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Last weekend the Burdekin Panthers had three games, losing all of them. On Friday the Division 1 met Brothers in Townsville and lost 0-7. On Saturday the Premiers, Under 23s were away to Saints Eagles Souths. The Premiers lost 0-2, the Under 23s lost 0-2 and the Women Premiers had a bye.

This weekend the Funkies are away to Brothers in Townsville on Friday night and the Premiers, Under 23s and Ladies are at home to JCU Riverway.

The Annual Mooney Cup Charity Match will take place this Saturday at 5.00. Please come along and cheer on the “Oldies” as they raise money for Children’s Cancer. Rainbows won the Match last year and so Blue Balls will be determined to win this year.

The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers started the game on fire against Saints Eagles Souths with a couple of early chances falling to Matthew Kolb and Jay Leckenby, but they couldn’t convert. The Panthers then had a goal ruled out for offside shortly afterwards. The Panthers continued to find ways in behind the Saints’ defence, but the Saints held firm. Things were much the same in the second half until midway through, when, after a lightning quick counterattack, Saints scored to take the lead. A few minutes later Matthew Kolb found himself one on one with the keeper; but after rounding the keeper, the keeper made a good recovery to take the ball. From the goal kick Saints scored again making it 2-0 which is how the game finished. 

The Burdekin Tyre Service Under 23s travelled to Saints with some confidence but with another changed squad due to injury and unavailable players but still a capable side on paper. The first half was a familiar story. The Panthers played good football and created several chances but could not take the lead that was deserved. The second half was a different story, and the Panthers were not as dominant. Saints scored two goals from Burdekin’s poor ball control and lack of defensive effort and the result was sealed with Saints winning 2-0. 

The Austral Masonry Funkies travelled to Townsville to play Brothers on Friday night. A small squad of twelve was put together due to a number of players being unavailable. This combined with the fact that Brothers were at the top of the table meant Burdekin expected a tough night. Once the game started Brothers wasted no time in opening the scoring with three goals in the first twelve minutes. Burdekin then managed to get into the game and were able to fashion a couple of chances but couldn’t make the final pass stick. Brothers scored another goal in the 33rd minute to take the half time score to 4-0. The second half started much like the first with Brothers quickly adding three more goals. After the initial onslaught the Funkies once again worked their way into the game and had some attacking moments but couldn’t trouble the scorer. The final score was 7-0 to Brothers. Burdekin have a bye next week before a home game against Rebels. 

The Under 13 Panthers went down 4-3 to Brothers White at Paradise Park on Saturday. Brothers struck early scoring in the first minute, but Lincoln Innes hit an equaliser straight away. Brothers scored again and then an own goal had the Panthers on the back foot. Brady Wilshire scored for the Panthers and at half time the Panthers were behind 2-3.

In the second half a lot of effort was put in by the Panthers but unfortunately Brothers scored again. Through some quick thinking and an awesome throw in, Lincoln Innis slotted his second goal right on full time. The Panthers played with no subs, fought hard and supported each other right to the final whistle.  Emma Jones brought intensity to the back line, Annan Power brought grit and determination to the attack and William Shears stepped up to the captaincy role and lead by example.  The effort of everyone on the pitch was commendable

The Under 14/15 Panthers played v MAO Blue and after a shaky first half outplayed their opponents to win 2-0. The Panthers knocked the ball around well in a good win. With good goals from Brayden Card and Caleb Formilan.

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