Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams headed for Harrup Park on Saturday to take on Mackay City Hawks and Swarks.
Sea Eagles Senior Men were back on the winners board defeating Mackay City Hawks 88 – 18 in a contest that was tight until half time. Inaccuracy in front of goal and turnovers kept Hawks in the game until Sea Eagles kicked into gear for the second half to run away with the win. Acting Captain Jake Turner led from the front in his 50th game for Sea Eagles while Hudson McGregor kicked a bag in the forward line to cap off some good work from the midfield.
Even with the return of Captain Sheridan Callcott from injury the Sea Eagles Senior Women lost 15 – 60 to the experience and skill of Mackay City Hawks at their home ground.
Sea Eagles Under 17s put on a clinic including controlled ball use and plenty of inside 50m pressure to win 77 – 17 (adj) against the Swarks and steal the top spot on the ladder. The second half put the finishing touch on the most complete game of football the team has put together all year with every player making meaningful contributions.
Sea Eagles Under 14s game was always promised to be a closely fought encounter with the Hawks eventually seeing Sea Eagles lose 46 – 59. The match was a battle of the midfield with Hawks unfortunately finishing stronger on the day.
This Saturday 15th July sees all five Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams celebrate Pride Round at home from 9:15am Juniors, 1:50pm Seniors.
Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles.
Photo credit: Kylie Allen