Townsville to host ‘legends of league’

dangerous when his team the South Sydney Rabbitohs beat arch rival Manly 13-12 in golden point time.

The flying winger and renowned speedster didn’t score a four pointer in a low scoring game but attracted the attention of the Sea Eagles defence whenever he ran the ball.

Gagai And Kris

Canberra Raiders fullback Sebastian Kris and the Newcastle Knights Dane Gagai both shone in their match.

Newcastle won 24-14 after trailing 14-8 at halftime.

Gagai scored a try in the 45th minute and Kris was mostly safe under the high bomb kick and made some telling runs in attack.

Centre Gagai was one of the best on the field and made a lot of ground up the centre of the ruck.

Kris ran for more than 245m and also made 25 hit ups.

Former Brisbane Broncos, Queensland State of Origin and Test star Sam Thaiday will be amongst a host of Torres Strait Islander players who will compete in a North Queensland Indigenous Legends versus an NRL Allstars side in Townsville on Saturday.

Local footy

This “legends of league” match is expected to attract a big crowd at the Townsville Sports Reserve, and before it will be four entertaining curtain raisers.

Sam Thaiday will line up in the forward pack for the NRL Allstars which will also include former NQ Cowboys player Ray Thompson and Gabriel Geesu.

Listed on the Indigenous side were ex-Newcastle Knights back Milton Thaiday, Billo Mosby, Roy Baira, Fred Bulsey and Craig Waia.

Also on the Indigenous Allstars is former Cowboys, Queensland Origin and Test back Matty Bowen.

The side will be coached by Mount Isa Foley Shield legend Vern Daisy whilst Patrick Mara and Terry Abdul Rahman are listed as team managers.

The main game starts at 6pm after two Masters Games, a women’s match between an Invitational combination and Palm Island Barracudettes, and a Walkabouts versus Palm island Barracudas men’s match.

The games are supported by the Queensland Government and Townsville City Council along with numerous sponsors.