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Cutters win inaugural Women’s U 19 grand final

Resilient Cutters take out inaugural Harvey Norman Under 19 grand final

A gutsy, brave Mackay Cutters side have taken out the inaugural Harvey Norman Under 19 grand final 18-16 over Brisbane Tigers.

The game at Totally Workwear Stadium was entertaining, tough and a true arm wrestle; down two players through injury for the final 17 minutes of the game, the Cutters held on to their lead despite the best efforts from the Tigers.

There was a lengthy delay in play – more than 45 minutes – after Cutters No.13 Leila Murphy injured her ankle around the 42-minute mark; once the ambulance took her away – to an applauding crowd – it was game on between the two sides.

The crowd was going wild as they battled for the win.

Cutters assistant coach Jamaiah Hutchison said he was simply pumped following the epic clash and was so proud of the resilience and effort put in.

“It was a bit nerve-wracking towards the end but very exciting for the girls,” Hutchison said.
Match: Tigers v Cutters

Grand Final – Saturday 13th April

Tigers 16 – 18 Cutters

Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane

“With a really big stoppage it’s kind of hard to keep everyone on track for how long the girls were out for.

We just took a step back and tried to realise what we had to do as our job, get back into our warm-up and try and execute what we’ve been doing really well for that whole game.

“The Tigers started strong… they’ve got a big pack and we thought they were going to really use it quite well so we made a couple of changes to try and suit the physicality.

They obviously had the home crowd advantage… we could barely hear ourselves talk over the crowd so we expected they were going to come out guns blazing.

“We had a few tries saved on the line. The girls put themselves in a position for match-winning moments in the game, so they did that really well and showed a lot of resilience.”

Cutters halfback and captain Mersades Lawson and centre Jennifer Kimber both scored doubles in the game as they kept the edge over the Tigers to claim the 18-16 win.

And it was hooker Paityne Johns who claimed player of the match honours.

Paityne Johns. Photo: Vanessa Hafner/QRL

Hutchison said Cutters head coach Matt Sanders, absent for personal reasons, would be so proud of his side.

“Matt will be over the moon… he called me about 30 times through the game, as he should, but he’ll be over the moon,” Hutchison said.

“I already know exactly how he would’ve reacted too… he would’ve jumped up from his chair and started cheering and I’m sure there would’ve been someone telling him to calm down.

“Very happy for Matt.

He deserves this more than anyone, in his role for the last three of four years, and he has earned it.”

Grand final spotlight: Mackay Cutters hooker Paityne Johns

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Grand final spotlight: Mackay Cutters hooker Paityne Johns

Hutchison said winning this first Harvey Norman Under 19 grand final – making history – was “massive for the club”.

“It shows just how good our football is up north,” Hutchison said.

“The girls worked so hard for it… they put the work and effort in there and got the result.”

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Author : Colleen Edwards QRL content producer

The Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup competition has once again showcased some of the best under 18 talent playing rugby league across the state.

Following each round of the regular season, one player was highlighted as the Auswide Bank ‘Player to bank on’ and now it is your turn to decide who you think is most deserving to be awarded the title of the best player from the season.

Voting closes on Tuesday, April 26 at 3pm, with the winner to be announced the following day on Wednesday, April 27.

Note: Round 1 did not have a contender due to the split nature of the competition with a number matches postponed.

Auswide Bank ‘Player to bank on’

Round 2: Shannon Subritzky Stewart – Norths Devils

Norths Devils centre Shannon Subritzky Stewart proved a handful for his side in Round 2 against Brisbane Tigers, crossing for two tries in the 58-6 win.

In that match, Subritzky Stewart also made nine tackles, four tackle breaks, two line breaks and ran for 77 metres.

Player to bank on – Shannon Subritzky Stewart

Round 3: Bailey Nash – Western Clydesdales

Bailey Nash was a key performer for the Western Clydesdales in Round 3 against Wide Bay Bulls, crossing for a hat-trick in the 34-22 victory.

The centre also had eight runs for 88 metres, making three line breaks and four tackle breaks along the way, as well as completing eight tackles.

After the regular season, Nash is in equal fourth place for leading try-scorer with six, with Townsville’s Tekelu Mene first with 11.

Player to bank on – Bailey NashPlayer to bank on – Bailey Nash
Player to bank on – Bailey Nash

Round 4: Kai Simon – Mackay Cutters

A hat-trick of tries to Mackay Cutters centre Kai Simon helped his side secure a tight 30-22 victory against the Northern Pride in their Round 4 derby match.

Simon also helped his team mates to score, producing one try assist and one line break assist in that match, as well as making two line breaks and nine tackle breaks on the way to running 159 metres.

Bailey Nash – Western Clydesdales

Player to bank on – Kai Simon

Round 5: Sean Bourke – Townsville Blackhawks

Talented Townsville Blackhawks five-eighth Sean Bourke was in fine form in Round 5 as his side proved far to strong for Northern Pride, securing a 58-6 win.

During the match, Bourke was impressive, scoring three tries and setting up another.

Bourke also made 98 run metres with three line breaks and two tackle breaks, as well as producing three line break assists and gaining 121 kick metres.

Kai Simon – Mackay Cutters

Player to bank on – Sean Bourke

Round 6: William Lewis – Central Queensland Capras

It was a captain’s knock in Round 6 from Central Queensland Capras second rower William Lewis, who impressed with his overall performance in the 36-10 win over Northern Pride.

Lewis went over for two tries, ran for 135 metres with two line breaks and nine tackle breaks. To top it off, he also made 22 tackles.

Sean Bourke – Townsville Blackhawks

Player to bank on – William Lewis

Round 7: Felix Faatili – Wynnum Manly Seagulls

In a close 28-20 win against Redcliffe Dolphins in Round 7, the contribution of powerful Wynnum Manly Seagulls forward Felix Faatili proved vital, with the prop crossing for three tries.

Faatili also ran 108 metres from eight runs, with 53 of them being post-contact.

In the match, Faatili also produced one try assist, one line break assist, had two line breaks and seven tackle breaks and made 24 to boot.

William Lewis – Central Queensland Capras

Player to bank on – Felix Faatili

Felix Faatili – Wynnum Manly Seagulls

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Author : Michael Nunn QRL correspondent

Dolphins looking for consistency as they prepare for Magpies

Redcliffe Dolphins swam away from Round 3 of the Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup with a win over Brisbane Tigers 30-12 and head into this weekend ready to face Souths Logan Magpies.

The Dolphins reversed their Round 2 form, going from losing to the Tweed Seagulls 32-10 to completing an impressive win over the Tigers.

Coach Jamie Floss will be searching for some positive consistency this week when the Dolphins head home to host the undefeated Magpies.

“We didn’t change much from week two to week three, the score changed, but that was about it,” Floss said.

“It’s finding that consistency within the game, not allowing parts of the game to drift.”

Match : Dolphins v Magpies
ROUND 4 – SATURDAY 19TH MARCH 3:30pm
Venue : Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe
Match broadcasters : Qplus

The Dolphins started well and attacked with venom, with two tries in the first eight minutes through Jacob Laban and Will McCulloch getting them a dream start.

Jayden Alefaio liked the look of this and got in on the act with two tries in six minutes.

“Alefaio is playing out of postion for us and doing a great job, he is normally in the centres but we have him on the wing,” Floss said.

“He’s great at bringing the ball back for us and gets our sets off to a great start.”

Drew Timms filled in at a number of roles and got them all done.

“He’s the heart of this team, he’s a real leader,” Floss said.

Redcliffe Dolphins in action against Tweed Seagulls. Photo: Dylan Parker Photography / QRL

This week will be a test for the Dolphins, however, coming up against the red-hot Magpies who posted a resounding 58-6 win in their last game.

The Magpies were led by reliable performers like Blake Mozer, whose football is the made bed of this competition, organised with all the corners tucked in.

Mozer has been guiding the Magpies around well, with Jye Gray and Tim Sielaff-Burns also standouts in the side.

“We will be minimising our mistakes and giving ourselves the best chance to make sure that we are in the game with a great attitude,” Floss said.

“We won’t be intimidated by them, they’re a great team, but we need to be ready to be physical.”

Match : Seagulls v Tigers
ROUND 4 – SATURDAY 19TH MARCH
Venue : Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads

Match broadcasters : Qplus

Tweed Seagulls had the week off in Round 3, while their opponents this weekend, Brisbane Tigers, were tamed by the Dolphins in their 30-12 loss.

The Tigers have had a tough start to the season with two loses, so this week, a positive performance is important to gaining some confidence and move forward.

Match: Jets v Bulls
ROUND 4 – SATURDAY 19TH MARCH 2:30pm
Venue : North Ipswich Reserve, Ipswich

Match broadcasters : Qplus

Ipswich Jets lost by six points to Sunshine Coast Falcons last weekend in an outing that showed improvement. Tyler Peckham-Harris was great at fullback for the Jets with 216 metres, while Regan Payne made 25 tackles.

Overall, the Jets controlled the ball well, making more line breaks than the Falcons, but they just couldn’t finish with a win.

The Jets will be looking to make better use of their 32 tackle breaks when they take on the Bulls this weekend.

The Bulls were charging at the Clydesdales last weekend, with a try to Connor Yeates in the second minute. However, they came unstuck when their defence let the Clydesdales score twice before they could add points again.

Bailey Nash scored three tries for the Bulls and was a danger with the ball.

Match  : Cutters v Pride
ROUND 4 – SATURDAY 19TH MARCH 3:30pm
Venue : BB Print Stadium, Mackay

Match broadcasters : Qplus

Cutters came back against the Blackhawks last weekend, but it wasn’t enough to tame the wild Townsville beast that claimed a comprehensive 38-6 win.

Baden Robinson did his best to make some ground with 154 metres and topped the tackle count with 33 tackles in a great effort on a losing team for Mackay.

Mackay just missed too many tackles and will have to get that right this week against the Pride.

The Pride had a great first win over the Capras with Jason Hallie making a giant 246 metres for the Pride with Cain Hastie leading the way with 25 tackles.

Cameron Nelson made a nonstop effort against the Capras, playing the full 70 minutes.

Match: Falcons v Clydesdales
ROUND 4 – SATURDAY 19TH MARCH 4:30pm
Venue : Maroochydore JRL, Sunshine Coast

Match broadcasters : Qplus

Sunshine Coast will be happy with their 24-18 win over Ipswich last weekend. The Falcons sarted well and kept it going to make sure Ipswich couldn’t finish the game over the top of them.

Jayden Smith showed commitment to his tackling art with 33 tackles. Mason Kira was also great in the second row for the Falcons.

Their opposition this weekend is a Clydesdales side that came away from Round 3 with a 34-22 win against Wide Bay Bulls. They dominated the ball use with seven-line breaks and 32 tackle breaks.

On the other side of the ball in defence they missed a low 23 tackles.

Bailey Nash was outstanding with three tries.

Player to bank on – Bailey Nash Player to bank on – Bailey Nash

Match : WM Seagulls v Bears
ROUND 4 – SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 12:00pm
Venue : BMD Kougari Oval, Brisbane

Match broadcasters : Qplus

Wynnum Manly would be keen to push aside their last round against Souths Logan and will take on Burleigh Bears this weekend with a new plan. The Seagulls just missed too many tackles and couldn’t stop the bleeding.

The Bears will be looking to take their first half defence and second half attack and put them together.

Josiah Pahulu was a ground-making machine, gaining 237 metres for the Bears and Joseph Shannon made two-line breaks.

Burleigh made 53 tackle breaks overall, but missed 70 tackles.

Match: Blackhawks v Capras
ROUND 4 – SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 3:00pm
Venue : Jack Manski Oval, Townsville

Match broadcasters : Qplus

Townsville’s Zac Lamont was a stand-out performer for the Blackhawks last weekend where his kicking game was a strong weapon against the Cutters.

Taking on the Capras this weekend, the Central Queensland side will need to put pressure on Lamont and not let him have all the time he wants to place his kicks perfectly.

The Capras were so close against the Pride, but couldn’t get the job finished.

Matthew Hill climbed a hill with 192 metres and made a line break.

William Lewis, Bailey Cavanough and Jaiden Green really took it to the Pride.

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Mackay Cutters 2022 Junior Representative Train-On Squads Announced!

Mackay Cutters 2022 Junior Representative Train-On Squads Announced!

Following a fantastic day of selection trials on the weekend the 2022 Mackay Cutters train-on squads have been named for the Under 16’s Cyril Connell Cup and Under 18’s Mal Meninga Cup competitions.

The coaching staff of both squads would like to thank all participants for their efforts and the manner in which the trials were conducted.

The quality of play across the day was outstanding and the selectors have been able to name two squads of exceptional quality for their respective competitions.

All players who have been selected are required to email Kim Williams on kwilliams@mackaycutters.com.au before Friday 26 November 2021 to accept your position in the squad.

Please provide the following important details to ensure that further communication can be provided to you directly regarding dates for an initial information meeting and training schedule:

Name

Mobile Phone

Preferred email address for communication

Congratulations to the following players;

Mackay Cutters’ Under 16s Cyril Connell Cup Train-on Squad

James Davis (Sarina)
Javen Ramsamy (Brothers)
John Bowman (Wanderers)
John Cooms (Magpies)
Kale Oliver (Moranbah)
Kayne Smith (Brothers)
Logan Atkinson (Brothers)
Michael Hinchey (Souths)
Nelson Fenlon (Magpies)
Sam Head (Sarina)
Tim McEvoy (Wests)
Trace Beattie (Magpies)
Ty Ison (Souths)
William Veitch (Wanderers)
Zane Elletson (Brothers)
Bailey Anderson (Souths)
Bailey Caruana (Souths)
Brady McMillan (Moranbah)
Campbell Grisan-Hodges (Wanderers)
Cruz Luczynski (Moranbah)
Darcy Clark (Wanderers)
Darcy Daly (Moranbah)
Denzel English (Wanderers)
Frank Cowley (Souths)
Harrison Deguara (Magpies)
Harry Considine (Wests)
Hayden Cumming (Moranbah)
Hunter Harris (Wanderers)
Jaffahl Skillington (Magpies)
Jai Ison (Souths)
Jake Bryan (Brothers)

Mackay Cutters’ Under 18s Mal Meninga Cup Train-on Squad

Levi Love (Norths)
Liam Doherty (Magpies)
Markus Kime (Norths)
Mason Patterson (Norths)
Mason Simpson (Wanderers)
Matthew Watts (Magpies)
Nehemiah Davis (Magpies)
Oscar Warden (relocated)
Reece Morris (Wanderers)
Rory Woodall (Brothers)
Ryan McCowan (Wanderers)
Ryan Pietzner (Sarina)
Tenzin Contor (Wanderers)
Tyler Toby (Wests)
Will Shears (Wanderers)
William Gething (Wests)
Xavier Kerrisk (Wanderers)
Baden Robinson (Wanderers)
Bailey Cochrane (Magpies)
Bailey Ernst (relocated)
Bailey Jeffs (Wests)
Balin Burnett (Norths)
Beau Jones (Magpies)
Brady Hazledine (Brothers)
Bray Tait (Wests)
Caleb Bradford (Brothers)
Decy Jones (Wests)
Elliott McLeod (Brothers)
Harrison Rogers (Magpies)
Harry Thorpe (Magpies)
Henry Thorpe (Magpies)
Jacob Cruckshank (Brothers)
Jacob Richel (Wanderers)
James Kelleher (Magpies)
Jaxon Purdue (Norths)
Joshua Wyatte (Brothers)
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Author : Joel Gould QRL

Queensland Under 17 Country playmaker Emily Bella is doing the famous rugby league name she carries proud as she targets following in the footsteps of Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons legend Ali Brigginshaw.

Emily, 17, is a cousin of former Queensland prop Martin Bella and like her namesake, enjoys the physical contact in defence.

That is where the resemblance ends when it comes to playing style, though, with the Mackay Cutters star a half with all the skills and an ability to lead a team around the paddock.

Bella has good taste in halfbacks that she looks up to and it is no surprise that Queensland’s best, male and female, are at the top of the list.

“There is Ali Brigginshaw in the women’s game… watching her play, she organises a lot and has a good kicking game. All-round, she is just a good halfback,” Emily said.

“I watched the Jillaroos play a few years ago and since then I have always tried to watch her games.

“I love defending and I like the organisation side of it, and having the vision to look up and play what you see like [Brigginshaw].

“In the men’s I always looked up to Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk with how they played the game, their skills, kicking and their organising ability.

“It was inspiring to watch them play and their highlights, just to see how the game was played through their eyes too.”

‘What a weapon!’ – Emily Bella’What a weapon!’ – Emily Bella

Country coach Amanda Ohl said she looked forward to having Emily in the team for the clash with City on October 2, adding she was a very promising all-round talent.

“Emily is an organising half with the ability to control a team and get them around the park,” Ohl said.

“She also had a very good kicking game which you don’t always see in the women’s game.

“She is a very good defender as well. A highlight of our entire team is that ability to defend individually.”

Emily played in the Harvey Norman Under 19 competition at the start of the year and then under 17s more recently.

While playing for the Cutters in a North Queensland carnival, Emily had a feeling was she in the mix for selection.

Representing Country, the classy playmaker said, would be a proud moment.

“At the carnival when the selectors were there, it was pretty cool to play in front of them,” Emily said.

“They were giving a few hints away and coming up to the girls and coaches and asking a few questions about us.

“This [Country v City game] will bring the two sides of the state together and just shows what the country kids have to offer against all the city kids.”

She said Martin Bella – who played 21 State of Origins, nine Tests and 235 first grade games – had been an inspiration.

“Martin was a bit of stirrer,” Emily grinned.

“He ran the ball hard, hit hard and loved the aggression and contact. It is always good to have someone like him there who has had that experience. He is always there to ask questions of.”

Playing in the NRLW in the future is one of Emily’s goals.

As a North Queensland Cowboys supporter, she said she would be thrilled if they were to eventually get a team to play in a further expanded competition.

“That is the dream in the next few years,” Emily said.

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