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Jon Reuben stars again BY ALF WILSON Erub United player Jon Reuben scored two tries when his Norths Devils beat the Wynnum Manly Seagulls 44-32 at Wondai on Saturday in Queensland Country Week round 18 matches. The flying outside back scored at the 20th and 67th minutes and his side had led 20-12 at halftime.
Brenko Lee returns after injury
Versatile centre Brenko Lee lined up for the CQ Capras in their handsome 46-6 win over the Ipswich Jets at Biloela on Saturday. Brenko was injured recently when playing with NRL team the Redcliffe Dolphins for which the Capras are a feeder club. He was expected to return to the Dolphins side in coming weeks.
Sharp shooter Brenton
Rising young star Brenton Baira booted six goals for the Dolphins who defeated the Bears 38-6 at Miles. At Proserpine a huge
crowd saw the Mackay Cutters lose 14-12 to the Magpies after trailing 10-6 at halftime.
Blackhawks handsome win in cold
Freezing weather at Stanthorpe did not prevent Townsville Blackhawks from thrashing the Clydesdales 42-12 on Sunday. On the Blackhawks side were Jayden Hodges and Gehamat Shibasaki. On the ladder the Dolphins sit fourth, Capras sixth, Northern Pride ninth, Blackhawks 10th, PNG Hunters 11th, Norths Devils 12th and Mackay Cutters 14th.
Five in Cowboys NRLW debut
Five Torres Strait players are expected to line up for the Cowboys Women’s side for round one of the new NRLW comp, which starts on Saturday. Jasmine Peters (centre), Tahlulah Tillett (halfback), forward Sareka Mooka, Tallisha Harden and Essay Banu (interchange bench forwards) were expected
to be in play. The competition will kick off with a new Queensland derby clash between Titans and Cowboys at Cbus Super Stadium, followed by premiers Newcastle taking on St George Illawarra at McDonald Jones Stadium. Round One will also feature standalone matches at Sunshine Coast Stadium (Brisbane Broncos against Sydney Roosters in the first ever NRLW primetime fixture) and CommBank Stadium (Parramatta Eels against premiership debutantes Wests Tigers). New teams Cronulla and Canberra will face off in the final clash of the first round, as part of a Sharks-club double header at PointsBet Stadium. The new Premiership will feature nine standalone double headers in all club markets (Townsville, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney and Canberra), as well as 18 club double headers (NRLW matches before NRL fixtures).
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THURSDAY 20 JULY 2023 TORRES NEWS
Hope for outer island juniors STORY AND PICS BY ALF WILSON Former Melbourne Storm player Sam Joe, who lives on Mabuiag Island, says he is confident the formation of an Outer Islands Junior Rugby League competition will ensure talented young boys and girls will have the pathway to top level football. Sam, who played two NRL games for the Storm in 2008, coached the Strait Stars team who contested the recent Laurie Spina Shield carnival for under 11 players in Townsville. That side included boys and girls from many remote islands who showed some wonderful talent. “They got to play eight games at the carnival including one at the Cowboys Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Up here they only play a game from time to time,” he said. Three Strait Stars players who shone were Panawiene Mooka (Dauan Island), Moses Dau (Boigu) and Daniel Kris (Mabuiag). “Daniel is a cousin of Sebastian Kris who is going well with the Canberra Raiders in the NRL,” he said. A QRL spokesperson said Sam was working hard to create more opportunities for junior players in the most remote parts of the state. As a bonus, Sam was the President of the Outer islands JRL and hoped to have a comp up and running by next year. “Our plan is to have 12 teams with regular games which will be great for the juniors,” he said.
Panawiene Mooka from Dauan Island in Top Western.
Moses Dau from Boigu Island Top Western.
Daniel Kris from Mabuiag Island.
He said it would be ideal for the Outer Islands comp to include games against teams from the award winning Zenadth Kes Junior Rugby League based on Waiben. Such a comp would increase the chances of juniors from remote islands to gain
pathways to men and women’s competitions in the Cairns, Townsville and Mackay – towns where many have relatives. From there they could go onto to play in the Queensland Cup competitions and after that the most skilful could be snared by an NRL men or women’s Club.
Tristan and Ezra shine for Broncos 58th minute to continue his great form for the top two placed Broncos. In round 21 the Broncos face another genuine premiership aspirant the South Sydney Rabbitohs on the Sunshine Coast.
ROUND UP BY ALF WILSON
Electric fullback Tristan Sailor ran for 174 metres and made 21 runs whilst Ezra Mam scored a try when the Brisbane Broncos defeated the Canterbury Bulldogs 44-24 at Belmore Oval in Sydney on Saturday. The round 20 match was entertaining, and in a great all round performance Tristan also made a try assist. The Broncos led 22-18 at halftime and Ezra scored his try at the
Cotter scores in Cowboys stampede Maroons State of Origin hero Reuben Cotter scored a try for the Cowboys soon after coming off the interchange bench when the North Queenslanders defeated Manly 19-8 at Sydney’s 4 Pines Stadium (Brookvale) on Saturday. The Cowboys stampede continues. It was their fifth win in a row and they have charged up the ladder into ninth. They were 15th earlier in the season, after winning only two of their first seven matches and were rated
a 100-1 chance for premiership honours. They have firmed to 15-1. Normally Reuben would be in the run on side but after a body draining Origin game he started on the bench. His try came after a line busting run by centre Valentine Holmes to pass him the ball. The Cowboys have a home game blockbuster next Saturday at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium against the Parramatta Eels.
Hammer scores again Prolific try scoring machine Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored yet another four pointer when his Dolphins went down 24-14 to premiers Penrith Panthers at Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium on Sunday. The man known as the Hammer scored at the 58th minute
backing up after last Wednesday’s appearance for the Queensland Maroons during which he also scored a try. Playing as a centre, the Hammer was dangerous every time he touched the ball and attracted plenty of attention from the Panthers defence.
Fifita solid in Titans loss Second row forward David Fifita had a solid game when his Gold Coast Titans loss 25-24 to the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium on Sunday.
Seb gets a rest Inspirational fullback Sebastian “Seb” Kris enjoyed a week off when his side the Canberra Raiders had a bye. The Raiders will meet a quality Warriors side next Friday night as they attempt to continue their recent winning form.
