--- title: 2024 American Football Queensland Award Winners description: American Football Queensland came together to celebrate an amazing 2024 season and very successful Queensland representative season at Stratton Bar & Kitchen. image: https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/0A3A8709-1.jpg --- [![American Football QLD Logo](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AFA_STATE%20SHIELD_QLD_COLOUR_RGB-4.png?width=100&height=100&name=AFA_STATE%20SHIELD_QLD_COLOUR_RGB-4.png "American Football QLD Logo")](https://americanfootballqld.org.au) Open menu - New to American Football - [Need equipment?](https://impactsportsaus.com/) - [Find a club](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football) - Age Matrix & Fees - [Competitions](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/competitions) - [QLD Mens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/qld-mens) - [SEQ u18](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-juniors) - [SEQ u14](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u14-tackle) - [SEQ u12](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u12-tackle) - 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[Sundevils](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/sundevils), [Irukandji](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/irukandji), [Competition](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/competition) - | - May 23, 2025 # 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. - ![0A3A9047](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9047.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9047.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9030](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9030.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9030.jpg) Hover message --- ## 🏈 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 - ![0A3A9125](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9125.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9125.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9136](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9136.jpg?width=2048&height=1553&name=0A3A9136.jpg) Hover message --- ## 🔱 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 - ![0A3A9580](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9580.jpg?width=2048&height=1282&name=0A3A9580.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9292](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9292.jpg?width=2048&height=1469&name=0A3A9292.jpg) Hover message --- ## 🔱 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 - ![0A3A9300](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9300.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9300.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9305](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9305.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9305.jpg) Hover message --- ## 🏈 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 - ![0A3A9343](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9343.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9343.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9346](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9346.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9346.jpg) Hover message --- ## 🔱 SUNDEVILS U18s Tackle - **Offensive Player**: Jay Redford - **Defensive Player**: Marco Tauiliili-Filo - **Most Valuable Players**: Defensive Line ![0A3A9354](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9354.jpg?width=2048&height=1527&name=0A3A9354.jpg) --- ## 🏈 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 ![0A3A9608](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9608.jpg?width=2048&height=1406&name=0A3A9608.jpg) --- ## 🔱 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 - ![0A3A9429](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9429.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9429.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9459](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9459.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9459.jpg) Hover message   --- ## 🔱 SUNDEVILS Men’s Flag Football - **Offensive Player**: Luke Edwards - **Defensive Player**: Aaron Howard - **Most Valuable Player**: Bart Foley - ![0A3A9497](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9497.jpg?width=2048&height=1600&name=0A3A9497.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9485](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9485.jpg?width=2048&height=1417&name=0A3A9485.jpg) Hover message --- ## 🏈 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   | ![IMG_2211-1](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2211-1.jpg?width=2048&height=2046&name=IMG_2211-1.jpg)   | ![IMG_2218](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2218.jpg?width=1170&height=1169&name=IMG_2218.jpg)   | | --- | --- | | ![IMG_2217 (1)](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2217%20(1).jpg?width=2048&height=1959&name=IMG_2217%20(1).jpg)   | ![IMG_2219](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2219.jpg?width=660&height=425&name=IMG_2219.jpg)   | ## 🐙 IRUKANDJI Men’s Flag Football - **Offensive Player**: Shayle Korander - **Defensive Player**: Chiam James - **Most Valuable Player**: Jared Stegman - ![0A3A9497](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9497.jpg?width=2048&height=1600&name=0A3A9497.jpg) Hover message - ![0A3A9485](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9485.jpg?width=2048&height=1417&name=0A3A9485.jpg) Hover message --- ## 🤝 Community Awards - **Barry Manton Sportsmanship Award**: Shane Prosser - **Geoff Hay Volunteer of the Year**: Kelly Clifford ![0A3A9547](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/0A3A9547.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=0A3A9547.jpg) --- ### Congratulations to All Winners! Your hard work and dedication are what make the AFQ community so special. 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