Monday, July 21, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Sea Eagles Clip Eastern Swans Wings

Last Saturday saw Sea Eagles Senior Men and Women head deep into enemy territory to take on Eastern Swans in the gusty and blustery conditions Mackay put on.

Sea Eagles Senior Men had a hard task ahead of them taking on the reigning premiers and top of the table Swans. Sea Eagles came out strong but were inaccurate in front of goal with the Swans leading up until the half time break. Sea Eagles regrouped at half time and had control of the play in the third quarter kicking 4 goals 3 points and taking the lead into the final term. Up against a strong wind Sea Eagles managed another 4 goals in the final term to take out the victory 63 – 47. The win sees Sea Eagles Senior Men keep their finals hopes alive and gain positive momentum pushing towards the finals series.

In a tight contest Sea Eagles Senior Women made their mark in the second quarter kicking 2 goals and keeping Eastern Swans scoreless until the final term. Swans managed a single goal for the game in the last quarter with Sea Eagles holding their lead to add another win to their tally 16 – 6. Sea Eagles Senior Women are showing cohesion and promise this year as each game they gain momentum towards the top of the ladder.

Sea Eagles Senior Men, Senior Women and Under 17s match up against Bakers Creek Tigers at Etwell Park this coming weekend from 10:40am.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles

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