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Premium Content Subscriber only The CQ Capras have finalised their coaching line-up for 2021 and there’s a common denominator that has CEO Peter White feeling pretty chuffed. All are locals bar one and that one, John Buttigieg, surely qualifies as such having lived on the Capricorn Coast for almost 10 years. White said each coach was impressive in their own right but said their strong local connection was important. “It makes sense – that’s what the Capras are all about,â€...

Premium Content Subscriber only EXCITEMENT is building as the format is revealed for a special gala rugby league day celebrating the regions outstanding Indigenous talent. After initial plans to stage an Ipswich Indigenous All Stars v Ipswich All Stars encounter in Ipswich on March 6, the program has been extended. The Ipswich Jets will field teams in two matches - a state league trial against the PNG Hunters and an under-21 clash with the Western Mustangs, from Toowoomba. Those Saturday ga...

PLANS: Former league star Adam Mogg is behind a new development project at Sippy Downs. Approval was being sought for a flexibility of uses within the tenancies, with office space up to a maximum of 960sq m, health care services and food and drink outlet to a maximum of 580sq m and a shop up to 500sq m. The project was proposed to medium-rise, with a maximum height less than 12m. While Mr Mogg wasnt prepared to speak in depth about the project, as it was yet to receive council approval, he...

Premium Content Subscriber only Nambour Crushers have kept their A-grade squad intact despite finances having been crippled by impacts of the pandemic. They have also managed to secure two former Queensland Cup players. Club president Mark Turner said none of the players who were due to play last year had requested a release of contract for this season. It means the likes of 2019 Sunshine Coast Rugby League player of the year Brenton Stonier, and stalwarts Dylan McGrath, David Oakes and Pau...

News by Travis Meyn Premium Content Subscriber only St George Illawarra has launched a bold bid to poach Broncos hooker Andrew McCullough as former Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin looks to bring a familiar face to the Dragons. The Dragons have shown interest in securing McCullough immediately on a multi-year deal ahead of the 2021 NRL season. Griffin and McCullough have a longstanding relationship from the Broncos which dates back to the inaugural year of th...

Premium Content Subscriber only Sean Mullany knows he has his work cut out to be the Mackay Cutters’ first-choice rake, but is ready and willing to fight for a key playmaking role in Michael Crawley’s side. The 21-year-old junior Kiwis international is no stranger to north Queensland or Queensland Cup football. The Cowboys brought him across the ditch as a 16 year old to board at Townsville’s rugby league nursery, Ignatius Park College. Originally a halfback, Mullany’s on...

Premium Content Mackay is already a home away from home for Cutters recruit Jack Quinn. Hailing from Dubbo in country New South Wales, the 21 year old former Penrith U20s big man comes from quality football stock and an upbringing ready-made for the rigours of the Queensland Cup. Once a standout schoolboys rugby prospect, Quinn boarded at Sydney private school St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill where he played First XV in the prestigious AAGPS system. After graduating in 2017, Quinn was quic...

Premium Content Subscriber only Michael Bell left the Mackay Cutters as an 18 year old to begin his would-be professional rugby league apprenticeship with the North Queensland Cowboys. Now 21, he returns home with the world at his feet and an NRL berth within reach, should he be ready and willing to claim it. Bell is one of 12 Cowboys players allocated to the Cutters for the 2021 Intrust Super Cup season, joining a list of local products ready to be called upon by coach Michael Crawley should...

Premium Content Subscriber only With his engineering degree now complete and an eye to making the most of his prolific football talents, Matiu Stone-Dunn is eager to stamp his mark on the Intrust Super Cup with the Mackay Cutters. The 25 year old fullback joins the Cutters via Auckland Rugby League side Northcote Tigers – the same club that fostered Paul Rauhihi, Alex Glenn and Kevin Locke, to name a few. It is with former Kiwi international Locke whom Stone-Dunn shares many enviable foot...