Local riders impress at first NQQHA Western Dressage Show for year in Innisfail
Julie Sain rode Little Peppys Princess. Photo by Real FNQ Horse Events.
Eden Whitehead and her horse Paint. Photo by Real FNQ Horse Events.
MARIA GIRGENTI A NUMBER of riders recently braved tropical conditions and took part in the North Queensland Quarter Horse Association # 3 Series Two Western Dressage Show held at Innisfail Pony Club Grounds. Paula Byrne was the judge for the first NQQHA show for the year in Innisfail and Tests A and C were conducted in all levels except Level Two (A and B). RESULTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: Introductory Level Test A 1st Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 2nd Hanna Corica - Haverbecks Luna 3rd Loretta Snelling - Set in Chocolate 4th Zoe Corica - Feelin Perfexion
3rd Kelli Carbone - Hillbilly Barbwirenroses 4th Angela Whitehead - Teeka Youth 1st Eden Whitehead - Paint 2nd Eden Whitehead - Raekhani Basic Level (Non Sanctioned) Test C 1st Kelli Carbone - Hillbilly Barbwirenroses Basic Level (Non Sanctioned) Champion Kelli Carbone - Hillbilly Barbwirenroses
5th Loretta Snelling - Half Smart
Basic Level (Sanctioned) Test A 1st Teresa Russo - One Roan Rose 2nd Julie Sain - Little Peppys Princess 3rd Hanna Corica - Haverbecks Luna 4th Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 5th Zoe Gravagna - Ditto
Youth 1st Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 2nd Hanna Corica - Haverbecks Luna 3rd Zoe Corica - Feelin Perfexion
Youth 1st Hanna Corica - Haverbecks Luna 2nd Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 3rd Zoe Gravagna - Ditto
Introductory Level Test C 1st Eden Whitehead - Paint 1st Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 2nd Eden Whitehead - Raekhani 3rd Kelli Carbone - Hillbilly Barbwirenroses 4th Zoe Corica - Feelin Perfexion 5th Kristy Mayocchi - Black Jack
Basic Level (Sanctioned) Test C 1st Julie Sain - Little Peppys Princess 2nd Teresa Russo - One Roan Rose 3rd Zoe Gravagna - Ditto 3rd Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 4th Hanna Corica - Haverbecks Luna
Zoe Gravagna and her horse Ditto. Photo by Real FNQ Horse Events.
Youth 1st Zoe Gravagna - Ditto 2nd Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 3rd Hanna Corica - Haverbecks Luna
Level One (Sanctioned) Test C 1st Julie Sain - Little Peppys Princess 2nd Teresa Russo - One Roan Rose
Youth 1st Eden Whitehead - Paint 1st Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel 2nd Eden Whitehead - Raekhani 3rd Zoe Corica - Feelin Perfexion 4th Hanna Corica - Havebecks Luna
Basic Level (Sanctioned) Champion Teresa Russo - One Roan Rose
Introductory Level Champion Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel
Reserve Champion Julie Sain - Little Peppys Princess
Basic Level (Non Sanctioned) Test A 1st Eden Whitehead - Paint 2nd Eden Whitehead - Raekhani
Level One (Sanctioned) Test A 1st Teresa Russo - One Roan Rose 2nd Julie Sain - Little Peppys Princess
3rd Zoe Gravagna - Ditto Youth 1st Zoe Gravagna - Ditto
Level One (Sanctioned) Champion Julie Sain - Little Peppys Princess Reserve Champion Teresa Russo - One Roan Rose Youth Non Sanctioned Champion Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel Youth Sanctioned Champion Zoe Gravagna - Ditto
Reserve Champion Zoe Gravagna - Hollywood Chandel A special thanks to judge Paula Byrne and the pencillers/scorers. The next Western Dressage show will be held on June 22 at Innisfail Pony Club Grounds. Over the May long weekend, Vivian Wearing will run Western Dressage and Ranch Riding clinics at Innisfail Pony Club Grounds. How to ride a Western Dressage Test clinic is on May 4 while on May 5 and 6 is the Introduction to Ranch Riding clinics which are limited to 14 riders per clinic and fence-sitting is free. For a booking form please contact club secretary via email: nqquarterhorseassoc@gmail. com or call Teresa on 0438 642 656.
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WE had some unbelievable fishing in the days leading up to last weekend. The reef fishing was fantastic with good numbers of Coral Trout and Red Throat Emperor reported up in the reef shallows. The spear fishermen also did well with catches of Coral Trout, Tuskers, Crayfish and even the odd Red Emperor being speared in fairly shallow water. The deep water rubble patches around the reefs
continue to produce good numbers of Nannygai. Those taking the trip out wide to the continental shelf are managing some great Red Emperor and both Rosy and Green Job fish. The fishing around the islands has been fantastic with large numbers of Fingermark. I doubt that I have ever seen the numbers and quality of fish being caught at present. Anglers need to take care if they want this quality
of fishing to remain; Fingermark are a very slow growing fish and do not release well. In my opinion a couple of fish per angler is all that should be taken. The islands have also produced Island Trout, Grass Sweet Lip, Trevally and Queen Fish. There has been limited numbers of Grey and Spanish Mackerel caught, however I think the pelagic numbers will increase as a result of the large schools
of bait starting to move through the Family Group of Islands; this should attract them in. The fishing in the coastal creeks has been a little hit and miss with some very good Mangrove Jacks and Barra caught one day, only for anglers to struggle the next. There has however been some good numbers of Mud Crabs caught and lots of prawns around the drains and mud flats. The Hinchinbrook area has been generally fishing very well with good numbers of both Barra and Mangrove Jacks caught both over in Missionary Bay and in the channel. The channel has also fished very well for Fingermark and surprisingly
the odd Black Jew. The numbers of Mud Crabs are increasing and there has been plenty of prawns on the Cardwell beaches. The freshwater reaches of the Tully and Murray rivers has continued to fish well with some very good Barra being caught at the mouths of the drains and in the backwaters. The majority of fish have taken soft plastic lures with a few monsters being caught on live baits. Tinaroo Dam continues to produce the goods with local plumber Ando sending me through a photo of a monster Barramundi caught over the weekend. Tinaroo is still the place to go for a metery and the best part is that as it’s a stocked im-
poundment you are not harassing breeding stock. Anyone who thinks these fish come easy or don`t fight are totally wrong and should have a try before commenting. Any Barra caught in Tinaroo is the result of a lot of hard work. At this early stage of the week the weather forecast is for 15 knots on Saturday dropping down to light winds on Sunday and through next week. Those wishing to chase Barra and Jacks have the option to fish the early morning incoming tide or to fish either side of the late afternoon low tide.
The early morning or evening low will also suit those wanting to fish for Fingermark around the close inshore islands or the Hinchinbrook Channel. Either side of the mid-morning high will suit those wanting to chase Grunter on the Hinchinbrook flats. For now, it looks like the break in the weather will possibly allow anglers to travel out wide to fish the reefs and rubble patches. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully
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Cardwell Golfers Last Thursday the 18hole stableford was won by Angela Dearlove with 30 pts, second Jackie Olditch 28 pts and N.T.P. and the approach were won by Angela and Jackie. The Sporters 9-hole event was won by Rowly Mott with 20 pts, second was Don Peachey 19 pts and third place was Frank Grimes with 18 pts. The run down went to Giff Pershouse, Peter Topen, Bert Pajonk and Ian Ingram. N.T.P.s were Peter
Topen, Phil Pentecost and Dave McGrath. Saturdays Irish 4Ball saw Kevin Martin, Keith Hoare, Rowly Mott and Terry Moss come in the winners with 94 pts, second were the team of Kevin Tombs, Bert Pajonk,Phil Wyatt and Geoff Reading with 88 pts .N.T.P. s were Kevin Tombs, Keith Hoare, Sneza Lazarus and Terry Moss. An 18-hole stableford will be played Thursday register 9.00 a.m. for 9.30
THE Association Report for Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers last Tuesday March 12 saw Twenty-four players competing in the Irish 4-ball team event in Tully. This annual event was won by a Tully team: Eric Zamora, Simon Strutt, Geoff Grainger and Graeme Sinton with 108 points. In second place was: Mick De Vries (Cardwell), Mike Dann (Ingham), Brice Henry (Tully) and Tex Morton (Cardwell) with a score
of 102 points. Third place went to Ingham/ Tully team of Sue Cameron (Ingham), Deb Giles (Ingham), Bob Williams (Tully) and Mike Harris (Tully) with 96 points. Betty Favier (Tully) won two of the ladies’ pin shots on holes 7/16 and 9/18 and Kass Marshall (Tully) was unbeatable with her second shot on number 2/11 finding the hole. Men’s pin shots went to Simon Strutt (Tully) on 2/11, Graeme Sinton (Tul-
February Fishing Comp Winner Mary Grinstead with Derek Maynard
Golf
tee off and Sporters 9-hole stableford, register 12.30 for tee off from 12.45.p.m. Saturday is an 18-hole stableford and Sunday is the Men’s Pennants. Tully Golf Last Saturday was a single stroke event kindly sponsored by Pacific Fasteners and Hydraulics. The fine weather was certainly a welcomed sight assisting to produce better scores by the participants. The winner for the day
after a countback with a 67 nett was Graham Boyd, with Mike Harris claiming second place and nearest to the pins 2/11 Les Edwards, 7/16 Graham Sinton. Thursday a good field of golfers came to play the 9-hole sporters event. Vesa Hyytinen claimed the 9-hole prize with 19 points. The 6-hole was taken out by Claire Bourke on 15 points, Geoff Grainger and Robert Milini both on 17 points completed the run-
down. Graham Lauridsen won the putts with 11. Nearest to the pins for the afternoon were, 1/10 Rob Milini, 2/11 Marc Lashly, 5/14 Michael DeVries, 7/16 Rob Milini, 9/18 C Grade Geoff Grainger. This week the 9-hole sporters will be on Thursday from 12.30pm and Saturday will see a single stableford event sponsored by Brice and Sally Henry which will hit off from 11.30am.
ly) on 3/12 and Mick De Vries (Tully) on 7/16.
The next game will be Tuesday March 26 and is
a single stableford in Ingham.
Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers
MARCH
Thursday 21 0258 0.39m 0918 3.53m 1530 0.62m 2137 3.10m Friday 22 0342 0.60m 0958 3.30m 1612 0.73m 2224 2.98m Saturday 23 0430 0.91m 1041 2.99m 1656 0.91m 2317 2.78m Sunday 24 0525 1.27m 1127 2.61m 1746 1.14m Monday 25 0023 2.57m 0648 1.60m 1225 2.24m 1854 1.38m Tuesday 26 0221 2.44m 0940 1.69m 1413 1.96m 2056 1.51m Wednesday 27 0447 2.56m 1141 1.51m 1723 1.45m 2248 1.45m
The Irish Four ball winners were Geoff Grainger, Eric Zamora, Simon Strutt, Graeme Sinton Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, March 21, 2019 Page 19
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CRI CKET WIT H
Shane Muriata AS the rain cleared for the sun to shine on Gumboot City, Grant Blenner and Co could not hope for a better start to the Tully Junior Rugby League season when the black and gold kicked off their preseason at the Tully Showgrounds on Saturday. It was an actioned packed day, with all teams enjoying their first hit out for 2019. The first game I had the pleasure of watching was the Jono Taylor-coached All Stars that had many superstars in the making. Samantha Patch was awesome to say the least, but a special mention to Cowhen Kennedy making his Tigers debut. Over on the main field, the bigger boys were putting on a good show, with the Paul Ketchell-coached Innisfail side running over the Steven Morice-led Tigers. Although it was a one-sided affair, our boys can take some good from the game which included some very promising signs of footy. Coach Emmi was very pleased with his side’s commitment when they were narrowly defeated by a very good Innisfail side. “The effort we showed was great. We took a long time to get ready, but once the game got into a rhythm, we found ourselves in the grind. A slow start is
never a good idea against a good side, so it’s something we’ll work on.” Another good game to come out of Saturday was the U15s, who played their first trial as well against a quality opposition. Gun forward Manny, with the help of star half nephew Andrew Leo and the Tigers outside men of Nathan Muriata and Ralphy, found gaps everywhere. Thank you once again to the Innisfail Junior Rugby League Club for making the trek down south, with officials reporting a high number of players taking the step onto the field for the 2019 season. Cheers to all the officials that ran the day, including FAOs, Referees, canteen operators, coaches and parents who made the day very enjoyable. With the first round of NRL out of the way for 2019, the much anticipated games were fizzers, disappointments and surprise packages that stretch further than any muscles I may have on my gut. With my beloved, yet useless, Bronx going down to the refs favourite team the Storms on Thursday night, I couldn’t help but feel very proud of our local Thomas Flegler, who came off the bench and did very well to handle his maiden NRL game. Many
pundits were predicting it may have been too early to feed him to the wolves, but as I did on my first high school date, I came home knowing that another date was only just around the corner. Hope you get many more games Thomas Flegler, and good luck for the rest of the season. The Cowboys were ok (that’s all I’m saying Linda Davies) while the Panthers should’ve beaten the Eels. My tip of the Warriors getting second last place is already coming back to bite me, but the surprise package was Stuey’s Tigers who up settled the Manly Sea Eagles in a classic at Leichardt. I really like the looks of the Bunnies, but I wouldn’t read too much into the Roosters defeat. My other favourite team, the Knights, showed why they will be contenders and the Bulldogs, well, they still look like pretenders to me. This week sees the greatest Qld Derby reignite once again, when six-time premiers the Broncos take on one-time champs the Cows at Suncorp in what will be the first encounter in almost 14 years without the great Jonathan Thurston. Can the Cows show everyone they can still beat their big cousins with their greatest player, or will Siebolds men make a statement at home to silence the round 1 critics? All will be revealed on Friday night. A combination of the Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles and Hulkamaniacs will lead the TJRL 2019 coaching staff this season.
Bowls This Week
South Johnstone Bowls
Last Saturday March 16 South Johnstone held their annual Lightning Triples. Sixteen teams took to the green for five matches. The winners of the Lightning triples were Kiwi, Alan and Petrol and running in 2nd was Ian Fisher’s team followed by Frank Obah’s team. Sunday March 17 saw the B-grade final between Peter Hitzke and Steve Ollson. Hitzke took the lead early and he never slowed down, defeating Ollson 25 - 10. Congratulations to the 2019 B-Grade Champion Peter Hitzke. The mens pair match saw M Hooker and K Albert defeat K Deegan and B Smith 22 -10. Social bowls saw L Mylrea, P Longford and K Villalba defeat Donny, T Kerrigan and D Deegan 18 -12. Twilight barefoot bowls is being held this Friday the March 22 at the SJBC. The night will kicks off with a $5 barbecue at 6pm followed by bowls to commence at 6.30pm. The cost for bowling will be $10. The night will also have meat tray raffle and the members draw which stands at $200. The Club is open from 3.30pm.
Sunday Social bowls names in by 1pm with 1.30pm start. The cost for bowling will be $10 and smoko is provided. Silkwood Bowls
Last Wednesday March 13 only six players enjoyed a social game. Alan Hudson, Delmo Tarditi, Anna Della Bella def. Denise Charman, Carol Lowe, Karin Rastoll 23/22 Sunday March 17 there were ten bowlers who enjoyed a Sunday afternoon under slightly better weather conditions. Delmo Tarditi, and Wayne Mayell def. Chris Lower and Mirella Berryman 30/10 Dan Dunne, Tony Cates Karin Rastoll def. Alan Hudson, Anna Della Bella and Lee Mayell 30/14 The last FNQ B grade singles were played on the March 12 in Innisfail. The Attendance was very low. South Johnstone, Innisfail and Silkwood clubs were represented. South Johnstone was the winning club, congratulation Anna! As usual Friday Night Barefoot Bowls waws enormous fun. Come along and try
our bowls game, bowls are provided and all are welcome. There is FREE BOWLS COACHING the 1st Saturday of each month. It starts at 9am at Silkwood Bowls Club. All are welcome. For more information call Denise 0400791517. You can follow us on Face Book with all upcoming events. There is Social Bowls Wednesdays and Sundays. When registering to bowl please take note of the time!! We have reverted to normal time. Register at 1pm start of play at 1.30pm. Innisfail Bowls Last Thursday we again had twenty-eight players on the green. On Saturday only ten players made the green due to several players being involved in playing Lightning Triples at South Johnstone. Two Competition games were played during the week. In the Singles G.Edgerton defeated S Micale. In the pairs G.Anderson, J.Walker defeated F.Catelan, M.Roots. Please help Graham out by playing your games as soon as possible.
INNISFAIL LADIES BOWLS ANNA Rowbotham wins FNQ Ladies B Grade singles at Innisfail Bowls Club
BEAUTY AND THE REEF’ The film will now embark on a national tour with a film screening and in some locations a panel of experts to interact with communities to effect change and help bring back the Great Barrier Reef. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy the show and join the fight to bring back the Great Barrier Reef. About The Filmmaker From scuba diving instructor, photo journalist, TV Presenter, film maker, overall adventurer. to public speaker she speaks for the worlds incredible environments. Also an accomplished film maker Lin has produced 65 films for networks around the world. With over 10,000 scuba dives and thousands of hours filming in environ-
ments she knows how to tell the story Beauty and the reef the true story of the world changing reef systems. Now Lin wants people to rise to the challenge and effect environmental awareness addressing the changing world and help the people understand the need to work toward a brighter future for all life on our planet. Screening soon at March 25th King Reef Resort - Kurrimine Beach - 6pm - 8.30pm Info Session and forum to follow film screening: Carbon farming & Reef Credits March 26th Mission Beach Resort - Mission Beach March 27th SaltHouse Bar - Cairns Seafront
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SPORT BOWLS TULLY
Butler St Wednesday 5.30pm register for 6pm start Sunday 12.30pm register for 1 pm start
SILKWOOD
185 Silkwood/Japoon Rd Wednesday 1pm register for 1.30pm start Friday 6pm Bare Foot Bowls & BBQ Sunday 1pm register for 1.30pm start
SOUTH JOHNSTONE Fleming Branch Rd Every 2nd Friday of the month at 6pm Sunday from 1pm
INNISFAIL
1 The Corso Wednesday Ladies Social 12pm – 5pm Thursday Men’s Social 12pm – 5pm Friday Bare Foot Bowls 3pm – Late Saturday Mixed Social 12pm – 5pm
GOLF TULLY
Pratt St Thursday 9 Hole Sporters from 12.30pm Saturday 18 Hole comp from 11am
CARDWELL
23 Gregory St Thursday Ladies 18 hole A.G Event Handicap required Register 9am Tee off 9.30am 9 Hole Sporters Stableford No Handicap required 10.30am _ 11 am Tee off Saturday 18 Hole Mens A.G handicap Register 10.30am Tee off 11am
EL ARISH
Bruce Highway Tuesday 18 Hole 12.30pm for 1pm Tee off Thursday 9 Hole 12.30 to 4pm Tee off Saturday 18 Hole 12.30pm for 1pm Tee off
INNISFAIL
2 Palmerston Dr Wednesday All Sports 12pm & 3pm tee off Friday Comp 12pm & 3pm Tee off Saturday Comp 7.30am & 12pm Tee off Sunday junior Comp from 8am
BRIDGE TULLY
Behind Bowls Club 1 Coronation Dr Monday & Friday at 12.45pm
Bring Back the Reef Tour 10,000 dives to tell the story LIN Sutherland’s latest documentary feature film ‘Beauty and the Reef’ hit the big screen in conjunction with Event cinemas on October 9th and on March 3rd aired on channel 9 nationally. The premier attracted Queensland’s environmental minister and other key MP’s as well as leaders in environmental law and tourism facilities. It is set to shake this world up in caring for our coral reefs. The select audience were moved by her unfolding eye witness account of the environmental changes affecting the Great Barrier Reef and her quest of visiting and interviewing leading experts to understand why.
WHAT’S HAPPING IN
DARTS TULLY
Bowls Club Tuesday’s 7pm
CLAY SHOOTING SILKWOOD
Japoon Rd Practice every Saturday 9am – 12pm Every 2nd Saturday 9am – 3pm Comp 1st Saturday of every month
NETBALL TULLY
Three rounds of FNQ Ladies B Grade Singles were held last Tuesday at Innisfail Bowls Club and the winner of the final was Anna Rowbotham with Helen Paterson as runner up.
Tully Bridge Results First Second Third
First Second Third
Monday, March 11 Kath McGowan / Geoff Stapley Clydie Pease / June Orr Korma Byrne / Vilma Bonassi
Friday, March 15 Sandy Raiti / Kerry Borthwick-Bolton Jeanette Evans / Sandy Mollenhagen Clydie Pease / Kath McGowan
Igloo Mondays Under 12’s 4.30pm – 5.30pm MPC/Igloo DIV 3 5.20pm – 6.10pm & 6.10pm – 7pm DIV 1&2 6.10pm – 7pm & 7pm – 7.50pm
TENNIS TULLY
Behind Show Grounds B Grade Tuesday Night 7pm A Grade Thursday Night 6.30pm for 6.40pm start Thursday Mornings Ladies 8.15am for a 8.30am start
FOOTBALL TULLY
Show Grounds Training Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
SPORT LOCAL Chace attended the national camp in January during the Australian open. Chace was selected as one of the top four males in his age group from the state of Queensland. The camp attendees were provided a positive experience which supported their long-term tennis development. National coaches make observations of areas of strength and development. The information was reported back to the children’s primary coach. Chase has been training with Baseline Tennis Academy. The camp ran for a week and consisted of sixty-four players ten years of age. The attendees were the top four boys and top four girls from each state and sixteen coaches. “Chace was chosen from the camp to do the coin toss for the Men’s Singles Final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the Sunday night,” said Jody Crema Chace’s mother.
Australian Open 2019 was attended by a local
Chace Coin Toss small Djoko & Rafa Far small
Players in first ever combined Cassowary Coast rugby league Under 12 team selected in Peninsula squad
THE first ever combined Cassowary Coast Under 12 rugby league team competed in the Peninsula trials at Jones Park in Cairns last Monday. Students from 10 Cassowary Coast schools made up the team and in hot and humid conditions played four games, vying for selection in the Under 12 Peninsula team. Cassowary Coast Under 12 coach Shane Muriata, who is a passionate Tully Tigers supporter raised a few eyebrows when he was spotted wearing
the traditional red and white colours of Innisfail. From the Cassowary Coast team, six boys were selected in the possible versus probables game and then three boys were selected in the 17 player squad. These players were Junior Mataa and Billy Helion from Mission Beach State School and Eziekal Ivey from Tully State High School, while Chayse Briggs and Zaviah Di Carlo from Innisfail State College were named as shadow players.
Cassowary Coast Under 12 rugby league team coach and staunch Tully Tigers supporter Shane Muriata was spotted wearing the colours of northern rivals Innisfail.
The six boys from the Cassowary Coast Under 12 rugby league team who were selected in the Peninsula squad.
Innisfail & District Netball hosts annual Marlin Coast Netball clinic MARIA GIRGENTI
FORTY females recently took to the courts at Innisfail State College for the annual Marlin Coast Netball player development clinic for players, coaches and umpires hosted by Innisfail & District Netball Association which was run by Heather McLaren and Cherie Jackson from Marlin Coast Netball. The clinics were held for players aged 11 - 17 from Innisfail, Babinda and Tully who wished to trial for Innisfail Netball and Marlin Coast academy teams who are members
of an association in the Marlin Coast region. Players took part in drills and games where their game skills and techniques were observed. Umpires aged 14 - 17 participated in a clinic with Marlin Coast umpire coordinator Cherie Jackson. These clinics enable members from seven associations the opportunity to work with regional coaches, outline development pathway for netballers in the Marlin Coast region, as well as select Marlin Coast Academy squads and TID athletes for potential academy
teams. After the clinics, players were selected to join the Kenfrost Homes Vicki Wilson Marlin Coast Academy squad with Innisfail & District Netball Association for 2019. Marlin Coast Netball Region established the Marlin Coast Academy squads to further develop the potential of athletes in each of the associations throughout the Marlin Coast region. The aim of the program is to identify and develop talented players and assist in the provision of a pathway for players to progress to the next step in the
Marlin Coast region. Players will then be required to attend the first combined regional training session (Gala Day) this weekend at Smithfield, as well as local sessions and take part in a home-based program under the guidance of Academy and association satellite coaches, as well as given the opportunity to work with high profile visiting coaches. The region will also continue with a ‘Shooting for the Stars’ program to assist GS/GA with their techniques, shooting under pressure and working with mid courters.
Under 11-13 Squad
Under 14-17 Squad
Cara Destro Amy Spokes Leilani Setter Tahlia Hayes Rhiannon Harrison Megan Calleja Kari Cini Charlotte Boevink Zali Walker Natalie Cook Maddison McKay Belle Gallagher Eden Cini
Paige Whatling Syren Letizia Caitlin Spinella Lori Edgerton Kate Walker Rylee Jones Brooke Destro Ella Cook Tess Wilson Mila Hayes Tiarna McKay Kiara Foschi Chloe Garner Layne Edgerton Ella Rinaudo
Local netball players, coaches and umpires who recently participated in the Marlin Coast Netball player development clinics run by Heather McLaren and Cherie Jackson from Marlin Coast Netball at Innisfail State College. Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, March 21, 2019 Page 17