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âSheâs got a gift.â
That is how CQ Capras Amanda Ohl sums up the talents of her young charge Emma Paki.
Paki is making a big impression in her first full year of rugby league after making the transition from touch, where she played for Australia.
She looks destined for big things in her new sport, with the 18-year-old the only Capras player named in a Queensland under-19 squad for the national championships later this month.
She has been one of the Capras best in the BHP Premiership â and her skills are developing with every game, according to Ohl.
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Rockhampton’s Browne Park will be abuzz on Saturday, with five CQ Capras teams in action.
They will play in the Harvey Norman under-19 women, Mal Meninga Cup, Hastings Deering Colts and the BHP Premiership competitions.
The Intrust Super Cup clash between the Guy Williams-coached Capras and the Mackay Cutters will round out the program at 7pm.
The Capras women are sitting third on the BHP Premiership ladder courtesy of their 10-point, come-from-behind win against the West Brisbane Panthers in the season opener last weekend.
They will be looking to make it two on the trot when they tackle the North Queensland Gold Stars at 4.55pm.
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The experience of Chelsea Baker and Annette Brander will be critical for the CQ Capras in their season opener on Saturday, according to coach Amanda Ohl.
The Capras head to Brisbane to tackle the West Brisbane Panthers at 3pm on Saturday in Round 1 of the BHP Premiership.
Capras teams will also be in action in the Intrust Super Cup, Hastings Deering Colts (under-21), the Mal Meninga Cup (under-18) and Cyril Connell Challenge (under-16) this weekend. Jillaroos, Maroons and Broncos star Chelsea Baker will lead the CQ Capras in the BHP Premiership this season.
Ohl is looking forward to seeing the players back in action after the inaugural statewide women’s competition in 2020 was cancelled after just one game because of COVID.
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