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Hawks’ one-club culture lifts women to maiden premiership

The Mackay City Hawks overran fierce AFL Mackay women’s rivals to claim the 2020 premiership.

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06th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

Mackay City Hawks 7.15-57 defeated Bakers Creek Tigresses 4.1-25 in the 2020 AFL Mackay Women's grand final at Harrup Park. Photo: Callum Dick

Bulldogs’ breakthrough season ends in premiership glory

Moranbah came from 14 points down at quarter-time to overrun fierce rivals Bakers Creek on Saturday.

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04th Oct. 2020 12:10 PM

The Moranbah Bulldogs 9.9-63 defeated Bakers Creek Tigers 6.9-45 in the 2020 AFL Mackay Under-17.5 grand final at Harrup Park. Photo: Callum Dick

Blockbuster showdown on line for Hawks and Tigresses

The clear-cut two best sides in the competition will add yet another chapter to their modern footy rivalry

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02nd Oct. 2020 5:10 PM

GRAND FINAL REPEAT: Mackay City Hawks captain Mel McLeod (left) and Bakers Creek Tigresses captain Dominique Healy. Photo: Callum Dick

BIG READ: Saints, Swans readying for grand final sequel

MACKAY AFL: The North Mackay, Eastern Swans rivalry has quickly become one of the most fierce in Mackay sport

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02nd Oct. 2020 3:10 PM

GAME ON: North Mackay Saints captain Steven Pugh (left) and Eastern Swans captain Lachlan Clarke. Photo: Callum Dick

NO TO GO: Great Barrier Reef Arena project timeline

We look back on the long journey leading up to yesterday’s funding announcement from the State Government.

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30th Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

A fan high fives the Gold Coast Suns AFLW mascot at the Gold Coast Suns AFLW and Geelong Cats at Harrup Park. Picture: Tony Martin

Suns donate 1000 pairs of boots to Mackay children in need

Mackay’s own Lauren Bella flew home with some great news for the next generation of AFL and AFLW stars.

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23rd Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

Gold Coast Suns AFLW player Lauren Bella (second from left) with Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson and junior representatives from AFL Mackay clubs at Harrup Park / Great Barrier Reef Arena. Photo: Lee Brake – Mackay Regional Council

Lochi’s loss is PV’s gain as star bat returns to crease

Tim Cridland faced an anxious off-season wondering how he might fill the void. Thankfully, he no longer has to.

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12th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Lochi Whitehead dives for the ball. Mackay first grade cricket, Pioneer Valley v Magpies at Harrup park.

Best places for a Friday frothy in Mackay

It’s been a long week. We hear you. So here’s a list of the *best places for a Friday beer to wash it off

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11th Sept. 2020 3:09 PM

Where’s your favourite place in Mackay to have Friday knock-off beers? Picture: iStock

Norths’ finals fire burns again: ‘Play how you train’

Norths will put the consistency concerns of last season behind them, says skipper Peter Shepherd.

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11th Sept. 2020 3:09 PM

Norths batter Jason Butterworth vs Magpies. Picture. Tony Martin

Scrubby up for depth test as redemption year begins

Walkerston will need ‘15-20 players’ playing key roles if they are to go far this season, says skipper Luke Kennedy

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11th Sept. 2020 2:09 PM

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