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The weekend's highlights continued on Saturday night when the squad travelled to Queensland Country Bank Stadium to watch the Cowboys produce a commanding victory over the Penrith Panthers. Photo source: Facebook/Burdekin Rooster JRL
Eight games, a meeting with a rugby league great and a trip to watch the North Queensland Cowboys in action capped off a memorable weekend for the Burdekin Roosters Under 11s at the Laurie Spina Shield in Townsville.
The young Roosters tested themselves against strong opposition across the prestigious junior rugby league carnival, playing eight matches over the weekend while holding their own throughout the competition.
Away from the field, the team had the opportunity to meet former North Queensland representative Laurie Spina and learn about the history of the tournament that proudly bears his name.
The weekend's highlights continued on Saturday night when the squad travelled to Queensland Country Bank Stadium to watch the Cowboys produce a commanding victory over the Penrith Panthers, giving the players the chance to experience NRL action up close.
The Roosters impressed in the annual relay event, finishing fifth out of 80 teams in a strong display of speed and teamwork.
The trip provided the young Burdekin players with valuable experience against quality opposition while creating lasting memories both on and off the field, capping off a successful weekend representing the Roosters at one of North Queensland's premier junior rugby league carnivals.
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