Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams tackled Mackay City Hawks and Junior Swarks at Harrup Park on the weekend, wearing black armbands to pay tribute to young Cody Gibbs who lost his battle with cancer this week.
Sea Eagles Under 14s started their game in an inspired fashion setting out to do Cody proud and were able to kick four goals to the Swarks nil whilst kicking into the strong breeze.
The trend continued with Sea Eagles combining to display some of their best football yet this season. Under 14s finished the game strong with a blowout win 67–7.
Sea Eagles Under 17s took on an undermanned Swarks side with the young team taking off to continue their winning streak 60–0.
With opportunity available to change it up through the midfield, Michael Pettiford, Ryan Mansfield, and Mason Andrews successfully combined under the guidance of ever reliable Aidan Allen-Fancke.
Foxx LaMonica played a great game around the ground as did Brodankye Cornwall and Jacob Dewis up forward, both showing how to score and set up goals.
Bailey Wishart showed his ability to play any position successfully stepping into the forward line.
Sea Eagles now look forward to the top of the table clash with the Saints at home this week in the game to watch at 11:40am.
Senior Men took on the Mackay City Hawks where another slow start saw them completely out played in the first half.
Showing more enthusiasm in the second half Sea Eagles prevented the Hawks from scoring a goal, however, were unable to capitalise on opportunities to score themselves losing the game 12 – 42.
Sea Eagles Senior Women were outgunned this week but battled hard all day against a talented Mackay City Hawks side losing 2 – 122.
Sea Eagles Under 12s took on the Swarks playing a phenomenal game and showing improvement against tough opposition eventually losing out 19 – 47.
Sea Eagles play at home this weekend in Pride Round taking on the ever-tough opposition of North Mackay Saints.
Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles
The Sea Eagles wore black armbands for their games over the weekend as tribute to local boy Cody Gibbs
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