Cyril Connell Cup Under 17’s
2026 Draw
| RND | DATE | TIME | HOME / AWAY | OPPOSITION | VENUE | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYE | BYE | ||||
| 2 | SAT, 14TH FEB | TBA | HOME | SC FALCONS | JACK MANSKI OVALL | |
| 3 | SAT, 21ST FEB | TBA | HOME | MACKAY CUTTERS | JACK MANSKI OVAL | |
| 4 | SAT, 28TH FEB | TBA | AWAY | NORTHERN PRIDE | BARLOW PARK, CAIRNS | |
| 5 | SAT, 7TH MARCH | TBA | AWAY | IPSWICH JETS | TBA | |
| 6 | SAT, 14TH MARCH | TBA | AWAY | MACKAY CUTTERS | BB PRINT STADIUM, MACKAY | |
| 7 | SAT, 21ST MARCH | TBA | HOME | NORTHERN PRIDE | JACK MANSKI OVAL |
* Draw is subject to change
2026 Mendi Blackhawks U17s Squad
Coach: Nathan Norford
Nathan Norford is a North Queensland boy who was born in Cairns and grew up in Townsville. He has played footy in the cowboys pathways systems and played Cup for the Blackhawks and Wynnum Manly. Currently, Norford has a young family and is teaching at Kirwan State High School. This has influenced his pathway to coaching, and he really enjoys seeing the young men develop in their footy and into their young adult lives.
