The 2024/2025 season was one to remember! With record-breaking growth, incredible performances, and unwavering community support, this year’s 3Ptag Awards Evening was a well-deserved celebration of our players, referees, staff, partners and wider community.

A Season of Unstoppable Growth

From the moment our jerseys were unveiled to the QLD Juniors launch night in May 2024, the momentum of 3Ptag was undeniable. In just 11 minutes, our competition hit capacity, skyrocketing participation from 1,000 to over 2,500 players. This rapid rise brought new challenges, but it also strengthened our incredible team of over 100 staff members. The game expanded into NSW, and the skill and determination on display set the stage for an even bigger 2025 season on the Central Coast.

This year tested us with unpredictable weather—from the enormous 4 day line up and storms kicking us off at the 2024 QLD Junior All Nations, to the torrential rain and draw revisal at Burleigh for the Senior competition, despite these obstacles we continued to push through all challenges thrown our way and came out the other side.

We pride ourselves on setting a standard. As others start to level up, we set our sights on further raising the bar. A bar that is built around celebrating the exceptional talents that make up 3Ptag. Get ready, 2025 is going to another level.

Honouring Our Sponsors & Partners

We want to recognise the incredible sponsors and partners who make everything we do possible. Without their support, our game simply couldn't function - from tournaments, equipment and prizes to the growth of our players, referees and the sport itself. Thank you for believing in our game and, most importantly, in our young people.

Platinum Partners:

• Peter Creagh from Queensland Government
• Mayor Jon Raven & Deputy Mayor Scott Bannan from Logan City Council
• Karen Lightfoot from Central Coast Council

Gold Partners:

• Carl Quintal from Cutloose Contracting

• Chris Daly from Dowbury Roofing

• Michael Flaherty from SMSFLC

• Pete Sleiman from AVS Security

• Cameron Webb from FOGS & The Artie Program

Silver Partners:

• Rebecca Cuderman from NGU Real Estate

• Steven Bretherton from Souths Logan Magpies

• Ben Kelly from Scaffwise

• Jason Brown & Mandy Tindall from Burleigh Bears Juniors

• Nick Daley from Airlocker Burleigh Heads
  

Bronze Partners:

• SB Partners

• TFH

Your generosity and commitment help us create opportunities, build our community and keep 3Ptag thriving—thank you!

Honouring Our Artists

Celebrating culture is something we are truly passionate about, and one of the most powerful ways we do that  is through the stunning designs on our jerseys. Seeing our Indigenous and Polynesian jerseys worn with pride, some till the seams are popping off, is a reminder of just how impactful these designs are in our community.

We love working with all of our talented artists to bring culture to life through sport, and we are committed to continuing this journey. Thank you to each and every artist who helps tell these stories through their incredible artwork-you are an essential part of our game.

All Stars & Champions - Luther Cora @bullam_art (Queensland)

Australian Indigenous & Australia - Ava Mose @aboriginalart_avaliai (Queensland)

Cook Islands - Stormy Kara @pacificink (Rarotonga & Aotearoa)

Fiji - Simi (Sydney)

Maori - Zahara Temara (Queensland)

Tonga - Tevitatu'a Tonga @ratland_ink (Sydney)

Community Awards

We think it is important we don't just celebrate our game - we celebrate the people who make it truly special. Our Community Awards recognise the heart and soul of our sport - the volunteers, mentors and leaders who give their time, energy and passion to help our game grow.

• QLD Coordinator of the Year: Jess Mani from Ellav8 Sports

• NSW Coordinator of the Year: Apilinilose Riddle

Referee Awards

• Rookie Referee of the Year: Haven Rodgers

• Most Capped Tournament Referee: Konrad Tu’ua (29 matches)

• Most Capped Referee of the Year: Bryce Kennedy (40 matches)

• Female Referee of the Year: Halle Geyer

• Male Referee of the Year: Tyrone Okesene

Player of the Year Awards

• Junior Female: Haven Rodgers - QLD & NSW All Star, NSW Tournament MVP, QLD 1v1 Winner 

• Junior Male: Ellyjah Birvè - QLD & NSW All Star, QLD & NSW Tournament MVP

• Senior Female: Waiaria Ellis - NSW All Star, 1v1 Winner, 2025 Premier Women's Champion & Player of the Final

• Senior Male: Kaya Ardita - NSW All Star,  2025 Premier Men's Champion & Tournament MVP

Team of the Year

QLD U18 Boys Japan – Four-time champions!

Purpose Award

Honouring an individual whose passion goes beyond the game - driven by purpose, they inspire, lead and elevate those around them. True success in sports isn't just measured in victories, but in the impact made on team mates, fellow officials, competitors and the game itself, our inaugural Purpose Award went to Stazier Renee.

The 3Peat Crew

Recognising 11 of our incredible staff members who went above and beyond this season. These weapons braved the back-to-back Junior tournaments challenge, starting with four long days officiating in QLD, before heading straight into our inaugural NSW Juniors competition, where staff may have been stretched, but energy was always immaculate. Their commitment, resilience, and uplifting energy inspire the rest of our staff, and we feel privileged to have them leading the way. Huge shout out to our 3Peat Crew:

• Bryce Kennedy

• Christian Simms

• Dion Samuela

• Haven Rodgers

• Jaxon Rodgers

• Kez Hillman

• Matisse Bettridge

• Sienna Laing

• Stazier Renee

• Zade Bettridge

• Zali Bettridge

Special Mentions

We also want to acknowledge the individuals who have played crucial roles behind the scenes - Tallis Kahu, Jess Beer, Karina Brown, Pilini Riddle, Zoram & Tyler Watene. Your contributions have shaped 3Ptag into what it is today.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we close out an unforgettable season, we’re already looking ahead. With new challenges, fresh opportunities, and an ever-growing community, 2025 is set to be our biggest year yet. At 3Ptag, we pride ourselves on setting the standard, and as the competition levels up, we are committed to raising the bar even higher.

Thank you not only to those mentioned, but to everyone in our community who makes 3Ptag what it is—3Ptag will always be for the people, for the culture.