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State of Origin is coming to Queensland in 2027! Queensland Touch Football is excited to announce the Coaches and Managers appointments to lead Queensland for the 2027 State of Origin series.
The calibre of coaches appointed across all 19 Queensland teams is unmatched in recent times, with the depth of experience, leadership and success across both state and national representive levels.
Representing Queensland is about more than results – it’s about pride, preparation, and performance. Our successful Coaches and Managers will join a high-performance environment focused on innovation, teamwork, and athlete development, helping drive our Maroons culture forward in the build-up to the 2027 State of Origin series.
Congratulations to those selected to lead our Queensland teams into battle for the 2027 State of Origin series on home soil* for a rivalry like no other!
*Venue to be advised.
The timeline for all coach and manager selections and appointments is as follows:
Men’s Open
Coach : Jason Boyd
Asst Coach: Chris Loth
Manager: Brad Shine
Women’s Open
Coach: Craig Morrow
Asst Coach : Amy Hope
Manager: Christine Case
Mixed Open
Coach: Adam Pryde
Asst Coach: Jaya Callinan
Manager: Kris Ross
Senior Mixed
Coach: Danny Goodwin
Asst Coach : Sean Lynch
Manager: Grace Bradley
Men’s 20s
Coach: David Parker
Asst Coach: Jayden Benbow
Manager: Connor Cowley
Women’s 20s
Coach: Leasha Thouard
Asst Coach: Drina Brady
Manager: Renee Randall
Women’s 27s
Coach: Leeanne Bauer
Asst Coach: Bobbie McMinn
Manager: Karleigh Little
Men’s 30s
Coach: Nick Pecchiar
Asst Coach : Steve Pedley
Manager: Wayne Butcher
Women’s 35s
Coach: Lucas Feldman
Asst Coach: Michael Baartz
Manager: Chrissie Hickman
Men’s 35s
Coach: Gary Benbow
Asst Coach : John Beesley
Manager: Stephen Brand
Women’s 40s
Coach: Geoff Hooper
Asst Coach: Billy Dorrick
Manager: Sharelle Pedley
Men’s 40s
Coach: Tim Villalba
Asst Coach: Andre Boon
Manager: Brenton Snelling
Women’s 45s
Coach: Jye Malcolm
Asst Coach: Mai Peregrina
Manager: Gabrielle Baldwin
Men’s 45s
Coach: Joe Schweitzer
Asst Coach: William Gilbert
Manager: Moses Choy
Women’s 50s
Coach: John Bourke
Asst Coach: Darren Morrison
Manager: Lisa Baisden
Men’s 50s
Coach: Mark Edwards
Asst Coach: David Bonser
Manager: Darren Larkin
Men’s 55s
Coach: Kevin Flett
Asst Coach: Wayne Holder
Manager: David Powell
Men’s 60s
Coach: Mook Harrington Snr
Asst Coach: Ash Taylor
Manager: Peter Cantwell
Men’s 65’s
Coach: Peter Hawes
Asst Coach: Alfio Messina
Manager: Tony LaCaze
If you have any questions regarding the 2027 State of Origin, please contact QTF at qldsoo@qldtouch.com.au.
