Juniors come together for memorial league day

YOUNG rugby league players from Atherton and Cairns came together on the weekend to play against each other in memory of 14-year-old Andrew Beazley, who passed away tragically three years ago.

Xander Appo.

The Andrew Beazley Memorial Junior Rugby League Challenge took place on Saturday, with the junior Roosters taking on the junior Brothers,

The Atherton Under 16s had won the shield for the past two years, but this year, the Brothers fought back, defeating Atherton 28-22 and claiming the shield for the first time.

In the Under 14s game, Brothers also won over Atherton, 32-0.

Despite the losses, under 14 player Harley Payne and Under 16 player Rocco Pensini were named the Rooster’s men of their respective matches, for persisting through every second of their game.

As a part of the memorial game, the clubs celebrated Andrew Beazley's passion for both motorbikes and rugby league, with 10 motorcycle clubs gathered for the occasion.

In a heartwarming gesture, the Beazley Family and local motorcycle clubs collectively contributed $1000 to two Under 14 players, Graham Cavanagh and Ben Du Plessis, to assist with their sports-related expenses in memory of Andrew.