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Atherton Gun Club’s first shoot for 2022

FORTY-TWO shooters participated last Sunday in Atherton Gun Club’s first shoot for 2022.

The weather was pleasant and overcast with a bit of rain to start with; however, it cleared nicely and stayed away for the rest of the day.

Results:

Event 1 - 90 Target Medley

AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto 147/150; 2nd: Peter Threlfall 143/150; 3rd: Bryan Sanderson 141/150

A - 1st: Joseph Micallef 143/150; 2nd: Dave Ellery 139/150; 3rd: Neil Kidcalf 138/150

B - 1st: Russell Howlett 132/150; 2nd: Peter Lupi 126/150; 3rd: Peter Vit 124/150

C - 1st: Brett Coulthard 118/150; 2nd: Stuart Simmons 114/150; 3rd: Adrian Morris 100/150

Event 2 - 30 Target Handicap 1st: Neil Kidcalf 37/37 (30/30) 2nd: Dave Ellery 36/37 (30/30) Shoot-off 3rd: Rob Draper 28/30

Taylor Ellery, aged 12, takes her first step with clay target shooting under the watchful eye of her father, Dave.

Shane

Muriata

With a new season comes fresh and sometimes higher expectations in any walk of life, and Rugby League in North Queensland is no exception, especially for the Tully Tigers.

With a few lean years behind them and a couple of kitchen utensils to show, the once and mighty proud Tiger's will attempt to revive its run. Back up the Cairns District Rugby League ladder in 2022 on the back of a favourite son returning to restore the gumboots town pride.

It has been a long time coming, but prodigal son Colin Wilkie has taken it in his stride and believes we will offload the wooden sword and climb our way up this year. "If we can get our culture back to where it should be, then our lean years should be a memory. The success of our juniors will have a flow-on with Jonnie Hughes there; it's already looking good getting the band back together. "We will also aim for a family orientated atmosphere, taking our after game functions where families can enjoy. "I've come full circle from a 20-year absence, and both myself and daughter Ray-Ray have enjoyed our time back," beamed Colin.

New coaches Jonnie Hughes and legendary Tigers player Jordan Ketchell will take on the difficult task of Reserve Grade and Under 18s by bringing them back to finals footy.

"Player development will be the key, as will good relationships. I feel that working at the school will be an advantage, as I aim to build a good culture. Hopefully, I come with some new ideas to get us rolling," smiles Jonni.

With a Rugby League royalty surname, both Paul and Jordan Ketchell will hope for a better season under their watch. "We need to restore our towns Pride; just believe again in our jersey. If we can get that, then the footy will follow," said Jordan and Paul.

With a good crop of young players mixing it with some new ones, the club looks in better shape for this time of the year.

If the past few years have been hard on our town because of the lack of September football, then wait no more, as I believe we will be in contention come the playoffs.