The Proserpine Whitsunday Brahmans U13 Boys team has shown the rest of the region what they’re made of, making it all the way to the grand final of the Nate Myles Cup in Cairns.
It’s the first time a Proserpine Whitsundays Junior Rugby League Club has made it that far in the competition.
The Brahmans took 19 players to Cairns for the tournament over the June 25-26 weekend, ultimately going down in the grand final 8-16 to Townsville club Souths Bulls.
The grand final loss brought the team’s six-match tournament winning streak to an end, with the Brahmans finishing the pool stage on top of the table with 96 points for and only 8 points scored against them.
They then faced Innisfail Brothers in the semi-final, keeping their opponents scoreless and winning 8-0 before going down in the grand final in a competitive contest.
“I’m very proud of them,” said coach Justin Follett.
“Our preparation was good; the boys were focused – they love going to tournaments.”
“Everyone was happy to put their shoulder to the wheel, help their mate out and help the team out.
“We had to play a few kids in different positions, but they stepped up and did the right thing and played for one another.”
29 teams from Rockhampton to Cairns participated in the carnival.
“We matched them,” said Mr Follett.
“From Cairns to Rockhampton and every team in between, we took them on and we did really well.”
Team captain Koby Johnson-Follett used his “footy brain” to direct his team around the park and lead them to the grand final, supported by standout performances from Ashton McDermid, Ryver Court, Riley Snow and Evan Beale.
“I could mention all of them,” said Mr Follett.
“I’m very proud. But I’m proud of everyone involved in the boys’ success; thank you to the support staff and Kim Bates especially.
“She just organised the whole thing, it was awesome.”
This U13 Brahmans Boys are the first ever Whitsunday side to make it to the grand finals of the Nate Myles Cup
The young guns were on an unbeaten run of six matches before the final
Coach Justin Follett said he was proud of his group of little warriors
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