In the first of the division-two double-header at Skilled Stadium in Geelong on Tuesday, the Scorpions 23.14 (142) defeated the Rams 5.6 (36) in one of the most comprehensive victories seen in recent NAB AFL under 18 championships.
From the four-minute mark of the first term, Queensland took the lead and never looked back and it's not surprising that a number of Maroons are set to be sought-after players in November.
Up forward, Chris Smith, who loves kicking a goal and celebrating his feats, was the leading goalkicking with seven goals - all in the second half.
His kicking was goal was particularly impressive, while he took a fine pack mark in the final term. It was a terrific performance from the mid-sized forward. Smith now has 10 goals from his two outings in the championships.
Kurt Tippett shone before the main break with four majors. Tippett, an outstanding prospect, was such a prominent target for Queensland that his teammates looked for him 15 times as a genuine 'go to man' in the first half.
His contested marking is a feature of his game, while the potential in him is enormous, considering he hails from a basketball background. Tippett was a Queensland under-age basketball representative.
Daniel Dzufer was outstanding with 29 touches and 13 marks, while David Armitage (23 diposals) and Ricky Petterd (20 possessions) were also among Queensland's best. Hayden Kiel was also a fine player with three goals.
For the Rams, captain Craig Bird was his side's best with 23 touches, while Tim McIntyre won 24 possessions. Nick Paine was NSW/ACT's only multiple goalscorer with two majors.
NSW/ACT registered the first goal of the match via Jake Gumley, yet it soon became the Queensland show. The Scorpions booted seven goals to three, jumping out to a 26-point lead at quarter-time.
Again, the Maroons held sway in the second term with three goals to one, with Tippett shining up forward with three goals before half-time. Ball-winners Dzufer, Petterd and Kiel were also among the thick of the action during this period.
But there was never any thought of a NSW/ACT comeback in the second half as Queensland booted six unanswered goals in the third term, while the Rams could muster just one behind via Evan Duryea - who hit the post - in this quarter.
It was truly party time for Queensland in the final term as it added a further seven goals, while NSW/ACT got its first goal from Steven Stroobants since Nick Paine booted his second goal at the 12-minute mark in the second term.
QUEENSLAND: 7.3 10.8 16.10 23.14 (152)
NEW SOUTH WALES/AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: 3.1 4.4 4.5 5.6 (36)
GOALS - Queensland: Smith 7, Tippett 4, Kiel 3, Tapp 2, Armitage, Brittain, Dzufer, Eaton, Hampson, Pope, Proud
NSW/ACT: Paine 2, Gumley, Stroobants, Townsend
BEST - Queensland: Dzufer, Smith, Armitage, Tippett, Kiel, Petterd, Eaton, White
NSW/ACT: Bird, Paine, McIntyre, Dickinson, Suckling
VENUE: Skilled Stadium, Geelong
