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Phil Hall Cup schoolboy grand final day – LIVE UPDATES

Watch the NRL Phil Hall Schoolboy Cup grand final between Palm Beach Currumbin and St Brendan’s College, plus Karyn Murphy Cup and St Augustine’s v Lockyer District finals. WATCH LIVE.

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Wednesday (Redcliffe Dolphins)

Karyn Murphy Cup Final Series – 12 Minute Halves

9am – Ipswich SHS Vs Keebra Park SHS

9:30am – Shalom College Vs Kirwan SHS

10:30am – Ipswich SHS Vs Kirwan SHS

11:00am – Shalom College 4 – 24 Keebra Park SHS – (1/2 time 4 – 12)

12:00pm – Shalom College 12 – 16 Ipswich SHS – (1/2 time 8 – 8)

12:30pm – Kirwan SHS 12 – 20 Keebra Park SHS – (1/2 time 4 – 12)

NRL Schoolboy Trophy Qld Grand Final – 30 Minute Halves

St Augustines are the 2021 Queensland Schoolboy Trophy Champions

1:00 pm – St Augustines 20 – 18 Lockyer District

St Augustines College, Cairns QLD – 20

TRIES : (4) Caleb Eaton, (3) Kybon Thaiday 2, (12) Lochlan McGill
GOALS : Bill Vincent 2/4

Lockyer District SHS, Gatton QLD – 18

TRIES : (4) Hayden Dunn 2, (3) Carrapin, (5) Caleb Nagan
GOALS : Hayden Dunn 1/4

Half Time : 4 – 8
FULL TIME : 20 – 18

Karyn Murphy Cup Grand Final ( 15 Minute Halves) No goals

2:30pm – Kirwan SHS 8 – 24 Keebra Parks SHS

Keebra Parks SHS Girls – 2021 Karyn Murphy Cup Champions Keebra Park SHS Girls – 2021 Karyn Murphy Cup Champions

Kirwan SHS – 8
TRIES : (8) Mosby Mona, (9) Martin Savage

Keebra Parks SHS – 24
TRIES : (3) Faith Tutauha (6) Chantah Ratu 2,  (4) H Ormund- 2, (11) A Manapori

HALF TIME : 4 – 8
FULL TIME : 24 – 8

NRL Schoolboy Phil Hall Cup Qld Grand Final ( 30 Minute Halves)

3:30pm – Palm Beach-Currumbin SHS 62 – 0 St Brendan’s College

Palm Beach-Currumbin SHS – 62

TRIES : (1) Keano Kini 2, (4) Deine Mariner 3, (5) Jett Forbes 4, (9) Oskar Bryant, (6) Michael Roberts 2, (12) Ryan Foran,
GOALS : (7) Tom Weaver (c) 4/11, Michael Roberts 1/2

St Brendan’s College – 0

TRIES :
GOALS :

HALF TIME : 30 – 0
FULL TIME :

Referee : Nick McEwan

Watch the finals from the Karyn Murphy Cup, NRL Schoolboy Trophy and NRL Schoolboy Phil Hall Cup.

The school rugby league season will end with a bang today when News Corp Australia live-streams three grand finals – including the Phil Hall Cup state final between Palm Beach Currumbin SHS and St Brendan’s College.

WATCH IN THE PLAYER ABOVE

Coverage starts at 9am with live-streaming of the Karyn Murphy Cup schoolgirl competition, continues with the NRL Schoolboy Trophy game between St Augustine’s and Lockyer District, and then culminates with the Phil Hall Cup grand final at 3.30pm – all streamed by The Courier-Mail, Gold Coast Bulletin, Morning Bulletin and News Corp affiliates.

PLAYERS TO WATCH IN TODAY’S GRAND FINALS

Two of the great discovery players unearthed this season have been PBC SHS fullback Keano Kini and Tane Kiriona of St Brendan’s College.

Kini was signed by Gold Coast Titans before any of their talent scouts saw him play a league game live.

A year 11 student, Kini was actually signed after the Titans saw him playing tag (touch football) in his native Auckland.

Palm Beach Currimbin SHS the 2021 Langer Cup Champions

The Titans were looking for a halve and had been tipped off about his ability, so the first chance talent scouts got to see him in the flesh was playing touch football – not rugby league.

The Titans had to move quickly, because two other NRL clubs were circling the then 15-year-old.

Keano Kini playing Meninga Cup for Tweed,Picture: Scott Powick Newscorp

So the Titans sold their vision, and Kini signed which led him to coming to Palm Beach Currumbin SHS this season to “learn the Aussie way’’ and test himself in the elite Langer Trophy schoolboy environment.

“They (the Titans) talked to us about the pathways and we (the family) thought it was a good opportunity,’’ Kini said.

Kini said deciding to attend Palm Beach Currumbin SHS was made easier because PBC star centre Deine Mariner was a club mate of his at the Marist club in New Zealand.

In a late season master stroke by PBC SHS coach Tim Maccan, Kini reverted to a ball-playing extra half despite still wearing the No.1 jersey.

“They wanted me more involved on the line, basically another half on the line on the left side,’’ said Kini, the joint Justin Hodges Medallist player of the year alongside Chris Faagutu (Marsden SHS).

“I like five-eighth and will probably move into the halves next year, but I am enjoying both.’’

Like Kini, St Brendan’s Kiriona was a relative unknown prior to this season.

A middle powerhouse, Kiriona first raised eyebrows playing with the Central Capras in the Meninga Cup under 18 competition in March and April.

His mid field dominance helped Capras into the finals, and he continued that form for St Brendan’s in the Confraternity Shield and Aaron Payne Cup campaigns.

“He is a big mobile aggressive middle forward,’’ said St Brendan’s coach Scott Minto.

“Kiriona will be that strong presence holding up the middle third of the field.

“Look for him combining well with his fellow forward sidekick Noah Corcoran.’’

THE TEAMS

St Brendan’s College :

1. Matthew Hill, 2. Kongasau Nona, 3. Blayden Dodd, 4. Blake Anders, 5. Mackenzi Nixon, 6. Jackson Miller, 7. Owen Pattie, 8. Tane Kiriona, 9. Quinn Stover, 10. Brock Hinds, 11. Benjamin Charles, 12. Kealhan O’Brien, 13. Noah Corcoran, 14. Hoani Harris, 15. Filipe Buli, 16. Harrison Gray, 17. Marley Wosomo

Palm Beach Currimbin SHS :

1 Keano Kini, 2 Hunter Ploegsma, 3 Reef Sommerville, 4 Deine Mariner, 5 Jett Forbes, 6 Michael Roberts, 7 Tom Weaver (c), 8 Kade Somerville (vc), 9 Oskar Bryant, 10 Jack Cullen, 11 Brock Priestley, 12 Ryan Foran, 13 Jayden Wright, 14 Tanu Nona, 15 Bailey Martin, 16 Reico Ratana, 17 Isaiah Scanlan, 18 Darcy Townsend, 19 Travis May, 20 Sam Sowery.

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday (Redcliffe Dolphins)

Karyn Murphy Cup Final Series – 12 Minute Halves

9am – Ipswich SHS Vs Keebra Park SHS

9:30am – Shalom College Vs Kirwan SHS

10:30am – Ipswich SHS Vs Kirwan SHS

11:00am – Shalom College 4 – 24 Keebra Park SHS – (1/2 time 4 – 12)

12:00pm – Shalom College 12 – 16 Ipswich SHS – (1/2 time 8 – 8)

12:30pm – Kirwan SHS 12 – 20 Keebra Park SHS – (1/2 time 4 – 12)

NRL Schoolboy Trophy Qld Grand Final – 30 Minute Halves

St Augustines are the 2021 Queensland Schoolboy Trophy Champions

1:00 pm – St Augustines 20 – 18 Lockyer District

St Augustines College, Cairns QLD – 20

TRIES : (4) Caleb Eaton, (3) Kybon Thaiday 2, (12) Lochlan McGill
GOALS : Bill Vincent 2/4

Lockyer District SHS, Gatton QLD – 18

TRIES : (4) Hayden Dunn 2, (3) Carrapin, (5) Caleb Nagan
GOALS : Hayden Dunn 1/4

Half Time : 4 – 8
FULL TIME : 20 – 18

Karyn Murphy Cup Grand Final ( 15 Minute Halves) No goals

2:30pm – Kirwan SHS 8 – 24 Keebra Parks SHS

Keebra Parks SGS Girls – 2021 Karyn Murphy Cup Champions Keebra Parks SGS Girls – 2021 Karyn Murphy Cup Champions

Kirwan SHS – 8
TRIES : (8) Mosby Mona, (9) Martin Savage

Keebra Parks SHS – 24
TRIES : (3) Faith Tutauha (6) Chantah Ratu 2,  (4) H Ormund- 2, (11) A Manapori

HALF TIME : 4 – 8
FULL TIME : 24 – 8

NRL Schoolboy Phil Hall Cup Qld Grand Final

3:30pm – Palm Beach-Currumbin SHS v St Brendan’s College

Palm Beach-Currumbin SHS

TRIES : (1) Keano Kini, (4) Deine Mariner 2,
GOALS : (7) Tom Weaver (c) 2/3

St Brendan’s College

TRIES :
GOALS :

Referee : Nick McEwan

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Players to Watch NRL Schoolboys Phil Hall Cup decider

Players to Watch in Wednesday’s NRL Schoolboys Phil Hall Cup Grand final between PBC SHS and St Brendan’s – and also in the schoolgirls Karyn Murphy Cup round-robin.

Palm Beach Currumbin State High School halve and hooker, Tom Weaver and Oskar Bryant. Picture Glenn Hampson

A feast of schoolboy and schoolgirl finals football awaits us on Wednesday with state grand finals in both the Phil Hall Cup and Karyn Murphy Cup.

The www.couriermail.com.au, the Gold Coast Bulletin, Rockhampton’s Morning Bulletin and News Corp affiliates will livestream the action from 9am – culminating in the Phil Hall Cup grand final between southern conference champions Palm Beach Currumbin SHS and Payne Cup winners St Brendan’s College Yeppoon, who beat Kirwan SHS.

As curtain-raisers the NRL Schoolboy Trophy Queensland grand final between St Augustine’s and Lockyer District, along with the Karyn Murphy Cup decider will feature.

Shalom College rugby league co-ordinator Neil Feather said it was wonderful for the Murphy Cup to be included on grand final day.

“Without this competition, our girls would not have games to prepare for and, therefore, would be lost to rugby league,’’ he said in praise of the NRL’s Amy Bock and Ian Kearton.

“We have so many more talented girls wanting to rugby league now, on the back of watching the NRLW and seeing our Firsts at Confraternity and the KMC state finals. I’ve gone from zero female players to 75 in two years.’’

So who will be some of the key Players to Watch, x-factor players who will help make their side tick?

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Keano Kini (Palm Beach Currumbin SHS)

The joint Justin Hodges Medal winner for Langer Trophy player of the year, the Gold Coast Titans signed year 11 student is both a running fullback and a ball-playing five-eight.

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS fullback Keano Kini. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Ryan Foran (PBC SHS)

Foran was the best left edge backrower in the home and away Langer Trophy series and rose to the occasion in the NRL Schoolboys Cup decider when his two tries took PBC SHS from a deficit to level-pegging against Marsden SHS.

Tom Weaver (PBC SHS)

A Player to Watch story is never complete unless the name Tom Weaver is attached to it.

A Gold Coast Titans recruit, he is a puppeteer who steers his team around and swings them into action off front foot ball delivered by wonderful dummy halves Oskar Bryant and Tona Nanu.

St Brendan’s forward Tane Kiriona.

Deine Mariner (PBC SHS)

St Brendan’s awesome foursome (from left) Blake Anders, Owen Pattie, Matthew Hill and Tane Kiriona.

The best schoolboy centre in Queensland, the Brisbane Broncos-signed Mariner has that touch of class about him which can tilt a match. He also works hard in defence, making him a nuisance for St Brendan’s to counter.

Matthew Hill (St Brendan’s)

The Brisbane Broncos-signed Hill entered the Aaron Payne Cup fresh off a stellar campaign for the Capras under 18’s Mal Meninga Cup side. His form was highlighted by his performance in the last minute semi final loss when he ran for over 200m and threatened the opposition line on many occasions. He is a balanced runner with speed and sharp late footwork

Tane Kiriona (St Brendan’s)

A relative unknown in rugby league circles prior to 2021, Kiriona has caught the attention of some influential people in the game this season. With his mid field dominance in this year’s Mal Meninga Cup, he continued this on throughout the Confraternity Shield and Aaron Payne Cup campaigns that followed.

A big mobile aggressive middle forward, Kiriona will be that strong presence holding up the middle third of the field. Look for him combining well with his fellow forward sidekick Noah Corcoran.

St Brendan’s captain Owen Pattie.

Owen Pattie (St Brendan’s)

Pattie stepped up and took the game by the horns when he snapped a late field goal in the dying seconds of SBC’s Aaron Payne Cup Grand Final victory over Kirwan High School last week.

A product of the remote Central Queensland town of Monto, he has been a part of the SBC boarding community since grade 8. He was named player of the tournament for SBC in this year’s Confraternity Shield.

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Keebra Park’s Skyla Adams. Photograph : Jason O’Brien

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Skyla Adams

A Very talented 16-year-old who represented Queensland in touch and Rugby 7s. She is tough but also a brilliant play maker.

Miya Rapana-Faifua and Chantay Ratu at Keebra Park’s Sports Fields. Photograph : Jason O’Brien

Anne-Marie Ratu

Another multi-talented sportswoman who has represented Queensland in touch, rugby 7s and rugby league. She is a dangerous fullback who isn’t afraid to do the hard work as well.

Chantay Ratu

The Queensland representative across three sports is a five-eighth with silky skills and deceptive speed

Miya Rapana-Faifua and Chantay Ratu at Keebra Park’s Sports Fields. Photograph : Jason O’Brien

Sunny Gerrard (Keebra Park)

The school captain, Gerrard is a natural leader on and off the field. A South Coast and SEQ rugby league representative, she is a tough and uncompromising middle forward.

Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell

The 18 year old who only arrived at Keebra this year from Melbourne, she is a devastating line runner that plays either second row or centre. She has been contacted by the Brisbane Broncos to be part of their NRLW squad.

IPSWICH SHS

Riley Jorgensen (Ipswich SHS)

The fast improving Ipswich SHS girls league program revealed an array of talent in 2021. Top of the list was Jorgensen five-eight who must install confidence in her side by the manner in which she conducted herself.

Also watch for her halfback Lynn Nielsen whom she has a combination with at both school and Met West level.

L-R: Tarleah Fisher-Pearson, Lishainah Ulugia, Ariana Henderson, Lina Tanielu, Shalom Sauaso, Rilee Jorgensen, Dmaris Setu, Tiresa Elika, Summer Hoet and Amber Collins posing at Ipswich State High School, 1 Hunter St, Brassall, Brisbane, 20th of May 2021. (News Corp/Attila Csaszar)

Wendy Toma and Tarleah Fisher-Pearson

Toma is a front rower and Fisher-Pearson a fullback, and both girls developed their play this season with the Ipswich Jets under 19s and during the Titans Cup. Fisher-Pearson said the main focus was gelling as a team and having fun together. “Rugby league has really helped me at school to be more focused and because I’m in year 12 this will be my last year competing in the Karyn Murphy Cup,’’ she said.

Toma said the Murphy Cup was a great competition. “It’s a tough competition that will help prepare you for other state wide competitions outside school, like the U19’s comp that was held at the beginning of 2021.”

Aiesha White

White is a young gun dummy half who will get her side moving forward with excellent passing and timely running.

The Shalom College senior girls players – with coach Antonio Kaufusi.

SHALOM COLLEGE

Hanahlin Whittard

Whittard is Shalom College’s most experienced player who regularly plays in Wide Bay representative teams. “Every team needs a member that ‘lives-and-breathes’ the game, and she is that for our girls,’’ said rugby league co-ordinaror Neil Feather.

Florence and Harmonie Fauid

The sisters come from Coconut Island in the Torres Straight. Florence has played for Peninsula at the state under 15’s titles in the past, before moving to Shalom College.

“They both possess natural ball playing ability and play-what-they-see well,’’ Feather said.

“Nine-a-side suits them perfectly and we look forward to seeing what they can produce against the best players in the state.’’

Mikala Lobegeier, Taylor Driver and Kasey Stone

“Makala is our captain and a typical lock forward in a 13 person game,’’ Feather said.

“She will be exceptionally busy in defence, working tirelessly for her team- a great natural leader from the front.

“Taylor is an exceptional touch player whom regularly represents CQ at the touch state titles. She is picking up the skills for rugby league well though and will looking to be involved as much as possible in attack.

Kasey Stone come to us from AFL and is part of the Gold Coast Suns academy. A natural athlete and competitor, she has developed into a half for our side- if she can get her running game together, it will put our girls on the front foot in most of our games.’’

KIRWAN SHS

Kirwan SHS is an entrenched Payne Cup powerhouse in schoolboys, but the school’s girls’ program was going from strength to strength.

Kirwan SHS will be in Wednesday’s state finals – just four years after starting its rugby league program.

Outstanding talents like Brandy Yallop – now an elite Australian football player – Lhylla Williamson, Montaya Hudson, Jammie-Lee Sarriman, Jayde Watson, Niquita Peters and Chloe Watson have all been a part of the girls rugby league evolution.

Theophelia Mosby-Nona was also a star at the Murphy Cup in 2019, and the school’s appearance at this year’s tournament highlights the girl power within the school’s league ranks.

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday (Redcliffe Dolphins)

Karyn Murphy Cup Final Series

9am – Ipswich SHS Vs Keebra Park SHS

9:30am – Shalom College Vs Kirwan SHS

10:30am – Ipswich SHS Vs Kirwan SHS

11:00am – Shalom College Vs Keebra Park SHS

12:00pm – Shalom College Vs Ipswich SHS

12:30pm – Kirwan SHS Vs Keebra Park SHS

NRL Schoolboy Trophy Qld Grand Final

1pm – St Augustines Vs Lockyer District

Karyn Murphy Cup Grand Final

2:30pm – Team A TBD Vs Team B TBD

NRL Schoolboy Phil Hall Cup Qld Grand Final

3:30pm – Palm Beach-Currumbin SHS Vs St Brendan’s College

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NRL Schoolboys Cup: Who were the best 15 players from grand final day after wins by Redcliffe SHS, Caloundra SHS and PBC SHS? Also, relive Michael Roberts’ match-winning try.

The NRL Schoolboys Cup, Gee Cup and De Vere Cup grand finals were decided yesterday, with Palm Beach Currumbin, Redcliffe SHS and Caloundra SHS coming out on top.

In a sensational NRL Schoolboys Cup decider, PBC SHS five-eight Michael Roberts ran 80m to score four minutes from fulltime to break an 18-all deadlock.

WATCH THE GRAND FINAL REPLAYS HERE

PBC SHS’s win means they will now play the winner of the northern conference, St Brendan’s College Yeppoon, who also won a last-gasp thriller of Kirwan SHS in yesterday’s Payne Cup grand final.

That match will be played on September 15, and will again be livestreamed by News Corp around the state, including www.couriermail.com.au, the Gold Coast Bulletin and through the Rockhampton region.

Who were the players of the three grand finals, and what did the coaches think?

Man of the moment Michael Roberts.

MICHAEL ROBERTS (PBC SHS)

Moving Roberts closer to the action from wing to five-eight proved a masterstroke of coach PBC SHS coach Tim Maccan.

Not only did the year 11 student scoop up stolen ball and run 80m to score the match-winning try – relive that try here – he also scored a smart individual try and put his winger Jett Forbes over for a try as well.

Marsden halfback Cassius Cowley Picture: Liam Kidston.

CASSUIS COWLEY (MARSDEN SHS)

Cowley rose to the occasion on the big stage to almost get his team over the line.

Before the match Wavell SHS coach Michael Roberts said the game could come down to which No.7 had the biggest say on proceedings.

PBC SHS’s Tom Weaver was a 7 out 10 performer yesterday, but Cowley was an 8 out of 10 and full marks to him.

RYAN FORAN (PBC SHS)

In all the excitement of Roberts’ match-winning dash – and overall performance – Foran’s effort may be lost a little. But we will make sure here it is remembered for a long time.

Foran was arguably the player of the game, certainly the best forward on the park.

He finished with two tries, but he made run after run after run down that left side. His effort on effort is what got PBC SHS back level-pegging.

Redcliffe the winning team, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

LANCE FUALEMA (MARSDEN SHS)

The big prop had a sensational opening burst to the match where he was the best front rower on the field – and that is saying something.

Like Cowley and Tyree Bowman (Marsden SHS), he came to the party on the big day, building on excellent semi-final form to lead the way on grand final day.

Marsden big prop Lance Fualema dives in for a try Picture: Liam Kidston.

KEANO KINI (PBC SHS)

The boy wonder from New Zealand was highly influential in getting his team going from a 12-nil deficit.

Yes he had the advantage of playing for 10 minutes against a 12 man defensive line, but he also impacted against 13 men as well, don’t worry.

This kid who can ball play in the front line while also attacking from fullback is the real deal and watching him in 2022 will be a highlight.

Marsden scores, Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

TYREE BOWMAN (Marsden SHS)

The Marsden SHS scored for the second successive week, but that was merely icing on the cake as he saved his best performance of 2021 for grand final day.

He also made a break six minutes from fulltime, but the PBC SHS cover defence scrambled so he could not put his support away for a match-winning try. His long time teammate Teapo Stoltman also finished his outstanding season with a fine effort.

TOM WEAVER – and OSKAR BRYANT (PBC SHS)

Weaver was an outstanding puppeteer and Bryant still a force despite Marsden SHS clearing working hard to nullify his impact.

Man of the Match Redcliffe 9. Jack Cameron, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Man of the Match Redcliffe 9. Jack Cameron, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

JACK CAMERON (Redcliffe SHS)

Cameron was formally presented with the man of the match award by Broncos’ great Matt Gillett for his effort in his team’s Gee Cup winning effort.

He is a very impressive dummy half who brings his pack onto the ball, knows when to run himself and tackles like Andrew McCullough.

Palm beach Currumbin SHS 3. Reef Sommerville, is tackledas Ryan Foran looks on. Picture: Liam Kidston.

JACOB TAULANI (Redcliffe SHS)

The big striding, power edge backrower has that sprinkle of x-factor about him. He benefits from the go forward of his middles like Matt Bennett and Sefo Faatuono and Kiahl Moore, but he does reward those hard working tight forwards by threatening defensive lines.

Cameron deservedly won the man of the match but hats off to Major, Moore, Bennett and Faatuono.

Redcliffe lost only one match this season because they had an outstanding pack what would have challenged Langer Trophy squads had the side qualified.

Palm beach Currumbin SHS 3. Reef Sommerville, is tackledas Ryan Foran looks on. Picture: Liam Kidston

TULLY MCLELLAN (Caloundra SHS)

Behind a pack marching forward, McLellan produced a mini-master close. A Sunshine Coast Falcons product who is on the radar of the Melbourne Storm, the kid was worth the hype. And behind a winning pack, fullback Brooklenn Mundraby-Grogan looked a bit special.

Caloundra SHS halfback and man of the match Tully McLellan with Matt Gillett.

HAYDEN GALLAGHER

We loved his effort, his enthusiasm, his fight in the tackle and his never say die attitude.

He was surrounded by outstanding teammates – including Chase Patterson and Brodie Halpin – but it was great to see someone like Gallagher do what he did on grand final day.

One senses he probably plays each match he encounters with similar gusto, but this was our first view of him and he should be proud of his efforts.

The grand final winning Caloundra SHS side – with Michael De Vere far right corner whom the competition is named after.

WHAT THE COACHES SAID

Tim Maccan (PBC SHS)

“That was a really tough game. We are busted. We lost two players during the game and that was just a dead set battering. They threw everything at us.

“We had to withstand all that.

“Ryan was the form backrower of the competition and warranted selection in the Australian schoolboys side.

“He is someone that if you want to go to war, he is the first you pick.

“Michael (Roberts), there is not much he can’t do. His big thing is learning when to turn it on, and when to be patient. And we are working on that.

“Kini did a good job reducing the amount of time he had with the footy, but he still had some really strong carries and did some really good things.

“Our team, this group of boys have a want to win, to turn up and be there for their mates.’’

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS were winners – Tom Weaver and Jayden Wright.

Marsden SHS coach Matt Hartigan

“I would like to congratulate PBC SHS on their win.

“It is always hard to put into words the feelings that are associated with a game like that, but I was so proud of my Marsden team,’’ Hartigan said. “They showed amazing qualities across the 60 minutes.

“We had our chances to ice the game and no doubt we have learnt some invaluable lessons that they will take on their journey.

“I am proud to be a Mako and I can’t wait to continue to follow the next chapter that awaits out year 12 boys.

Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Scott Murray (Redcliffe SHS)

“We lost that one game to qualify for the Langer, and it was hard to get them back focused.

But to their credit we just said lets go again and winning the Gee Shield was important to us.

“We will get half half back (in 2022 chasing a Langer Trophy berth) which is probably ideal.

“They would have got a lot of experience out of today.’’

Clairvaux’s Luke Anderson, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Andrew Gercken (Caloundra SHS)

“I could not be prouder.

“Off the field they are outstanding and all they wanted to do was work together to get the result.

“There are no egos in this side. Everyone has a role to play and they turn up and do it.

“Everyone will make a mistake or go away from the game plan, but it is not about getting into them, it is about getting behind and saying ‘okay, you saw something and you backed themselves’ and that is always one of my last messages and they do back themselves and their ability.’’

September 7

Broncos Challenge grand finals (Carina Easts Leagues)

2pm: Broncos Old Boys (Year 7)

Marsden SHS v Ipswich SHS

3pm: Renouf Cup (Year 8)

Marsden SHS v PBC SHS

4pm: Hancock Cup (Year 9)

Keebra Park SHS v PBC SHS

September 8:

Walters Cup grand final:

PBC SHS v Keebra Park SHS

Langer Reserves grand final

Marsden SHS v Wavell SHS

September 15: Phil Hall Cup (Redcliffe)

St Brendan’s v PBC SHS

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NRL Schoolboys Cup grand final day

Palm Beach Currumbin came from behind to beat Marsden in the grand final of the NRL Schoolboys Cup at Kougari Oval on Wednesday. WATCH ALL THE DAY’S REPLAYS!

REPLAY: South Queensland Rugby League Grand Final – Marsden SHS vs Palm Beach Currumbin

A triple treat of schoolboy grand final action was livestreamed this afternoon by News Corp as part of a feast of schoolboy finals this month.

Wednesday’s action included the NRL Schoolboys Cup decider between Langer Trophy champions Marsden SHS and the most successful south east Queensland in recent years – Palm Beach Currumbin SHS. PBC came from behind to win 22-18 (see below).

In the earlier games at Kougari Oval, Gee Cup action saw Redcliffe SHS beat Clairvaux MacKillop College, while in the De Vere Cup Caloundra SHS were too good for Mabel Park SHS.

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Gallery: NRL Schoolboys Cup grand finals

Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

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THE MATCHES

NRL SCHOOLBOYS SOUTHERN CONFERENCE: MARSDEN SHS v PBC SHS

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS five-eighth Michael Roberts scored a sensational 80m solo try four minutes from fulltime to hand his side the NRL Schoolboys Cup premiership over Marsden SHS.

Roberts, the brother of NRL speed demon James Roberts, snared stolen ball and ran for his life, finding the energy to palm off a Marsden defender and score the try of his young life. PBC won 22-18.

“I was hoping he was going to be able to get there. I saw Leon (Marsden fullback Leon Te Hau) and a few chasers, but I forgot he (Roberts) had that sick left hand fend and he got rid of him,’’ said PBC SHS captain Tom Weaver.

“When he scored it was an awesome feeling.’’

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS 2021 Langer Cup Champions

The winning PBC SHS team.

The man of the moment, Roberts added: “I just picked it up and it (a gap) opened up and I just ran. I was going to pass it but just backed myself and ran the field.’’

It was remarkable as the perennial south east champions Palm Beach Currumbin SHS climbed off the canvas to win over a Marsden side full of character.

With left edge forward warrior Ryan Foran at the peak of his powers when his team needed him most, PBC SHS recovered from 12-nil and 18-8 deficits to find their way to the winners post – again.

Foran scored two close to the line tries down the left side, the second of which raised his team to 18-all.

In a dramatic finish

+ PBC captain Tom Weaver missed a penalty kick that would have broken the 18-all deadlock

+ Marsden SHS hooker Tyree Bowman, playing his best game of the season, burst through but couldn’t find support

+ PBC centre Deine Mariner dropped an attempted intercept

Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Then came Roberts match winning run four minutes from the end, raising his team to the lead for the first time in the game.

Even then Marsden had one play after the fulltime siren, but PBC SHS survived.

Earlier Roberts scored a try and produced a try assist against a Marsden SHS side that played their hearts out.

Man of the moment Michael Roberts PBC

Man of the moment Michael Roberts.

“That was a really tough game,’’ said PBC coach Tim Maccan. “We are busted. We lost two players during the game and that was just a dead set battering. They threw everything at us.’’

Marsden SHS coach Matt Hartigan praised his team’s character and said they should be proud of their efforts, while also congratulating PBC SHS.

“It is always hard to put into words the feelings that are associated with a game like that, but I was so proud of my Marsden team,’’ Hartigan said. “They showed amazing qualities across the 60 minutes.

“We had our chances to ice the game and no doube we have learnt some invaluable lessons that they will take on their journey.’’

With Marsden SHS halfback Cassius Cowley rising to the occasion, Marsden SHS extended its lead seven minutes into the second half by 16-8 after a set play try which saw centre Teapo Stoltman use his pace cutting back on the inside off Cowley.

But PBC SHS were back in business when Foran scored the first of his two tries, and then another 14 minutes from fulltime.

It was a see-sawing match which saw Marsden led 12-nil and 18-8 before PBC closed in, with Foran brute force left edge running causing trouble.

Leading up to halftime Palm Beach Currumbin SHS fullback Kini Keano and five-eight Roberts lit up Kougari Oval with some dynamic play to spark their team from a 12-nil deficit.

Against a 12 man defensive line following an earlier sin-binning, Roberts scored one try and put his winger Jett Forbes over for another to bring the score to 12-8 at halftime.

It was a half of two halves.

Marsden had all the running in the first part of the game, and in the second – and not helped with Mou Taumaletila being in the sin-bin – PBC SHS dominated the period leading to halftime.

Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston

Keano was brilliant against a 13-man defensive line, and even more dangerous against 12 defenders as halfback Weaver enjoyed front football ball courtesy of his pack.

PBC SHS, clearly attacking Marsden’s middle with inside passes, had some success in gathering momentum, and off that momentum Weaver’s running players Keano and Roberts were dangerous.

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS 3. Reef Sommerville, Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Earlier, Marsden SHS drew first blood through dummy half Bowman who, for the second final in succession, dived over from dummy half.

Prop Xavier Stowers had run a decoy for his fellow front rower Lance Fualema, but his quick play the ball when tackled enabled Bowman to plunge over unopposed.

Marsden gained further momentum when Cowley got through the front line and won a penalty for his side after skip Chris Faagutu had got his team onto the front foot.

Lance Fualema, Palm beach Currumbin SHS Marsden scores in the Langer Cup Grand Final vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

From the new set of six big Fualema, denied a few minutes earlier, scored and it was 12-niL.

When PBC SHS ventured inside Marsden’s quarter line, Faagutu put his shoulder to the grindstone to put a big tackle on PBC SHS’s Bailey Martin.

Marsden SHS Cowley was up for the big dance, playing straight, offering passes either side of him and kicking with precision.

DE VERE CUP: MABEL PARK SHS v CALOUNDRA SHS

Caloundra SHS’s open program looks in safe hands after its year 10 De Vere Cup side won its grand final over Mabel Park SHS today.

Playing with speed and skill, Caloundra’s quick, mobile pack started at a gallop and never lost stride, winning 36-4.

REPLAY: De Vere Cup Grand Final – Caloundra SHS v Mabel Park SHS (10B’s)

Mabel Park defended stoutly into the second half, but a show and go by Caloundra halfback Tully McLellan got Caloundra on the board again and it was 30-nil.

Caloundra SHS could not have started better.

The grand final winning De Vere Cup Caloundra SHS side.

They led 12-nil and then 18-nil when No.7 McLellan showed a clean par of heels running down the right hand sideline.

And it was 22-nil when McLellan ball-played beautifully at the line, taking a hit but getting a pass away to a rampaging Brodie Halpin whose long stride carried him 30m to score.

Off the back of quick play the balls, Caloundra rolled forward at pace, with an uptempo game unsettling the Mabel Park SHS defence early.

Michael De Vere, whom the competition is named after, with Caloundra captain Jack Philip

Caloundra SHS lock Hayden Gallagher was the picture of determination when he twisted and turned and plunged over to score the opening try next to the posts.

Next the explosive speed of fullback Brooklenn Mundraby-Grogan was on show when he finished a wide, right hand raid, handing Caloundra a 12-nil lead.

Scores: Caloundra 36 (T McLellan 2, B Mundraby-Grogan 2, J Thompson, H Gallagher, B Halpin tries; J Philip 4 convs) def Mabel 4

Caloundra SHS halfback and man of the match Tully McLellan with Matt Gillett.

GEE SHIELD: REDCLIFFE SHS v CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

The best side all season, Redcliffe SHS, deservedly finished with the silverware at Kougari Oval today.

Redcliffe beat Clairvaux MacKillop College 46-nil, roaring out of the blocks to lead 26-nil before going on with the job.

REPLAY: Gee Shield Grand Final – Redcliffe SHS v Clairvaux MacKillop College

Reddy have only lost one match all season – the Langer Trophy qualifying final –

but there was no way they were going to lose today’s decider.

Props Sefo Faatuono and Matt Bennett laid early platforms, while edge backrower Jacob Taulani scored a magnificent grand final try.

Redcliffe the winning team, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Hooker Jack Cameron delivered slick passing off the back of quick play the balls, while out wide centre Tom Lunney and Dan Dawes enjoyed first half tries.

The Redclfife forwards were big and mobile, with Braith Major, Kiahl Moore and Taulani punching out the metres while also being line breaking threats.

Redcliffe the winning team, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Earlier, the two Redcliffe props combined beautifully to open the scoring in the Gee Cup grand final, with Sefo unloading to Bennett who stormed over beneath the posts after six minutes.

It was 10-nil not long after when five-eight Blake Kehl threw a lovely long ball to his winger Dan Dawes who scurried over in the corner.

In between Clairvaux winger James Richardson threatened with a sideline run, but Kehl in cover and Redcliffe fullback Tyler Fishlock were up to the task in defence.

Scores: Redcliffe 46 (D Dawes 2, J Taulani, T Lunney, M Bennett, b major J Cameron, G Matthes tries; D Dawes 8 convs, S Faatuono) def Clairvaux

Clairvaux 3. Luke Anderson, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Next week we feature the Broncos Challenge grand finals, and in two weeks, the Phil Hall state championship.

Enjoy livestream of the finals and replays at www.couriermail.com.au, the Gold Coast Bulletin and News’ affiliates while unlocking access to the best news site across Australia.

THE TEAMS:

PBC SHS:

1 Keano Kini, 2 Hunter Ploegsma, 3 Reef Sommerville, 4 Deine Mariner, 5 Jett Forbes, 6 Michael Roberts, 7 Tom Weaver (c), 8 Kade Somerville, 9 Oskar Bryant, 10 Jack Cullen, 11 Brock Priestley, 12 Ryan Foran, 13 Jayden Wright, 14 Tanu Nona, 15 Bailey Martin, 16 Reico Ratana, 17 Isaiah Scanlan, 18 Travis May, 19 Sam Sowery, 20 Darcy Townsend.

Marsden SHS – 7. Cassius Cowley, Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

MARSDEN SHS:

1 Leon Te Hau, 2. Tea-Rani Woodman-Tuhoro, 3. Teapo Stoltman, 4. Kienan Tempest, 5. Rylan Fleming, 6. Jardyn Stilinovich-Watene, 7. Cassius Cowley, 8. Lance Fualema, 9. Tyree Bowman, 10. Xavier Stowers, 11. Will Semu, 12. Jieye Mauai, 13. Chris Faagutu; 14. Braden Teuila, 15. Hamuera Kingi, 16. Taelon Te Whiu Hopa, 17 Eli Tuli, 18. Mou Taumaletila, 19. Terry Lafaoi, 20. Cody Hamilton, Nat Tangimataiti, 22 Sione Fotuaika, 23 Dom Sandow.

Clairvaux v Redcliffe SHS

Clairvaux MacKillop College:

1 Jesse White, 2 Connor Watson, 3 Luke Anderson, 4 Elijah Maher, 5 James Richardson, 6 Daniel O’Shaughnessy, 7 Nathan Byrne, 8 Keith Obrien-Kerslake, 9 Ryan Pratt, 10 Zane Ford, 11 Dylan Gibb, 12 Chris Wilson, 13 Rory Polich, 14 Blake Mckenzie, 15 Dean Balev, 16 Oliver Kucfir, 17 Will Burns, 18 Zak Ambrosini, 19 Jack Pratt, 20 Jack Boggs, 21 Tim Eleftheriadis. COACH Mitchell McClelland and Jason Moon

Redcliffe SHS:

1 Tyler Fishlock, 2 Dean Cara, 3 Jacob Howarth, 4 Tom Lunney, 5 Daniel Dawes, 6. Blake Kehl, 7 Lachlan White, 8 Matt Bennett (C), 9 Jack Cameron, 10 Sefo Faatuono, 11 Jacob Taulani, 12 Braith Major, 13 Kiahl Moore, 14 Julian Mirupasi, 15. Gerhard Matthes, 16 Elijah Brown, 17 Cooper Dunning, 18 Jak Goulding, 19 Jack Soko

Marsden 9. Tyree Bowman scores, Marsden SHS v Ipswich SHS, Langer Trophy semi-finals, Langlands Park, Coorparoo. Picture: Liam Kidston.

DE VERE CUP GRAND FINAL

Caloundra SHS v Mabel Park SHS

Caloundra SHS:

1 Brooklenn Mundraby-Grogan, 2 Brandon Vanegas-Munoz, 3 Boedy White 4 Matthew Poole, 5 Jacob Thompson, 6 Jack Philp ©, 7 Tully McLellan, 8 Chase Patterson, 9 Nathan Smyth, 10 Lachlan Dunn, 11 Brad Higgins, 12 Zak Zibara, 13 Hayden Gallagher, 14 Memphis Shield, 15 Brodie Halpin, 16 Huey Liston, 17 Gabriel Philemon, 18 Benji Westwood-Pritchard. Coach Andrew Gercken

Mabel Park SHS:

1 Daniel Mika, 2 Dion Sandow-Walsh, 3 Nesian Harris, 4 Frazer Pomare, 5 Marshall Vaili, 6 Jordan Kake, 7 Kohen Smith, 8 Ocean Tavita, 9 Thomasi Vakauta, 10 Isaac Ratuere, 11 Danny Young, 12 Tupou More, 13 Elijah Tagilima, 14 Michael Percy, 15 Darius Aumua, 16 Kaizer Pocock-Lui, 17 Joseph Haira-Te Maari, 18 Iverson Levika, 19 Immanuel Setiu, 20. Kael Chilcott, 21 Beau Paddock. COACH Joey Crompton-Meyer

REPLAY: Marsden def Keebra Park 28-16 in the Langer Reserves semi-finals

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday

De Vere Cup (Year 10)

12.30pm: Caloundra SHS v Mabel Park SHS

Gee Cup (opens)

1.45pm: Redcliffe SHS v Clairvaux MacKillop College

NRL Schoolboys Cup southern conference

3pm: Palm Beach Currumbin SHS v Marsden SHS

September 7

Broncos Challenge grand finals (Carina Easts Leagues)

2pm: Broncos Old Boys (Year 7)

Marsden SHS v Ipswich SHS

3pm: Renouf Cup (Year 8)

Marsden SHS v PBC SHS

4pm: Hancock Cup (Year 9)

Keebra Park SHS v PBC SHS

September 8: COVID Contingency Week, including Walters Cup and Langer Reserves grand finals

September 15: Phil Hall Cup (Redcliffe)

Northern Conference Final, Southern QLD winner v Northern QLD winner

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Author : Andrew Dawson News Corp Sports

NRL Schoolboys Cup grand final dynamic duo: PBC SHS pair Tom Weaver Oskar Bryant meet in a birthing suite; Marsden SHS pair Jieye Maua’i and Chris Faagutu mates from way back.

Tune in LIVE to see the best schoolboys in Queensland battle it out for the titles.

It is little wonder Palm Beach Currumbin SHS pair Tom Weaver and Oskar Bryant seem to be able to read each other’s minds on the field – after all they were first together on the day Bryant was born.

Halfback Weaver and hooker Bryant will be two of the dynamic duos involved in today’s NRL Schoolboys Cup grand final to be played between Langer Trophy champions Marsden SHS and PBC SHS at Kougari Oval.

The three matches livestreamed by News Corps today will be:

— Caloundra SHS v Mabel Park (De Vere Cup, 12.30),

— Redcliffe SHS v Clairvaux MacKillop College (open Gee Cup, 1.45pm)

— Marsden SHS v PBC SHS (NRL Schoolboys Cup, 3pm).

Weaver and Bryant, both Gold Coast Titans signings, have had parallel lives since Weaver was in the birthing suite the day Bryant was born.

“My dad (Aaron) and his dad (Glenn) played footy together and my mum (Renee) and his mum (Joanne) went to school together,’’ Bryant explained.

Oskar Bryant, left, and Tom Weaver – together again.

“I have known him for 18 years this year, and have been playing footy with him since under 6s at Cudgen (northern NSW),’’ Bryant said.

“Every team we have made, we have played together.

“It (our combination) just comes naturally. I just look at him and the play he calls, I just put the ball straight on his chest.’’

Tom said: “We have been mates since we were born.

“We have just grown up in the same families basically – our families are still really close and that just led to us playing footy together since we were six-years-old.

“It really helps out on the field.

“He knows when I want the ball and there are times when I am not in the right position to get a kick away or put a play on and he will run it himself or kick it himself.

“We are instinctive – that we know what each other needs.’’

Palm Beach Currumbin State High School senior rugby league side at training. Picture Glenn Hampson

PBC SHS Tim Maccan said it was an uncanny association which reminded him of when he played with Brad Davis at both school (PBC SHS) and Intrust Super Cup (Seagulls) level.

PBC SHS five-eighth Michael Roberts said it was great playing alongside Weaver and Bryant.

“Tom directs the boys into the right place and Oskar is eyes up – he knows when to go at the right times,’’ Roberts said.

Marsden SHS also have their own version of Batman and Robyn – Jieye Maua’i and Chris Faagutu.

Both backrowers, the boys first met playing under 9s at Logan Brothers have enjoyed plenty of good times together wearing the Marsden SHS jersey.

Jieye Maua’i and Chris Faagutu at Marsden State High School, Thursday, August 19, 2021 – Picture: Richard Walker

“I remember training with him in under 9s and we got to know each other,’’ Maua’i said.

Maua’i said they had a great understanding of each other on the field.

“He leads by example and sets the standards for the middles and everyone in the team,’’ Maua’i said.

“And off the field he is a good person to know.’’

Faagutu said his mate Maua’i was a quiet achiever. “He works hard, tackles hard and achieves a lot.’’

Marsden SHS’s Tyree Bowman. Picture: Liam Kidston.

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday

De Vere Cup (Year 10)

12.30pm: Caloundra SHS v Mabel Park SHS

Gee Cup (opens)

1.45pm: Redcliffe SHS v Clairvaux MacKillop College

NRL Schoolboys Cup southern conference

3pm: Palm Beach Currumbin SHS v Marsden SHS

September 7:

Broncos Challenge grand finals (Carina Easts Leagues)

2pm: Broncos Old Boys (Year 7)

3pm: Renouf Cup (Year 8)

4pm: Hancock Cup (Year 9)

September 8: COVID Contingency Week, including Walters Cup and Langer Reserves grand finals

More Coverage
WATCH LIVE: Caloundra v Mabel Park in De Vere Cup grand final
September 15: Phil Hall Cup (Redcliffe)

Northern Conference Final, Southern QLD winner (PBC SHS) v Northern QLD winner (St, Brendans College)

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Author : Andrew Dawson Quest Newspapers

Revealed: Who have been the surprise packet players of this season’s Langer Trophy, the elite schoolboy rugby league competition? We present seven ripping rookie players.

Marsden High School students Willi Semu and Taelon Te Whiu-Hopa, far left and far right, with EJ Finau (Image Sarah Marshall)

Who have been the surprise packet players of this season’s Langer Trophy, the elite schoolboy rugby league competition?

We knew entering 2021 the likes of Blake Mozer (Keebra Park SHS), Tom Weaver (PBC SHS), Chris Faagutu (Marsden SHS) and Tahrell Feaveai (Wavell) would shine.

But what about the surprise packets, those who entered the season not as a headline act, but rather as under studies.

NEWS CORP WILL CONTINUE TO LIVESTREAM UP TO 12 MATCHES EACH WEDNESDAY ONCE THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ENDS. ENJOY LANGER RESERVES, WALTERS CUP AND LANGER TROPHY ACTION, all livestreamed by www.couriermail.com.au, the Gold Coast Bulletin and News affiliates.

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Filisi Frost (Coombabah SHS)

Filisi Frost (Wing) – wasn’t a certain starter going into the season but he has scored his fair share of tries this season and has saved just as many with some great defensive reads. He is an example of someone who has worked really hard in training and has been rewarded for it.

Ranil Shankar gets the ball away for Mabel Park SHS against St Mary’s College Picture: Nev Madsen.

Ranil Shankar (Mabel Park SHS)

Ranil Shankar has been a sparkling diamond for Mabel Park SHS in its Langer Trophy debut season.

A little hooker, he has played every minute and is a pocket dynamo.

Because of his size, opposition players have targeted him all season. “But there is no recollection of him missing any tackles,’’ said his coach Lee Addison.

Keano Kini (Palm Beach Currumbin SHS)

While his performances have been no surprise to his coach or team mates, other schools now have him on their tip sheet.

A year 11 student, he has been a major part of the Langer Trophy success this season.

He has speed when returning the ball, strong carries and footwork that have made him very hard to stop one on one.

PBC SHS’s Keano Kini playing for Tweed Seagulls. Picture: Scott Powick Newscorp

A Gold Coast Titans contracted player, he moved from New Zealand in January where he starred in NZ Rugby League competitions, including being named Player of the Tournament at the Schools under 15 National Carnival in 2019.

He also played for the New Zealand under 16s Team against Samoa as a 15-year-old.

Kini was a member of the successful 2021 Tweed Seagulls Mal Meninga Cup squad that won the State Final in May, although injury cut his season short after three rounds.

PJ Potasi (Keebra Park SHS)

PJ Potasi has added a threatening dimension to Keebra Park SHS’ potent attack with ball playing skills that most middles do not have.

He has worked hard on his fitness and, with more miles in his legs, he has got better the longer the season has progressed.

A year 11 student, Potasi now has the challenge of finishing the season strongly and should be a forward leader in 2022.

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Jarvis Yeatman (Ipswich SHS)

Yeatman started the season off the bench but it is no coincidence Ipswich’s second half of the season surge has coincided with him winning a starting position at lock. He is a work horse every side needs, and tidies up a lot of tackles around the middle as well as bringing energy to the people around him.

Interestingly Ipswich SHS’s worst performances of the season – the second half fade out against PBC SHS, and Marsden and Keebra Park – were when he was injured.

Marsden High School student Firsts players Will Semu, E.J Finau and Taelon Te Whiu-Hopa. year 10 students Semu and Whiu-Hopa are doing an amazing job in Langer Trophy. (Image Sarah Marshall)

Taelon Te-Whiu Hopa (Marsden SHS)

Year 10 student Taelon Te-Whiu Hopa has channelled the likes of ball-playing NRL forwards John Asiata-Joseph Paulo by displaying amazing versatility in the Langer Trophy this season.

Taelon Te Whiu-Hopa playing in the Cyril Connell ChallengePicture: Scott Powick Newscorp

A Gold Coast TItans contracted forward, he has stepped up to play every game in the opens at second row, front row and even in the halves where has covered for the injured Cassius Cowley. He is super skilful, tough and covers multiple positions.

His teammate Will Semu, although renowned for his ability on the field, has also impressed with his leadership qualities off the field despite being a year 10 student.

Bristowe Murray (Wavell SHS)

Murray is a grade 11 student who has forced his way into the Langer Trophy side. A good team man and popular with his team mates, he plays the utility of the bench and has scored a couple of important tries, while having impact off the bench. He can play every position, although No.9 and No.13 has suited him best.

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