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the premiers Penrith Panthers, Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm and West Tigers,” he said.

The Torres News visited the popular establishment last Saturday to watch the Cowboys versus Canberra Raiders game and the South Sydney Rabbitohs against the Cronulla Sharks.

Several visitors from Bamaga were there cheering for the Cowboys who won the match 19-18.

The Sharks then lined up at home against the Rabbitohs.

Doyle Passi, an avid Cronulla Sharks fan, was excited when the team from Sutherland

Shire took the lead.

Mr Passi has many relatives on Mer and other islands, and in Cairns and Townsville.

“I have barracked for the Sharks for a long time and love them,” he said.

The Sharks ended up losing the hard fought encounter by 27-18.

Even though the Sharks went down Mr Passi expected the side to string together many wins in coming weeks after they finished second on the ladder in 2022.

Kane Namnie said he was a big Penrith Panthers follower.

“I think the Panthers can go on and win their third premiership in a row,” he said.