NEWS | Townsville Black Stars Rugby League

U15 Townsville Black Stars Rugby League team proved too strong again, undefeated for yet another year at the Queensland Murri Carnival (QMC) winning all their games with a massive 230 points scored and only 22 points conceded throughout the entire carnival.
Games Results
Day 1
Game 1 – TSV Black Stars (26) V Arthur Beetson Foundation Academy Team (12)
Game 2 – TSV Black Stars (40) V Yulu-Burri-Ba North Stradbroke Island (4)

Day 2
Game 3 – TSV Black Stars (58) V South West QLD Emus (0)
Game 4 – TSV Black Stars (54) V Worribinda Warriors (6)

Day 3
Game 5 – TSV Black Stars (52) V Kambu Juniors (0)

Boasting the biggest forward pack in the U15 division at the QMC, directed by the no.9 Manuifua Nona, the starting forward pack; George Abednego, Tyler Pickering, Manny Guligo, Justin Dotoi and Tajshon Santo leading the team straight through the middle of the field, with the reserve forwards Jamaine Stanley, Jahvan Oui, Fred Billy and Tyreece Michael keeping the charge going without losing a beat and punishing the defence without reprieve. This allowed the halves Aiden Carson and Elijah (Rodney) Joe to find space up the middle and create attacking opportunities for the likes of Javan Ah Kit, Frank Backo and Brody Ah Kit executing try after try.

When the Possible’s and Probable’s teams were announced it produced an unlikely, but welcomed surprise that included QLD School Boy representative Damon Marshall. Damon was unable to pass a medical clearance for his injury on the day the team flew to Brisbane, it was too late for him to be omitted from the Townsville Black Stars RL squad, therefore he had to remain on the bench for the entire carnival, and because of that, he was still eligible for selection. There were no surprises to see George Abednego, Manny Guligo, Elijah Joe, Frank Backo and Javan Ah Kit included the possible v probable match. Aiden Carson, Justin Dotoi, Jamaine Stanely and Manu Nona were so unlucky not to be also named in either team.

As expected the QRL MURRI TEAM selectors weren’t the only ones watching the U15 Townsville Black Stars games at the QMC, a South Brisbane school offered scholarships to 7 players for their Rugby League Excellence Program.

Townsville Black Stars RL management team sends out special thanks to all our sponsors; The Salvation Army, Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services (TAIHS), Althea Projects, Brothers Leagues Club, Sanctuary Family Solutions and BW Promotions. We also thank our partners Deadly Choices, Head Space, Wesley Stubbings and the Bindal and Wulgurukaba Traditional Owner Groups for their engagements in the Leadership & Resilience Program.