IF the quality of their captain is anything to go by, then Logan Brothers Brisbane Rugby League side is set to thrive in the return of the Brisbane Rugby League premiership.

Former Papua New Guinea Test player Trevor Exton will lead the club’s first A-Grade team which will also feature the likes of Queensland Cup players Sean McBride and Ono So’oialo.

All three are Logan Brothers juniors and will be coached by former Easts Tigers Queensland Cup coach Jason Gainey, who said the new team had sent a buzz through the club.

“I’m really enjoying it so far and we have a good bunch of guys here who are all working hard,” Gainey said.

“We have had a few players come back to the club from other clubs because they want to play for their junior club.

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“Most of our squad are Logan Brothers juniors so it is really good.

“That guys that have come back are trying to be leaders for the club they love and we realise it’s not just about this year but about the future of Logan Brothers and hopefully it’s the start of many things going forward.”

Gainey said he had been impressed with the team’s efforts since it began training in November last year and was hopeful of a successful 2015 season.

“The club has a rich tradition of churning out strong juniors and decent blokes who have played NRL,” Gainey said.

“We want to give Logan a side everyone can be proud of and I’m really happy with their attitude and commitment.”

Club president Matt Mead said the competition would produce more players following in the footsteps of fellow Logan Brothers juniors including Cameron Smith, Josh Papalli, Corey Parker and reach the NRL.

“It is a huge milestone for the club and the main thing is it shows the younger players a more clear and direct pathway to higher footy,” Mead said.

“They no longer need to leave the club to play at the highest level.

“It is a feeder for the Queensland Cup and those that excel will go on to play in that competition for Souths Logan and after that even the (Brisbane) Broncos.

“The players can be proud to wear the leprechaun on their chest all the way through.”