The Senior Brolgas Representative program is just around the corner and the Coaching staff from the Under 19s, Womens and Mens teams have been watching on with keen eyes during the first rounds of the TDRU Competitions. With the wheels in motion up North the Brolgas rivals at FNQ Rugby are gearing up for an assault on the Brolgas fortress at Mike Carney Toyota Park for the North QLD Trials on the 6th and 7th of May.
It will be a massive weekend of Rugby with the Saturday afternoon featuring the SuperW Grand Final alongside the Reds vs Waratahs match at QLD Country Bank Stadium.
North QLD teams will be selected following the Trials to attend the Country Champs in Rockhampton on the 30th June – 2nd of July to vie for selection in the Heelers (Mens) Orchids (Womens) and Pups (U19s) rep programs.
A profile of the team selection process, coaching staff and training commitments is details below.
WHG – UNDER 19s BROLGAS
Coach – Darren Moody | Assistant Coach – Gordon Allen
Developing Coach – Steve McKellar | Manager – Matt Morton
Selection Process – All eligible players will be invited to training before the final 23 is selected and announced on Thursday 27th of April on the TDRU Website.
U19 Trainings & Games
Open Session 1, Monday 17th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Open Session 2, Monday 24th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Open Session 3, Wednesday 26th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 1, Tuesday 2nd May, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 2, Thursday 4th May, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
North QLD Trial vs FNQ Rugby, Saturday 6th May, 1pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
DIALOGUE CrossFit – WOMENS Brolgas
Coach – Cambell Yates | Assistant Coach – Bianca West
Developing Coach – Sailosi Nateqe | Manager – Cathy West
Selection Process – All eligible players are invited to self nominate via the Jotform Link and attend the Open Training sessions before the final squad is announced on Tuesday the 18th of April on the TDRU Website.
Womens Trainings & Games
Open Session 1, Wednesday 12th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Open Session 2, Monday 17th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 1, Mon 24th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 2, Wed 26th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 3, Tuesday 2nd May, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 4, Thursday 4th May, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
North QLD Trial vs FNQ Rugby, Sat/Sun the 6th/7th May at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Townsville Customs & Forwarding Services MENS Brolgas
Coach – Scott O’Neill | Assistant Coach – Connor Barrett
Scrum Coach/Coach Mentor – Terry Shiells | Manager – Krystal Kirkman
Selection Process – The squad will be selected by the coaching panel from viewing club games before the final squad is announced on Tuesday the 18th of April on the TDRU Website.
Mens Trainings & Games
Selected Squad Session 1, Wed 26th April, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 2, Tuesday 2nd May, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
Selected Squad Session 3, Thursday 4th May, 6:30pm-8pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park
North QLD Trial vs FNQ Rugby, Sat 6th May, 1:30pm at Mike Carney Toyota Park