A talented all-girls football team all the way from the Torres Strait region competed against the best sides in Queensland at the two-day StreetSmarts AFLQ Schools Cup - Hall of Fame Primary Division on the Sunshine Coast on Friday and Saturday

The most northern and remote team in the competition travelled by multiple flights, ferry and bus - covering about 2,000 kilometres to reach the oval in Maroochydore.

Frances Mosby from Tagai State College was awarded the team's leadership award for her inspiring performance and team encouragement across both days.

"I love showing my skills, playing with my friends and enjoying it," she said.

AFL Cape York Region Coordinator Kieran Sciberras said the team's journey showed their commitment and enthusiasm.

"Our players are picked firstly on school attendance and positive behaviour, followed by sporting ability," Mr Sciberras said.

"School children in the region do not have the same access as down south to sporting facilities and AFL ovals, regular training or club football.

"Yet with their grit, determination and natural ability they are always right up there with the best teams."

The team - students in grades 5 and 6 - quickly became fan favourites for their speed and style.

"Our players proudly represented the region, including explaining where the Torres Strait is and how far they travelled to play football," Mr Sciberras said.

"Despite the distance, the team was highly competitive and undefeated on the second day of competition."

The trip also included a visit to the Beenleigh Buffaloes homeground hosted by Juniors President Zane Jackson where players participated in a skills and drills clinic with AFL Queensland, further enhancing their development and connection to the sport.

This year, AFL Cape York has supported more than 100 First Nations players from remote communities to play in the AFLQ Schools Cup - providing exposure to competition-level football and positive on- and off-field experiences.

It is a new record for AFL Cape York, which each year visits over 40 schools between Laura and Saibai Island bordering Papua New Guinea - all the way to Doomadgee near the Northern Territory border.

2025 AFLQ Schools Cup - Hall of Fame, AFL Cape York Primary Girls AFL team: Gia Aragu; Gracie Cook; Leandra Elu; Tevern'ya Ketchell ; May-Esther Nona; Jaylyn Nona; Tei'ya Lee Mosby-Loban; Ella-Rose Mooka; Alenka Morseu; Rannetha Mosby; Frances Mosby; Selina Newman; Sasha Pearson-Garnier; Zayda Pearson-Garnier; Taye Sagigi; and Laila Volavola