There were plenty of excited participants and volunteers at Weipa parkrun #433 on Saturday morning. Photo: Facebook (Weipa parkrun).
Untouchables crush Candies
Untouchables have continued their winning ways in the 2025 Weipa Touch Association finals with a monster 24-5 round two victory over Cape Candies on 20 August.
Spartans toppled Cheers for Beers 11-6, while Pisswrecks had a 10-2 win against Res Strong.
Lacking Stamina had fuel left in the tank and notched up a 13-4 win over Can’t Touch This, while The OGs and Top End Taggers played out a 10-9 thriller.
After forfeiting in week one, Weipa Weapons managed to field a team on Wednesday night but were dominated by Scrambled Legs in a 19-4 result.
Newbies dominate parkrun
A mix of regulars, returning visitors and first timers made up the field of 38 participants who took on Weipa parkrun #433 on 23 August.
A staggering 13 newbies were in the running pack, including Bec Winch and Zac Nelson, who were the first two finishers in 21 minutes, 14 seconds and 21:20 respectively.
Tash Tapper, Matthew Bakes and Inyika Nadredre notched personal best times over the 5-kilometre circuit.
Weipa parkrun is held every Saturday from 7am at the shelter on the Nanum hospital roundabout.
AFL MVP winners
AFL Cape York has announced the most valuable player (MVP) winners from this month’s Chris Johnson and Angie Nadredre Cup.
Anerue (Bessi) Daniel-King claimed the gong for the Stars Foundation/Western Cape College, while Nellie Sailor was the AFL Cape York House (girls) MVP.
Chad Williams took the AFL Cape York House (boys) honours, with Maudie Whap named MVP for the Dockers.
Anzac Ashton Motlop was the most valuable player in the Northern Peninsula Area State College/Tagai State College lineup.
Crossley hits Wackers PB
Rhiannan Crossley delivered a personal best round when she claimed Wackers honours on 20 August.
Crossley returned to the clubhouse with 45/25.5 to take the chocolates and pip runner-up Mick Cerneka, whose 44/34 suggests he may finally be returning to form after spending 2025 in the golfing wilderness.
Leroy Ahmat took the pin prize on the 15th, while Crossley was the best on the 18th.
Gary Head won the weekly Bradman’s prize.
