Ken O'Dowd (Flynn, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today I want to add my support to all the Northern Districts Rugby League teams in my electorate. They had a pretty tough season. They have a lot of South Sea Islanders in those teams now. The Miriamvale Magpies came out the grand final winners and the runners-up were the South Kolan Sharks. They were followed by the Avondale Tigers, The Agnes Water Marlins, the Burnett Heads Cutters and the Gin Gin Hawks.

But Saturday was a night for the Marlins. They had their presentation night and a masquerade ball at Agnes Water. I presented Seb Carmichael with the award for most improved player and Kenny Wogandt with the award for most consistent player. Two outstanding players made a big contribution to their team. The whole team deserves recognition for playing their hardest and fairest this season—it was a tough competition. They have played well all season. Fitness let them down and they had a few injuries at the last moment but, overall, they did very well. I expect next year, with the final being held in Agnes Water, there will be a very fierce competition for the grand final again. All players vowed on Saturday night that they would be fitter and better next year. I wish them very well.

I want to thank the Marlins for inviting me and my partner to the awards night on Saturday night and look forward to next season's games.

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