The new-look Proserpine Whitsunday Rugby Union (PWRU) Raiders team travelled to Leprechaun Park, Mackay, to face off against multiple teams at the Mackay Brothers home turf in a round-robin preseason carnival.
In 25-minute halves, the Raiders adapted to full-contact footy once more in games against Brothers, Kuttabul Camelboks, Cities, and Moranbah in a great day for all teams to mix and match their combinations ahead of Round One on March 25.
The PWRU Raiders first game against Brothers was, to be expected, a physical affair. The arm wrestle between the sides in the first 15 was hard-fought before Raiders found their rhythm, running out eventual winners 42-7.
Free-flowing footy was the order of the day, with the ball thrown around by the backs, as well as some big runs by the forwards.
The second game saw Raiders take on Moranbah Bulls in a high-spirited showing with some hard hits and strong runs from both, with Raiders eventually prevailing 27-5.
The tournament was an excellent showing for Raiders on the scoreboard, as well as an opportunity for the side to prepare for its first match against last year’s Premiers, the Bowen Mudcrabs.
A grand-final repeat at the Muddy’s home ground will be a trial by fire for Raiders, with kick off set for 3.30pm.
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