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Queensland duo set for Emeralds debut at Women’s Baseball World Cup

Jul 3, 2026

Queensland’s Riordan Bradley and Molly Paddison will realise a lifelong dream later this month when they make their Australian Emeralds debuts at the 2026 Women’s Baseball World Cup in Rockford, Illinois.

The pair have been selected to represent Australia on the world stage, highlighting the continued strength of Queensland’s women’s baseball pathway and providing inspiration for the next generation of players across the state.

  • Queensland duo set for Emeralds debut at Women’s Baseball World Cup
  • ‘You’re Going to Be an Emerald’: Rio Bradley Ready for Her Biggest Baseball Moment
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  • Meet the man bringing baseball to rockhampton
  • Calling the shots on another impressive season
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  • Baseball Queensland Japan Tour
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  • A long way from the diamond
  • OUR EXTENDED ROSTER: BASEBALL QUEENSLAND’S VOLUNTEERS
  • A Place to Belong: Baseball5s helps participants shine at the tErtiary place
  • North Queensland’s Emerging Athletes Program Wraps Up
  • Queensland’s First Interschool Baseball5 Competition a Hit
  • Mastery in action
  • AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’s CHAMPIONSHIPS
  • STATE TITLES 2026: our biggest season yet

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In 2016, Phil Hearn attended his very first baseba In 2016, Phil Hearn attended his very first baseball game in Toronto. Surrounded by more than 40,000 passionate fans, he knew he'd found something special.Fast forward to today, and that passion is helping transform baseball in Central Queensland.Every weekend, Phil volunteers his time to run free T-ball sessions for local children, introducing families to a sport that many in the region have never had the chance to experience.Now, he's joined with Baseball Queensland to bring baseball into schools, OSHCs, kindergartens and childcare centres across the Rockhampton region."This is what it's all about. Taking my passion and bringing it to the community."Read how one unforgettable game inspired a mission to grow baseball from the ground up. 👇
https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/bringing-baseball-to-rockhampton/
"The growth in skill, confidence and connection wa "The growth in skill, confidence and connection was exactly what this tournament is all about."Those were the words used to describe last year's Queensland Crocs after a week of learning, competing and growing together at the Barclay Cup.Throughout the tournament, the team showed resilience, supported one another through every challenge, and formed friendships that extended well beyond Queensland.The Barclay Cup isn't just about baseball.
It's about:
✨ New friendships
✨ Personal growth
✨ Team culture
✨ Learning from high-quality coaches
✨ Representing your state with prideIf you're a female baseball player aged 13–16 and want to be part of something special, the 2026 Queensland Crocs program is waiting for you.📍 Springvale, Victoria
📅 27 September – 3 October 2026
💚 EOIs close July3Years from now, you won't remember every scoreline—you'll remember the experience.https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/barclay-cup/
From Queensland to New Zealand – Your Next Basebal From Queensland to New Zealand – Your Next Baseball Adventure AwaitsThe inaugural New Zealand Tour in 2025 delivered incredible experiences for athletes from across Queensland, combining international competition, cultural immersion, leadership development and team bonding.Now we're doing it again.The 2026 New Zealand Tour will see selected athletes travel to Auckland and Hamilton to compete against New Zealand representative teams while developing independence, resilience and lifelong friendships.As one parent reflected after last year's tour:
"Not only did the boys have a great baseball experience but a once in a lifetime cultural experience."📅 Tour Dates: 25 September – 1 October 2026
📝 EOIs Close: 1 July 2026
📍 Auckland & Hamilton, New ZealandCould you be part of the next Queensland team to represent our state internationally?Find out more:
🔗 https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/new-zealand-tour/
There's definitely a few sore legs after this sess There's definitely a few sore legs after this session! 🦵🏼Was it the many kilometres walked around Japan or the rigorous training sessions?Either way this group are definitely putting in the work! 💪🏼#japan2026 🇯🇵♥️⚾
More Than Baseball. More Than A Tournament. Last More Than Baseball. More Than A Tournament.Last year, the Queensland Crocs travelled to Adelaide for the Barclay Cup and came home with far more than game results.They built friendships that stretched across Australia, learned from experienced coaches, embraced challenges, and discovered what it truly means to represent Queensland. The memories, connections, and confidence gained will stay with them long after the final out.Now it's your turn.
⚾ Represent Queensland
⚾ Develop your skills against the nation's best young female players
⚾ Grow your confidence on and off the diamond
⚾ Create friendships and memories that will last a lifetimeThe Queensland Crocs are heading to Victoria for the 2026 Barclay Cup, and we're looking for the next generation of players ready to pull on the maroon!📅 EOIs close 3 July
🦎 Become a Croc in 2026 👇
https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/barclay-cup/
Are you ready to help shape the future of women's Are you ready to help shape the future of women's baseball in Queensland?Baseball Queensland is seeking Expressions of Interest for coaching positions within our 2026/27 Queensland Women's and Queensland Youth Women's Programs.Available roles:
⚾ Women's Head Coach
⚾ Women's Assistant Coach
⚾ Women's Pitching Coach
⚾ Women's EO
⚾ Youth Women's Head Coach
⚾ Youth Women's Assistant Coach
⚾ Youth Women's Pitching Coach
⚾ Youth Women's EOWe're looking for passionate, athlete-centred coaches who are committed to developing national-ready talent and creating high-performance environments where athletes can thrive.Our programs are built on four key pillars:
🔹 Athlete-Focused
🔹 Coach-Led
🔹 Process-Orientated
🔹 Performance-DrivenIf you're ready to contribute to Queensland's pathway programs and help develop the next generation of state, national and international athletes, we want to hear from you.📢 EOIs are now open.Head to our website for more information on how to apply.👇
https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/queensland-coach-eoi/
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