Cairns stars shine in Suns’ polished performance

THE Gold Coast Suns were full of Far North talent as they recorded an impressive 82point victory over the Canberra Demons at UNSW Canberra Oval on Sunday in the NEAFL.

Cairns Saints junior Jack Bowes, Timakoi Bowie, Daniel Charlesworth, Caleb Graham and Jacob Heron were all in Suns colours for the huge win.

Aside from the first 10 minutes, the Suns were able to control the game and play their style of footy, enabling them to notch a strong 19.8 (122) to the Demons’ 5.10 (40).

Bowie, Charlesworth and Heron all kicked goals.

Suns coach Steve Daniel was happy with the win, particularly with how their academy players handled the game.

“We had nine academy boys come up and play and we were really happy with a number of them,” Daniel said.

Bowes was named in the Gold Coast Suns best as he tries to force his way back into their AFL side before they tackle the Western Bulldogs in Cairns next month.

■ ■ THE Cairns Taipans development players are putting up solid numbers in the SEABL this winter.

Jack Madgen, who plays with Mt Gambier, is averaging seven points and just over two rebounds and one assist a night as their club is 13-2.

For Bendigo, Matthew Andronicos is getting 11 points and seven rebounds a game.

Ash Constable is handing out two assists a game to go with seven points for the 11-5 Ballarat.

Cairns product Deba George would be close to the MVP conversation with almost 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists a night for Albury Wodonga.

■■ NORTHERN Pride Team of the Decade nominee Linc Port notched a double for Easts Tigers against Central Queensland on Saturday night.

The winger struck back-toback blows in the 13th and 19th minute to silence the crowd in Rockhampton and a try to fellow former Pride player David Murphy later in the half helped the Tigers to an 18-10 halftime lead.

They went on with it to win 34-26, putting them in fourth spot on the ladder ahead of a game against Sunshine Coast this weekend.