Round 2 week 1- 09/05:
Nat II v Nat I at the National 8-2
Crushers v Cougars at the Ayr 7-3
Falcons v Ants at the Anzac 6-4
Bombers had the bye 10 points

Points:
Nat II - 61, Crushers - 57, Falcons - 50, Nat I - 46, Cougars - 41, Ants - 40 and Bombers 25

Games for Thursday 16/05
Falcons v Nat I at Anzac, Bombers v Ants at Queens, Nat II v Cougars at National and Crushers have the bye
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Contributed by Kerry Davison

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National I

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Sugar Bowl famous defending champions Dallan and Kurtis Gavey have been training to top A Grade once again in their team, the Teabags, and 2023 B Grade champions, Ian Gould’s Golden Aces, competed to defend their title in the A2 Grade for 2024’s event. However, across all divisions, each team was out to take home the legendary Woods Team Spirit Award, named after David Woods, the inaugural captain of the Teaspoons.

Matches kicked off from 8am on Saturday and concluded around 2pm Monday afternoon and in anticipation of the competition, members had been busily tending to their facilities to ensure they’re in first class condition. Numerous working bees were scheduled to prepare the tennis courts across Giru, Home Hill, and Ayr months in advance with fresh coats of paint, and general repairs carried out by volunteers.

The weekend brought over 300 visitors to the region, and the 2024 Sugar Bowl saw a coffee stall stationed at the entrance of the Home Hill Tennis Courts as well as the annually celebrated array of delicious foods including home baked cakes and slices generously donated by members of the community.

After matches concluded on Sunday evening, the community was invited to come along to enjoy dinner and live music with the talents of Tammy Moxom on show from 5pm, and the Teaspoons’ preparations of roast pork rolls on sale along with other tasty treats.

Life members, event sponsors, past and present members, and the Burdekin community attended the competition over the weekend as well as the Monday afternoon presentations to conclude the spectacular weekend. Event organiser, Kate Caswell, believes the event holds a special place in the Burdekin community, with many players participating each year for both the social and competitive appeal.

“Some of the teams that started off as Home Hill teams often have only one or two people in the team who live in Home Hill today but are full of their mates that live all over Queensland,” expressed Kate.

“Some teams are full of siblings, cousins, second cousins and even father and sons or mothers and daughters, and this is what is special about the Sugar Bowl.

“One of my favourite memories was playing in A grade side with daughter Hannah when she was just 12 playing another mother and daughter team Joan Baillie and Lyn Campbell. That special moment has stayed with me for all these years. It was on Saturday afternoon on Court 6 in Ayr.”

The Ayr, Home Hill and Giru Tennis Associations would like to extend their gratitude and warm thanks to all its volunteers, sponsors, and donors for their generous contributions to the 2024 Sugar Bowl.

"The fact that this event has kept on going for 43 year tells me that we have the format right and what's most important is the camaraderie, friendship and sportsmanship," explained Kate.

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100-year-old Life Member Karl Rummeny came down to say hi to his former team members and family the Bojack clan Scott, Alec, Byrin and Archie 

James Casswell Shoeys and Joel Hanson Duece Bags had a competition within the Sugar Bowl for the Shoe Bags Cup with the Shoeys having a win this year.

Kate and Hannah Caswell with Michael Kern from Col's Crew

Sophie Rickards Ace Ace Babies

Photos supplied

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Kylie Newman has held a racquet at the Burdekin Sugar Bowl since she was 14 years old, an event she has always admired since being coached by the competition’s founders, Lex and Pat Anderson. With a family love for the sport, Kylie reminisces on watching her parents play in the annual Sugar Bowl event, eagerly waiting on the sidelines until she was old enough to join a team herself.

“My whole family plays tennis, and both my parents were in a Sugar Bowl team each year, and I always knew it was a great weekend that I always wanted to play in,” expressed Kylie.

Once Kylie turned 14, she joined a B Grade Sugar Bowl team captained by Rosie Hanson. Running a full circle, Kylie stands as the current captain of 20 years of Rosie’s team, with many of the original players still making the trip back to the Burdekin each year from as far as Brisbane to join in on the Sugar Bowl event.

“Rosie would always give the younger players a go in her team and that’s where we’d get our start, and then as we’d become better players, we would graduate on to join a different team,” explained Kylie.

“The original team was handed to a number of different ladies, and one of them was Tanya Bartlet, and when she moved away, she passed the team to me, and I’ve had it ever since.”

The team has become a family affair with Kylie’s sister and cousins continuing the Stockdale and Davies’ passion for tennis. Like many participants in the Burdekin Sugar Bowl, Kylie looks forward to the event each year for the social aspects more so than the competition.

“Our team is made up of a lovely group of ladies, and we don’t see each other any other time of the year than the Sugar Bowl, and we always have a great catch up over the 3 days.

“I love that you can play a session, be terrible, and it doesn’t matter because every session you start fresh, and the Sugar Bowl is all played in great spirits, and Lex and Pat were always great advocates for good sportsmanship and the friendships that are developed in playing tennis, and the Sugar Bowl is such a wonderful representation of their legacy.”

Many of the event’s organisers commend Kylie for her sportsmanship and captaincy abilities. 30 years on from Kylie’s first Sugar Bowl match, she still rides the highs of her own wins as well as celebrating her friends and family’s achievements, however, if there’s no trophy in her hands at the end of a competition, Kylie swears it’s due to her long-standing vendetta against the Home Hill winds.

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Cousin photo Brooke Davies and Kylie Newman 
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Five members of the Davies family make up the Post Card Lifers team! Photos supplied

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One of the Burdekin Sugar Bowl’s most celebrated teams, the Teabags, have stood undefeated for over 16 years. Established in 2010, the team consists of 8 – 9 players spread across Queensland, with each member looking forward to their annual catch up in the Burdekin to reminisce on the past 12 months and make new memories.

“Our team’s success is credit to Kate Casswell, Steve Sunderland, Lex and Pat Anderson for all they have done, and it’s been great to see the Teabags boys turn from kids to fathers,” expressed Teabags’ captain, Bruce Butler.

“It’s good to see the captains each year like Scott Kittle, Andrew Casswell, Troy Debondi, and Will Fraser because it’s the teams that make the Sugar Bowl, and we’re all great friends on and off the court.”

Described as socialites within the tennis community, the Teabags stand as a team always bringing the laughs on and off the court whilst exuding exceptional A Grade tennis talent.

“When anyone gets to the high grades of any sports, players become very serious, and these fellas still take the Sugar Bowl seriously but also really make a social weekend out of the competition; they’re really good value and a top team,” explained Ayr Tennis Association president, Robert Slatcher.

One of the team’s founding members, Dallan Garvey, has been swinging his racquet with many of the Teabags since 2008.

“I’ve been playing with a lot of the guys since we were in the under 10s division, and we’re all best mates who’ve all known each other, and played tennis together for 20 years,” said Dallan.

“We all chat to each other at least once a week, and the Sugar Bowl is such a great chance to catch up, it’s what brings us all together again.”

Coming from all areas of the state, the Teabags cannot commit to team training in the lead up to the annual competition, and many of the members don’t pick up a racquet until the Sugar Bowl each year. However, they believe their continued success is owed to their comradery and friendship above all else.

“As much as it is tennis, we come back each year to have a beer with the boys and almost every year there’s a congratulations moment because someone has had a kid, and it’s just about getting all of us best mates together, and that’s really how we’ve been so successful,” expressed Dallan.

“You’re definitely there to win when you’re on the court, but it’s all just party hard, play harder.”

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The Garvey Family who make up the Teabags Team. Photo supplied

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The Burdekin Torpedoes hit the pool for the last time this season on ANZAC Day with the club championships being held at the Burdekin Aquatic Centre. It was a celebration of some great swimming over the season and on the day; with Age champions being awarded and some prestigious Club Awards.

The pool was pumping with some dance tunes and with Mick McConnachie showing the younger generations some groovin' dance moves on pool deck the stage was set for some fast, fun swimming. 

Club Records were also up for the swimmers to beat and on the day, two were broken by Millie Lyne in the 14yo Girls 50m & 100m Breaststroke. Breaking the 50m record set back in 2016 by 4.9s and breaking the 100m record set back in 1982 by 3.9s.

Club president Ned Bonato and Vice president Gavin Wight presented the swimmers with their awards and thanked the families and swimmers for a fantastic season and are looking forward to the upcoming season after a well-earned winter break.

AGE CHAMPIONS: 
7yo Girls: 1st Adele Mial, 2nd Keely Watson
8yo Girls: 1st Kryssa Mial, 2nd Adelyn Tapiolas
9yo Girls: 1st Ellanah Searle, 2nd Evie Totorica
10yo Girls: 1st Maddison Searle, 2nd Taylor Chapman
11yo Girls: 1st Arabella Sangiuliano, 2nd Harper Nucifora
12yo Girls: 1st Milla Chapman, 2nd Talea Leilua-Kava
13yo Girls: 1st Gabriella Mottin
14yo Girls: 1st Millie Lyne, 2nd Isla Chapman
16yo Girls: 1st Zoe Bonanno
17yo & over: Heather Desbois

10yo Boys: 1st Nash Christie, 2nd Lincoln Bonnano
11yo Boys: 1st Chase Nucifora
12yo Boys: 1st Nate Giddy, 2nd Brax Wight
13yo Boys: 1st Parker Bonato, 2nd Joe Pappalardo
16yo Boys: 1st David Mottin, 2nd Cruz Torkington

CLUB AWARDS: 
2024 Dick Rossiter Memorial Trophy (Highest points Female) - Madison Searle & Arabella Sangiuliano (122points)
2024 Dick Rossiter Memorial Trophy (Highest points Male) - Brax Wight (124 points)
2024 Jenney Logan Memorial Trophy (Highest overall points) - Brax Wight (124 points)
2024 John Jackson Memorial Fastest Female 100m Freestyle - Millie Lyne - 1:04.65
2024 John Jackson Memorial Fastest Male 100m Freestyle - John McKaig - 57.55
2024 Torkington Carnival Cup (Highest Points form SNQ Carnivals) - Millie Lyne (28points)
Roy Chapman Memorial Trophy - Clubman 2024 - Frank Nucifora. 

Contributed by Kate Lyne

Burdekin Torpedoes made waves and broke records at the ANZAC Day Club Championships. Images supplied

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Round 1 week 7 - 02/05:
Nat I v Ants at the National 6-4
Nat II v Crushers at the Ayr 7-3
Falcons v Bombers at the Anzac 10-0
Cougars had the bye 10 points
Points:
Nat II - 53, Crushers - 50, Nat I & Falcons - 44, Cougars - 38, Ants - 36 and Bombers 15

Games for Thursday 09/05:
Start of Round 2 so all home games, Bombers have the bye
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Cougars – Ayr Hotel

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Tuesday 30th April saw the Ladies Social Bowls kick off the week. There was a close game of Rinks, winners were Katharina Stuckler, Karen Page, Linda Guimelli & Irene Wilson Def Karen Shepherd, Beryl Cornford, Heather Jorgensen & Betty Schultz.  Also on Tuesday, four of our Club members went up to Suburban Bowls Club for the NQDLBA President's Day.
On Wednesday, Mixed Social Bowls were held during the day. There were two games of Triples and one game of Rinks.  Winners were John Pirrone; Gordon (Visitor); Barry Shepherd.  During the evening, there were great social games, leading the way in 1st position were Evelyn Wiltshere and Sam Caltabiano.  The team who came in 2nd were Katharina Stuckler, Rob Jorgensen and Ross McLaughlin.  Come on down for a game of lawn bowls on Wednesday nights. Phone the bowls club on 47831336 between 6:00pm and 6:30pm to put your name down. We have bowls you can borrow and you will be shown the basics of the game.
The Ladies had a great competition day on Thursday, with Open Singles games.  Winners on the day were Dot Cutting defeating Irene Wilson. Pam Power defeating Deslie Olsen.   Thursday 9th May will see the final of the Open Singles with Dot Cutting V Pam Power.  Good luck to our bowlers.
Coming up is the Ladies’ B Singles. Katarina Stuckler v Robyn McAllister. Heather Jorgensen v Lorraine Wolffe.   Good luck to all the Ladies in this competition.
Saturday saw three games of triples and one of rinks.  With Lorraine Wolffe; Sandra Darwen and Mick Olsen coming out the winners.  Runners Up were Katarina Stuckler; Margaret Chapman; Rob Garner; Anthony Bull.
Results of competition games - Championship Singles - M. Milan def V. Beitia; B Grade Singles – B. Hewson def J Pirrone; A Grade Pairs – M Power/R. Soper def B. Shepherd/S. Caltabiano.
Upcoming Championship games – Mixed Singles; Mixed Rinks; Mixed Pairs – nominations close 12 May 2024.  Thursday 9 May – B Singles – J. Grabbi v B. Hewson (Marker S. Caltabiano) Sunday 12 May, Championship Pairs – R. Garner/W. Coonan v R. Young/C. Essex.  B Singles – J. Hall v V. Beitia (Marker – J. Pirrone).

This Friday night is FRIDAY FUN NIGHT starting at 6pm. $10 a game, includes sausage sizzle and a concluding light supper. Sizzle is at 6pm with bowling commencing at 7pm. To enter or find out more information, contact Maurie Power 0412551816 or Pam Power 0458330019. It’s a great night out for all levels of bowlers especially people wanting to give bowling a go!
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Contributed by Anthony Bull

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Last weekend, the club rugby league scene in the Burdekin took a pause as the Townsville Foley Shield teams ventured to Mackay for North Queensland trials alongside Cairns and Mackay. Among the standout performers were three Burdekin Roosters players, Jeremiah Marutatu, Henry Teuteu, and Chris Gale, who showcased their skills on the field.
In an exhilarating display of rugby league prowess, Townsville emerged triumphant in both the men's and women's divisions of the XXXX Foley Shield. The men's team secured victory by the narrowest of margins, claiming the title on a try countback after all three teams finished equal on wins and differential.
The men's matches saw intense battles unfold, with Cairns defeating Mackay in a closely contested encounter, while Townsville secured wins against both Cairns and Mackay. Notably, Marmin Barba's hat-trick for Mackay against Cairns and Townsville's tenacious defence were highlights of the clashes.
In the women's division, Mackay asserted dominance with a commanding win over Cairns, while Townsville showcased their prowess with convincing victories over both Cairns and Mackay. The stellar performances of players like Melody Tass and Gagie Mackie Namok underscored Townsville's triumph in the Foley Shield.

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XXXX Foley Shield, the winning Townsville team. Photo credit: Marty Strecker

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Rugby League Report

No club Rugby League was played in the area last weekend with the Townsville Foley Shield team playing in the North Queensland trials in Mackay with Cairns and Mackay.

Fixtures will return this weekend with the Roosters off to play the Miners in Charters Towers on Saturday in three grades, A, Reserve and Ladies.

Three Roosters were in the Townsville team on the weekend in Mackay …. Jeremiah Marutatu, Henry Teuteu and Chris Gale.

Ratu Ravisore was also called in but had to withdraw as he sat 18th man for the Blackhawks where he didn’t get a run.

Coach Steve Lansley will have the services of two Under 19 Hawks this week plus one coming back from the under 19 Cowboys who has been playing with the Cutters.

Half Hayde Munro will join his brother Jones in the A grade squad with both boys expected to show out.

That will mean Joel Mason could move back to fullback, a position two years ago he was regarded as the best in the League.

Lansley said he does not know if Jerry and Henry will be available from the Cowboys this week due to their heavy weekend last and if Chris and Ratu will be allowed from the Hawks with some changes expected there after they were well beaten by the Hunters.

The coach does know Cutters winger Luke Rusell will be here as with Hawks big forward Nathan Kennedy.

Should the coach have what he expects, a couple of the A Graders from last week would go back to the reggies.

The Miners have had two wins so far beating Western Lions 19 – 16 and Norths 44 – 12 but they also lost to Brothers 42 – 12 and Herbert River 18 – 12.

The Roosters have had one win beating Brothers 28 – 4 while losing to Western Lions 24 – 22 and Souths twice 40 – 22 and 46 – 20.

The coach said while we are getting players back from the Hawks and Cowboys under 19 so are the Miners so they will field a strong side.

Saturday in Charters Towers is also Ladies Day for their Club.
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Reserves coach Chris Perry will wait to see who comes back from A grade before naming his team.
The Miners have one win beating H River by 24 -10 but they have lost to Brothers 36 – 10, Lions 20 – 16 and Bowen 44 – 4.

The Roosters are sitting above the Miners on the ladder with wins of 26 – 24 over Souths and 34 – 28 over Bowen and a draw with Brothers 14 all.

Their only loss has been the first game to Lions 30 – 22, a game they literally threw away.
With Mark Cervoni, Dom Augostis and Zac Campbedll leading the way in the forwards and Riley Horan, Kyle Ferguson and Dom Arrate in the backs Perry has a team that could go further in the premiership.

An added bonus is the addition of the Frenchmen Paul Meryl and Wassime Nauhile who are really starting to hit their straps now that the weather is cooling down.
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The Hens go into the game with a win and a loss after beating Brothers 40 – 10 but losing to the Lions 44 – 12.

The Lady Miners have one win and two losses so far beating Norths 34 – 4 but losing to Lions 56 – 4 and Brothers 36 – 4.

The Hens have strengthened their team with the addition of Theo Mosby Nona and Anna Milla Bin Awel, two girls who have a bit of size about them.

Coach Anita Hagarty, well-known in Touch circles, has the girls playing to let the ball do the work after a couple of midfield rucks.

They used that method with effect over Brothers scoring eight tries with some girls missing attending a wedding.

Several of them should be back this week as well while an addition could be ex Blackhawk Indee Everett who should be close to returning from an A C L injury.

Kezzia Lammon and Toni Daisy are two who made the Townsville team for Mackay with others like Logan Roncato, the Monday sisters and Abby King unlucky to miss out.

The Hens will miss Jo Morgan who scored two tries against Brothers but was then diagnosed with a broken wrist.

All Roosters teams will have a bye next week for the Burdekin Growers Race Day returning on Saturday, May 25 for matches with Centrals.
 

Contributed by Brian Carnes

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XXXX Foley Shield 2024. Cairns v Townsville women. Photo: Jacob Grams/QRL

XXXX Foley Shield 2024. Cairns v Townsville men. Photo: Jacob Grams/QRL

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Local

There were no games last week as it was the May Day weekend. This weekend all four Burdekin teams are in action. On Friday night the Division One Funkies are at home to Estates and on Saturday the Premiers, Under 23s and Women are all at home to MA Olympic.

Panthers Striker Jay Leckenby has been nominated as Player of the Month for April. Teammate Mattew Kolb was also nominated. Congratulations to both players.

Juniors

The Juniors also had the weekend off because of the Public Holiday long weekend and the Football Queensland Academy in Mackay. Matches for the Under 13 and Under 14/15s will resume this weekend plus the normal Saturday mornings at Honeycombe Park.

Masters

Monday Night Masters also had Monday night off with hostilities resuming next Monday.

National

Nothing new on the Socceroos front except that the match against Bangladesh has now been finalised. They have two games coming up in the Asian World Cup qualifiers away to Bangladesh on the 6th of June and then at home to Palestine on the 11th of June.
The Matildas have two matches against China in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. The first is at home on 31st May in Adelaide and the second, in Sydney on 3rd June. In the Paris Olympics, in their group Games, The Matildas play Germany on 26th July followed by Zambia on the 29th of July and the USA on the 1st of August.
In the A-League, Central Coast beat Adelaide 2-0 to finish the season on top of the ladder. Wellington finished in second place with Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, Macarthur and Melbourne City making up the top six for the playoffs. The two Elimination Finals were played over the weekend with Sydney FC defeating Macarthur 4-0 and Melbourne Victory beating Melbourne City on penalties after a 1-1- draw.
The semi-finals, a two-leg basis, start this Saturday with Victory playing Wellington and Central Coast playing Sydney FC. The reverse leg will be played next Saturday.
Central Coast won the AFC Cup when they defeated Lebanon’s Al Ahed on Sunday night. The Mariners clinched the title with a hard-fought 1-0 win thanks to a crucial goal by substitute Alou Kuol in the 84th minute. 
In the A League Women’s Grand Final Sydney FC beat Melbourne City 1-0 to take out the Championship for the second year in a row and their record fifth Championship.

This week’s quote is from Newcastle and England star Alan Shearer "I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well."

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Jay Leckenby

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Thursday afternoon (ANZAC DAY) social bowls saw 12 players take part.

Two games of triples were played. 

Rink 3: Judy, Joclyn and Stephen were much too strong for Mick M, Bob and Mark, winning 24 to 9 and 11 ends to 7.

Rink 6: Karl/Yogi, John and Wayne defeated Margaret, Mick O and Joe 22 to 8, and also 11 ends to 7.

Today's winners by mystery draw were Judy, Joclyn and Stephen. Thanks to today's sponsors Ray and Rosemary Menkens.

Tuesday Trimmers is going well, as is Wednesday morning Kraft group. Wednesday night barefoot bowls is becoming popular. Thursday morning BINGO continues to get good numbers and, with the cooler weather here now, I expect that Thursday afternoon social bowls will start to see larger fields.

Names in by the very latest 1pm for a 1.30pm roll off - $12 a game includes afternoon tea.

Good bowling, see you there.

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Contributed with thanks Stephen Doig.

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Caption:  Judy Elton, Jocyln DeFranciscus and Stephen Doig. Photo supplied

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We had 16 players turn up Saturday morning for the April Monthly Medal.

Congratulations to Hudson, Evelyn and Oscar on the Monthly Medal wins, for 3 holes, 6 hole and 9 hole respectively.

Gross winners for the morning were Heath, for 3 holes, Riley, for 6 holes, and Ethan, for 9 holes. 

There will be a break next week for the May Day public holiday, juniors will be back in a fortnight on the 11th May. 

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Contributed with thanks to Laura Mahoney.

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A good crowd at Rugby Park last Sunday saw two good games of rugby league when the Roosters hosted Bowen in reserve grade and Souths in A grade.

The premiership favourites, Souths, showed why they have that mantle by showing the locals just how to concentrate for an entire game.

The Townsville visitors took the A grade 46 to 20 but not before the locals had given them a fright. 

Leading 12 – 10 and watching Burdekin denied a try, the visitors took advantage and moved the ball down field and scored to take an eight point 18 – 10 advantage into the break.

The visitors scored two quick tries after the interval, and it was all over.

Nemia Nawave, back from injury, scored two great tries before the end showing he should have been used more during the encounter. Coach Steve Lansley said his team has got to concentrate for the entire time on the paddock.

“At times we are fully switched on and then we slip away and they score points. And with an experienced ex NRL player in Steve Nona out there, he will hurt you,” Steve said.

Lansley said he thought forward Henry Teuteu had a big game making many breaks but were not there for the off load as with Jeremiah Matuatu.

The coach said Rhett Williams had a good game after a week off and Kali Nauque was always dangerous.

“We know we can do it, we just have to put it into action for an entire match,” Steve said.

Nevia Nawave scored two tries with one each to Kali Nauque and Jayden Sgarbossa. Joel Mason and Dylan Doak kicked goals.

In other A grade matches Herbert River beat Western Lions in Ingham 32 – 14, Brothers belted Charters Towers at Brothers 42 – 12 and Centrals beat Norths at Bushland Beach 38 – 20.

“We had a poor beginning giving Bowen a 16-point start before we put our backs to the grindstone and did the hard things right to take the game,” Roosters stand in coach Peter Horan said after his team beat Bowen 34 – 28.

Horan, with Paul Horan, were deputising for regular coach Chris Perry away on personal business. Peter said once his team hung onto the ball they quickly wore down the 22 – 6 lead making it 22 all at the break.

Peter said the team should have won by more but good defence added to poor options cost the boys.

The coach said though a win is a win no matter how you get it.

Mark Cervoni, back from a couple of years off, was awarded players player for a tough one up front making plenty of ground in attack and defending well.

Paul Meryl and Wassime Mouvelli enjoyed the drop in temperature even though the wind made it difficult for all. Meryl scored a good try put through by a perfect pass from Jeerome Lacco. Lacco and Dom Augostis also had good games.

Tries were scored by Sem Tom, Bryde Horan, Riley Horan, Paul Meryl and Dom Arrate with Dylan Doak kicking 5 goals.

In other reserve matches Western Lions beat Herbert River 42 – 18, Brothers beat Charters Towers 36 – 10 and Centrals beat Norths 38 – 12.
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There will be no club Rugby League over the May Day weekend with the Northern Zone trials in Mackay where the Roosters have two RLTD representatives Henry Teuteu and Jeremiah Matuate.

The Hens will also have two players in Mackay, Toni Daisy and Kazziah Lammon.

On Saturday May 14 the A grade, reserves and Ladies will play Charters Towers in the western city and it also happens to be Ladies Day in the Towers.

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Contributed with thanks to Brian Carnes.

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The Home Hill Tennis Association will be proudly hosting the 43rd Annual Sugar Bowl iconic teams event this weekend. It is known as the sweet spot on the North Queensland tennis calendar. In 1981, Lex and Pat Anderson initiated the teams event by inviting captains from as far afield as Mackay and Ingham to form teams and come to the Burdekin and play off for the inaugural Sugar Bowl. Today, we have teams that travel from Brisbane to Mareeba and all places in between.
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Sugar Bowl Action Returns In 2024
Continued from back cover.
It is anticipated that Giru, Home Hill and Ayr Tennis courts will be used to cater for the 44 teams which have nominated. Each team has a minimum of 6 players with some teams having as many as 10 or more in their team allowing for members to have a bye. Play begins Saturday from 8 am and finishes around 2 pm on Monday. The Sugar Bowl famous Teabags with Dallan and Kurtis Garvey as members are looking to defend their title in A Grade. B Grade champions in 2023 were Ian Gould’s Goldin Aces and have subsequently moved into A2. All the teams will be out to win the highly sought after Woods Team Spirit Award named after David Woods who was the inaugural captain of the Teaspoons.
This weekend will see over 300 visitors flooding into the district for the long weekend providing economic benefits to the Burdekin with players frequenting local eateries, shops and accommodation venues. It is hoped that some of them will check out the Burdekin Craft Spectacular on Saturday morning at the Memorial Hall.
Members have been busy getting all their facilities so that they are in top class condition, with a coat of paint here and there. There will be the usual delicious array of food plus donated and home baked cakes and slices and a coffee stall at the entrance of Home Hill Tennis each day.
Sunday evening after play everyone is encouraged to stay and locals to come down and enjoy some good old Burdekin hospitality. There will be live music with Tammy Moxom singing from 5pm onwards. The Teaspoons are organized and will be cooking roast pork rolls amongst other delicious food for sale. A ride back to Ayr can be organized for those wishing to have a drink or two.
Ayr, Home Hill and Giru Tennis Associations would really like to thank all its volunteers, sponsors and donors for their contributions to the weekend. “We couldn’t do it without them,” said organizer Kate Casswell.
For more information look at Home Hill Tennis Facebook page. Life members, event sponsors, past and present members are invited to come along over weekend and to the presentations which will be around 2 pm on Monday.


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Contributed by Home Hill Tennis Association

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Sugar Bowl famous Tea Bags have won the tournament many times
Ian Gould's Goldin Aces from Ayr, Home Hill and Collinsville won the B grade section in 2023

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Round 1 week 6:
Crushers v Bombers at the Queens 10-0
Cougars v Nat I at the Ayr 8-2
National II v Falcons at the National 6-4
Ants had the bye 10 points

Points:
Crushers - 47, Nat II - 46, Nat I - 38, Falcons - 34, Ants - 32, Cougars - 28 and Bombers 15

Games for Thursday 02/05:
Nat I v Ants at National
Falcons v Bombers at Anzac
Crushers v Nat II at Ayr
Cougars have the bye

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Contributed by Kerry Davison

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Photo: Anzac Ants

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Last week was a big week at Ayr Bowling Club with both social and competition bowls being played. The week started with a great day of Ladies’ Bowls on Tuesday, with Isabel Cislowski, Betty Schultz, Heather Jorgensen and Pam Power defeating Deslie Olsen, Ruth Moore, Joy Comollatti and Irene Wilson.

Wednesday hosted a great afternoon of Mixed Social. First place was Happy Horan, Margaret Chapman and Barry Shepard defeating John Perroni, G Braid and Henry Hazle.

On Thursday, Competition Ladies’ saw excellent games on the rinks. The last game of the open Rinks was played, Deslie Olsen, Tricia Achille, Betty Schultz (sub) and Pam Power defeating Merle Nixon, Karen Page, Dot Cutting (sub) and Sandra Stidston. Next week will see the semi-final of the open Singles on the May 2. Irene Wilson playing against Dot Cutting and Pam Power against Deslie Olsen. Good luck to all the ladies.

What a night Friday was! It was the club’s Fun Friday Night Bowls sponsored by Chiropractic Care. Overall winners on the night were Andrew Dunn, John Casella, Karen Murray, Helen Motti and Maria Fagg. The evening was a great night of laughter and new friendships.

Saturday Social Mixed bowls saw three games of Triples and one of Rinks held with first place John Pirrone, Sandra Darwen and Maurice Power defeating John Hall, Rob Garner and Chris Berkery.  
Men’s Competition Games – Results - Championship Fours -  A. Bull/C.Essex/M. Power/R. Soper def J. Grabbi/G. Papale/S. Caltabiano/L. Stidston.  J. Pirrone/V. Beitia/C. Pearce/G. Pearce def R. Young/C. Burkery/M. Olsen/M. Milan
Championship Fours will continue Sunday 28st April at 8.30am. R. Young/C. Burkery/M. Olsen/M. Milan playing against A. Bull/C.Essex/M. Power/R. Soper.  Championship Singles 5 May – M. Power v J. Grabbi; V. Beitia v M. Milan.  Championship Pairs 5 May – M. Power/R. Soper v B. Shephard/S. Calltabiano  B Grade Singles 5 May – TBA after draw.
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Contributed by Anthony Bull

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