In what was a great show of support for a young member of the Mackay community, a Charity Match was held for Ryan Scown last Sunday. Ryan was involved in a serious car accident 1 month ago and the entire Mackay community has bound together to raise money for Ryan and the Scown family, who are long-standing members of Mackay AFL. The Auskicker’s turned out with their families to put on an entertaining display prior to the Senior Match between Eastern Swans and NB Magpies (Ryan has played for both teams). It was a fantastic day on all accounts and all participants are to be congratulated and thanked for their involvement on the day.
This week showcases a great tradition for AFL Mackay, with the inaugural City vs. Country ANZAC DAY clash at Harrup Park. The event is held in honour of our past and present service men and women, and this year we are fortunate to have two Naval Ships and crew attend the prestigious event. The half time entertainment will include Auskick and U9s matches on the main field in front of family, friends and an expected crowd of up to 1,500 spectators! A great opportunity for the youngsters to experience the thrill of playing on the big stage like the senior players that many of our future AFL junior look up to in awe. Good luck to all involved and let’s continue to work towards the growth of our great game in North Queensland.
Last Modified on 24/04/2012 09:42