Celebrating Excellence: AFQ 2024 Awards Winners Announced

The 2024 AFQ Awards have once again brought our community together to celebrate the exceptional achievements, dedication, and talent across all levels of American football in Queensland. From emerging youth players to seasoned coaches and tireless volunteers, this year’s honourees reflect the passion that drives our sport forward.

🏆 Hall of Fame Inductees

We proudly welcome the following legends into the AFQ Hall of Fame:

• Tim Redshaw

• Luke Chapman

• Glen Parker

These individuals have left an indelible mark on the sport, and their contributions will inspire generations to come.

🏈 SEQ U14s Tackle

• Rookie of the Year: Frankie Baldwin

• Offensive Player of the Year: Dominic Miller

• Defensive Player of the Year: Demetrius Havili

• Most Valuable Player: Kane Buchanan

• Coach of the Year: Dan Upton

🔱 SUNDEVILS U15s Flag Football

Boys

• Offensive Player: Kane Buchanan

• Defensive Player: Nathanael Brain

• Most Valuable Player: Kallan Dickson

Girls

• Offensive Player: Jasmeh Batra

• Defensive Player: Heidi Sternberg

• Most Valuable Player: Chloe Helling

🔱 SUNDEVILS U17s Flag Football

Boys

• Offensive Player: Finnlay Tamati-Sligo

• Defensive Player: Hudson Goodwin

• Most Valuable Player: Jackson Te Amo

Girls

• Offensive Player: Evie Morton

• Defensive Player: Kendal Quelch

• Most Valuable Player: Skyla Finlay

🏈 SEQ U18s Tackle

• Rookie of the Year: Taj Mason

• Offensive Player of the Year: Toby Joshua

• Defensive Player of the Year: Denvah Eastwood

• Most Valuable Player: Preston Harris

• Coach of the Year: Tea Soo Choon

🔱 SUNDEVILS U18s Tackle

• Offensive Player: Jay Redford

• Defensive Player: Marco Tauiliili-Filo

• Most Valuable Players: Defensive Line

🏈 SEQ Women's Tackle

• Rookie of the Year: Sienna Turnbull

• Offensive Player of the Year: Rylie Douglas

• Defensive Player of the Year: Tee Sinapati

• Most Valuable Player: Riley Hodgson

• Coach of the Year: Richard van Lohuizen
  
  
  

🔱 SUNDEVILS Women’s Flag Football

• Offensive Player: Casey Cubis

• Defensive Player: Rylee O'Shaughnessy

• Most Valuable Player: Kestra Besse
  
  

🏈 SEQ Men's Tackle

• Rookie of the Year: Manoa Ralagi

• Offensive Player of the Year: Max Schlatter

• Defensive Player of the Year: Alexander Redgewell

• Most Valuable Player: Jared Stegman

• Coach of the Year: Will Saxby

🔱 SUNDEVILS Men’s Flag Football

• Offensive Player: Luke Edwards

• Defensive Player: Aaron Howard

• Most Valuable Player: Bart Foley

🏈 RQ Men’s Tackle

• Rookie of the Year: Joseph Ratu

• Offensive Player of the Year: Brendon Kruger

• Defensive Player of the Year: Damien Kriel

• Most Valuable Player: Jay Drahm

• Coach of the Year: Kelvin Acosta

🐙 IRUKANDJI Men’s Flag Football

• Offensive Player: Shayle Korander

• Defensive Player: Chiam James

• Most Valuable Player: Jared Stegman

🤝 Community Awards

• Barry Manton Sportsmanship Award: Shane Prosser

• Geoff Hay Volunteer of the Year: Kelly Clifford
  
  

Congratulations to All Winners!

Your hard work and dedication are what make the AFQ community so special. Let’s continue to build, grow, and inspire as we look ahead to another exciting year of football.