RIVALRY ROUND WRAP 🏉
Rivalry Round lived up to expectations as we went head-to-head with the Redcliffe Dolphins across all grades, delivering a weekend full of intensity, physicality, and standout performances. Our McDonald’s Academy program was the highlight, claiming a clean sweep of victories in an impressive showing of the club’s emerging talent.
McDONALD’S ACADEMY RESULTS
HARVEY NORMAN UNDER 17s
Our Under 17s opened the day with a thrilling 22–18 win in a tightly contested match. The side showed great resilience under pressure, defending strongly in the closing stages to hold out a fast-finishing Dolphins outfit. It was a composed performance built on effort, discipline, and the ability to capitalise on key moments.
HARVEY NORMAN UNDER 19s
The Under 19s carried that momentum into their clash, producing a confident 28–10 victory. Strong ball movement and control through the middle of the field laid the platform, while their defence limited Redcliffe’s opportunities. It was a well-rounded team performance with consistency across both halves.
CYRIL CONNELL CUP
In one of the most dominant performances of the round, our Cyril Connell Cup side powered to a 58–8 win. The team showcased their attacking depth, executing with speed and precision to pile on points. Their defensive effort matched their attack, keeping the Dolphins to minimal opportunities throughout the contest.
MAL MENINGA CUP
The Mal Meninga Cup side rounded out a perfect day for the Academy with a hard-fought 18–12 victory. In a physical and competitive match, the team showed grit and determination, working hard for each other and managing the game well in the closing stages to secure the result.
HOSTPLUS CUP
Our Hostplus Cup side also took on the Dolphins in Round 3 in what was a challenging contest against an experienced Redcliffe lineup. Despite a strong effort and periods of positive play, the team went down 36–16. There were encouraging signs throughout the match, particularly in patches where we were able to build pressure and create opportunities.
Rivalry Round proved to be a highly successful outing for our pathways program, with four wins from four underlining the strength and development within our junior ranks. The performances reflect the hard work being done across the club and provide plenty of confidence for the weeks ahead.
While the Hostplus Cup result didn’t fall our way, the group will take valuable lessons from the match as they continue to build combinations and push for improvement.
Thank you to all players, staff, and supporters for their continued commitment and support.