Football Queensland Central
Football Queensland Central Coast is the regional office of Football Queensland servicing the areas between Gladstone, Rockhampton and Longreach. The FQ Central Coast regional office has a local administrator and committee members which are elected by clubs to meet quarterly to discuss functional and geographical matters.
History
Football Queensland Central Coast was established in 2021 as part of Football Queensland's Future of Football 2020+ Reforms.[1] As part of the reform process, a six-month state-wide consultation with the local football community took place with the aim of improving four key areas of the game: Governance, Administration, Competitions, and Affordability. Following the consultation, FQ Central Coast was created to better reflect the geography and strategic direction of the region.
As part of this change, the Central Queensland Premier League was replaced by the FQPL Central Coast men's and women's competitions from the 2022 season.[1][2]
Clubs and competitions
The premier competitions in the region are the FQPL 3 Central Coast Men's and FQPL Central Coast Women's, both of which form part of the Central Conference in the Football Queensland pyramid.[2]
| Club | Home Ground | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker Bears FC | Norbridge Park | Rockhampton | Was CQU Berserker FC until 2022 |
| Capricorn Coast FC | Apex Park | Yeppoon | |
| Central FC | Brian Niven Park | Gladstone | |
| Clinton FC | Clinton Field | Gladstone | |
| Frenchville FC | Ryan Park | Rockhampton | |
| Nerimbera FC | Pilbeam Park | Rockhampton | |
| Rockhampton Bluebirds United | Webber Park | Rockhampton | |
| Southside United Sports Club | Jardine Park | Rockhampton |
[3] Accurate for 2024 season as of 26 August 2024
| Club | Home Ground | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker Bears FC | Norbridge Pak | Rockhampton | |
| Capricorn Coast FC Black | Apex Park | Yeppoon | |
| Capricorn Coast FC Orange | Apex Park | Yeppoon | |
| Frenchville FC Green | Ryan Park | Rockhampton | |
| Frenchville FC White | Ryan Park | Rockhampton | |
| Nerimbera FC | Pilbeam Park | Rockhampton | |
| Parkana | Parkana Field | Rockhampton | |
| Southside United Sports Club | Jardine Park | Rockhampton |
[4]Accurate for 2023 season
| Club | Home Ground | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloela Valleys | Biloela | ||
| BITS FC | Gladstone | ||
| Calliope | Gladstone | ||
| Central FC | Brian Niven Park | Gladstone | |
| Clinton FC | Clinton Field | Gladstone | |
| Yaralla | Yaralla Sports Club Football Pitch | Gladstone |
Bold - denotes first-grade team[4]Accurate for 2023 season
| Club | Home Ground | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Tannum FC | Gladstone | ||
| Berserker Southside | Jardine Park | Rockhampton | Combined team of Berserker and Southside United (2019, 2020). Withdrew prior to the 2021 Central Queensland Premier League season. |
| Callide United | Callide United Soccer Fields | Biloela | |
| Calliope & District FC | Gladstone | ||
| Emerald Eagles FC | Emerald | Withdrew from senior competition after the 2016 Central Queensland Premier League season. Competed in Central Queensland Premier League Division 2 in 2018. | |
| Gracemere Redbacks | Gracemere Sports Club Field | Rockhampton | Compete in Rockhampton Community League. |
| Monto SC | Monto | ||
| St Anthony's Junior SC | Rockhampton |
Competitions
| Season | Number of Teams | Premiers | Champions (Grand Final Winners) The Wesley Hall Cup | Grand Final Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949[5] | Nerimbera | |||
| 1950[6] | Frenchville | |||
| 1951[7] | Nerimbera | |||
| 1952[8] | Mt Morgan | |||
| 1953[9] | Nerimbera | |||
| 1954[10] | Nerimbera | |||
| 1955 | Nerimbera | |||
| 1956 | Nerimbera | |||
| 1957 | 3 - Nerimbera, Frenchville, Railway Recreation | Nerimbera | ||
| 1959 | 4 - Frenchville, Nerimbera, Railway Recreation, "Bulletin" Dodgers | Railway Recreation | ||
| 1960 | Frenchville | Frenchville 1 defeated Nerimbera 0 at Rockhampton Showgrounds
Frenchville - Neville Janes | ||
| 1965 | Railway Recreation | Railway Recreation 1 defeated Frenchville 0 after extra time at the Rockhampton Cricket Ground. It was 0-all at full time.
Railway Recreation - Peter Egan (penalty) | ||
| 1966 | Nerimbera | Nerimbera 5 defeated Railway Recreation 1 at Dean Street, Rockhampton
Nerimbera - Charlie Combes (4), Barry Coombs Railway Recreation - Rowland | ||
| 1968 | Railway Recreation | Railway Recreation | Railway Recreation 2 defeated Gladstone United 1
Railway Recreation - Peter Egan, Kel Higson Gladstone United - Nick Demchenko | |
| 1969 | 5 - Railway Recreation, Nerimbera, Frenchville, Gladstone United, Mt Morgan | Railway Recreation (Undefeated) | Railway Recreation | Railway Recreation 3 defeated Nerimbera 2
Railway Recreation - John Jarvis, Unknown (2) Nerimbera - Own goal, Unknown |
| 1970 | 4 - Frenchville, Gladstone United, Railway Recreation, Nerimbera | Example | Railway Recreation | Railway Recreation 3 defeated Nerimbera 1
Railway Recreation - John Jarvis (2), Brian Egan Nerimbera - S Bellis (penalty) |
| 1971 | 6 - Frenchville, Railway Recreation, Nerimbera, Bluebirds United, Gladstone United, Biloela. Gladstone United and Biloela withdrew from the competition part way through the season. | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville defeated Bluebirds United at McLeod Park, Rockhampton |
| 1972 | 4 - Railway Recreation, Frenchville, Nerimbera, Bluebirds United | Railway Recreation | Frenchville | Frenchville 3 defeated Bluebirds United 1 at McLeod Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Steve Byron (penalty), Paul Martin, Wayne Druery Bluebirds United - Bruce Shuker |
| 1973 | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 4 defeated Nerimbera 1 at McLeod Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Len Pollock (2 including a penalty), Graeme Brady, Paul Martin Nerimbera - Smythe | |
| 1974 | Bluebirds United (1st) | Bluebirds United 5 defeated Frenchville 4 after extra time. It was 4-all at full time. This game was played at McLeod Park, Rockhampton.
Bluebirds United - Terry McPherson (3 including 1 during extra time), Cornwell, Peter Pirog Frenchville - Nick Jones (2), Own goal, Len Pollock | ||
| 1975 | Bluebirds United | Bluebirds United (2nd) | Bluebirds United 3 defeated Frenchville 2 after extra time. It was 2-all at full time.
Bluebirds United - Julian Parker, Terry McPherson (2 including one during extra time) Frenchville - Mal Cross (penalty), Ian Graham | |
| 1976 | 5 - Bluebirds United, Frenchville, St George, Nerimbera, Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education | Bluebirds United | Bluebirds United (3rd) | Bluebirds United 1 defeated Frenchville 0 at McLeod Park, Rockhampton
Bluebirds United - Peter Pirog |
| 1977 | 6 - Bluebirds United, Wolves, Leichhardt United, St George, Frenchville, Nerimbera | Bluebirds United (4th) | Bluebirds United 4 defeated Wolves 1 at McLeod Park, Rockhampton
Bluebirds United - Alfie McDonaugh (2), Alan Caird, Rodney Leis Wolves - John Druery | |
| 1978 | 7 - Frenchville, Nerimbera, Bluebirds United, St George, Berserker, Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education, Leichhardt United | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 2 defeated Bluebirds United 1 at McLeod Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Wayne Druery (2) Bluebirds United - Greg McMillan |
| 1979 | 6 - Frenchville, Nerimbera, St George, Bluebirds United, Berserker, Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education | Frenchville | Nerimbera | Nerimbera 4 defeated Frenchville 0 |
| 1980 | 6 - Nerimbera, Bluebirds United, Leichhardt United, Frenchville, St George, Berserker | Nerimbera | Leichhardt United (1st) | Leichhardt United 3 defeated Bluebirds United 2 after extra time at McLeod Park, Rockhampton. It was 2-all at full time.
Leichhardt United - Glen Moss, Jeff Feltell (penalty), Rob O'Grady (in extra time) Bluebirds United - Lee McBride, Greg McMillan (penalty) |
| 1981 | 8 - Nerimbera, Frenchville, Leichhardt United, St George, Yeppoon, Bluebirds United, Blackwater, Berserker | Nerimbera | Nerimbera | First Grand Final - |
| 1982 | Nerimbera | Nerimbera | Nerimbera 2 defeated Frenchville 1 after extra time at McLeod Park, Rockhampton. It was nil-all at full time.
Nerimbera - John Neibling (during extra time), Own goal (during extra time) Frenchville - Bill Gillespie (during extra time) | |
| 1983 | 9 - Frenchville, Nerimbera, Clinton, Wolves (Gladstone), St George, Bluebirds United, QLD Alumina Sports Club, Capicornia Institute of Advanced Education, Gladstone United | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 2 defeated St George 1 at Ryan Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Brett Druery, Bevan Dingley St George - Darryl Brown |
| 1984 | 12 - Frenchville, Mackay Rangers, Mackay Lions, Parkside (Mackay), St George, Nerimbera, Clinton, Bluebirds United, Wolves (Gladstone), Mackay Wanderers, QLD Alumina Sports Club, Gladstone United | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 2 defeated St George 0 at Norbridge Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Brett Druery, Doug Swain |
| 1985 | Berserker (Undefeated) | Berserker | Grand Final - Berserker 3 drew with Frenchville 3 after extra time at Norbridge Park, Rockhampton. It was 2-all at full time.
Berserker - Jim Gough, Brad Smith, Adrian Smith (in extra time) Frenchville - Adrian Weston, Myles Hunt, Lindsay Dean (in extra time) Grand Final Replay - Berserker 3 defeated Frenchville 2 after extra time at Ryan Park, Rockhampton. It was 1-all at full time. Berserker - Brad Smith, Warren Jarvis (in extra time), Bruce Bock (in extra time) Frenchville - John Kruk (penalty), Myles Hunt (in extra time) | |
| 1986 | 7 - Frenchville, Mackay Lions, Mackay Wanderers, Nerimbera, Mackay Rangers, Mackay Magpies, Bluebirds United | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 1 defeated Bluebirds United 0 at Norbridge Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Ian Glazebrook |
| 1987 | Bluebirds United (5th) | |||
| 1988 | 9 - Frenchville, Mackay Rangers, Mackay Magpies, Bluebirds United, Mackay Lions, Berserker, Nerimbera, Mackay Wanderers, Wests (Mackay) | |||
| 1989 | Frenchville | Frenchville 3 defeated Nerimbera 1
Frenchville - Jason Wyer (2), Craig Green Nerimbera - Shaun Jones | ||
| 1990 | Bluebirds United (6th) | Bluebirds United | ||
| 1991 | 4 - Bluebirds United, Frenchville, Nerimbera, Berserker | Bluebirds United | Bluebirds United (7th) | Bluebirds United 1 defeated Frenchville 0 at Ryan Park, Rockhampton
Bluebirds United - Andrew Grohn |
| 1992 | 4 - Berserker, Bluebirds United, Frenchville, Nerimbera | Berserker | Berserker | Berserker 1 defeated Bluebirds United 0 at Norbridge Park, Rockhampton
Berserker - Warren Jarvis |
| 1993 | Berserker | |||
| 1994 | Berserker | Frenchville | Frenchville 2 defeated Berserker 1 at Ryan Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Jason Wyer, Lindsay Dean Berserker - Michael Rowland | |
| 1995 | Nerimbera | Nerimbera 3 defeated Frenchville 1 after extra time at Ryan Park, Rockhampton. It was 1-all at full time.
Nerimbera - Michael Bettridge (2 including a goal in extra time), John Muir (in extra time) Frenchville - Jason Wyer | ||
| 1996 | Frenchville | Frenchville 1 defeated Bluebirds United 0 at Webber Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Jeff James | ||
| 2001 | Berserker | Berserker 3 defeated Frenchville 0 at Ryan Park, Rockhampton
Berserker - Craig Porter, Anthony Galliozzi, Matthew Bettridge Player of the grand final - Matthew Bettridge (Berserker) | ||
| 2006 | 9 - Clinton, Frenchville, Nerimbera, Southside United, Bluebirds United, Berserker, Capricorn Coast, Central (Gladstone), Parkana | Clinton | ||
| 2007 | Capricorn Coast | Capricorn Coast (1st) | Capricorn Coast defeated Bluebirds United 9-8 on penalties after extra time at Apex Park, Yeppoon. It was 2-all at full time and 3-all after extra time.
Capricorn Coast - Cameron Mackay (2 including 1 during extra time), Brad Stevens Bluebirds United - Brendan James, Matthew Sauer, Peter Degroot (in extra time) Player of the Grand Final - Dylan Kussrow (Capricorn Coast) | |
| 2008 | Southside United | Southside United 2 defeated Clinton 1 at Jardine Park, Rockhampton
Southside United - Josh Lucey (2) Clinton - Own goal | ||
| 2009 | Clinton (1st) | Clinton 7 defeated Bluebirds United 1 at Marley Brown Oval, Gladstone | ||
| 2010 | 11 - Capricorn Coast, Clinton, Nerimbera, Bluebirds United, Frenchville, Yaralla, Centrals, Parkana, Southside United, CQU Berserker, Wildcats | Capricorn Coast | Capricorn Coast | Capricorn Coast defeated Clinton |
| 2012 | Clinton (2nd) | |||
| 2013 | 10 - Frenchville, Clinton, Central, Nerimbera, Bluebirds United, Central QLD Energy, Southside United, Emerald, Capricorn Coast, Berserker | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 4 defeated Clinton 3 at Jardine Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Michael Cay (2), Paul Jackson, Jesse Thompson Clinton - Scott Rouse, Marc Wheeler, Mitchell Innocend |
| 2014 | 9 - Southside United, Frenchville, Clinton, Capricorn Coast, Bluebirds United, Central, Nerimbera, Emerald, Berserker | Southside United | Frenchville | Frenchville 3 defeayed Clinton 0 at Ryan Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - F King, T Hickey, D Trim |
| 2015 | 8 - Frenchville, Clinton, Capricorn Coast, Southside United, Bluebirds United, Berserker, Emerald, Nerimbera | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 5 defeated Clinton 2
Frenchville - Clinton - Player of the Grand Final - Jordan Miller (Frenchville) |
| 2016 | 9 - Frenchville, Clinton, Capricorn Coast, Southside United, Bluebirds United, Parkana, Nerimbera, Berserker, Emerald | Frenchville (Undefeated) | Frenchville | Frenchville 6 defeated Clinton 5
Frenchville - Clinton - Player of the Grand Final - Jordan Miller (Frenchville) |
| 2017 | 7 - Capricorn Coast, Clinton, Frenchville, Bluebirds United, Southside United, Parkana, Nerimbera | Capricorn Coast | Capricorn Coast (3rd) | Capricorn Coast 4 defeated Frenchville 3 at Apex Park, Yeppoon
Capricorn Coast - Ben Cummins (2), Tim English, Flynn Berry Frenchville - Jordan Miller (2 including a penalty), Paul Jackson |
| 2018 | 7 - Clinton, Frenchville, Capricorn Coast, Central, Bluebirds United, Southside United, Nerimbera | Clinton | Clinton (3rd) | Clinton 1 defeated Capricorn Coast 0 after extra time. It was 0-all at full time.
Clinton - Liam Jones |
| 2019 | 7 - Capricorn Coast, Frenchville, Clinton, Bluebirds United, Central, Nerimbera, Southside United | Capricorn Coast | Frenchville | Frenchville 3 defeated Capricorn Coast 2 after extra time at Ryan Park, Rockhampton. It was 2-all at full time.
Frenchville - Harry Dean (2 including 1 during extra time), Shane Lubbe (during extra time) Capricorn Coast - To be advised Player of the Grand Final - Harry Dean (Frenchville) |
| 2020 | 6 - Frenchville, Bluebirds United, Central, Berserker Southside, Nerimbera, Capricorn Coast | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville 2 defeated Bluebirds United 1 |
| 2021 | 6 - Frenchville, Capricorn Coast, Clinton, Bluebirds United, Nerimbera, Central | Frenchville | Frenchville | Frenchville defeated Clinton 7-6 on penalties after extra time. It was 2-all after extra time. |
| 2022 [11] | 6 - Clinton, Frenchville, Central, Southside United, Nerimbera, Capricorn Coast | Clinton | Frenchville | Frenchville 1 defeated Clinton 0 at Ryan Park, Rockhampton
Frenchville - Harry Dean |
| 2023 [12] | 9 - Clinton, Frenchville, Nerimbera, Central, Southside United, Capricorn Coast, Parkana, Berserker, Bluebirds United | Clinton (Undefeated) | Clinton (4th) | Clinton 3 defeated Nerimbera 0 at Club Clinton Park, Gladstone
Clinton - Liam Stephen, Matthew Varnes, Scott Rouse |
| 2024 [13] | 8 - Clinton (Gladstone), Frenchville, Central, Nerimbera, Southside United, Capricorn Coast, CQU Berserker, Bluebirds United | Clinton | Clinton (5th) | Clinton 3 defeated Frenchville 1 at Marley Brown Oval, Gladstone
Clinton - Ethan Munster, Jake Schofield, Liam Stephen Frenchville - Tyler Wetzler |
| 2025 [14] | 7 - Clinton (Gladstone), Frenchville, Central (Gladstone), Capricorn Coast), Nerimbera, Berserker, Bluebirds United | Clinton | Clinton (6th) | Clinton 2 defeated Frenchville 0 at Ryan Park, Rockhampton
Clinton - Ethan Munster, Unknown |
| Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
See also
External links
Clubs
- Bluebirds United
- Boyne Tannum FC
- Capricorn Coast Football Club
- Central FC
- Emerald Eagles FC
- Frenchville Roos Football Club
- Nerimbera Football Club
- Football Queensland official website
- FQPL Central Coast fixtures and standings
References
- ^ a b "Future of Football 2020+". Football Queensland. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ a b "Football Queensland confirms 2022 regional senior competition structures". Football Queensland. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ Queensland, Football (2024-02-16). "2024 FQ Final Declaration of Leagues for Senior Men and Women". Football Queensland. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b "Queensland Football (Soccer) Tables - Final season tables -- FQ Central Coast 2023". www.elitetograssroots.net. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/56922490
- ^ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/56957799
- ^ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/57123896
- ^ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/57269329
- ^ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/57279899
- ^ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/57279899
- ^ https://frenchvillesportsclub.com.au/blog/frenchville-roos-secure-fourth-consecutive-wesley-hall-cup-win
- ^ https://footballqueensland.com.au/fqpl-central-coast/
- ^ https://footballqueensland.com.au/fqpl-central-coast/
- ^ https://footballqueensland.com.au/fqpl-central-coast/
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