The AFL Darling Downs representative coaches have named their 22-player squad for the upcoming clash against the QAFL Amateurs on Saturday 7th June.
QAFL Amateurs side will consist of players from QAFA competition with teams from the northern suburbs of Brisbane down to the Gold Coast and out to Ipswich. AFL Darling Downs will play AFL Northern Rivers in two junior representative matches in curtain raisers to the DD verses QAFL Amateurs clash.
Regional Manager Keith Webb said selectors were extremely pleased with the quality of the playing group.
“It represents a good mix of youth, experience, versatility, size and pace,” said Webb.
“It’s also very pleasing that we have a number of players that are Darling Downs born and bred, which speaks volumes of the efforts by many in developing local DD talent.
Webb said the level of enthusiasm from players in representing their region had been overwhelming.
“It gives us great confidence that the 22 selected players will gel well together and be committed to executing our game plan,” he said.
South Burnett Saints gun veteran Adam Bowater will captain the Darling Downs side and coach Nick Barker was thrilled to have the star Saint on board.
“In Adam we know have someone who is great leader of men, respected and will lead by example out on the ground,” said Webb on coach Barkers behalf.
"Bowater is an experienced campaigner, he has played a lot of footy with Mooroolbark in the Eastern Football League in Victoria and has been a standout for the (South Burnett) Saints for the last two season," Webb added.
Game Details
Darling Downs Vs. QAFL Amateurs
2:30pm
Reddies Oval, Warwick AFC - Jackie Howe Drive, Warwick
2014 AFL Darling Downs Representative Side (by club)
| Cameron Percevil |
|
Chinchilla |
| Kristian Muir |
|
Chinchilla |
| Adam Green |
|
Coolaroo |
| Michael Langton |
|
Coolaroo |
| Phil Driese |
(vc) |
Coolaroo |
| Jeremy Leahy |
|
Goondiwindi |
| Troy Millard |
|
Goondiwindi |
| Luke Bianchi |
|
Highfields |
| Trent Masters |
|
Highfields |
| Adam Bowater |
(Capt) |
South Burnett |
| Daniel Dickson |
|
South Toowoomba |
| Keith Webb |
(vc) |
South Toowoomba |
| Chris Turpin |
|
Toowoomba |
| Cory Balnaves |
|
University |
| Alex Cutmore |
|
Warwick |
| Brent Walker |
|
Warwick |
| Coen Slatter |
|
Warwick |
| James McKendry |
|
Warwick |
| Kurt Heier |
|
Warwick |
| Kurt Millard |
|
Warwick |
| Tim Tate |
|
Warwick |
| Tye Clarkson |
|
Warwick |
Emergencies: M.Bailey (Toowoomba), C.Stephenson (Highfields), M.Robinson (University), M.Borget (Warwick)
PLAYER NOTES: On-field uniforms will be supplied by AFL Darling Downs and an off-field polo. On-field uniforms must be returned. All players expected at Reddies Oval, WARWICK AFC by 12:30pm. Any questions please contact COACH Nick Barker: 0488 989 170
Last Modified on 17/06/2014 13:47
