2025 National Youth Championships - SQBD Sharks Team Announcement

Congratulations to all players selected to represent SQBD Sharks at the 2025 National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour this coming October! A fantastic achievement and testament to your hard work and dedication. We’re proud to have you representing our team and can’t wait to see you out on the field!

12 BOYS A TEAM 

AJ Benedict, Carter Tam, Darcy Bullion, Ezra Millar, Josh Haigh, Judd Flynn, Kael Smith, Kamali Wanakore, Lachlan Cook, Phoenyx Whakatihi-Shaw, Qylan Topine, Star Vilila, Te Kapua Kingi, Tyler Ruxton, William Schultz, Koia Woodroff.  

Coach: Boy Haeata. Assistant Coach: Paul Erickson. Assistant Coach: Raydyn Haeata. Manager: Tina Hurunui. 

12 BOYS B TEAM 

Awatea Salt, Bailyn Imber, Carter Acworth, CJ Benedict, Finn Robertson, Dan Hutton, Dylan Riley, Cash Cruickshank, Jai Hurunui, Kylan Fergusson, Oliver Buttelman, Oliver Roberts, Ryder Dolso, Rylan Funnel, Zavier Thomas. 

Coach: Bradley Millar. Assistant Coach: Jarrod Thompson. Manager: Teneal Millar. 

12 GIRLS A TEAM 

Bella Gallagher, Bobbie Johnston, Cavalli Dayberg-Muir, Geogia Beazley, Ilah Mathieson, Isla Hunnan, Jaci Barty, Jewel Le Gassick, Mahalia Tauri, Milla Hope, Peaches Brown, Sofia Kalamaras, Vivienne Castle, Zara Rogers. 

Coach: Riki Best. Assistant Coach: Brendon Wood. Manager: Ashlee Klomp. 

12 GIRLS B TEAM 

Alice Knijff, Amielle Simpson, Ashlyn Turra, Charlee Digby, Darcy Byrne, Destyn Teika, Emmy Piltz, Imogen Hannah, Lainey Madders, Makaira Stack, Mariah Bennett, Rema-Rae Guthrie, Sierra Hunnan, Sofia Tawyer. 

Coach: Eric Barker. Assistant Coach: Emma Huthmann. Manager: Brydi O’Hara. 

14 BOYS A TEAM 

Archie Dowling, Brody Mathews, Cooper Martin, George Wilson, Harrison Murray, James Gresham, Jaylen Tauariki, Kobe Davis-Shaw, Koby Anderson, Levi Teika, Quaide Gostelow, Sam Cook, Sonny Nichols, Thomas Stojcevski.  

Coach: Mahuta Teika. Manager: Yvette Teika. 

14 BOYS B TEAM 

Billy Hutton, Brodie Rivers, Brooklyn Jury, Campbell Harris, Charlie Millen, Ethan Rivers, Hudson Backholme, Hudson Goode, Jamie Slattery, Josiah Robin, Leo Schenk, Levi Woods, Max Healing, Owen Cross, Shannon Mitchell. 

Coach: Trent Morgan. Assistant Coach: Jacob Stewart. Manager: Marie Hutton. 

14 GIRLS A TEAM 

Abby Adair, Anniston Dayberg-Muir, Ayda O’Dowd, Bailee O’Keefe, Genevieve Mandrakas, Harper De Gee, Jaci Lou Shaw, Kelsey McLaren, Lily Altschweger, Persia Jensen, Poppy Gallagher, Rebel Le Gassick, Scarlet Mariner, Sloane Watkins, Tamaku Kelly, Villa Ritossa-Wanoa. 

Coach: Lauren Dayberg-Muir. Assistant Coach: Brooke English. Manager: Jess Shaw  

14 GIRLS B TEAM 

Aayvah Iafeta, Aria Brown, Bella-Rose Park, Chanel Schutte-Kriel, Eva Donovan, Eva De Bono, Halo Clarke Teika, Ivy Miller, Khan Vaivevea, Khodi Fabian, Milly Soper, Pippa Cook, Ruby Flessor, Summer Green. 

Coach: Melanie Flessor. Assistant Coach: Deon Flessor. Manager: Kelly Gibson. 

16 BOYS A TEAM 

Arjay-Troy Sharrock, Charlie Graham, Cody Simms, Harry Barker, Isaac Rawiri-Yates, Jahius-Troy Sharrock, Jesse Tai-Turner, Jorge McNamara, Jye King, Kaiden Ryan, Khobi Edwards, Kyden Riley, Leewes Natana-Hemara, Phoenix Helle, Tamanui Turia-Thompson, Xavier Matthews. 

Coach: Matt Bowker. Assistant Coach: Ryan Pollock. Manager: Lee Wilkinson. 

16 BOYS B TEAM 

Albie Luckhurst, Ashton Tate, Brendan Schmid, Carter Dawson, Ethan Mitchell, Finn Jensen, Hudson Collins, Hunter Speechley, Jaxon Algie, Jordan Tam, Jordan Ferguson, Joshua Horn, Mason Ford, Rui Schenk, Sam Ritchie, Trey Bell. 

Coach: Peter Schenk. Manager: Noriko Schenk. 

16 GIRLS A TEAM 

Ailish Kelly, Aria Makisi, Bella Malcolm, Claudia Bell, Harlow Collins, Hope Broadhurst, Laetitia Mandrakas, Lilli-Ava Ioane, Lily Ellison, Louka Semple, Macy Clarkson, Sophia Bennett, Tamarni Kelly, Taylia Erickson. 

Coach: Steve O’Keefe. Assistant Coach: Kate Ryan. Manager: Donna Ryan. 

16 GIRLS B TEAM 

Alesha Culley, Alyssa Field, Ashleigh Horan, Avery Brown, Emily McDonald, Emily Sullivan, Isabelle Moore, Josie Thompson, Layla Gilmore, Maddison Ranginui, Millah Huggard, Payton Hurlock, Piper King, Summer Lam. 

Coach: Marcus Sullivan. Assistant Coach: Ben Fabian. 

18 BOYS TEAM 

Adaquix Watts-Luke, Azariah Mokatauri, Carter Skinner, Cormac Greene, Daniel Taylor, Deegan Schroder, Harley Petersen, Hayden Watson, Jack Hepi-Simon, Khalani Te Amo, Kohu Takerei, Patrick Lam, Patu Kara-Pittman, Vaughn Pahiva, Zac Griggs. 

Coach: Troy Skinner. Manager: Rachelle Waetford. 

18 GIRLS TEAM 

Amelia Hartley, Amelia Porteous, Annie Keogh, Ava McKean-Ross, Awheo Takerei, Charlotte Lawry, Emmie Cross, Gemma Sheil, Harper Eldridge, Jemma Upfill, Lexi MacArthur, Mackenzie Robinson, Mary-Lou Plath, Phoebe Dale. 

Coach: Khan Robust. Manager: Nat Eldridge.