The Hyundai Lions Academy “Future Stars” talent identification program wrapped up last Friday night with the South East Queensland carnival.

The carnival, played in wet conditions last Friday night at Giffin Park in Coorparoo, saw some fantastic football on display by all regional teams.

Future Stars is the entry level in the Academy program run in conjunction with AFL Queensland and is designed to allow boys that haven’t played football with a junior AFL club the opportunity to experience a short development training program which culminates in a regional carnival night of games.

Over 90 boys from the Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane North, Brisbane West and Brisbane South East took part this year with AFL Queensland staff initially identifying boys from school AFL competitions as well as school teachers nominating some of their more talented students.

Performance in the Future Stars carnival night along with feedback from the regional coaches and AFL Queensland development staff formed the basis of selection for the Academy squad

Players that have been selected in each Academy will go on to participate in series of training sessions and camps throughout 2013 to further develop their AFL skills and knowledge of the game as well as player education and personal development sessions.

Any players wanting to learn more about playing AFL for a junior club in 2013 can visit www.playafl.com.au for more information on local clubs in your area.



Simon Maofu - South East Brisbane (Calvary Christian College)
Andrew Berry - South East Brisbane (Calvary Christian College)
Nicholas Bognar - South East Brisbane (Sheldon College)
Ziad Sulimani-Ali - South East Brisbane (East Brisbane)
Charlie Cooke - South East Brisbane (Villanova College)
Michael Mallyon - Western Brisbane (Nudgee Junior College)
Alex Smit - Western Brisbane (St Mary’s Primary)
Neil Janse van Rensburh - Western Brisbane (Algester SS)
Regan Ratana-Facoory - Western Brisbane (Robertson SS)
Callum Shyu - Western Brisbane (Algester SS)
Jye Stephens - Sunshine Coast (Siena Catholic College)
Jackson Cleary - Sunshine Coast (Stella Maris Primary)
Matt Allen - Sunshine Coast (Mountain Creek SS)
Zac Duggan - Sunshine Coast (Coolum Beach SS)
Jake Millson - Sunshine Coast (Siena Catholic College)
Harry Bydder - Sunshine Coast (Mountain Creek SS)
Ty Fewings - Sunshine Coast (Mountain Creek SS)
Nick Bruce - Darling Downs (OLOSCC, Dalby)
Isaac Waters - Darling Downs (Darling Heights SS)
Chris Chalmers - Darling Downs (Withcott SS)
Taina Watene - North Brisbane (Kippa Ring SS)
Lucas Bachmann - North Brisbane (All Saints)
Drenzell Macam - North Brisbane (Aspley East)