Sport
5 August, 2024
Mareeba girls win grand final
THE MAREEBA Gladiator’s U17 Girls team overcame an 18-6 halftime deficit to come back and defeat the Innisfail Leprechaun’s 22-18 in an intense grand final win over the weekend.
With the popularity of women’s rugby league on the rise in Australia, the young Gladiator’s women stamped their authority on the rest of the competition with three unanswered tries in the second half of the grand final, showcasing the “Mareeba spirt” of “small town, big heart”.
Mareeba’s Chloe MacKenzie earned herself “player of the final” scoring one try and putting in a gutsy effort to help her team on this momentous occasion.
“They won the game with a try in the final minute, it was a very, very close game,” said vice president Steven Gear.
“The girls had a rocky start but dug deep in the second half and came back from 18-16 in the final minutes. The game was a great demonstration of attitude, determination, hard work and skill that these girls have shown throughout the season,” he said.
“It wouldn’t have been possible without the management and coaching staff who helped them get to the grand final.
“We would also like to welcome any girls, of all ages, who would like to play footy in the 2025 season to please contact the club.”
