Sport
13 May, 2024
Match set to celebrate mighty ‘Mountain Men’
ANTICIPATION is quickly growing for a Centenary Celebration Game which is set to kick off at Atherton's Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium this Sunday at 3pm.
In what promises to be a special highlight of the Millaa Millaa Senior Rugby League Reunion Weekend, the game will honour what would have been the former club's centenary.
Past players and fans will be coming from far afield to attend what is guaranteed to be a highly memorable game and relive many great memories from a bygone era.
A parade led by the United Tablelands Pipe Band around the oval will pay tribute to former Millaa Millaa players before the game commences.
The game will celebrate the Millaa Millaa Senior Rugby League team's legacy and serve as a poignant testament to their enduring influence the “Mountain Men” had on rugby league in the North.
The Atherton Senior Roosters will be wearing the former club’s iconic green and gold jerseys when they play their premiership competition first grade match with the Mareeba Gladiators on the day.
The jerseys will be auctioned immediately after the game with frenzied bidding expected to take place.
Such is the interest in this auction that some descendants of former players have already expressed strong interest in bidding for the jersey which corresponds to their relative's specific number from their playing days.
Jerseys from comparable auctions have commanded prices up to $1500 in the past. In addition to evoking nostalgia, the game is set to inspire the next generation of players.
Prior to Sunday's match, a 100 year book launch and dinner will be held on Saturday at the Millaa Millaa RSL Hall.
