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EXPRESS sPORT Superstar Geitz wows Mareeba NETBALL royalty visited Mareeba last Wednesday as superstar Laura Geitz hosted a private training session for a lucky group of players. Geitz, who captains the Queensland Firebirds and Australian Diamonds, delighted Mareeba Netball Association members at Bendigo Bank Recreational Precinct as she imparted her expert knowledge and skills of the game onto the eager youngsters. “I grew up in a rural town so I know just how important visits from athletes are to help inspire these young kids,” she said. “I think some of the best talent lies up
in these areas.” Geitz admitted she was star struck herself as a junior player when netball stars came to host clinics at her local club, and now loved being able to do the same thing. “I suppose it helps these girls realise that it wasn’t all that long ago that I was just a kid running around my local court in a country town,” she said. “If they want to progress to the next level it is possible.” The training session was offered as part of a competition with The Coffee Club, which was won by a local family. PHOTOS BY PETER ROY
Lilly represents Roosters in Miss CDRL 17-year-old Atherton student Lilly Curcio (pictured) is representing the Atherton Senior Roosters in the 2016 Miss Cairns District Rugby League quest. The 2016 Miss CDRL winner will be announced at the league’s gala annual Gold Medal dinner on Friday September 23, at the Brother’s Leagues Club, in Cairns, with major player awards also being presented on the night. The Atherton Roosters are holding their 2016 Presentation night this Friday, September 16, at the Roosters Clubhouse from 6.30pm.
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