Frenchville Sports Club Announces Partnership with Sunshine Coast Wanderers Football Club

Thursday 9th October 2025

Frenchville Sports Club is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Sunshine Coast Wanderers Football Club for the 2026 season, opening the door to unprecedented opportunities for local footballers.

Through this collaboration, Frenchville players will gain access to national and international coaching expertise, including world-renowned football figures such as former Matildas coach Greg Brown, as well as opportunities to host international players like ex-England and Liverpool FC legend Emile Heskey.

The partnership is already delivering results, with Heskey and Brown recently spending three days at Frenchville Sports Club hosting high-level coaching clinics and player development sessions for local juniors.

The partnership will also deliver pathways for player identification, giving Frenchville players the chance to be recognised and developed for higher levels of competition. Hands-on training with top coaches will sharpen technical and tactical skills, while knowledge-sharing initiatives will strengthen coaching standards and player development at every level.

Graeme Brady OAM, Chairman of Frenchville Sports Club, said the partnership represents a major step forward for football in Central Queensland.

“This is a game-changer for football in Central Queensland,” Mr Brady said.

“By aligning with the Sunshine Coast Wanderers, we are connecting our players with some of the best coaches and resources in the country. It’s about raising the bar for our local athletes and giving them the same opportunities as players in larger football hubs.”

The partnership further strengthens Frenchville Sports Club’s commitment to being more than just sport, investing in pathways that inspire, develop, and support the region’s football community.