From Baralaba Panthers junior to Capras halfback, Zac Sainsbury is a playmaker who thrives on patience, hard work, and always learning. His favourite on-field memory? That club grand final win with his mates — right up there with his 21s debut. Off the paddock, Zac is just as grounded, with dreams of sparky life, a love of horse racing, and a weakness for spag bol. Whether he’s eyeing Hamilton Island, or throwing his teammates under the bus, Zac is proof that hard work really does pay off.

#OnTheField

Position: Half back
Junior Club: Baralaba Panthers
Capras Debut: Round 23, 2025
First Memory Playing Rugby League: Playing with mates
Who Introduced You to the Game: Dad
Pre-Game Ritual/Superstition: Don’t really have any
Most Memorable Game: Club grand final last year
Personal Goal for the Year: Debut for Cup (And he did it!)
Biggest Lesson Footy Has Taught You: Patience and hard work
Advice for Young Players: Always try and learn

#OffTheField

If You Weren’t a Footballer: Sparky
Childhood Hero: Dad
Hobbies: Horse racing
Favourite Post-Game Meal: Spag bowl
Hidden Talent: None
Favourite Sports Team (Outside Rugby League): None
Best Advice You’ve Ever Received: Hard work pays off
Favourite Holiday Destination: Hamilton Island
Dream Team You’d Love to Play For: Capras
Dream Player You’d Love to Play With: None

#CaprasFavourites

Game Day Snacks: Banana
Favourite Movies of All Time: Hunger Games
Favourite Meals: Spag bowl
Sporting Idol: Billy Slater
Bucket List Destinations: Canada, Vegas
Things You Can’t Live Without: Football

#TeamTalk

Team Pest: Ben Condon
Always Late to Training: Semual Yegip
Takes the Longest to Get Ready: Sele
Wouldn’t Want to Be Stuck on a Desert Island With: Tyler Zep
Best Dressed on the Team: Noah
Worst Dressed on the Team: Jai Hansen
Biggest Joker on the Team: Ben Condon