Friday Night Live

A Queensland representative team will take on the Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) in a cracking Friday Night Live double header at Yeronga on June 3.

A  North Queensland vs. South Queensland Masters match, made up of players over the age of 45, will curtain-raise the main clash, which is part of the Queensland 150 Year Anniversary celebrations.

The initial Queensland squad is made up of 41 players who are listed to QAFL clubs, and four who have shared their time between the NEAFL and QAFL this year.

A final team of 23 will be named on Wednesday June 1.

Aspley’s John Blair will coach the Queensland side, supported by Morningside’s David Lake (chairman of selectors) and Western Magpies Peter McLennan (selector and team manager).

“It’s a huge honour, especially in the 150th year,” Blair said.

“This game is hugely important; players have to understand the importance of it, and the opportunity that is there for them.

“There are guys that have gone on to make AFL careers out of playing well in state games, it got Zorko into the picture, as it did Sam Gilbert and Adam Oxley, so the reward is there to perform on the day.”

The event will feature AFL9s, NAB AFL Auskick and a jumping castle for the kids.

Entry is free with parking available in surrounding streets.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Leyshon Park, Cansdale St, Yeronga.
Friday, June 3.

5:15pm North Queensland vs. South Queensland Masters Exhibition Match

7:00pm  Queensland vs. Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL)

2016 QUEENSLAND INITIAL STATE TEAM SQUAD