Sport
5 September, 2022
Under 15s through to finals
IT was smiles all round for Mareeba Junior Rugby League’s Under 15s side, with the team taking out the semi-finals against Yarrabah 28-16 at Jones Park over the weekend.
Spectators described the game as intense and enjoyable as the Under 15 boys showed Yarrabah who’s boss throughout the entire game.
The game boosted the players confidence that president of the juniors and coach, Shaun Fincham, hopes will drive them into the grand final.
“It was a real team effort, showing a lot of resilience to overcome moments in the game and their coach Johnny Walker and team volunteers have done a terrific job,” he said.
“The forward back really laid the platform and the team played collectively off the back of that.
“It was an enjoyable performance, one that they should take confidence from leading into the grand final.”
The Under 15s will be gearing up for the grand final which will be played at Jones Park this Saturday.
The Under 16 team had a huge 30-4 loss to Tully in the semi-finals, but was still able to take out the minor premiership.
As a result, the team will not be heading to the grand finals this year but their coach applauded them for their incredible efforts throughout the whole season.
“Winning the minor premiership in the FNQRL coast competition is an outstanding effort and one the lads should be very proud to have achieved,” Fincham said.
“It brings an end to their time as juniors and I’m looking forward to seeing their progression to the Mareeba senior ranks next year.”
