Mini Roosters Take Flight In Season Opener

This week marked Round 1 of the RLTD season, with all Burdekin Roosters teams taking the field.

The Burdekin Junior Rugby League (BJRL) will once again field two Under 6 sides this year, with the Under 6 Red team, coached by Stephanie Monday, and the Under 6 Blue team, coached by Jesse Healey, both playing their first ever games in Roosters colours.

It was a positive introduction to rugby league, with players learning the basics in a fun, fast-paced environment. With no tackling involved, the focus was on grabbing tags, passing the ball and working together as a team.

Across both sides, there was plenty of enthusiasm on display, with strong runs, quick hands and some impressive tag pulls. Players were keen to get involved and, most importantly, enjoy themselves while representing the club in their opening round of footy.

"It was great to see so many young players starting their Roosters journey, showing that rugby league in the Burdekin is stronger than ever,” said a BJRL spokesperson.

Fixtures will now break for Easter, before returning for Round 2 at Bendigo Bank Park on 2 May, with all Roosters teams back on home soil.

Contributed with thanks to Burdekin Junior Rugby League

CAPTION:

Front row from the left: Coach Stephanie Monday, Hunter Howie, Dylan Bryant, Reuben Armstrong, Maximus McConnachie, Will Morgan, Kimyra Detenon, Jack Watson, Archie Minuti, Coach Jesse Healy.

Bottom row from the left: Finn Healy, Jahmai Noah, Austin Young Jnr, Elias Warkill-Henaway, Emene Monday Jnr, Waylon Schammell-Wilson.

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