Cowboys and cowgirls in Pormpuraaw and Wujal Wujal will be aiming to emulate the performance of Alan Gilbo at the 20th Weipa Rodeo when the communities host their own bull riding celebrations over the next month. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Wackers win for Richardson
Rob Richardson (45/32) was the best of a small field of nine that contested the back nine at Carpentaria Golf Club on 3 September.
Richardson’s effort was enough to hand him the weekly Wackers crown, with Grant Crossley (46/34) catching the bouquet as bridesmaid.
Crossley also secure the pin prize on hole 15, while Leeroy Ahmat was closest on the 18th.
Steve Kennett bagged the Bradman’s.
Pormpuraaw set to buck
Rodeo fever on western Cape York will continue when the chutes open in Pormpuraaw on 20-21 September.
The 2025 Pormpuraaw Rodeo will feature calf, juvenile and open classes, meaning competitors of all ages and abilities will be able to experience the thrill of trying to tame a beast for eight seconds.
Registrations will be open from 15-19 September, and aspiring cowboys and cowgirls can throw their hat in the ring at the council office from 8am-4pm, or the community hall from 4-7pm on 19 September.
Weipa touch results
Top End Taggers and Cheers for Beers both had A-grade wins in round five of the Weipa Touch Association finals on 3 September, respectively overcoming Spartans and Villains in 7-2 and 4-nil results.
In the B-grade semifinals, Pisswrecks and Cape Candies both had easy wins after Res Strong and Untouchables forfeited.
Can’t Touch This delivered a 24-nil demolition of Weipa Weapons in C-grade, while Scrambled Legs and Lacking Stamina played out a thrilling 8-7 clash.
Wujal Wujal kicks up dust
There will be plenty of prizemoney on offer when the Wujal Wujal Rodeo is held on 4 October.
The event is set to kick up plenty of dust in the heart of the rainforest when competitors square off against their four-legged opponents, with $2,000 on offer in the open bull ride, $1,000 in the rookie bull ride and $800 in the junior bull ride.
For the community’s youngest competitors, $200 will go to the winner of the under-11 and 11-15 years mini bull rides.
For more information about the event, call 0427 814 449.
Pride sack head coach
The Northern Pride is on the hunt for a new head coach after the club sacked Russ Aitken following a disappointing 2025 campaign.
After finishing minor premiers in 2024, the Pride failed to fire on the paddock this year and ended the Hostplus Cup season in second last spot on the ladder with six wins and 14 losses.
In a statement on 1 September, Pride chief executive officer Garreth Smith said Aitken would not be with the club in 2026.
“We thank Russ for his time with the club and wish him the very best for the future,” he said.
The club said it would commence the process of appointing a new head coach in due course.
