Saturday saw the Mama Africa Raiders head down the highway again to take on the Mackay City Redmen for the first time this season at their home grounds of Quarry Hill.
This was going to be the big unknown game of the season, being round 3 of 3 and the first time the two teams have met this year.
Mackay Cities always bring the big men up the middle as well as the set piece, but the Raiders had prepared well during the week and were ready for the physical stuff.
The breeze as usual was quite strong blowing directly down the ground. Playing the first half into it, the Mama Africa Raiders advanced down the field and managed to put fullback Aden Spence in for the first try, five minutes into the game, aptly converted by Niall Clancy.
A little bit of ill discipline saw the Raiders put over a penalty at the 12-minute mark and then another break in plan saw scrum half Connor Spence go over for the second try.
The Cities Redmen were by no means going to let this game get away from them and 5 minutes later put themselves over for a converted try, Raiders up by 15-7. The Raiders were not going to let this become a trend of we score they score but, only three minutes later Raiders number 8, Matarae Tuaroa was across the line for the Raiders third.
Mama Africa Raiders were going into contact with zest, did not take a backward step from the Redmen big boys and defended like they were possessed.
This could be seen by the waning energy from the Redmen and the tenacity of the men in green and despite having four of the team now on the bench with injuries, the mighty Mama Africa Raiders ran out eventual winners by 44-7.
Game 17 of the season will see the mighty men in green take on Brothers at home in Jubilee Pocket.
Come down for a 3.30 kick off and cheer on the Mama Africa Raiders as this will be their second last home game of the regular season.
The Mama Africa Raiders still currently hold down the top spot but the Bowen Mudcrabs are biting at their heels.
Players who stood out against the Mackay City Redmen were Chad Stocking 1 pt, Matarae Tuaroa 2pts and Jack Briskey 3pts.
Contributed with thanks to Craig Spence
The Raiders are flying high, claiming another win against their opponents last weekend
Regardless of who the Whitsunday side face, they’re coming out the victors in another year of exceptional performances
Raiders were jubilant having absolutely smashed the Redmen
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