Ryan Paul

Eleven year old Ryan Paul has played tennis for 51/2 years and loves the game. Ryan put in a creditable performance at the Maryborough Masters and is a big fan of Raphael Nadal. He prefers the babolat racquet which complements his serve.

Ryan plays soccer at school but is a Broncos supporter and Darren Lockyer fan.

Charlotte Lassig

Five year old Charlotte Lassig was destined to play Hockey for Arrows Athletics, with her grandfather Colin playing for them way back in 1949. Charlotte who has played the game for two years also plays Netball and has a passion for dancing, with jazz, tap and ballet her favourites.

She likes spending time with her kitten Toby, listening to Taylor Swift and said that the best movie ever was High School Musical. While Charlotte likes school, she said the best thing about school was the new playground.

Alex Vohland

While a member of the Moore Park Yabbies, Alex Vohland helped out the Bargara Turtles in a recent match when they were down on numbers. Alex who has scored a couple of goals this year and had a crack at goal keeping likes playing on the bigger fields. His other sporting interest include Tennis, Nippers and boogie boarding.

A Storm fan, Alex is saddened by the recent controversy which has engulfed his team. The youngster's favourite TV show is Sponge Bob Square Pants and brother Sam has acquired the nickname Sponge Bob because of his shorts. In his spare time the eight year old likes going to the beach and going on camping trips with the family

Jeremy Walker

Jeremy Walker has played AFL since he was 3, getting hooked on the game since his Auskick days. The centre who plays for Across the Waves in under 13's is a Collingwood supporter who dreams of one day playing for the Magpies. Jeremy said that Dale Thomas is his favourite player. The youngster has little interest in other sports with AFL his passion. Brother Josh and sister Kiara both play AFL with Across the Waves.

Oddly enough when playing games on his playstation, rugby league is his game of choice though one could be forgiven for thinking Jeremy has worn out his AFL games. The youngster looks forward to helping his dad out on the job and admitted that Mommas Boy was his favourite TV show.

Sam Pearson

It was a big day for Sam Pearson (Saturday 20th March). Not only was he playing in the under 11 Cricket grand final against Brothers White it was the first day of the Soccer season. Sam missed the first game for Bingera to play his part in Brothers Blue's grand final win. Batting at number 4, Sam scored 11 not out and took 1-5 from his three overs. When asked which team mates had impressed with their improvement this season, Sam was quick to mention Harley Hooper and Morgan Apel

The youngster who practices in the backyard with his Dad said his favourite cricketers were Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Tait and Stuart Clark. Sam has represented Bundaberg in schoolboys Rugby League and is a Broncos supporter with Jonathon Thurston, Darren Lockyer and Scott Prince his idols.

Bryce Holliss

Ten year old Bryce Holliss is having his first year in athletics and competes Friday nights with West Bundaberg Little A's, with his pet event the 800 metres.

The youngster also plays Rugby League with Easts Magpies and Parramatta Eels veteran Nathan Hindmarsh is his favourite plater. The year six student at Wongarra State School plays both cricket and League at School. In his spare time he likes watching Rollercoaster on ABC3 and playing with his dog.

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2007 Cold Rock Stars
2008 Cold Rock Stars
2009 Cold Rock Stars

Kye Gleeson

Ten year old Brothers White half-back Kye Gleeson has played rugby league for five years and travels from Maroondan to train and play the game he loves. Described by his father and coach Darren as a thinking player Kye is a Storm and Titans fan and named Billy Slater as his favourite player. Brother Jessie's season ended prematurely when he broke his arm.

The Wongarra Primary School grade 5 student also enjoys athletics and is an accomplished sprinter.

Tia Brockfield

Seven year old Tia Brockfield is a bit of a soccer tragic, just like dad Vince and says she has been playing since she could walk. The youngster whose favourite player is Socceroos star Harry Kewell plays for North Bundaberg St. Luke's who had a win over the weekend. Next year she intends having a 'crack' at gymnastics.

Tia, whose admits to liking for McDonalds and iced coffee is into collecting igneous rocks now that rocks are being studied at school and in her spare time watches I Cathy cartoons.

Ace Siglan

Ace Siglan plays on the wing for Childers in the Bundaberg under 13 Junior Rugby League and is enjoying his first season in the game. The Knights supporter was a ball boy for Bundaberg in the recent 47th Battalion Junior Carnival held on the Anzac Day weekend. His preferred sport is League though he has had a crack at Cricket and Swimming with backstroke his pet event.

Ace enjoys playing video games with Fall Out 3 his favourite game. In his spare time he looks forward to riding bike with friends eating Mexican food and watching the Simpsons on TV.

Matthew Boland

Ten year old Matthew Boland looks forward to the Bundaberg Little Athletics meetings each week. Matthew, an AWD particularly likes discus, javelin and the sprints. Younger sisters Samantha and Kimberly are also budding athletes. He is a Broncos supporter and a Corey Parker fan, no doubt looking forward to Parker returning from injury.

A playstation devotee, the youngsters favourite game is 'Sonic the Hedgehog' while when it comes to TV the Simpsons is his no. 1 show and he is a Homer fan who enjoys his pizza.

Bradley Johnson

Bradley Johnson plays Rugby League with Across the Waves in the mini-mod under 9 league. The second row forward is a Cowboys supporter and not surprisingly a Jonathon Thurston fan and followed older brother Karl, a member of Waves under 18's into league. As well as playing league the youngster is keen on BMX and enjoys the Friday night competition at the BMX track.

The Walkervale student whose pets include 2 dogs and a bird also has an interest in racing remote control cars and playing racing car games on his playstation 2

Thomas Flatley

Thomas Flatley is a keeper/batsman who plays for YMCA in the under 12 division. In his last outing against Country Wests ATW he retired on 16no. from his allocated 35 balls. His top score to date is 23. Not surprisingly Australian keeper Brad Haddin is his favourite cricketer.

The twelve year old is also keen on Tae Kwon Do (a red belt) rip sticking and boogie boarding. Thomas is in his first year at Shalom with Science and Technology his pet subject.

Clay Grimes

Clay Grimes plays Touch on Friday night for Cougars in the under 11 boys and will play Rugby League for Brothers this season. The twelve year old is a Melbourne Storm supporter and also participates in the AFL Aus Kick program at school.

Clay likes fishing with his 'Pop' and his best catch to date has been a 2kg. flathead.

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