This concept was introduced in 2014, and played in conjunction with Carnivale at Port Douglas. Last year’s clash was an absolute spectacle under lights, with the pacey Indigenous South Pacific side almost taking the victory in the closing minutes of the match. This year didn’t disappoint with the match of the same high standard, exciting and fast flowing footy. The Indigenous/South Pacific boys levelled the ledger with a classy 11 point victory over the Cairns All Stars.
The Cairns All Stars started the stronger of the two sides, but the Indigenous/South Pacific side were too strong end the end running over the top.
Final Score:
Cairns All Stars 10.7-67 def. by Indigenous/South Pacific All Stars 12.6-78
Cairns All Stars
Goal Kickers: Matthew Walsh (4), Charlie Haley (2), Kye Chapple (2), Jack Marino (1), Max McLachlan
Best Players: Charlie Haley, Ryan Lempa, Jordan Roberts, Sam Conroy, Alex Bendle & Max McLachlan
Indigenous/South Pacific All Stars
Goal Kickers: Brandon Lovell (2), Willy Alick (2), Damien Dewis (2), Bradwell Dick (2), Damien Row (1), Kendall Mow, Leroy Enosa, Duncan Seden
Best Players: Greg Braico, Kenny Darcy, Brandon Lovell, Joshua Saveka, Damien Dewis, Jermaine Wardle
Firstly, Congratulations to the AFL Cairns players selected in the final teams:
Cairns All Stars:
B: Alex Bendle (Port Douglas), Cameron Campbell (South Cairns), Ryan Lempa (Centrals TB)
HB: Kieran Daley (Cairns Saints), Adam Couch (Cairns Saints), Jordan Roberts (Cairns Saints)
C: Kurt Bradshaw (Port Douglas), Zac Ewer (South Cairns), Cameron Adam (Cairns City Lions)
HF: Joel Child (Centrals TB), James Dixon (South Cairns), Jack Philp (Cairns Saints)
F: Charlie Haley (Cairns City Lions), Matthew Walsh (Cairns Saints), Kye Chapple (Port Douglas)
Ruck: Sam Conroy (Centrals TB), Jesse Dixon (Cairns Saints), Mitchell McKee (Port Douglas)
Int: Max McLachlan (Centrals TB), Joshua Lea (Port Douglas), Jack Marino (South Cairns), Matthew White (Cairns City Lions), Brian Durbridge (Centrals TB)
Captains: Matthew Walsh & Zac Ewer
Indigenous/South Pacific All Stars:
B: Derek Bowie (North Cairns), Kenny Darcy (Centrals TB), Brandon Lovell (Cairns City Lions)
HB: Rhys Bridge (Centrals TB), Jermaine Wardle (South Cairns), Willie Aisi (North Cairns),
C: Tobias Fatnowna (Centrals TB), Greg Braico (Cairns City Lions), Tommy Mooka (Cairns City Lions),
HF: Marc Harbrow (South Cairns), Damien Roe (Centrals TB), Nolen Rosser (Cairns City Lions)
F: Kendall Mow (Cairns City Lions), Leroy Enosa (Centrals TB) Anzac Newman (North Cairns)
Ruck: Joshua Saveka (Cairns City Lions), Duncan Seden (Cairns City Lions), Willie Alick (North Cairns)
Int: Elia Ware (North Cairns) Bradwell Dick (Pyramid Power), Tyler Gorogo (North Cairns), Neale Teale (South Cairns), Damien Dewis (South Cairns)
Captains: Damien Roe & Jermaine Wardle
This match also acted as a selection game for the NQ Representative team, who will take on SQ in Brisbane on Sunday, 7th June 2015. NQ will be made up of players from AFL Cairns, AFL Townsville, AFL Mackay, AFL Mt Isa and AFL Capricornia. It is great to be able to present a representative match in this format, showcasing the great talent we have playing our great game here in Cairns. The NQ Squad will be featured in next weeks footy record.
Along with the players for committing to tonight’s match, we thank all the staff who made Wednesday night a success. The Cairns All Stars team was coached by South Cairns playing coach, Daniel Lock with former City Cobra’s player Steve Diehm acting as the sides Assistant Coach. While, the Indigenous/South Pacific All-Stars team was mentored by AFL Cape York Programs Manager, Rick Hanlon with support from Gavin Ham and Kim Tennick as Team Manager. AFL Cairns would also like to acknowledge the time, effort and commitment shown by North Queensland Head Coach, John Tootell who has overseen the selection of both sides.
To our trainers Mel Smith, John Wiggins, Briony Pratt and Josh Porter who have assisted at training and again on Match Day, thank you! And finally, to the Umpiring panel, congratulations on your selection!
AFL Cairns, It’s a great game!
Last Modified on 15/05/2015 14:24