Eddie Franklin

Queensland, Sunshine Coast

Sports Reporter at The Courier-Mail

23 | Sport and Racing Reporter with @the_daily/@couriermail

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Future stars: Townsville’s top 64 Aussie rules talents revealed

2 weeks ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Eddie Franklin

The Townsville region is continuing to shine in the sport of Aussie rules football with a number of junior stars impressing at a club, school and representative level. From Curra to the Northern Beaches, players are wearing their guernseys with pride as they hope to continue their on-field success. Townsville AFL participation manager Joel Newman said there had been rapid growth in the region’s junior competitions every year for the past five years.
Harvey girls classic – Tigers knock Magpies out of contention

Mar 28, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Andrew Dawson |Nick Tucker |Eddie Franklin

Tigers U17 hooker Enah Desic and Carayanidis Ta’Akimoeaka-Pulu were sensational as they helped drag their side from an 6-18 deficit to an 18-18 draw and knock Souths Logan out of the competition. The epic encounter finished with the Tigers drawing level despite Souths Logan scoring four tries to three. The result sets up a likely finals bout involving Tigers, Tweed, Capras and possibly Falcons.
Live stream: Watch the AFLQ Schools Cup state finals from Maroochydore

Oct 6, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Eddie Franklin

Sunshine CoastDon't miss out on the headlines from Sunshine Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. The 2024 AFLQ Schools Cup finals promises to be an Aussie rules extravaganza, with 71 matches to be played across three huge days from Friday. Maroochydore Multisports Complex on the Sunshine Coast will host the finals series once again with more than 30 teams competing for silverware glory across six divisions.
Sam Freedman lauds Kyle Wilson-Taylor's win on Punch Lane at Sunshine Coast

Jul 5, 2024 | racenet.com.au | Eddie Franklin

Former champion apprentice and Group 1-winning hoop Kyle Wilson-Taylor has continued his stellar rise among the Queensland metropolitan ranks, receiving high praise from Flemington trainer Sam Freedman. Wilson-Taylor guided short-priced favourite Punch Lane to victory in the Benchmark 75 Handicap (1400m) after the four-year-old gelding finished a narrow second behind Magic Conqueror (Kelly Schweida) at Doomben last start.
Tiger Legend roars to victory in Battle Of The Bush

Jun 28, 2024 | racenet.com.au | Eddie Franklin

Queensland's most renowned bush trainer has won the race that's eluded him for years with victory in the Battle Of The Bush Final at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Tiger Legend, which has had prior stable stints with Tony Gollan, Les Bridge and two starts in Hong Kong, changed hands to John Manzelmann in October last year. Since returning to Queensland the five-year-old has produced wins at Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Mount Garnet and Townsville.
Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida aiming for third Group 1 Tatt's Tiara victory

Jun 25, 2024 | racenet.com.au | Eddie Franklin

Queensland trainer Kelly Schweida says claiming his third Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm on Saturday is ‘worth a crack' if it means leading hoop Jimmy Orman can snag his maiden Group 1 title aboard rising filly Miss Joelene. Schweida has won the 1400m Group 1 twice before with Miss Cover Girl in 2016 and Nova Star in 2007 and said this year's event was an afterthought.
Young guns shine at Australian surf lifesaving titles as past members remembered in emotional ceremony

Apr 19, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Eddie Franklin |Amanda Lulham

There was a moving tribute, some history and stunning performances from rising stars and big names on a great day at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships. Latest newsRain, wind and wild surf didn’t dampen day eight of the Australian surf life saving championships with teenage champions crowned and crucial finals spots snared ahead of Sunday’s finale.
Big names come out to play at Australian surf lifesaving titles as ironmen flex muscle and multiple golds decided

Apr 18, 2024 | adelaidenow.com.au | Eddie Franklin |Amanda Lulham

It’s not the ideal preparation for a race - spending hours in hospital after being hit by a ski in rough surf. But that’s exactly what Zoe Woods did before helping her team to gold at the Aussies on Friday. On a great day out there were gold medals galore decided and great performances as the stars of the surf came out to play in a range of events. With just two days of competition remaining the intensity lifted with some of the most fierce racing in recent times.
NRL round 2: Dolphins 38 defeat St George Illawarra Dragons 0

Mar 16, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Eddie Franklin

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow starred as his team bounced back from a poor round 1 showing to smash St George Illawarra. A week on from his underwhelming round one performance, Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has bounced back in a big way, scoring a well-earned career-first hat trick and helping his side to their biggest ever victory. Despite picking up a Dally M vote in his side’s 43-18 round one defeat against the Cowboys, the 22-year-old was nowhere near his best.
Boris Thornton set to fight Luke Tarrant in boxing match on March 23

Feb 27, 2024 | racenet.com.au | Eddie Franklin

Two prominent Queensland jockeys are ready to step into the boxing ring for the first time with one fighter already claiming the tag as "the fight night roughie". Boris "Big Bad" Thornton will take on Luke "Tyrant" Tarrant in a jockey challenge corporate bout on March 23 on the Sunshine Coast. Tarrant, 29, said he only picked up the gloves in November after signing up for the Raw Challenge on the Gold Coast.

Journalists covering the same region

Jennifer Nichols

Reporter at ABC News (Australia)

Jennifer Nichols primarily covers news in the Sunshine Coast region, Queensland, Australia, including areas such as Noosa and Caloundra.

Josh Dye

Reporter at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Josh Dye primarily covers news in the Sunshine Coast region, Queensland, Australia, including areas around Noosa and Caloundra.

Iwan Jones

Reporter at The Courier-Mail

Iwan Jones primarily covers news in Queensland, Australia, including the Gold Coast and surrounding areas.

Kirra Grimes

Multi-Platform Reporter at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Kirra Grimes primarily covers news in the Gold Coast region, Queensland, Australia, including surrounding areas such as Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.