NQ and SQ representative teams named

AFL Queensland today announced the North Queensland and South Queensland teams ahead of their annual intrastate clash in Cairns this Saturday, July 22.

North Queensland coach Brad Cooper has assembled a team boasting a good mix of youth and experience, headlined by Port Douglas spearhead Kye Chapple.

Joining Chapple, will be another 15 players from AFL Cairns; while AFL Mackay, AFL Townsville and AFL Capricornia all have two representatives each in the twenty-two man team.

North Queensland has had the advantage in recent years and holds a 2-1 series lead.

Returning South Queensland coach, Danny Craven, has named a team that includes players from QFA Northern Rivers, QFA Divisions 1 and 2, QFA Sunshine Coast Wide Bay and AFL Darling Downs.

Experienced campaigners Daniel Dzufer and Benjamin Merrett will captain the SQ team.

The game will be played at Cazaly’s stadium at 1.40pm as a curtain raiser to the Western Bulldogs versus Gold SUNS AFL clash.

AFL Queensland State Football Operations Manager, Barry Gibson, said the fourth iteration of North Queensland vs. South Queensland  has drawn a lot of interest from players across the state.

“This program continues to go from strength to strength, with players from all across the State making themselves available for selection,” Mr Gibson said.

“A lot of quality players have missed out on selection, which speaks volumes to the quality of both teams.

“It’s fantastic that we can provide an opportunity for our community competition players across the State to play on a big stage before an AFL home and away game.”

Gates to the AFL game open from 2pm, those with a ticket to the AFL match wishing to attend the NQ v SQ game can access the venue from 1.30pm through the Tills Street gate.

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