Sunshine Coast Spartans
The Sunshine Coast Spartans are a gridiron football club competing in the Gridiron Queensland league. The club is situated on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and plays out of the Stockland fields at Stockland Stadium.
| Full name | Sunshine Coast Spartans Gridiron Club |
|---|---|
| Sport | Gridiron (American football) |
| Founded | 2009 |
| League | Gridiron Queensland |
| Home ground | Stockland fields -Kawana |
| President | Ben Gough |
| Head coach | Brendan Phillips |
| Strip | |
| Burnt Orange / White | |
History
The Sunshine Coast Spartans gained registration to Gridiron Queensland in 2009. The Junior Spartans took out the Sunbowl against Hot-favourites Northside Rhinos 12-0, for the Sunshine Coast Spartans First Championship.
2016 saw the Senior men's team reaching the playoffs for the first time after having its first winning season in team history. Finishing ranked #17 in the nation.
Team Awards
MVP
- 2012
Juniors:
Rising Star: Jason Gough
Offensive MVP: Benjamin Gough
Defensive & Overall MVP: Michael Mvp Gilmour
Seniors:
Offensive line: Errol Hearn
Offensive Back: Warwick Russell
Offensive MVP: Shane Grace
Defensive line: Albert Wolfgramm
Defensive back: Fitzsimon Jack & Storm DeSmeth
Defensive MVP: Christian Christian O'Dea
Rookie of the year: Leith Rutledge
Senior MVP: Shannon Grant Moen
Spartan of the year: Matthew Noonan
See also
References
- Immanuel Lutheran College[1]
- Immanuel Lutheran College, Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District T/A Immanuel Lutheran College, Sunshine Coast, 2008, http://www.immanuel.qld.edu.au/