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
- Ashton Gumm (Gold Coast)
- Dylan McLachlan (Valley)
- Isaiah Snell (Wests)
- Jack Wood (Ipswich)
- Marcus Bean (Northern Suburbs)
- Matt Willans (University of Queensland)
- Sam Geyer (South Brisbane)
- Scott Palombo (Northern Suburbs)
- Steve McGiffin (Western Suburbs)
- Tom Balkin (Toombul)
- Tom Campbell (Western Suburbs)
- Zac McDermott (Gold Coast)
- Zanden Jeh (South Brisbane)
- Erin Moran (Wynnum-Manly)
- Naiya Varidel (Western Suburbs)
- Ruby Strange (Western Suburbs)
- Tarah Staines (Sunshine Coast)
Coaches
- Jarrad Loughman - QC Academy Lead
- Hamish Bennett - QC Academy Coach (Fast Bowling)
- Cameron Boyce - QC Academy Coach (Spin Bowling)
- Gavin Fitness - QC Academy Coach (Wicket Keeping & Batting)
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.