The Cowboys absolutely walloped the Raiders in their mid-March fixture in Townsville, but the game dominated by Valentine Holmes had a very special meaning for a few young Bowen rugby league fans.
Sixteen Bowen Seagulls Under 8 Junior players headed to Townsville to play on the professional level pitch in front of a massive crowd before the Cowboys did the very same.
They were facing up against the James Cook University Saints thanks to the Cowboys, who had given the club the opportunity to play pregame.
Kelly Telford, who attended on the night, said that the experience was one they would never forget.
The Seagulls, dressed in their red home kits, first met a special member of the team in the tunnel - the North Queensland side’s mascot, Bluey the Cattle Dog.
They streamed out on the field through a tiny Toyota banner and under the guidance of club volunteers, who were probably just as excited as the young ones to be in the centre of the pitch.
“The kids were nervous and excited and after they played, they thought they were very special,” Kelly Telford said.
“Some had never been to a cowboy’s game before.”
As they headed on their “lap of honour” the young Seagulls were met by Kyle Feldt, who was nice enough to stop mid warm-up and have a chat to some of the kids as they were leaving the grounds.
After the game a few of them were also able to get photos with Tom Reardon, Griffin Neme, and Tom Gilbert.
Following their pregame game, the Under 8s were treated to a tight first half and then a second half blowout in the Cowboys favour, which fans said was “the best [they’ve] seen for the last four years”.
It might just be coincidence, but the Seagulls may just be the Cowboys’ lucky charm, and there may very well be a future Cowboy in that Seagull line-up.
The Under 8s Bowen Seagulls who attended the Cowboys-Raiders game
The Seagulls were eager to head out on the field
The young ones faced up against James Cook University on the professional pitch
Seagulls meeting with Cowboys player Kyle Feldt
A brave Seagull crashing through the JCU offensive line in front of the Townsville crowd
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