20 April 2026

Cape York sport in brief: 20 April 2026

| By Chisa Hasegawa
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Central Cape Suns Jnr Rugby League

Weipa kids will have the chance to see if the rugby league paddock is where they belong when Central Cape Suns Junior Rugby League kicks off its come and try sessions on 21 April. Photo: Central Cape Suns Jnr Rugby League.

Marshall claims Wackers

Despite the threat of rain, the 19 Wackers who took on the Weipa front nine managed to stay dry when they teed off on 15 April.

Scott Triffitt played to his usual standard with a great 39 off the stick, while Pete Moore carded a gross 42.

Bob Marshall took the win on a three-hole countback from Steve Head after both men returned to the Carpentaria Golf Club 19th hole with nett 34.

Jim Lucas bagged both pin prizes on offer after landing deft iron shots just metres from the flags, while Les Sariman took home the Bradman’s after recording an unusually high score.

Junior AFL begins

AFL Cape York is inviting all western Cape York students in years 4-6 to compete in its 2026 Junior AFL Competition.

The development competition uses modified rules for both boys and girls, with games kicking off on 20 April and set to then be played at Andoom Oval from 5:30-7 pm on 27 April, 1 and 18 May, and 15 and 22 June.

For further information, contact Matt Mellahn on 0405 514 547 or [email protected].

Come and try league

Are your children interested in taking to the rugby league paddock in Weipa this season?

The Central Cape Suns are hosting come-and-try sessions for junior players ahead of the 2026 campaign, with the aim of giving them a taste of the game, as well as letting them meet the club’s coaches and committee.

The sessions will be held at Andoom Oval today (21 April), 23, 28 and 30 April from 4-5 pm.

Players will also have the opportunity to register for the season on the day.

For more information, check out the Central Cape Suns Facebook page.

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