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Queensland State Team - Queensland Sundevils

On this page you will find the latest news and information for the Gridiron Queensland Sundevils team, including previous results, upcoming events and important notices for players.



Results
2008 Senior Nationals - 4th Place
2007 Junior Nationals - National Champions
2006 Senior Nationals - 5th Place
2006 Junior Nationals - National Champions
2005 Senior Nationals - 5th Place
2004 Junior Nationals - 3rd Place
2003 Senior Nationals - Runners Up
2002 Junior Nationals - Runners Up
2001 Federation Championships - 5th Place
1999 East Coast Regional Championships - Runners Up
1998 Senior Nationals - Champions


News
11 February 2010 2010 Sundevils Squad Named
Congratulations to all players named for the 2010 Sundevils squad:

     A Squad

  • Callum Anderson - Ravens
  • Brad Boland - Rhinos
  • Aaron Couder - Ravens
  • Anthony Dabelstein - Cougars
  • Aaron Dati - Bears
  • Robbie Edmonds - Stingrays
  • Andrew Farrell - Stingrays
  • Bart Foley - Bears
  • Fia Fuamoli - Bruins
  • Geno Geron - Rhinos
  • Luke Gordon - Cougars
  • Rolando Hanipale - Stingrays
  • Craig Hipathite - Cougars
  • Kelvin Howsan - Stingrays
  • Luke Jackson - Rhinos
  • Tyrone Jones - Wildcats
  • Sebastian Koehne - Stingrays
  • Eddie Kona - Rhinos
  • Nigel Law - Stingrays
  • Benjamin Lindeblad - Bears
  • Jeremy Lindeblad - Bears
  • Paul Mason - Rhinos
  • Christian McCarty - Ravens
  • John Mellifont - Rhinos
  • Jeff Moate - Stingrays
  • Shannon Moen - Ravens
  • Chris Mooney - Stingrays
  • Wayne Muller - Cougars
  • Matt Neil - Rhinos
  • Isara Noojooloo - Bears
  • Ben O'Connor - Stingrays
  • Christian O'Dea - Spartans
  • Gavin Peters - Bears
  • Luke Smith - Cougars
  • Todd Sneddon - Cougars
  • Graham Spurr - Rhinos
  • Jared Stegman - Bears
  • Dale Stewart - Wolves
  • Mike Tia - Wildcats
  • Anton Toney - Wildcats
  • Rob Tulloch - Bruins
  • Kieran Tumata - Wildcats
  • Ben Walker - Stingrays
  • Regan Webb - Spartans
  • David Wilson - Stingrays
     B Squad

  • Hussein Ahmed - Wolves
  • Joe Carpenter - Wolves
  • Daniel Collins - Stingrays
  • Kris Hodge - Rhinos
  • Shaun Hunter - Bears
  • Deek Kanther - Ravens
  • David Kirby - Stingrays
  • Damien Malloy - Stingrays
  • Robert McKinnon - Stingrays
  • Matthew Noonan - Spartans
  • Jaebin Pawlowski - Stingrays
  • Troy Rigby - Bruins
  • Matthew Siaosi - Bears
  • Richard Tassin - Wildcats
  • Philip Taumalehla - Bruins
  • Terry Turner - Bruins
  • Jade Wiki - Bears
  • David Wimbus - Wildcats
  • Michael Zammitt - Cougars
10 June 2009 Sundevils Unable to Secure Three-Peat, Take 4th
They came within a penalty of securing a place in the Championship Game, but it wasn't to be for the Sundevils in 2009.

After defeating ACT 26-0 in their opening fixture, the Sundevils went down 14-8 to Victoria, with a 90 yard TD pass to WR Scott Lehmann called back for a behind the play foul. The score would have given the team victory and a meeting with NSW for the title, but the loss relegated QLD to the consolation final against WA. Western Australia were hungry for the upset and despite a level scoreline at halftime, the Sundevils were unable to sustain their momentum as WA took the result 26-8.

Sundevils Safety Paget Hoad was awarded team MVP at the Tournament Dinner on Friday night.

Congratulations and commiserations to the Sundevils players, coaches and management on their efforts during the tournament. We are sure that the tournament will be a boost to the state domestic competition as the building process recommences for the Junior Nationals in 2011.

Many thanks to the Gold Coast Stingrays for their efforts as Tournament Host for the week.
15 May 2009 Sundevils Schedule For Nationals Released
With under 3 weeks until the 2009 Gridiron Australia Junior Nationals on the Gold Coast, the Queensland Sundevils now know their road to theit title defense.

The Sundevils have been allocated to a pool with ACT and Victoria, with the two pool games preceding the Championship round. It will be a tough challenge for the QLD boys who will certainly have a target on their back after the 2006/2007 success.

The schedule is:

Tuesday 2 June, 1pm, QLD vs ACT
Thursday 4 June, 4pm, QLD vs VIC
Saturday 6 June, 3pm, 3rd Place Playoff
Saturday 6 June, 6pm. Championship Game

All games will be played at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre and the team hopes to see as many Queensland supporters along to get behind the team.
24 February 2009 Updated Sundevils Roster for 2009
The Sundevils roster for the 2009 Junior Nationals has been updated:

#5 Ryan Allsop - QB
#11 Paget Hoad - DB
#18 Matt Fletcher - WR
#20 Phil Cottis - QB
#21 Nic Martinez - DB
#24 Darius Holliday-Miller - RB
#25 Harley Tuaira - FB
#29 Jay Begley - CB
#31 Phil Carr - CB
#33 Chris Popa - LB
#35 Devon Kitts - CB
#36 Calvin Pickers - WR/DB
#39 Jameson Clifton - RB
#42 Sam Johannesson - TE
#44 Zayden Chesser - DL
#46 Calum Andersen - LB
#47 Milosh Pavlovic - DB
#48 Cameron McDonald - LB
#51 Stephen Dun - LB
#52 Daniel Arnold - OL
#55 Shannon Arnold - DL
#58 Levi Elers - DL
#64 Tyler Willis - OL
#66 Jesse Beck - OL
#71 Will Sunerton - OL
#77 Liam Hunter - OL
#83 David Hodkinson - TE
#84 Todd Stein - WR
#89 Scott Lehman - WR
#98 Kieran Ward - LB
25 January 2009 Sundevils Information Sheet 1
Sundevils players and coaches are asked to download the Information Sheet if they did not receive one at training.

Download here
25 January 2009 Sundevils Juniors Sweat It Out To Start Campaign
In stifling humidity, the 2009 Queensland Sundevils Junior State Team began their National Championships preparations with their first training session.

Minus the handful of Australian Representatives who were in Canberra for the World Cup Qualifying game against NZ, the coaching staff and players got to work on the road to the title defense.

Head Coach Steve Box commended the efforts of the players and staff. "It was a really good start to our program. It was hot and draining, but the players all worked hard to give their all as they came together for the first time".

The Sundevils continue their training sessions fortnightly.
1 December 2008 Coaching Staff Set For Title Defense
Winning a third consecutive National Championship is a big challenge. With every state gunning for QLD, Head Coach Steve Box knew it was going to take an extra effort to keep the title in Queensland hands. To help take the team where it needed to go, Box has assembled a staff mixing familiarity and championship experience, along with an injection of new coaching blood.

Coaches Paul Knight and Andy Miller return for their third campaign with the Sundevils, keen to ensure their run of success continues. The coaching staff also welcomes onboard two former Sundevils Junior players - Thompson Sunerton and Shaun Hunter, the pair part of the 2004 campaign and former Australian Under Age representatives. Completing the coaching staff is Offensive Line coach Dan Franklin and Defensive Backs coach and Assistant Team Manager Liam Flannery. 'Captain' Ron Knight is again on board as team manager, working hard to rehab after recent knee surgery ready for the state challenge ahead.

With a new group of players to work with, the coaches are convinced that this group can replicate the achievements of the past two Sundevils teams. "There is no doubt we have plenty of talent here in Queensland. Our task now is to bring them together for the common goal of keeping the Nationals Crown here".

Training for the 2009 Junior Nationals commences in late January, with the tournament to be held from 16-23 May on the Gold Coast.
19 October 2008 Queensland Sundevils Junior State Team Trials Set
Saturday 29 November, 2.30pm will see the trials process for the 2009 Junior Sundevils team commence with the Junior Skills Session at Wynnum Manly Junior Rugby League Club, Kitchener Park, Colina St, Wynnum.

State coaches will take all eligible and intending state players through the skills trials with a squad of players to be invited to participate in the scrimmage trial on the 6 September following this skills session.

Players born 1991 or later will be eligible for selection for the State Team to contest the Junior National Championships on the Gold Coast in May 2009. Queensland is coming off back-to-back titles and will be keen to put together another strong campaign.

Head Coach Steve Box invited all eligible players from across the junior league to come along and participate. "At this stage in the trials process in previous years we have found some great ready-made talent as well as some players who have snuck under the radar and really surprised us with their skill, discipline and effort at the trials".

"It will be a great learning experience for junior players, along with the chance to earn state selection", added Box.

All intending triallists should download and complete the nomination form here and bring along to the sessions.

Junior Sundevils Open Skills Session. Saturday 29 November, 2.30-5.30pm. Wynnum Manly Junior Rugby League Club, Kitchener Park, Colina St, Wynnum.

Junior Sundevils Invitation Only Scrimmage Session. Saturday 6 November, 2.30-5.30pm. Wynnum Manly Junior Rugby League Club, Kitchener Park, Colina St, Wynnum.

Players are asked to bring all protective equipment, training/game pants and lowers and a water bottle.
17 May 2008 2008 Senior Sundevils
The 2008 Senior Sundevils.

2008 Sundevils


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22 April 2008 2008 State Team Roster
Queensland Sundevils State Team Roster for 2008:

# Name Position
2Dave KirbyLinebacker
4Harry AldertonSafety
5Kyle LowQuarter Back
6Damien MolloyWide Receiver
8Jarrod HayesFull Back
9Craig HipathiteTight End
11Shane EmeryLinebacker
20Luke GordonLinebacker
21Derek LeaskSafety
24Dean MatthewsSafety
27Jaeben PalowskiTail Back
28Luke JacksonWide Receiver
32Jeff MoateTail Back
34Ashleigh DickCorner Back
35Paul MasonFull Back
36Micheal ZammitTail Back
39Ben WalkerSafety
42Paul HolgateFull Back
43Chris McMormackTail Back
45Craig WeeksLinebacker
46Rodney BarkerCorner Back
47Shane CrawfordSafety
48Christian McCartyLinebacker
52Adam GrothCentre
51Chris MooneyLinebacker
53Wayne LalorLinebacker
55Mathew SiaosiLinebacker
57Andrew FarrellDefensive End
58Clinton FraserOffensive Tackle
63David FrancisOffensive Guard
64David WimbusOffensive Guard
66Summer DhillonOffensive Guard
72Rob McKinnonNose Tackle
73John MellifontOffensive Guard
75Todd SneddonOffensive Tackle
76Michael NgauamoDefensive Tackle
77Chris JoseyOffensive Tackle
79Nathan WilsonOffensive Guard
81Matt NugentWide Receiver
85Wayne MullerTight End
89Aaron ReedWide Receiver
90Dane HolmbeckDefensive End
91Kelv HowsanFull Back
95David WilsonDefensive End
99Orlando HanipaleDefensive Tackle
Peter FarrarHead Coach
Kevyn VasquezOffensive Co-Ordinator
Phil CrickDefensive Co-Ordinator
Gerard WylieOffensive Line Coach
Chris BartholomewDefensive Backs Coach
Rene HendriksSpecial Teams Coach
Mark MaddisonRunning Backs Coach
Andrew FinniganTeam Manager
Paul HolgateTeam Manager
Liz HarewoodPhysiotherapist



2008 State Team Captains.
5 April 2008 Schedule Released For Home Nationals
Queensland will take on Victoria in the opening game of the 2008 Gridiron Australia National Championships on the Gold Coast.

Sunday 27 April, 4pm, at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre will be the destination for the two interstate rivals.

Queensland will also take on Western Australia on Tuesday 29 April and NSW on Thursday 1 May, with success in these games to give the Sundevils the chance to play in the Championship Game on Saturday 3 May.

Head Coach Peter Farrar and his players are looking for home crowd support, so wear your maroon and gold to Runaway Bay and cheer on our state team.

QLD vs VIC: Sunday 27 April, 4pm
QLD vs WA: Tuesday 29 April, 4pm
QLD vs NSW: Thursday 1 May, 4pm
Championship Game and 3rd Place Playoff: Saturday 3 May, QLD opponent and game time TBC.

All games to be played at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre, Moriala Avenue, Runaway Bay.
22 February 2008 Training Sessions
Sunday afternoon training sessions: 1400 - 1700

Sunday 24/2 Training @ Stingrays (Glennon Park - Allsports Drive, Nerang)
Sunday 2/3 Training @ TBA
Sunday 9/3 Training @ TBA
Sunday 16/3 Training @ TBA
21 January 2008 State Team Training
State team training to be held on Sunday 10 February 2008 at the Bears.

All team members are expected to attend.
15 February 2008 Junior Sundevils Coach Appointed
Gridiron Queensland has re-appointed Steve Box as Junior Sundevils Coach for the 2009 Junior National Championships.

The Nationals will be the fourth term for Coach Box who has led the Sundevils to back-to-back titles. Gridiron Queensland congratulate Steve on his appointment and look forward to his continued success with the state junior program.

Applications are now being called for Assistant Coaches for the 2009 Junior Nationals. With the progression to 9-man format, Coach Box is looking to assemble a strong and deep staff to lead the campaign. Offensive and Defensive Coordinators and Position Coaches are being sought. Interested coaches should respond to the Selection Criteria (please see link below) along with a letter of interest and preferred coaching roles. Applications should be submitted via email to jnrsundevils@gridironqld.asn.au C.O.B. 5pm Friday 7 March.

Download: 2009 Junior Sundevils Assistant Coach Selection Criteria
6 January 2008 State Team Meeting
All state team members please note the following details regarding the meeting:

When: 17th January 2008, starting at 7pm.
Where: The Bears Clubhouse

All team members are expected to attend and are required to bring along a $200 non-refundable deposit.
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