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Community & Business
5 September, 2023
Remembering league gone by
RUBGY league players from Malanda and East teams in 1973 came together at the Mareeba vs Yarrabah game recently to reminisce on times gone by.
Back: Elso Iuretigh, Andrea McGrath, Aldo Piaglo, Lyndal Piagno, Cyril Vains, Kel "Beatle: Bailey,Gary Hanrahan, Lucy Hanrahan, Colin "Strawb" Cavanagh, Alison Wakeford, Warren "Goose" Giandon, Lidia Giandon, Lloyd Bradshaw, Kay Myers and Nolene Bradshaw. Front: Terry Roos, John Arcidiacono, Larry Harrison, Deb McGrath, Joe Pennisi, Dale Wakefore and John Myers. Absent: Milan Acimovic, Brian Warburton and Lorrie Walmsley, Kerry Hanrahan and Bill Hapgood.
In attendance was the daughters of Garry McGrath, Andera and Deb, as well as oldest Mareeba rugby league identity Joe Pennisi. Joe managed many teams and was a long term selector for East's.
The reunion was declared an overall success and attendees were thanked for coming along.
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