Reagan McMillan. L – 10yrs shotput winner in 2016. Photo: Leanne Kanowski;
R – Photo: Allora Advertiser
From an early age Reagan participated and excelled in all sports at Allora P-10 State School.
Swimming, cross country, track & field, shot put, hammer throwing and rugby – she did it all – then became Sports Captain of Deacon House.
Currently Reagan is part of the Western Clydesdale’s Women’s Rugby side but unfortunately an ACL Knee injury has forced her to sit out this season.
However it has not dented her enthusiasm or ambition in the sport she loves.
Reagan wants to play for Queensland
Reagan, now a student at Downlands College, spoke of her ambition in the sport and it was very clear that the season ending injury is only a minor setback to a very promising sporting career.
While only 17 Reagan has been playing as a second row forward with the Clydesdale’s Under 19 year old team such is her talent and dedication to succeed.
Reagan’s interest in playing Rugby League came about from her father who was also a talented footballer.
At first she played League Tag with the Wattles Club but soon changed to Rugby Sevens at Downlands where one of her most satisfying sporting moments took place when Downlands beat Glennie in a match watched by 6000 spectators.
Reagan’s talent in the sport was obvious as she was named Player of the Year.
Football is not the only sport Reagan has excelled at as she represented the region in the hammer throw at the State Athletic Championships coming 5th in her age group with a throw that was better than the winner of the Open Division.
When asked whether she had her eye on the 2032 Olympics when she will be 27 years old and selection in the Rugby Sevens competition she was quick to reply that she would rather represent Queensland in the Womens State of Origin.
Reagan is a true Queenslander. A keen Broncos supporter Reagan said her favourite player is Reece Walsh and an obvious ambition is to play for the Broncos in the NRL.
Away from the sporting field Reagan loves animals and has a pet pig called Archie and enjoys working on the family farm at Allora.
This article appeared in the Allora Advertiser, 5 July 2023.
