The Bowen Polocrosse Club hit the highway in full force recently, travelling to Gordonvale for the Pyramid Polocrosse Carnival in what felt like a regional convoy of floats, utes, horses, and determination. With gear packed, horses loaded, and a solid playlist (or two) on rotation, players from Bowen, Sarina, Proserpine, and Townsville made the journey north to represent the Bowen Polocrosse Club with pride.
Bowen 1, made up of Bryce Watson, Adam Burns, and Teneale Griggs, had a strong start to their weekend, winning their A/B Grade decider against Chinchilla to secure a spot in A Grade. Although they didn’t manage another win in the tough A Grade pool, they played hard, had a blast, and gained valuable experience competing at the top level.
Meanwhile, in B Grade, Jesse Foster joined the Rest of the World (ROW) team alongside Gail Bradshaw (Pyramid) and Theresa Grant (Burdekin). With their team graded just one point above C Grade, they faced a challenging run starting with an A/B Grade decider and didn’t notch a win all weekend. Still, there were plenty of positives, with Jesse and her young creamy horse stepping up defensively and stopping more than a few goals, showing grit and determination throughout the carnival.
In C Grade, Bowen 2 – featuring Wade Bidgood, Rhadaya Bidgood, and Shannon Burns – finished as B Grade runners-up, with individual awards recognising their outstanding play.
Wade Bidgood took out both Best No.1 and Best Working Horse, while Rhadaya Bidgood was named Best No.2, capping off a strong weekend for the Bidgood siblings.
In the Subbies division, Bowen’s younger riders also shone:
Ollie Foster, playing alongside Harry Carr and Laura Seccull from Townsville, was part of the winning Subbies team.
Lachlan Foster, with Felicity Alley and Tessa Claxton, finished as runners-up, showing great teamwork and skill.
Adam Burns was recognised for his contribution beyond the saddle, receiving Best Umpire of the carnival – a nod to his leadership, fairness, and experience on the field.
It was a weekend of great competition, community spirit, and plenty of kilometres. The Bowen Polocrosse Club continues to show what regional commitment looks like—bringing passion, sportsmanship, and pride to every carnival they attend.
Contributed with thanks to Ellisa Hunter
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