The 80's

1987

The team was formally accepted into the Queensland Gridiron Football League (QGFL) in 1987 as the 6th team to join the emerging sport of Gridiron in Queensland .  Many members of that original team had been playing in the previous two years of competition for Brisbane based teams (Westside Centurion 1985, Mitchelton Warriors 1986). 

In August 1987, Simon Groth, Chris Hay, Craig James, Geoff Hiddleston and 23 other players took the field for the first time in the teams original colors of sky blue and white with dark blue trim (modeled on the University of North Carolina team).  On a cool Saturday evening in Kenmore Brisbane, that team won there first ever game, defeating the strong Westside Centurion team 18-7.

The team was fortunate to obtain the coaching services of John McClure, a former defensive back at

Illinois Wesleyan College who had recently retired from coaching at the High School and College level.  His coaching philosophies are still impacting on the Stingrays today through present Stingrays Head Coach Geoff Hiddleston, a fullback on that original 1987 team.

The Stingrays surprised everyone, many of whom thought the "new kids on the block" would take some rookie beatings.  Instead, the Stingrays finished in 2nd position on the premiership ladder, winning the mid-season Charity Bowl against the competition leading Brisbane Bulldogs.  While exiting the playoff in the first round, the Ray's gained a hard fought respect from the other established teams of the League.

Simon Groth finishes the season as one of the QGFL's promising new talents as the team's QB, completing 20 TD passes, most of which were directed at standout WR Chris Hay and his patented

Diving catches.   This club record for TD's stood until 1998.  Hay's efforts earn him the team's inaugural MVP award.

1988

The Stingrays gained the services of Mike Murdoch, a one time Chicago Bear running back from the 1940's and former College coach.   Murdoch installs the Wing-T offense and a tough defensive mentality into the young Stingrays.   Without a stable starter at QB, the Stingrays rely on running backs Marcus O'Demsey Frost, Craig James and Geoff Hiddleston to provide offensive firepower.  Defensively, middle linebacker Sean Nolan and defensive end Terry Taloa anchors a tough defense, which helps the Rays to a 8-3 regular season finish.

In the semi-finals the Gold Coast team was matched against the Brisbane Bulldogs, the minor premiers of the QGFL competition.  In what had already developed into a serious rivalry, the eventual Sunbowl Champions handed the Stingrays their second finals defeat.

Geoff Hiddleston's power running style relied on his ability to run over defenders.  This proved to be a very effective weapon against opponent's defenses leading to 10 TD's.  His effort saw him awarded both the team's MVP Award and the McClure Shield for 1988.

Simon Groth became the first Stingray and QGFL player to play for a US College team when he enrolled at Eureka College , Illinois , a Division 2 NAIA school.  Groth began the season at QB but is transferred to WR where he earns a starting position by mid season before a serious ankle injury cuts his season short.  Groth transferred to Central Arkansas University in the spring semester where he joined the Bears' receiver corp, which included future NFL star Willie Davis ( Kansas City , Carolina ).

1989

With a 7-7 record this becomes the only season in which the Stingrays did not make the play-offs.  Simon Groth returned from the USA to take over the reins at QB but was injured mid- season with a serious knee injury.  Prior to his injury, Groth's US experience paid immediate divides as his option style offense, which he learnt at Eureka College , caused havoc with unprepared defensive units.

The 90's

1990

Simon Groth took over as Head Coach of the Stingrays and leads them back to the play-offs while recovering from major knee reconstruction surgery.  Chris Hay, usually the target of TD tosses as the teams leading WR, found himself in the unfamiliar position of QB.  Hay's speed at the QB position and the depth at the running back position allowed Groth to install the option offense he ran at Eureka College .  The team also switched from their 3-4 defensive scheme to a 5-2 defensive scheme which was more suited to the talents of the team's personal.  Richard Hay, Chris younger brother began to appear from out of his brother's shadow, showing a particular fondness for big hits and intercepts in his position of defensive back.

Finishing in 4 th place and faced the Kenmore Centurions in the semi-finals.  While making the Centurians work for every play, the Stingrays were unable to match the Centurians team depth, which wore the Stingrays down.  The Centurions were less successful against the competition front-runners the Wang Warriors who won the Sunbowl by a record margin.

For his efforts, Simon Groth was award "QGFL coach of the Year" for his part in taking the Stingrays to the semi-finals for the 3rd time in their 4-year history.

Geoff Hiddleston becomes the second Stingray/QGFL player to make the trip east to the USA when

he enrolls at Northeast Missouri State University , a Division 2 NCAA school.  Hiddleston made the traveling roster of the Bulldogs for the very first game of the 1990 season as a defensive end and went on to win the starting position by mid-season on a team which eventual made the NCAA national playoffs.  Hiddleston's greatest challenge during the season is playing against future NFL All Pro Offensive Lineman Eric Williams (Dallas Cowboys).

1991

After successful off-season recruiting, the Rays' return for the 1991 season fully charged for a run at the Sunbowl title.  As well as players, the Stingrays also appointed a new Head Coach, Bob Smith, with Simon Groth returning to his familiar position as QB for the Rays. 

Finishing with a 9-3 season and in 3 rd place, the Stingrays faced the Logan City Tigers in the semi-finals.  In a physical encounter the Tigers, who featured a number of former Warriors players from the 1990 championship team, outgunned the Stingrays.  The Tigers caused a minor up-set in the 1991 Sunbowl game when they defeated the defending champions, the Wang Warriors.

1992

The Stingrays joined with other QGFL teams in "drafting" players from the United States . Steve Johns an Offensive Lineman from Occitdential College , California became the first "import player" for the Gold Coast Stingrays.  Unfortunately for the Stingrays Johns was injured early and lost for the season.  The team also managed to find a star of the future in lineman Paul Louma, a 19-year-old giant who was still growing into his body and the game of Gridiron.  With this new found talent the Stingrays powered on and finished the season in 4 th position after yet another 9-3 season.

Arch rival and minor premiers, the Brisbane Bulldogs were the Stingrays opponents in the semi-finals at Brisbane City Soccer Stadium.  The Stingrays had their opportunities to win the game in regulation time but in a classic goal line stand by the Bulldogs denied QB Simon Groth on 4 separate QB sneak attempts from the 1-foot mark.  As the sun set on a monumental game, in quadruple overtime, the Bulldogs WR Mark Ellis scored the winning TD on a reverse which went the necessary 10 yards for victory. 

The Stingrays also form a junior team, which due to league policy was called the Gold Coast Seahawks.   The first foray into junior football was highly successful, netting 35 young players.  While only managing a 2-8 record, the Seahawks earned a reputation for hard hitting and a never say die attitude.   Among these "diamonds in the rough", were Linebacker Dennis "Bulla" Gilmore and Fullback Paul Magua.  Both players made his presence known early and often with crushing hits on the junior throughout the league.

1993

The Drive to the Sunbowl

The Stingrays again recruited "import" players from the US to fill key positions on the team.  Dirk Flornou a LB/RB from Chico State University and Greg Wright, a QB from Santa Barbara Community College joined the team in June and helped to form the heart of another strong Stingrays unit.  A strong recruiting campaign found young defensive lineman Rob McKinnon, a massive New Zealand native with a natural flair for the game.  The team also appointed an assistant coach to help head coach Bob Smith.  Nick Richardson was a former Linebacker with the University of Oregon in the early 1970's.  Coach Richardson became head coach in the middle of the season after Coach Smith resigned for personal reasons.

Once again, the Stingrays finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and sitting 3 rd in the competition standings.  The Stingrays lined up against the Logan City Tigers in the semi-finals.  In a seesaw affair, the Stingrays scored mid-way through the 4 th quarter and held out the Tigers and earn a berth in their first ever Sunbowl Championship game.

Minor Premiers, the Brisbane Bulldogs, filled the other Sunbowl berth.  The Sunbowl game at Brisbane City Soccer Park was another defensive struggle, the Rays scored their only touchdown in the first quarter.  Leading 6-0 at the break, the Stingrays were unable to hold out the Bulldogs in the 3 rd quarter when they scored their only TD of the game.  With the clock winding down in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs drove to the Stingrays 30 yards line were Danny Kisane, a former Stingray, kicked the winning field goal, bouncing it off and over the crossbar to win the game 9-6.

Despite the loss in the Sunbowl, defensive back and team captain Richard Hay was rewarded for his dominate defensive performance during the year and named QGFL 1993 Most Valuable Player. 

The Seahawks had a winning season 6-4 and made the playoffs, unfortunately unable to capitalize and make the Junior Sunbowl. 

1994

The Long Journey is Over

Fuelled by the disappointment of what could have been, the Stingrays rededicated themselves to pursuit of the ultimate prize, determined that the Sunbowl trophy would not elude them this season.  That determination was bolstered by the return of former Stingray, Geoff Hiddleston who had spent the previous 4 years playing College football in the United States . 

The team started with a preseason jaunt to Sydney to compete in the Manly 7-a-side competition.  After what has been described as a "comical" ride to Sydney overnight the Stingrays appeared in Manly weary but looking for victory.  And victory came easily in the first games of the weekend with the Stingrays winning through to the Grand Final against the Manly Redbacks.  Worn out by a long weekend of football and parties finally stole the wind out of there sails and the Stingrays went down by one TD.

Head Coach Richardson, with the help of Hiddleston who took over the coaching of the defense, revamped the Stingray defensive scheme and added additional fire to an already traditionally strong area.  That defensive strength paid off as the team defense average a total of 7.1 points a game during the season.  On the other side of the Ball, import QB Jim Madison brought a new level of sophistication to the offense, hooking up consistently with WR's Simon Groth and Rob Wall.  The Offense scored at a healthy 19 points a game and most importantly, controlled the football with few turnovers.

Playing in what might be considered the toughest competition in Queensland history, the Stingrays complied a tough 7 - 4 record.   A 4 th place finish again matched the Stingrays against the Brisbane Bulldogs in the semi-finals.  Undefeated during the year, the Bulldogs were heavily favored to win, but in the cutthroat world of playoff football, the football gods smile for once on the Stingrays after years of disappointment.  Massive defensive tackle Rob McKinnon proved devastating all day, constantly harassing Bulldogs QB James "Buffy" Radford and ultimately causing him to leave the game late in the second quarter after he broke his hand in a crushing McKinnon sack which also resulted in a safety and two points.

On a mud soaked field, the Stingrays defense solidified when it counted.  On two separate offensive drives, the Bulldogs drove the football to the 1-yard line only to be stuffed on each and every rushing attempt.  Hiddleston led the charge dropping the Bulldogs star running back, AJ Livingston on 4 consecutive rushing attempts to deny the Bulldogs a critical TD.  Then on the second offensive possession late in the 4th quarter, the Dogs were again denied satisfaction on the ground with the Stingrays defense shutting down all running lanes on 6 separate running attempts and most importantly, using up precious game time.  While the Dogs did finally score on their 7th attempt with a play action pass to the back of the end-zone, their critical 2 point conversion attempt which would have given them the lead was stuffed at the line of scrimmage when the Bulldogs fullback was met head on by middle linebacker Hiddleston, a scene which typified the season.   Despite a desperate last minutes bid in the final seconds of the game, the Stingrays celebrated a 21-20 victory swimming in the mud of the West Rugby Leagues Field at Mt Cootha, Brisbane .

The 1994 Sunbowl game proved to have little to link it with "SUN".  In another test of wet weather

Football, the Stingrays, faced the Westside Centurions, a powerful offensive team lead by the veteran Fernly Brothers who had defeated the Pine River Steelers to make their way into the Sunbowl.   In a scene, which would typify the Stingray effort, Simon Groth chased down the opening kick-off and tackled Centurion, Justin Fernly at the three-yard line.  With intensity the name of the game, the Stingrays immediately forced the Centurions out of their rhythm and game plan, causing turnovers and stalling offensive drives.  Stingray QB Jim Madison struck early with a 10 yards TD toss to Rob Wall in a diving catch in the back corner of the end-zone.  As for the defense, it lived up to its stifling reputation, this time containing the Centurions to their end of the field for the first 3 quarters of football.  In a pivotal play, lineman Simon Chapman chased down and caught WR Justin Fernly 50 yards on a kick-off return to deny the Centurians an easy TD, which have put them back in the game.  Instead, the defense went to work and the Centurians got no points from Fernley's big return.

Like a sign from the football gods that it was finally time, the sun finally broke through the cloud as the head referee held the ball above his head and whistled full time, and the Stingrays danced in the ankle deep mud of the middle of the field, celebrating their 12-0 victory.

To add to the joy of this first Championship, the Stingrays captured their second MVP award when Defensive Lineman Rob McKinnon was named QGFL 1994 Most Valuable Player.

The junior team, the Seahawks also enjoyed success on the field with the help of some new talented players on the roster.   The Collins brother Glenn and Daniel showed their potential early on and provided much need help on the offensive line while Ben Walker proved to be a versatile player playing defensive back, wide receiver and running back.  QB Mark Rosewarne again showed signs of his potential, developing as both a leader and QB.  The Seahawks advanced to the semi-finals but were beaten by the Bayside Jets whose superior size and older players were the difference.

1995

Here we go again!

The cry of "Back -To Back" could be heard from the locker room of the 1994 Sunbowl Champion Stingrays during a season of ups and downs. Gone was Jim Madison and his short, controlled passing game, replaced by Rob Wall, a former Division 1 baseball player from the USA who had previously played WR for the 'Rays.  Again imports played an important part of the team with defensive lineman Joe Ryan from Penn State University and Deagan Schumburg from .. bolstering the Stingrays ranks.  Danny Kisane, one of the toughest defensive backs to play football in Queensland returned to the Stingrays, his first club after a 3-year stint with the Bulldogs. In what could be described as the most talent defensive unit to step on the field for a QGFL team, the 'Rays had either a former College player or potential college player at every position.  And at times they need them all.  Unevenness in the offensive performance led to a number of disappointing game results and it took a incredible TD catch in triple coverage by TE Jay Jones on the last play of the last game of the regular season to secure a playoff spot for the Stingrays.  Certainly not the way to inspire confidence in a Sunbowl title defense.

Finishing 4th in the competition, the Ray's were again pitted against their bitter rivals, the Brisbane Bulldogs.  In oppressive November heat, both teams repeated their efforts of a year early.  Again the match came down to a 2 point conversion attempt by the Bulldogs to level the scores and again the rushing attempt by the Bulldogs fullback was met head on by Hiddleston at his linebacker position.  Final score 22-20.  Again, sweet revenge for years of disappointment at the hands of the Bulldogs.

This victory set up a confrontation with the Toowoomba Chargers in the Sunbowl, who disposed of the Pine River Steelers to make it into the Sunbowl.  The Chargers, with their power running game, started the game as favorites and played that way for the first half.  Defensive, the Stingrays stalled a number of Charger drives to the end zone.  Two missed field goal attempts by the Chargers gave the Stingrays some much needed breathing space in which to re-gather composure on offense.  In the second half, it was the Chargers turn to 'hold on tight' as the Stingrays offense threatened the end zone.  At the end of 4 quarters of football, the score remained 0-0 and the game was headed into overtime. 

Winning the toss, the Stingrays elected to take the ball.  The series started badly with the Stingrays

receiving a 5-yard penalty on the first play for delay of game.  The next three possessions resulted in

even further loss of yardage, putting the team out of field goal range.  With a 4th and 20 yards for a first down, and a further 15 yards to the end zone QB Rob Wall dropped back and prayed for a miracle. WR Dave McKintosh answered that prayer when he caught the ball in the left corner of the end zone for the go ahead touchdown.  The two-point conversion failed, leaving the score at 6-0.

The pressure was now on the Chargers offense to come up with the goods and they decided to strike quickly, going for the all assault on the end zone through the air.  Fortunately for the Stingrays, the Chargers first passing attempt fell short of its intended receiver and into the waiting arms of Strong Safety Richard Hay.  Final Score 6-0.

Simon Groth, in the finest season of his career, dominated at his Wide Receiver and Defensive Back

Positions and was recognized for this performance with the team's 1995 MVP Award.

The Seahawks struggled to recruit players but still fielded a quality team.  The two dominating teams of the junior league, the Ipswich Rams and the Bayside Jets continued to stand between the Seahawks and their ultimate goal of a first ever championship.   A successful campaign meant the Seahawks made an appearance in the semi-finals however the power of the Jets proved too much and the Seahawk were again short of the mark.  This would prove to be the last time the Seahawk name would be associated with a Gold Coast junior team.

1996

With dreams of "Three in a Row", the 1996 Stingrays burst into the season, winning 11 straight games to secure their first ever Minor Premiership.  Another change of QB's saw Canadian Trevor Rosen take on the important role of sign caller for the 'Rays'.  Other changes were also experienced with the loss of Defensive Rob McKinnon due to a work transfer and Defensive Lineman Paul Louma who ventured to the United States and Santa Barbara Community College to become the third Stingray player to take on the US College scene.  Fortunately, some of that loss was offset by the arrival of Tracey Walters, an Offensive Lineman from Coe Community College , Iowa .  Coach Richardson retired so the team was coached by a committee of players that included Simon Groth, Geoff Hiddleston and Richard Hay.

Fortunately, the Stingrays junior football program was able to deliver, with several former junior players able to make the transition to the senior ranks.  Linebacker Dennis "Bulla" Gilmore took over the middle linebacker position and continued to build on his reputation for crushing hits, winning the teams Defensive MVP award. 

The Stingrays faced the improving Pine River Pirates in the semi-finals.  Leading into the 4th quarter, the Stingrays made a costly error (on a questionable call) on a 4th and 15 play when they hit the Pirates punter after the kick, keeping the drive alive which ultimately led to the winning touchdown. 

Leading on both sides of the ball, Geoff Hiddleston paved the way for the Stingrays strong running game as the Left Offensive Tackle while making the middle of the field a "no go" area for opposing offensives as the team's Middle Linebacker.  His efforts earned him his 2nd team MVP award in his final year as a player.  In post-season action, seven Stingrays were named to the Queensland team, which defeated NSW in Coffs Harbor . 

1997

The Stingrays underwent another major change to personal including the retirement of Geoff Hiddleston.  Hiddleston took up the role of Head Coach on a full-time basis and immediately instituted changes to the offense to take advantage of some of the strengths of the team.  Steve Williams, a backup in 1996, was promoted to the roll of starting QB, a position he had great success at as a junior with the Sydney University Lions.  For the first time in five years, the Stingrays did not have any import players.

The Stingrays again appeared in the play-off action with a 7-4 regular season record.  Matched against the Toowoomba Chargers and hosting their first ever semi-final game, the Stingrays were confident that they would make their fourth appearance in the Sunbowl Championship game.  Unfortunately, their performance on the day was less than impressive. The game was lost in overtime, 6-0, after failing to score from the 1-foot line on two separate occasions, first during regulation time and again during the first overtime period.

1998

As a member of the newly christened Gridiron Queensland competition, the Stingrays again marched towards the finals with a 7-4-1 season.  Key recruitments for the season included LB Roy Stonehill and OL/DL Jim Minogue, both former Bulldog and Bondi Raider players and QLD caliber players.  The Stingrays appeared in their 11th playoff series, a record for the league.  Faced with a match against the undefeated Ipswich Cougars, the Stingrays held them to a scoreless draw until 3 minutes from the end of the game when a Stingray punting attempt was blocked and returned for a touchdown.   The Stingrays offense had a last minute chance to even the score but an errant pass from QB Steve Williams was intercepted by the Cougars Michael Booth and returned 50 yards for a touchdown and a final score of 12-0.  The Cougars went on to win the 1998 Sunbowl and remain undefeated for the second consecutive year.

Stingray Team Captain Richard Hay lead by example, scoring a team record 24 touchdowns in his first full season as the featured tailback, while still continuing his duties as Strong Safety.  His outstanding performance lead to his third team MVP Award in a row.  Hay and six other Stingrays were selected to represent Queensland in the Eastern Regional Championship with Hay and Dennis Gilmore being selected to the Australian team, which participated in the first ever World Cup of Gridiron in July 1999.

1999

Getting it together Again

The year looked promising from the outset with the recruitment of several highly talented new players and the return of Sunbowl veterans.  Defensive lineman Rob McKinnon, returned to the Stingrays from the Northern Territory , and DL Nick Rotcheid, a former Bulldog, provided a potent pass rush up the middle while Swedish National Jesper Hannson, former Bulldog Jim Minogue and Rookie Dane Holmbeack gave speed at the DE position.  Other important discovers included WR Mark Chapman and Shaun Bayles and TE Michael Ross who finally delivered a consistent passing game, which had been lacking since 1995.

Stingrays won their 3rd Sunbowl title yesterday afternoon with 1 minute 50 sec to go behind inspired play by Stingrays TB Richard Hay.  With time quickly running out and the skies opening up for a late game thunderstorm, the Stingrays defense forced the Cougars to punt deep in their own territory and give the Stingrays one last shoot at winning the game.  In an inspired piece of individual play, DT Rob McKinnon blocked the Cougar punt on their own 25-yard line and recovered the football on the Cougars 20 yard line.  On the next play, TB Rich Hay ran 20 yards untouched on a counter play to the short side of the field to score the winning TD.  While the extra point attempt was wide right, in the end, the difference between the two team was the Stingrays ability to kick two previous extra point attempts.

The Stingrays opened the scoring in the second series of the first quarter when WR Shaun Bayles scored a TD on a 40-yard fad route from QB Steve Williams.  Paul Tindall kicked the extra point.  The Cougars struck back two series later after their running game had the Stingrays defense on the back foot.  Early in the 2nd quarter, undisciplined play from the Stingrays defense, including 45 yards in penalties, resulted in the Cougars first TD of the game when Ipswich TB Michael Booth avoid several weak attempted tackles to score a 7 yard TD run.  Their 2pt attempt failed after LB Karlos Morgan caught the Cougars TB in the backfield.  Stingray's WR/FS Mark Chapman, who has scored 9 TD through the air this year, was lost on the Cougars TD run with a knee injury.  Midway through the 2nd quarter, Rich Hay extended the Stingrays lead when he sprinted 75 yards down the sideline after busting free on an inside play behind the blocking of FB Scott Perrett.  Tindall again split the uprights with the extra point attempt to make the score 14-6.

The Cougars struck back late in the 2nd quarter, again benefiting from 50 yards of penalties.  With the ball on the 4 yard line, Ipswich QB Brian Dagg escape the rush of the Stingrays D-line, scrambling to his right and flipped the ball to TE Clayton Thorley in a broken play to score the Cougars second TD. Again the 2 pt conversion failed from some spirited defense from the Stingrays.

The halftime break was no help to the Stingrays defense.  After a great kick-off return to the 50-yard line, the Cougars moved the ball down the field on 5 running plays to the 5-yard line.  After 2 failed passing attempts, including a near intercept by Rich Hay, QB Dagg dropped back for another pass attempt but again found nobody open.  Rolling to his right to again avoid the rush, Dagg tucked the ball and dived into the corner to give the Cougars their first lead of the game, 18-14.  Their 2 pt attempt again failed when Karlos Morgan slapped down the attempted pass to TE Clayton Thorley.

The early Cougars TD seemed to take the wind out of the Stingrays sails.  Unable to establish a rhythm the offense failed to move the ball consistently due to continued problems with discipline and poor field position.  QB Steve Williams threw 2 intercepts after pressure from the Cougars line resulted in poor throws.  While the defense didn't break, the Cougars continued to run time off the clock with a consistent running game that consistently found room up the middle.

With time running out in the 4th quarter, the Cougars looked content to run out the clock but the Stingray defense stiffened, using their 3 time-outs to give the offense one more shot at a victory.  The Cougars seemed to be looking forward to the next defensive series and failed to stop huge Rob McKinnon who came clean up the middle to smoother the kick to the shock of Ipswich fans.  As heavy rain poured down, Coach Hiddleston called for the counter play, a play they have practiced all year but had not used all year until now.  Hoping that the Cougars would over react after the big play, the Stingrays offense executed the play to perfection, putting Hay in the clear on the short side of the field.  The slippery condition hindered the extra point attempt as Tindall pushed just

wide of the posts after a mishandled snap.  Score 20-18

With 1 min 30 seconds left, the Cougars pulled out all the stops and threw the ball deep on all four attempts but inspired defense by CB's Ben Walker and James Barnes denied the deep pass and a crushing hit on the TE by FS Shaun Bayles which caused a fumble.  DT Nick Rotscheid crushed the last hope for the Cougars when he intercepted a 4th down swing pass with 50 seconds left

on the clock.   The Stingrays offense ran out the rest of the clock with victory offense.

For his efforts in the Sunbowl, Richard Hay was named Sunbowl 1999 Offensive MVP.  Hay's dominance of the 1999 season was recognized when he was awarded Gridiron Queensland 's 1999 Most Valuable Player Award, the second time he has won this award.  Daniel Collins was selected as Gridiron Queensland Offensive Lineman of the Year while Nick Rotcheid won the Gridiron Queensland Defensive Lineman of the Year.  Coach Hiddleston's efforts were also recognized as the Gridiron Queensland Coach of the Year.  A total of 21 players were selected to represent Queensland at the National Championship.

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