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TORRES NEWS THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2023
Lee, Reuben & Baira cross the line for their teams BY ALF WILSON Speedy Torres Strait Islanders Edrick Lee and Jon Reuben each scored two tries in round 11 of the Statewide Hostplus Cup rugby league comp last weekend. Winger Edrick scored his double for the CQ Capras which beat Norths Devils 36-25. Jon crossed for two four pointers for the Devils at Rockhampton’s Browne Park on Saturday. Jon is also an outside back and is one of the fastest players in the 15
team comp. Both have played numerous Allblacks carnivals with Edrick having lined up for Badu team Kulpiyam and Jon for Erub United. Edrick has played one NRL match for the Redcliffe Dolphins this season and should have more games for the team in coming weeks. That fine effort by Edrick follows his two tries for the Capras the previous week. Meanwhile the Cairns based Northern Pride scored a 22-16 victory over the PNG Hunters. Fullback Julian
Christian, who has been a regular Erub United player, was impressive. The Mackay Cutters went down 30-28 to Brisbane Tigers in a close encounter at BB Print Stadium. Townsville Blackhawks had a bye and are placed 10th. CQ Capras are sitting fourth, the Northern Pride ninth, the PNG Hunters 11th and Cutters 15th. In next weekend’s round 14 matches, Northern Pride v Ipswich Jets at North Ipswich Reserve, Blackhawks v Wynnum Manly Seagulls at Townsville’s
Jack Manski Oval, PNG Hunters v Tweed Seagulls, Sunshine Coast Falcons v Mackay Cutters, and CQ Capras v Brisbane Tigers.
HASTINGS DEERING COLTS PREMIERSHIP ROUND 6 Rising young star Brenton Baira shone for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the 54-12 victory over Souths Logan Magpies Colts. Brenton scored a try and with radar like accuracy also kicked nine goals for a wonderful personal total of 22 points.
CQ Capras drew with Norths Devils 26-all with both teams scoring five tries. Mackay Cutters went down 30-14 to Brisbane Tigers and the Townsville Blackhawks had a bye. Brenton’s Dolphins are top of the table in the division with Blackhawks fifth, the Cutters eighth, the Capras 12th and the Northern Pride 13th. In round seven, Townsville Blackhawks v Wynnum Manly at Townsville, and the Pride travel away to meet the Ipswich Jets.
Rookie Sailor works with Mam in hard-to-beat combination BY ALF WILSON PIC SUPPLIED BY THE BRONCOS Debutant Tristan Sailor (pictured centre right) starred with Ezra Mam in the Brisbane Broncos exciting 26-22 win over the Warriors in NRL round 13. Playing his first match for the Broncos, the 24-year-old Tristan lined up at fullback in place of Reece Walsh who was in the Queensland State of Origin team. Tristan has the ideal pedigree to be a quality NRL player as the son of former Broncos, Queensland Maroons and Test great Wendell Sailor. The speedy Tristan previously played five NRL matches for St George Dragons back in 2020, and has been shining in the Queensland Cup this season before his promotion to the Broncos. Tristan and Ezra produced incredible try-saving tackles in the opening 30 minutes against the Warriors in New Zealand. Tristan got his hand under a ball of a Warriors player who had crossed the line and was awarded a try by the referee. However the bunker overturned the decision and replays showed that Tristan has saved a four pointer. “That’s no try! What an effort. Well done, that’s the tackle of the season that one,” Fox Sport commentator Steve Roach said. Five eighth Ezra’s miraculous save came afterwards when he held up Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in the corner. Fox Sport commentator Warren Smith said “What a tackle that is. Tristan Sailor and now Ezra Mam, both saving tries for the Broncos in the exact same piece of the field.” Ezra topped off a fine performance with a try in the 53rd minute. He relished lining up next to champion halfback Adam Reynolds and the win saw the Broncos sitting on top of the NRL ladder. The depleted Broncos were without Origin players Reece Walsh, Selwyn Cobbo, Payne Haas, Thomas Flegler and Pat Carrigan.
SEBASTIAN’S INJURY CONCERN Tough fullback Sebastian “Seb” Kris
TN0230 8x2 local sports Jon Reuben (left). Pic supplied.
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6 days/week From today thu.1 June – Sat. 30 Sept. THURSDAY ISLAND to SEISIA: Depart 6.30AM & 2.30PM SEISIA to THURSDAY ISLAND: Depart 8AM & 4PM During June to end of September, 2023, Peddells Ferry will operate on all gazetted bank holidays including the Public Holiday: Friday, June 2, 2023 re Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival. left the field with a knee injury midway through the first half of the Canberra Raiders upset 33-26 win over the high rolling South Sydney Rabbitohs on Saturday night. Flying Saibai Islander Alex Johnston scored two tries for the Rabbitohs in the 28th and 50th minutes and narrowly missed out on a hattrick. Mabuiag Islander Seb has played every match for the Raiders at number one this season and is in doubt for the Raiders round 14 match against the rejuvenated West Tigers.
DANE GAGAI IN CAREER BEST ATTACKING FORM After more than 250 NRL games, talented centre Dane Gagai is in career best attacking form. Dane played a leading role in the Knights 28-18 win over the Manly Sea Eagles at Newcastle on Sunday afternoon.
COWBOYS LOSE WITHOUT COTTER Meanwhile the Cowboys missed Origin player and key forward Reuben Cotter, as they went down 24-16 to the Parramatta Eels. Scores were deadlocked at 6-all at half time but the Eels finished the stronger. The loss has the Cowboys sitting 16th on the ladder with an uphill battle to repeat last year’s finals appearances.
BRENKO SOLID FOR DOLPHINS Powerful centre Brenko Lee was solid in attack and defence for the Dolphins in their 26-12 win over St George Dragons in NRL round 13 last Thursday night. Brenko made numerous strong runs and fired out precision passes to set up two tries and made many tackles. One of the biggest centres in the comp, Brenko is a key member of the Dolphins backline. They now sit sixth on the NRL ladder and meet the Warriors at Auckland in the next round.
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