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MAY 20 | VOL 8 - 2021
THE VARSITY TIMES
Weekly newsletter of UQAFC
Over the weekend, the Friday
Men hosted Pacific Pines, the
Women went across the river to NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Coorparoo to play Coolangatta
and the Saturday Men went up to On behalf of the committee, we would like to thank every volunteer in the UQAFC
Caloundra.
community who has contributed their time and efforts in the past, at present, and into
the future.
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers.
From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd May 2021, NVW will celebrate the significant
contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. Each year these volunteers
dedicate over 600 million hours to help others.
In this edition: The theme for NVW 2021 is Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. which acknowledges
QFA Div 1 Report - 2 that it is time to:
QFA Div 1 Reserves Report - 3
QAFLW Report - 4
QAFLW DEV. Report - 5
RECOGNISE, celebrate and thank volunteers for the vital role they play in our lives.
QFA Div 4 Report - 6 RECONNECT to what is important by giving our time to help others and ourselves.
Michael Glass - 7 REIMAGINE how we better support volunteers and the communities they help.
Best on Ground Notices - 8
The more we all give of our time and efforts to this club, the more we accomplish and
share together.
Thank you!
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Credit: Michael Glass, Odyssey Images
QFA Div 1 def. by Caloundra Panthers
15.13 - 103 to 9.8 - 62
A WEEK’S A LONG TIME IN FOOTBALL
Round 6 saw the Senior Men make the The damage would’ve been a lot worse if not
longest road trip of the season north to top- for the experience of Michael “Pickles”
of-the-table Caloundra, where mid-week Randone orchestrating the back six, a
storms had somehow left one wing of the performance suitably rewarded with the
ground covered in several inches of mud, and Victorian import obtaining his first B.O.G. of
the other completely dry. Unfortunately the season. With plenty to work on this week,
much like the ground they played at, the the Seniors will look forward to another
quality from the men’s seniors was chance against local rival Cooparoo this
inconsistent across the two halves. Saturday – especially after going down
narrowly in the previous matchup despite
In a pleasant change from recent weeks, the winning the last quarter 5 goals to nil.
Red Lions started strong and goals either side
of the first break to captain Jordan Williams
and leading goal-kicker Damian Ashby saw Goal Kickers: D. Ashby 2, J. Beattie 2, L.
the boys up by 15 points. The arm-wrestle McBrien, C. Pershouse, J. Williams, P. Lovett,
continued throughout the 2nd quarter, with J. Ralston
Uni managing to stay within 3 points of the
ladder leaders at half time largely thanks to Best Players: M. Randone, B. McClennan, T.
the tackle pressure of Blake McLennan and Bennett, J. Turner, L. McBrien, Z. Mitchell
the decision making of Mr. Composure Josh
Beattie.
Liam McBrien and Tom “Larusso” Bennett
also found themselves in the bests yet again
after Sensei Mackinley acknowledged the
wingers’ willingness to run all day regardless
of the quality of turf underneath them.
Unfortunately this momentum didn’t flow
into the second half, with a plethora of skill
errors and poor decisions allowing the outside
runners from Caloundra to stream forward
and damage the scoreboard in a way that we
had been yet to experience this season. By: Jake 'Big Data' Turner
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Credit: Michael Glass, Odyssey Images
QFA Div 1 Reserves def. by
Caloundra Panthers
13.9 - 87 to 3.4 - 22
MUD, SWEAT AND TEARS
Legend has it that Caloundra’s Carter Park was built handful of scoring opportunities. Luke ‘Pup’ Bennell
on ‘swampy’ wetlands. Conditions on the weekend and Will Delchau continued to impress, whilst Evan
gave some truth to the claim, as both clubs battled it ‘Sku’ Skulander added welcomed experience and
out on a ground that could be aptly described as one direction at the back.
part grass, four parts mud. Clear weather gave the
faithful hope, but the track remained slow and heavy The fourth period mirrored much of the third, with
- dampening play and testing the fitness levels of Caloundra eventually running away with a 65 point
both sides. The Panthers pounced on chances early, victory. The tall forward pairing of Tom Anderson
capitalising on a fine-worthy decision from UQ’s and Connell Fox tried to make the most of limited
backline (ergh, I mean forward line…). However, the opportunities. The former was a consistent presence
Red Lions quickly hit back, thanks to a well-earned throughout the day. Whilst the latter impressed on
goal from winger, Nick Martin. debut, snagging the away side’s third and final goal,
deep into the last quarter.
Caloundra were arguably too good from start to
finish, kicking away to what would be an One positive note from the game was the stand-out
insurmountable lead in the first quarter. UQ showed performance from UQ debutant, Lachlan ‘Bestie’
improved signs at the start of the second, with winger Best. After impressing in a hit-out for Bribie Island
Henry Mclachlan once again stringing together a the week before, Bestie was given quality minutes
classy show on the flank. Before the game, TikkaBet® through the middle. Especially after an unfortunate
was paying good money for a combined 2 goals from injury gave stalwart Joel Ashby an early mark. In an
the Varsity’s ruck duo. Sean ‘Mr BOG/Big Cat’ exclusive post-game interview with The Varsity
Westerhuis made punters optimistic by kicking the Times, Coach Binks had kind words to say of the
Lions second. Unfortunately, neither Wester nor youngster, stating that, “I gave [Bestie] an important
fellow ruckman, Reilly ‘Big Sexy’ Williamson, were role to do and he got the job done.” The Lions will
able to add another for the day. The misery now be in for a big week on the training track, as they
continued, as the visitors failed to keep up with the get set to take on cross town rivals, Cooparoo, on the
home side's superior positional play. Despite some 22nd.
outstanding efforts from Sunshine Coast expats, the
‘Splash Brothers’ (Nick and Alex Bennett), Caloundra Best Players: W. Palmer, A. Bennett, L. Best, R.
ended the first half with a 40 point lead. Williamson, H. Mclachlan, T. Andersen
The third quarter saw an inspired change of intensity
from the Lions. This was off-the-back of a Tony
D’Amato-style (Al Pacino, Any Given Sunday) revving
from Coach Alexander Binks in the sheds.
Midfielders Will Palmer and Connor ‘Quadsey’
Wadsworth were relentless through the guts, taking By Nate "Kranky" Bianchi
the game on with one pressure-act after another.
After a tough start to the day, the backline upped the
defensive pressure, limiting Caloundra to just a
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Credit: Michael Glass, Odyssey Images
QAFLW Def. Coolangatta Tweed
7.8 - 50 to 3.3 - 21
PRIDE AND THE PREMIERSHIP (HERE WE COME)
Music pumping, sun shining, Ending the first half 27 to 1, it was
rainbow flags flying; if there was a obvious UQ had their head in the
day for UQ to win, it was today. game and their foot on the peddle.
After our last unfortunate loss Whilst second half would see a
against Coolie, its safe to say the couple sneaky Coolie goals, UQ’s
girls were out to prove that we truly seamless passing, textbook chase-
belong in the premiership match. down tackles and solid shepherding
would keep them comfortably in
Even with a few key players (Lauren the lead. Shoutout to Madi
Middleton and Mia Teubler) still out Crowley-Long for her elite speccy,
with injury, and all 6 lions players just one of the many displays of UQ
away on their footy trip, UQ was athleticism. With a final result of 50
looking stronger than ever. UQ has to 21, its safe to say UQ are on their
consistently demonstrated their way to finals, and truly a force to be
depth off the bench, with almost a reckoned with. Watch this space.
different lineup of fit, skilled
players every week.
From first bounce it was clear that
UQ was not the team Coolie was
expecting. Marnie McGorm scoring By Mia "Toobs" Teubler
a clinical goal in only the first 6
minutes, UQ would continue to run
Coolie’s backline into the ground
with one forward entry after
another.
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Credit: Michael Glass, Odyssey Images
QAFLW DEV Results
Def. Coolangatta Tweed
11.11 - 77 to 0.0 - 0
LIONESS PRIDE, TAKES PRIDE ROUND W
This weekend saw the third annual AFL Queensland After a dry-spell through the second quarter, the
Pride Round promoting LGBTQI+ inclusion in sport. Lionesses came back from the break hungry for
Having just clawed a win from Maroochydore last more. Brittne Hayes launched the ball towards a
weekend, the Ressies were roaring to go against leading Bec Barnes, a perfectly timed handball found
Coolangatta at a Giffin Park that was lively with Emily “Bowser” Bowden who then delivered a silver
rainbow festivities. Undoubtedly the chance to play service kick right into the hands of Bri Black. Bri
football with such a cause behind us (and probably Black and Grace Vogler both added goals to the tally
also the Redbull DJ(eep)) had the Ressies pumped to to finish out the quarter.
showcase the ferocity that would deliver a The Lionesses were nowhere near done. Tracey
percentage game for Rob to smile about and restore “Legs” Leggat and Philly Stephens continued to
their lead on the QAFLW Development ladder. epitomise ‘team first acts’, laying shepherds left,
The Ressies were up and about, and the tone was set right and centre, bumping Cooly girls to the ground
for the match with an awesome spoil from Irene like it ain’t no thang. The Senior Lionesses watching
Baldelli over the back of a much taller opponent. from the hill made their presence known, cheering
Opting to initially apply some scoreboard pressure, on another four goals to the scoreboard. The cheer
our first major was found through a perfect handball squad then mistook (and you’d be forgiven for doing
by birthday girl Grace Vogler to “Sliz” Weigh, the the same) our very own Alyssa “Aleshia” Beasley for
skipper then wasting no time putting the ball Lions star Dakota Davidson as she took a stunning
through the big sticks to lead by example. Jess overhead mark. The siren sounded, and Aleshia had
Middleton soon followed suit, soccering one through no trouble snagging one last sausage.
after an unlucky bounce denied Roxy Mutschler. An BOG: Loui Tyson, not surprising as she delivered
impenetrable backline featuring VP Maggie Munn, more forward 50 entries than the entire Suns team
Annelise Crilly, Jac Russel, Ella “E-la” Desrettes, later that day.
Sofia Harwood-Scglorn, and CJ Pickering kept In the end, the 11.11.77 - 0.0.0 success comprised just
Coolangatta scoreless, the backline setting up behind a fraction of the W the Lioness Pride took away from
the ball, stringing together delicious passages of play Pride Round. To belong to a club within an
with the wingers and midfield. The midfield organisation that not only recognises but actively
themselves created a strong wall, holding the ball in celebrates diversity and pushes for inclusion for all
our forward 50 where Vogler was soon able to work members of our community, that is the biggest win.
some birthday magic, pouncing on a dribbled kick to
score another 6 points for UQ. Kate Le Pointos then
took over the dominating performance of Hannah
By Bri
“Predo” Curran in the ruck, allowing Roxy to execute
"B"
the game plan, sending the ball wide to “Loui” Louise
Black
Tyson on the wing, eventually finding Jess M to put
the final stamp on the quarter with another goal.
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Credit: Michael Glass, Odyssey Images
QFA Div 4 Results Def. Pacific Pines
6.12 - 48 to 7.5 - 47
THE HUNTED BECOMES THE HUNTER
A lonely gazelle chewing grass suddenly stops and listens Heading into the final quarter the game looked like UQ
nervously to what she thinks is a sound in the distance, the would run away with it but momentary lapses in
rustling of long grass reveals to her the deadly stare of a concentration saw the opposition pull closer and closer to
ferocious beast ready to pounce on her. Prey has fallen victim to the lead that had been built on earlier. Injuries had started to
the hunter in a tale as old as time. The message for the side as take a toll on the home side with the interchange now only
we headed into this important clash with Pacific Pines was loud down to two and Pacific Pines piling on the pressure. Nick
and clear from the coach – UQ has gone from being hunted to “Mr Fix It” Davis galvanised the troops with voice and a
being the hunter. The Red Lion is back roaring in all its glory willingness to provide leadership in multiple roles given to
with the side picking up three wins, losing narrowly in a top of him by the coach. Captain Shannon Brown also offered
the table clash and competition for spots in the 22 the toughest support as UQ looked to weather the late onslaught.
it’s ever been. Unfortunately for UQ the opposition chipped away at the
scoreboard with number 11 for Pacific Pines proving difficult
Chris Pilkington continued his re-emergence as one of the to contain. The siren blasted as the game ended in what was
marquee players of the competition with a dominant first probably a fair result at 47 a piece. This however felt like a
quarter, many an opposition player left grasping at thin air as loss for a UQ side now used to winning.
Pilko puts on the after burners. The forwards exerted tackle
pressure but were unable to convert opportunities as the first Well....the footy gods had the last laugh and the irony of
quarter ended in an even eight points apiece. Queensland’s premier academic institution failing to get the
scores right is not lost on this writer. Pandemonium ensued
The contest started to heat up a little in the 2nd quarter as as the side was informed that the scoreboard was wrong and
Pacific Pines looked to engage UQ in a bit of niggle and showed UQ had in fact pipped the visitors by 1 point. As the old
they were intent on coming home with the chocolates. Jack saying goes a win is a win and this win saw the Red Lion
Fulham continued to pose problems for Pacific Pines as our reassert his dominance as the King of the Division 4 jungle.
dominant big bodied forward and was ably assisted by the The omens bode well for this side for the rest of the year,
electric Sandy LaBrom who ended up bagging 2 for the night. it’s not often you get the perfect mix of youth, experience,
Football has a funny way of revealing the character of a man excitement, toughness alongside the tactical genius of a
and Sandy showed immense character throughout the game coach like Alan Woodward. May the Red Lion continue to
with his workrate inspiring others around him. In defence roar loudly..
Lachlan Otto was providing for calmness and composure under
pressure. At half time the home side went in one point behind
Pacific Pines with plenty left to play for.
Not all superheroes wear capes and in Wills McCulloch UQ have
their midfield superhero. For a bloke standing approximately
1.68m tall he was fearless at the football winning countless
freekicks and being the epitome of courage. He matches that
with silky footy skills and is fast becoming the midfield
lynchpin. A goal from Olly Smith in the third quarter was just at
the right time and UQ looked to take a strangle hold of the game
and ended the third quarter 33-27 up. Whenever the game
needed to be taken on for UQ one man stood up, cometh the
hour cometh the man in Lewis Smith. His willingness to break
the game line and speed was no match for Pacific Pines who just
By Seyonne "Sey" Kidnapillai
had no answer to him. He richly deserved his BOG and is
enjoying a fine year after suffering a big injury last year.
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MICHAEL GLASS, ODYSSEY IMAGES
This week in honour of National Volunteer Week, we asked our volunteer
photographer, Michael Glass to tell us a bit about himself and his interest
in photography:
"I spent 23 years in the Australian Army with multiple deployments to
Afghanistan and East Timor. I’m still closely linked with Defence, as a
contractor - training soldiers who are preparing to deploy overseas."
"Odyssey Images is a side gig. I picked up a camera for the first time 7 years
ago. As a veteran suffering the effects of PTSD and other, associated mental
illnesses, it became a way to view the world as a place without threat. Odyssey
Images was born about four years ago, after I spent some time on the sidelines
with the Brisbane Lions Football Club. I guess my love of sport photography
came from that experience. Since then, I have photographed everything from
national level cheerleading to FQPL soccer. Sport Photography is about
capturing fleeting moments. Moments that sometimes happen in milliseconds.
It’s a real challenge and I’m still learning. Hopefully one day, I’ll find myself
on an AFL field somewhere."
To see more of Michael's work and follow him on his journey or request
more information be sure to check out his website and follow his socials.
Website: https://odysseyimages.myportfolio.com/
Instagram: @the.odyssey.image
Twitter: Odyssey_Images
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-glass-6247431ba/
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Weekends Fixtures
Friday 21st of May @C ollingwood park:
QFA Div 4 vs Collingwood Park
7:30pm
Saturday 22nd of May @ Giffin Park:
QFA Div 1 vs Coorparoo
Seniors: 2;00 pm
Reserves: 12;00 pm
QAFLW vs Coorparoo
Seniors 4:45pm
Reserves 3:00pm (oval 2)
RECOVERY SCIENCE
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
RECEIVE A FREE 60-MINUTE RECOVERY SESSION WHICH
INCLUDES, ICE AND HOT WATER THERAPY, NORMATEC
COMPRESSION THERAPY, THERAGUN SELF MASSAGE, INFRARED
SAUNA.
QAFLW QFA DIV 1
BEST ON GROUND BEST ON GROUND
Mikayla Martin Michael Randone
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