Big day to finish off Crocs footy season

Cooktown Crocs versus Mossman Sharks was a hard game for all with a mixed under 13/14 age group.

Cooktown hosted the Mossman Sharks Junior Rugby League Club for a big day of football at the John Street Oval to officially end the season.

The weather was kind for the grand final day with blue skies and a light breeze, but action on the field was hot, with Mossman versus Cooktown matches from ages 6 up to 14.

Cooktown Junior Rugby League Club’s Jacynta Hunt paid tribute to the coaches and volunteers, including tireless juniors Sam Ryder and Lucas Giese who referee, are touchies and run water, as well as play league tag all year.

“Special thanks to our awesome coaches who volunteer their time every week to train our kids – our club could not happen without you,” she said.

The Crocs final training session is today (Tuesday 5 September) ahead of presentations on Thursday before a gala game day to support the ABF Future Immortals Tour this Saturday.

Frederick Darkan with his twin baby daughters Shikeya and Khileah McLean-Darkan came in from Hope Vale to cheer on their players.

Ashton Gilmour was man of the match for Cooktown in the under 8/9 game against Mossman.

Luke Reeves had some ball time in the under 7 league tag match.

Teila Hunt, TiSharna Dita and Haila Hegamaea with baby Caira Boadle.

The Dotoi family were out in force to watch the Cooktown Crocs grand final.

Casey Barbour and mother-in-law Marilyn Morris enjoying the footy final day.

Proud mum Kelly Calcott with son Ashton Gilmour who had a stellar game in the under 8/9 age group.

Tylin Harrigan and Geoffrey Miller were all smiles after their game.

Holly and Kayla Callaghan with Jo McSullea.

Hope Vale's Tharangun McLean-Lowdown was valuable for Cooktown in the under 13/14 match.

Maia Pensio having a laugh while waiting for his under 12 game.

Harrison Crowe putting in the runs in the under 7 league tag game.