Capalaba FC Football Queensland Premier League 2026

Players wishing to be considered for Football Queensland Premier League Squads are required to contact the club at headcoach@capalababulldogs.com

The club’s Technical Director and Team Coaching Staff will initially screen the player expression of interests and contact players directly with confirmation of Player Identification dates.

If selected, an initial NON-REFUNDABLE deposit will be required by the last scheduled Talent ID / Trial date. NPL Program positions will be forfeited and offered to another identified player if a commitment is not made by this date.

By submitting your information we will have contact details to keep you informed regarding club trials and events relating to this team.

EMAIL: to register your interest.

For additional information please contact the club by president@capalababulldogs.com

π’π„π€π’πŽπ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ“ 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 | π…πππ‹πŸ πŒπ„π

Congratulations to our FQPL1 Men's Season 2025 Award winners.

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐒𝐜𝐀 π‡πšπ³πžπ₯π₯ | Coaches Player of the Year

π‰πšπœπ€ 𝐁𝐒𝐝𝐝𝐒𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 | Player of the Future

π‰πšπœπ€π¬π¨π§ 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐒 | Mike Picton Cup - Players Player of the Year

All three players played a crucial role in a resilient and character defining season.


FQPL Coaching Staff for 2026:

NPL Men’s Head Coach: Danny Gnjidic Assistant Coach: Mitch Sutherland

NPL Under 23’s Head Coach: Jordan Good Assistant Coach: Zak Meuli

NPL Under 18’s Head Coach: Daryl Gabagas Assistant Coach: Erbil Tanis

NPL Under 16’s Head Coach: Brad Wyatt Assistant Coach: Damien Rogers

NPL Under 15’s Head Coach: Rob Ritchie Assistant Coach: Greg Deighton

NPL Under 14’s Head Coach: Zak Meuli Assistant Coach: Kaj Dennis

NPL Under 13’s Head Coach: Kaj Dennis Assistant Coach: Jordan Good


Goalkeeper Coach: Ibby Lallee & Christian Bryzak

High Performance Unit: Nicola Carlish

Physiotherapy: Yannik Woutts

Sports Science: Nicola Carlish

Nutritionist: Kate Lister

 

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National Premier League

  • NPL Junior Boys Under 13 (Players Born in 2010) FQ Academy

  • NPL Junior Boys Under 14 (Players Born in 2009) FQ Academy

  • NPL Junior Boys Under 15 (Players Born in 2008) FQ Academy

  • NPL Junior Boys Under 16 (Players Born in 2007) FQ Academy

  • NPL Junior Boys Under 18 (Players Born in 2005 – 2006) FQ Academy

  • FQPL Under 23’s (Players Born in 1999 or younger) Performance Phase

  • FQPL Men - Performance Phase


Capalaba FC's Expectations of Players:

  • Players must be prepared to work within a flexible coaching framework

  • Players will be required for 3 contact training sessions a week

  • Games are scheduled weekly and a minimum of 90% attendance is required over the season

  • All teams will work to a set Periodisation (Training Plan) based on 6 week blocks

  • Pre-season training commitments begin in early January

  • Liaise with specialist coaching staff (e.g. S&C coach, GK coach, etc.) as and when required

  • 2 x Player / Parent Interviews to review player performance.(End of May and Mid-September 2025)


The program includes:

  • Qualified Accredited Coaching Staff (FFA C License and above)

  • Support Personnel – Sports Science, Physiotherapy Triage, Sports Trainer/ Physio attendance at all home games

  • 3 nights per week of training, 9 month season of friendly, pre-season and fixture matches

  • All playing equipment

  • All referee, coaching, club & equipment fees

  • Match analysis sessions

  • Player assessments

  • FFA/FQ registration

  • Player insurance