Purpose
The purpose of the Academy is to develop Queensland Bulls, Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat ready players more quickly and more often. The Academy is another channel to support Premier Cricket, Country Cricket and Queensland Youth Programs develop elite players.
Intent
The Queensland Cricket Academy is a training and development program and does not guarantee or imply future selection or opportunities. It is intended to complement players' club cricket programs, so players are expected to balance their cricket commitments during the season.
Selection Criteria
- Potential to succeed in Elite Cricket;
- Identified skill gaps in Elite Teams – future proofing our professional squads;
- Previous performance; and
- Character, coachability and willingness to commit to the Academy program.
Squad
- Alexander Procopis (Northern Suburbs)
- Aryan Jain (Northern Suburbs)
- Benji Floros (Valley)
- Connor McMillan (South Brisbane)
- Darcey Johnson (Sandgate-Redcliffe)
- Dylan McLachlan (Valley)
- Erin Moran (Wynnum-Manly)
- Grace Collins (Wynnum-Manly)
- Isaiah Snell (Western Suburbs)
- Jack Wood (Ipswich)
- Matt Willans (University of Queensland)
- Olivia Winter (Gold Coast)
- Sam Geyer (Western Suburbs)
- Sam Neale (Northern Suburbs)
- Scott Palombo (Northern Suburbs)
- Steve McGiffin (Western Suburbs)
- Steven Hogan (Sandgate-Redcliffe)
- Tarah Staines (Sunshine Coast)
- Tom Campbell (Western Suburbs)
- Trinity Doyle (Western Suburbs)
- Zac McDermott (Gold Coast)
- Zanden Jeh (South Brisbane)
Coaches
- Jarrad Loughman – Academy Lead (Male) and Fielding Lead
- Sam Ward – Academy Lead (Female)
- Greg Moller – Batting Lead
- Andy Bichel – Fast Bowling Lead
- Gavin Fitness – Wicket Keeping Lead and Batting
- Cameron Boyce – Spin Bowling Lead
- Ronan McDonald – Physical Performance Lead
- Tony Hampson – Country Lead
Playing Opportunities
Identified players and Academy squad members will play games as a squad. The intent is to create opportunities for performing Premier Cricket players alongside contracted Queensland players engaging in extra playing opportunities outside that program.