Townies have come away with the bragging rights from another week of rugby league competition.
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They have kept their undefeated record clean despite some stong opposition from Cloncurry.
Cloncurry fared well in trying circumstances, they had a thin bench and a few players harboring injuries.
Despite their challenges, Cloncurry held up well, until the last 10 minutes of play when Townies proved too clinical and ran away with it to a 12 point victory.
It was an eight point ball game until Townies were able to seal the deal with a try right on the final siren.
The full time score was 30-18 to Townies.
Meanwhile junior players from Blackstars, Wanderers and Townies made the 10 hour trek south east to Blackall for the annual Arthur Beetson Foundation Outback Cup on the weekend.
The north west under 16s were pleased with their performance, walking away with two wins under their belt.
The Players Player was awarded to Haydn Andrews (game one) and Josh Egan (game two). Spencer Snelling was awarded the team spirit award.
A number of players from the north west under 14s and under 16s were chosen at the carnival to represent Outback Queensland at the City-Country Cultural Exchange Carnival.
Players from the Outback team will travel to Coolum on the Sunshine Coast to compete later in the year.
A major partner in this annual event was the Queensland Police Service, who hosted an event on the Friday night which concentrated on outback police recruitment to mainstream policing and stock squads.
Detective Inspector Mick Dowie said the enthusiasm of the QRL, NRL and QPS players and representatives is very motivating.
Meanwhile junior players made the 10 hour trek south east to Blackall for the Arthur Beetson Outback Cup.
“They are all extremely passionate about the game but more importantly about the kids who play the game and their families and communities,” Det. Dowie said.
“These players are the grass roots to the NRL and we have seen some outstanding football skills on display.
“We hope these kids can see the support and opportunities the league and the police offers them in terms of making the right life choices, respecting themselves and others, and even joining the police,” he said.