a recent match between the home side the Hornets and the Kingaroy Red Ants in the South Burnett Rugby League A grade competition.

Despite the wet conditions that could easily have had players rushing for the sheds, Cherbourg player Anthony Gray arranged with Kingaroy staff to get players from both sides together to pay their respects to recently passed away Rosie Schmidt, the mother of one of the Kingaroy players.

"This act of sportsmanship showed so much respect and proved rugby league is so much more than just a game. It was truly touching to witness," the comment read.

In Hervey Bay, recent State of Origin debutant J'maine Hopgood's junior club the Seagulls received rave reviews for their efforts to get more girls into the game.

A 5-12 years female come-and-try day had many reports of an extremely well-run, welcoming and inclusive event, especially for participants who had never played the game.

Our valued match officials are also getting plenty of shout outs, including Hayden Fagg of the Rockhampton referees' cohort, who was celebrated for backing up multiple games at the Rockhampton school tri-series with another great job for club games held at Brothers' fields.

"Hayden is very loud and clear with his calls, explains things to the younger players and controls the game well. He is a very polite young man," the comment about Hayden read.

Dave Zammit from Mackay club Wanderers stepped up in a case of referee unavailability, making sure three under 12 girls matches went ahead when he took the whistle.

"He did an amazing job taking the girls through their game on the field, and the players came off the field raving of how much the referee made a difference to their game," the comment read.

Also in Mackay, Souths Sharks Gold under 11s were facing having a player short due to illness until Hunter Towner from Brothers Green swapped allegiances, and was later unanimously voted Souths' best and fairest.

In the South East region, Ipswich clubs worked together to ensure a first aid officer could be on hand to allow junior matches to go ahead.

Rosewood Roosters reached out to rivals West End to see if one of their FAOs could arrive early to fill the role and Shane Bradley answered the call.

Reports came in from as far north as Weipa, where Central Cape Suns volunteers ensured participants in the RISE camp held earlier this year had some morning tea and hearty lunch meals to tuck into, adding to the great work they already do for their club.

And Brothers Cairns has plenty of great vibes already, but the supportive atmosphere is only set to get better with the club getting seven Support Squad volunteers on board to look after everyone's wellbeing.

To give a shout out to someone helping everyone enjoy the game, send in a Positive Environment Program report here.