2016 Crystal Ball Predictions
-Andrew Wiles
With the 2016 season just days away, I thought it was time to put my neck on the line and give my thoughts on what 2016 holds for each league… after all, the community football writer should have some idea you would hope.
My selections might ruffle a few feathers, and you might not like my thoughts if I’ve left your club out (don’t worry, my feelings won’t be hurt), but there can only be one winner in each league.
I’m sure a lot of you will also remind me if I get it wrong, and I’m more than happy to have that conversation with you… IF I’m wrong.
I also am looking forward to the QAFL coaches reminding me about their ladder position after each win they have.
Here’s what I think will happen:
QAFL
Premiers: Labrador
Runners up: Western Magpies
Big improver: Palm Beach Currumbin
Grogan Medalist: Steve Brittain (Wilston Grange)
Ray Hughson Medalist: Bryce Retzlaff (Labrador)
Syd Guildford Medalist: Bryce Retzlaff (Labrador)
Rising Star: Harry Milford (UQ)
Ladder:
Labrador
Western Magpies
Palm Beach
Morningside
Wilston Grange
Mt Gravatt
Broadbeach
Sufers Paradise
Sandgate
UQ
QWAFL
Premiers: Yeronga
Runners up: Zillmere
Big improver: UQ
Best and Fairest: Leah Kaslar (Coolangatta)
Leading Goal Kicker: Hayley Newberry (Yeronga)
Ladder:
Yeronga
Zillmere
Coolangatta
Coorparoo
UQ
Wilston Grange
QFA North
Premier: Mayne
Runner up: Maroochydore
Big improver: Aspley
QFA South
Premier: Coorparoo
Runner up: Springwood
Big improver: Burleigh
QAFA (A)
Premier: South East Suns
Runner up: Kedron
Big improver: Victoria Point
QAFA (B) Central
Premier: Woodsmen
Runner up: Jimboomba
Big improver: UQ
QAFA (B) Sunshine Coast
Premier: Gympie
Runner up: Nambour
Big improver: Pomona
QAFA (B) Northern Rivers
Premier: Byron
Runner up: Tweed
Big improver: Lismore
QWAFA
Premier: Moreton Bay
Runner up: Zillmere
Best first year team: Maroochydore
Colts
Premier: Southport
Runner up: Aspley
Big improver: Palm Beach Currumbin
By Andrew Wiles
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