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No club rugby league was played in the Townsville area last weekend, with the Foley Shield staged in Cairns across both men’s and women’s grades.
At time of writing, only two days had been played in the men’s competition. Mackay beat Cairns 24–16, and Mt Isa defeated Southern Cape 46–14. In the women’s match, Mackay defeated Cairns 24–4.
Former Burdekin ladies player Kaitlin Daley was in the Mackay side.
On Sunday, defending Foley Shield holders Townsville played their first game, going down to a strong Mackay outfit 32–16 after leading at half-time.
No Burdekin player was in the Townsville squad.
The Townsville women recorded a strong 20–10 win over Mackay.
With Burdekin not fielding a women’s team this season, locals Martina and Stephanie are now playing for Western Lions, and are also part of the Townsville Foley Shield squad, with Martina scoring a try.
Townsville were due to play Cairns on Monday in both men’s and women’s fixtures, with Mackay already the men’s Shield winner after two wins.
Club football returns this weekend in Townsville, with the Roosters playing Western Lions at Western Lions Park on Saturday, and Centrals meeting Souths at the Sports Reserve.
On Sunday, Herbert River visit Jack Manski Oval to play Brothers, while Charters Towers host Norths.
The Roosters face Western Lions across under 19s, reserves and A grade.
Coach Steve Lansley faces selection challenges in A grade, with forwards Hayde Munro and Tate Brombal likely sidelined long-term with knee injuries.
Blackhawks back Dudley Dotoi was recalled to Hostplus Cup duty last week after featuring in recent Roosters games, scoring a try in a win.
With the Cowboys under 21 side not playing, forward Lachlan Brubach could again line up for the Roosters.
Western Lions could also benefit from up to five Cowboys under 21 players.
Utility Nemia Nawave returns after Fijian duties in Mt Isa, and Kali Nauque is also back.
“When we held the ball we were all over Norths, even though they were bigger. If we respect possession this time we can come home with a win, even though it will be tough,” Lansley said.
Reserves coach Peter Horan is looking for a stronger attitude against the top-placed Lions after an inconsistent performance against Norths.
“We were short of a couple of key players last time and they should be back. Even though we’ve lost Caleb Noah, we should give a good account,” Horan said.
The under 19s were also undermanned against Norths but battled through, after a narrow loss to Brothers.
Captain Harrison Lammon is a big loss, but the side still has attacking talent in Chad Fraser, KJ Zaro and Callen Taitners, supported by forwards Leylan Lampton, Romeo Waem, Jack Power, Mason Kiehne and Ken Southwell.
No official kick-off times were confirmed at time of writing, but matches are expected at 1.30, 3.00 and 4.30.
Contributed with thanks to Brian Carnes
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