Thrilling weekend ahead
Football season is back, with fields from the northern reaches of Cairns all the way to the Gold Coast packed full of junior and senior players. Here is Football Queensland’s look at the big matches, star junior and senior players, Teams of the Week and every result that matters from the grassroots level to NPL action.
Gold Coast United make the trip north to take on Redcliffe powerhouse Peninsula Power this Saturday in NPL Men’s action. Fresh off the back off a resounding 3-0 victory over Brisbane City, United will be in a confident mood as they take on eighth-placed Power.
Based on current season standings, United look to be favourites on paper, although Peninsula Power will be riding a wave of confidence after defeating last year’s treble winners Gold Coast Knights in what was a monumental upset last weekend.
Gold Coast’s front line will be key to their hopes, with forwards Chris Lucas and Nicholas Panetta both in top goalscoring form.
Former Surfers Paradise hero Teddy Watson will also be looking to make a statement in the match as he searches for his first goal in the yellow and blue.
This clash looks likely to be a cracker.
Peninsula Power vs. Gold Coast United, Saturday March 16, 5pm AJ Kelly Park
We’ve got a thrilling 2023 grand final rematch ahead this weekend as Gold Coast United host Eastern Suburbs in the NPL Women’s competition.
Out to avenge their grand final loss, United are heading into the weekend looking to bounce back from a hardfought loss to league leaders Brisbane City last round.
Still sitting in second place and just a single point off the summit, United know that a victory could mean they will finish week 6 back on top of the ladder.
Eastern Suburbs have started the season with mixed results, winning just two of their first five games.
A team with quality from top to bottom, Easts know they should be higher than their current position of fifth and will have United in their sights to kickstart their season.
Gold Coast United vs. Eastern Suburbs FC, Sunday March 17, 4pm, Coplick Family Sports Park
Coach education
It’s been a fantastic few weeks of coach education on the coast, with more than 100 coaches taking part in coaching education courses.
Coaches have been developing their understanding of delivering fun activities to improve session outcomes.
A big thank you to all the coaches who have joined us so far, as well as the clubs for supporting these education opportunities.
There are still courses available, with coaching courses on offer for MiniRoos, Foundation of Football and C Diploma courses across a variety of locations on the coast.