Brisbane finalist on his way to compete in the national Tue, August 21 2007

Kieran Probert from Redbank Plains in Brisbane has won the Queensland State qualifying round of the KingGee Jack of All Trades competition held at the Ekka on Friday 17th August. Kierans next challenge will be to go head-to-head with eight other tradies from around the country to compete for the national title and be crowned the 2007 KingGee Jack of All Trades. The Grand Final will be held in Sydney later in the year.

Competition was fierce as Kieran battled it out against seven fellow tradies winning the first qualifying round in a nail-biting finish. Kieran excelled in most challenges taking an early lead in Carpentry and Tiling. He came second in Carving, third in Grinding and lost some ground on Painting and Demoliton. His challenges included designing, constructing and painting a letterbox. Carve/sculpt a letter from a Hebel block, Grinding Makita, Tiling a section of floor. Then Demolish and Dismantle all tiles and letter box.

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