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2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships: Final Results and Awards

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Coffs Harbour turned on the sunshine for the fourth and final day of the 2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships (NYC), where a vocal crowd of supporters at C.ex Coffs International Stadium witnessed a spectacular showcase of finals featuring Australia’s premier Touch Football youth talent.

A pair of rematches headlined the 18s divisions, with Queensland Representative School Sport (QRSS) aiming to reclaim their titles after narrow defeats last year to NSW Combined Independent Schools (NSWCIS) in the Boys and NSW Combined High Schools (NSWCHS) in the Girls. In another tightly contested final, QRSS proved too strong for NSWCHS in the 18s Girls, winning 4-2, led by a Player of the Final performance from Layne Prince, daughter of NRL legend Scott Prince, who made her national debut for the Athelite Australian Emus at May’s Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup. Her teammate and captain, Evie Clarkson, was named Player of the Series.

The 18s Boys grand final saved the best match of the tournament for last, with both QRSS and NSWCIS showcasing elite Touch Football in front of a raucous grandstand. After a stunning forty minutes, NSWCIS defended last year’s maiden 18s Boys title with a spirited 7-6 victory, sealed in the final seconds when Taiaroa Lowe crossed following a sharp show-and-go from Isaac Fotu-Moala that split the Queensland defence. NSWCIS captain Logan Toohey was named Player of the Final, while QRSS captain Jontaye Brown received Player of the Series honours.

The 16s divisions were an all-Queensland affair, with the Boys’ final delivering a thriller between the Central Queensland Bulls and the Brisbane Cobras in a back-and-forth battle. Holding a narrow lead late in the match, the Bulls’ Ashley Earnshaw scored on the siren to seal victory for Central Queensland. In the Girls’ final, the South Queensland Sharks defeated the Brisbane Cobras, securing back-to-back titles with a 10-6 win.

The Hunter Western Hornets continued their dominant run in the 14s Boys division, posting twelve tries to the Central Queensland Bulls’ four to retain their crown, while the South Queensland Sharks overpowered the Brisbane Cobras 11-2 to also claim consecutive championships.

In a tense drop-off that came down to a three-on-three showdown, the Hunter Western Hornets edged out the Sydney Scorpions 4-3 to take the New South Wales derby in the 12s Boys decider. The 12s Girls final featured a rematch of last year’s contenders, with the Hunter Western Hornets avenging last year’s defeat to the South Queensland Sharks, three tries to two.

The South Queensland Sharks, however, were awarded the Champion Entity title for their outstanding overall performance at the event, excelling in the pool stages and securing two championships from three grand final appearances.

The final day of the NYC also featured Alliance Grand Finals for the Boys’ and Girls’ 16s and 18s divisions, providing an additional platform for players from every State and Territory to showcase their talent on the national stage. The ACT Raiders secured two titles, overcoming the South Australia Heat in the 18s Girls and the Western Tigers in the 16s Boys, both with commanding scorelines. The Western Tigers struck back in the 16s Girls, defeating the Victoria Storm, while the 18s Boys clash saw opposite ends of the country represented – with the Tasmania Thunder prevailing over the Northern Territory Devils.

In line with Touch Football Australia’s (TFA) new Strategic Plan, we are committed to articulating the talent pathway from the grassroots level through to elite representation. The reintroduction of Alliance Grand Finals reflects this commitment, complemented by the announcement of Australian Merit Teams in the coming days. TFA also acknowledges the efforts of all players and officials who travelled to Coffs Harbour, presenting themselves to our High Performance panel for talent identification and future selection opportunities.

Alongside his appointment in the 18s Boys grand final, Campbell Muir was also awarded the Referees’ Referee Award by his peers to cap off the week. Ellen Macleod and Hayden Drapalski were presented as Female and Male Referees of the Tournament, respectively, while Jessica Loring and Zac Caton took out the Junior equivalent of the honour.

The DoorDash National Youth Championships is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, alongside City of Coffs Harbour.

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Official event photos can be viewed on the Touch Football Australia Facebook page.

Full results and final standings are listed below.

 

18s Boys

Grand Final

NSW Combined Independent Schools 7 defeated Queensland Representative School Sport 6

Player of the Final

Logan Toohey – NSW Combined Independent Schools

Player of the Series

Jontaye Brown – Queensland Representative School Sport

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Alec Clark

Zac Genrich

Campbell Muir

Alliance Grand Final

Tasmania Thunder 13 defeated Northern Territory Devils 3

Alliance Grand Final Referee Appointments

Giancarlo Leung

Naseh Rizvi

Hayden Wearne

Final Placings

  1. NSW Combined Independent Schools
  2. Queensland Representative School Sport
  3. South Queensland Sharks
  4. NSW Combined High Schools
  5. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones
  6. NSW Combined Catholic Colleges
  7. Brisbane Cobras
  8. Sydney Scorpions
  9. Hunter Western Hornets
  10. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  11. Tasmania Thunder
  12. Northern Territory Devils

 

18s Girls

Grand Final

Queensland Representative School Sport 4 defeated NSW Combined High Schools 2

Player of the Final

Layne Prince – Queensland Representative School Sport

Player of the Series

Evie Clarkson – Queensland Representative School Sport

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Zoe Genrich

Jordan Randle

Caleb Walz

Alliance Grand Final

ACT Raiders A 15 defeated South Australia Heat 5

Alliance Grand Final Referee Appointments

David Kerwin

Paul Lawrence

Alexander Tkaczuk

Final Placings

  1. Queensland Representative School Sport
  2. NSW Combined High Schools
  3. South Queensland Sharks
  4. Brisbane Cobras
  5. NSW Combined Catholic Colleges
  6. ACT Raiders A
  7. NSW Combined Independent Schools
  8. Hunter Western Hornets
  9. South West Queensland Swans
  10. South Australia Heat
  11. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  12. Tasmania Thunder
  13. ACT Raiders B
  14. Western Tigers
  15. Victoria Storm
  16. Northern Eagles
  17. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones

 

16s Boys

Grand Final

Central Queensland Bulls 9 defeated Brisbane Cobras 7

Player of the Final

Oliver Hinds – Central Queensland Bulls

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Lachlan Carey

Thomas Donehue

Daniel Kustec

Alliance Grand Final

ACT Raiders 10 defeated Western Tigers 2

Alliance Grand Final Referee Appointments

Mackenzie Broad

Jordan McDonald

Simon Jeary

Final Placings

  1. Central Queensland Bulls
  2. Brisbane Cobras A
  3. Hunter Western Hornets A
  4. South Queensland Sharks A
  5. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones
  6. Southern Rebels
  7. South West Queensland Swans
  8. Hunter Western Hornets B
  9. South Queensland Sharks B
  10. Northern Eagles
  11. ACT Raiders
  12. Brisbane Cobras B
  13. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  14. Western Tigers
  15. Tasmania Thunder
  16. Victoria Storm

 

16s Girls

Grand Final

South Queensland Sharks A 10 defeated Brisbane Cobras A 6

Player of the Final

Lilli-Ava Ioane – South Queensland Sharks A

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Savannah Draper

Rob McKay

Riley Wotton

Alliance Grand Final

Western Tigers A 14 defeated Victoria Storm 2

Alliance Grand Final Referee Appointments

Bianca Anderson

Clayton Lane

Meg Sauerwald

Final Placings

  1. South Queensland Sharks A
  2. Brisbane Cobras A
  3. Southern Rebels
  4. Sydney Scorpions
  5. Hunter Western Hornets
  6. Central Queensland Bulls
  7. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  8. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones
  9. Western Tigers A
  10. South West Queensland Swans
  11. South Queensland Sharks B
  12. Brisbane Cobras B
  13. Northern Eagles
  14. Victoria Storm
  15. Western Tigers B

 

14s Boys

Grand Final

Hunter Western Hornets A 12 defeated Central Queensland Bulls 4

Player of the Final

Cruz Elers – Hunter Western Hornets A

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Hayden Drapalski

Cooper Jones

Will Schatz

Final Placings

  1. Hunter Western Hornets A
  2. Central Queensland Bulls
  3. Sydney Scorpions
  4. South Queensland Sharks A
  5. Southern Rebels
  6. Northern Eagles
  7. South Queensland Sharks B
  8. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones
  9. South West Queensland Swans
  10. Brisbane Cobras A
  11. Hunter Western Hornets B
  12. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  13. ACT Raiders
  14. Tasmania Thunder
  15. Brisbane Cobras B
  16. Victoria Storm

 

14s Girls

Grand Final

South Queensland Sharks A 11 defeated Brisbane Cobras A 2

Player of the Final

Rebel Le Gassick – South Queensland Sharks A

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Aleksandr Hampton

Miriam Hunt

Ellen Macleod

Final Placings

  1. South Queensland Sharks A
  2. Brisbane Cobras A
  3. Central Queensland Bulls
  4. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones
  5. Brisbane Cobras B
  6. Hunter Western Hornets B
  7. Hunter Western Hornets A
  8. Sydney Scorpions
  9. South Queensland Sharks B
  10. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  11. South West Queensland Swans
  12. Northern Eagles
  13. Southern Rebels
  14. Northern Territory Devils
  15. ACT Raiders
  16. Tasmania Thunder
  17. Victoria Storm

 

12s Boys

Grand Final

Hunter Western Hornets A 4 defeated Sydney Scorpions 3

Player of the Final

Kobe Short – Hunter Western Hornets A

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Dylan Carey

John Clark

Paul George

Final Placings

  1. Hunter Western Hornets A
  2. Sydney Scorpions
  3. Southern Rebels
  4. South Queensland Sharks A
  5. South Queensland Sharks B
  6. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones
  7. Hunter Western Hornets B
  8. Central Queensland Bulls
  9. Brisbane Cobras A
  10. ACT Raiders
  11. South West Queensland Swans
  12. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  13. Northern Eagles
  14. Brisbane Cobras B
  15. Tasmania Thunder
  16. Victoria Storm

 

12s Girls

Grand Final

Hunter Western Hornets A 3 defeated South Queensland Sharks A 2

Player of the Final

Harlow Colley – Hunter Western Hornets A

Grand Final Referee Appointments

Linda Buchannan

Amanda Crowley

Izzy Watt

Final Placings

  1. Hunter Western Hornets A
  2. South Queensland Sharks A
  3. Brisbane Cobras A
  4. Southern Rebels
  5. Sydney Scorpions
  6. Central Queensland Bulls
  7. Sydney Mets
  8. Hunter Western Hornets B
  9. South Queensland Sharks B
  10. North Queensland Tropical Cyclones
  11. South West Queensland Swans
  12. Sunshine Coast Pineapples
  13. Brisbane Cobras B
  14. Northern Eagles
  15. Tasmania Thunder
  16. ACT Raiders

 

Champion Entity

South Queensland Sharks

 

REFEREE AWARDS

Female Referee of the Tournament

Ellen Macleod

Male Referee of the Tournament

Hayden Drapalski

Junior Female Referee of the Tournament

Jessica Loring

Junior Male Referee of the Tournament

Zac Caton

Referees’ Referee Award

Campbell Muir

Referee Team Awards

Team 1 – Matthew Wilson

Team 2 – Miranda Lammin

Team 3 – Clayton Lane

Team 4 – Dan McKenzie

Team 5 – Kelvin Wirihana-Tawake

Team 6 – Zac Caton

Team 7 – Kane Unicomb

Team 8 – Sonia Wirihana-Tawake

Team 9 – David Kerwin

Team 10 – Benjamin Lunn

Team 11 – Joanna Stockill

Team 12 – Dylan Carey

Team 13 – Michael Genrich

Team 14 – Jonathan Brownlow

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