Sport
11 March, 2025
Trial matches end in draws
LOCALS will have to wait until Round 1 of the FNQ Rugby League competition to determine who is the better team between Mareeba and Atherton after both the Reserve and A Grade teams tied their matches.
The stands were packed at Davies Park, Mareeba, for the trial matches between Mareeba Gladiators and Atherton Roosters, with the scores reflecting good competition.
Atherton claimed the first victory with the Under 19s match, defeating the home side 24-10, while the Reserve Grade tied at 18 apiece, as did A Grade who finished 22-22.
In the A Grade game it was Boaza Strickland, Joe Shadrick, Tyrone Williams, and Hubert Elu who went over for a try, with Kaleb Eaton converting three of the four goals.
For Atherton it was Sawyer Nehow, Graham Clark, and Brad Hammond who scored, including a player who was unidentified. Ty Grogan also converted three from four goals.
The first round of the FNQRL season will begin on 22 March where Mareeba will travel to Atherton to once again battle it out, this time for competition points.
