Frank Fisher Cup: 'It's going to be amazing'

The legend of Frank Fisher grows with every year and this year the Cup in his honour will be contested on Gunggari land, with Mitchell buzzing ahead of the prestigious event.

It's a particularly special occasion for Ethan Capewell, who is relishing the opportunity to learn the story of the Indigenous Team of the Century great from many of his direct descendants in the Frank Fisher Invitational side.

"Just seeing some of the boys in the team with the ties to Frank Fisher... I'd have never known... there's a few mates in there I've messaged outside the group and they're saying that's my uncle or my cousins' family and all that," Capewell said.

"They used to say he was like the Indigenous Wally Lewis. To have that type of reputation out this way in country footy, you know you're going to be part of something pretty special.

"When I was asked to play, it was never going to be a 'no', it was going to be a 'I need to work on my fitness'.

"To have the name (Frank Fisher) affiliated with the jersey I'm wearing, and the jersey's been designed by Chris Oliver, who's from out this way - I played a lot of footy against Chris, with Chris - I can't wait."

The lessons Cunnamulla-born Capewell - a proud Kooma man - and others will learn and the messages brought to the forefront this weekend are almost secondary to the footy itself as the team also prepares to face off against a Queensland Police Service Rugby League representative side.

"Especially with the conversations they're going to be having within community around issues around Mitchell and other areas - for years when we do touch base on culture we talk about the importance of storytelling, anyone in attendance will just hear the yarns being spread around... and the stories of this weekend will continue," he said.

"I think the important thing is having a story to tell and being a part of that story as well."

Capewell, 32, is making the trip from Charleville to play in this game as he does when he can get a run with his club Mitchell Magpies - his closest senior footy club a four-hour round trip away.

He will be joined by Magpies captain and Gunggarri man Ollie Peak, who is using the opportunity to get more connected to his Indigenous heritage.

"I've always been proud of that connection, but not as (connected) as I'd like, so this is a good way for me to get involved and get in touch with it again," Peak said.

"It's going to be a bit of pride, pride in our heritage and to play for our culture, something different to play for and it's very exciting to be playing for something like that and for someone like Frank and rugby league greats that paved the way for some young fellas like us to aspire to."

Activities around the Frank Fisher Cup begin on Friday with QPS members conducting engagement activities at local schools and players across Central Crows and Frank Fisher Invitational.

They will all gather for an official welcome dinner on Thursday night before a packed schedule of rugby league, involving juniors and seniors.

The day at Mitchell RSL Sporting Complex will also feature activations from QPS recruitment and messaging around respectful behaviours.

Capewell said it was a huge event for Mitchell, with a population usually around 1000 people.

"So many people don't look at the economic value these games bring. One game of footy is going to blow out the pubs with food and groceries from shops, fuel, accommodation, everything," he said.

"It's going to be amazing."

Frank Fisher Cup - Everything you need to know

Friday, May 3

Queensland Police Service to conduct engagement activities involving rugby league in surrounding communities throughout the day.

7pm: Official dinner at Cambridge Motel, Mitchell

Saturday, May 4

10.30am: Under 14 Mitchell Magpies versus Miles Devils

12pm: Cultural ceremony including Welcome to Country and performance by the Ngarrumban Arts and Cultural group

12.30pm: Central Crows Women versus QPS Women

2pm: Frank Fisher Invitational versus QPS Men

Followed by Roma District Rugby League reserve and A grade - Mitchell Magpies versus Miles Devils

Team lists

Central Crows Women versus QPS Women, Saturday 12.30pm

Central Crows

1. Nicola Bradford, 2. Tess Littleton, 3. Tamika Olive, 4. Treavonnah Fisher, 5. Daniella Mudu, 6. Keara Woods, 7. Kimberly Duncan, 8. Emily Garrett, 9. Nakita 
Rhind, 10. Rikarra Benjamin, 11. Maddy Carstairs, 12. Kimberley Dore, 13. Caitlin 
Nolan, 14. Julie Munro, 15. Delaney Claridge, 16. Holly Callaghan, 17. Violet Black, 18. Tailah Page

QPS Women

Teresa Anderson, Ayden Bain, Mekilah Acworth, Kirsten Everett, Tahnee Guinea, Brianna Lockyer, Hollie Massey, Emmerson Mitchell, Jordy Anderson, Tori Castles, Karma Maybanks, Rici Bligh, Ashlee See, Gabrielle Wilde, Destiny Suhan

Frank Fisher Invitational versus QPS Men, Saturday 2pm

Frank Fisher Invitational

1. George Fisher, 2. Chris Oliver, 3. Fred Cobbo, 4. Vincent Law, 5. Sandon Dhalstrom, 6. Ollie Peak, 7. Tallis Halliday, 8. Barry Fewquandie, 9. Paddy Alberts, 10. Damon Miri Anderson, 11. Ethan Capewell, 12. Anthony Gray, 13. Norman Wragge, 14. Asthon Dybal, 15. Jai Turnball, 16. Lance Gadd, 17. Jonathan Blair, 18. Bailey Dobin, 19. Maisen Kearns

QPS Men

Dylan Simpson, Jamille Harrower, Sylvester Lidicky, Isaac Lehman, Hunter Peacham, Hayden Lea, Nathan Draman, John Lowie, Josh Walters, Kane Paul Smith, Ryan Graham, Sean Hanlon, William Martin, Kenny Agius, Jeff Hanna Manna, Jake Buchholz, Nelson Bibuma, Andrew Dunkley