Brisbane Lions rookies Sam Michael and Jordon Bourke have been named in the NEAFL Northern Conference (QLD/NT) representative squad, which will face off against the best of the SANFL in Adelaide next month.
It is due reward for the born-and-bred Queensland pair, who have played key roles in the Lions Reserves’ undefeated start to the NEAFL season.
If selected in the final team, it will be Bourke’s first opportunity to represent his home State at senior level – although he was part of the Queensland Scorpions’ U16 and U18 Championships side.
Michael, meanwhile, was a member of last year’s Queensland’s State U21.
The 35-man Queensland squad also features a selection of former Lions now playing in the NEAFL, including Cheynee Stiller (Aspley), Paul Shelton (Morningside), Daniel Dzufer (Redland), Wayde Mills (Southport) and Hayden Kiel (Southport).
The Northern Territory Thunder and Southport have the most representatives in the squad, with seven players each. Southport’s Jason Cotter will again coach the side.
Rookies in State squad
Jordon Bourke and Sam Michael have been named in QLD's State squad
