Whitsunday Sea Eagles hosted the second of the Indigenous Rounds at home on Saturday where Acknowledgement of Country and respect of traditional owners was shown and celebrated prior to Senior games beginning. Thanks to the Hawks, Sea Eagles and Tigers for their participation and respect shown for this important part of Indigenous Round celebrations.
A scrappy first half of football in Senior Mens game between Sea Eagles and Hawks saw both teams goalless at the first break, with the second term leading Hawks to a 3 point lead at half time.
Sea Eagles came out determined to hit the scoreboard in the third converting opportunities and winning the quarter 6 goals to 1. Sea Eagles dominated the final term with their trademark run and carry piling on 6 unanswered goals to take out the win 96 – 49.
Sea Eagles Senior Women were in for a tough game against the experienced opposition of Mackay City Hawks. An even hit out in the first quarter saw Sea Eagles run through the midfield to keep within striking distance of the Hawks.
The arm wrestle took a turn for the worse in the second term losing a couple of Sea Eagles to injury and Hawks pulling away. Hawks skill was a class above seeing Sea Eagles Women run out the game with a loss 9 – 71.
Sea Eagles Under 17s ran out convincing winners 74 – 14 (adj) against Bakers Creek with the spread of goal kickers and conversion rate a highlight after struggling the last few weeks to convert good work into a solid score. All players did their part for what amounted to a training run for Sea Eagles Under 17s at full time.
Sea Eagles Under 14s took on a depleted Hawks side who were assisted by many Sea Eagles Under 12s filling in to make a highly competitive game. Hawks hit the lead and ran away with the game in the final quarter with Sea Eagles going down 21 - 43.
This Saturday 3rd June sees Whitsunday Sea Eagles play again at home against the Magpies. Come down and be part of the fun with Sea Eagles Juniors from 10:40am and Seniors from 1:50pm.
Contributed by: Whitsunday Sea Eagles
Photo Credit: Cody Fowler
