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Saints’ men were particularly strong in the rucks, helping South Burnett off to a good start for the season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 23, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

The South Burnett Saints senior teams began their 2024 campaign in the Darling Downs AFL competition on a winning note, despite trying conditions caused by the weather.<\/p>\n

The Saints men’s, women’s and Under 14s team took on the South Toowoomba Bombers at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday, as the rain bucketed down.<\/p>\n

South Burnett Saints men 10.8-68 defeated the Bombers 7.9-51 in a close tussle.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goals were kicked by Jack Mines (3), Kelly Salmon (2), Bennett Sharpe, Hunter Brown, Joshua Freeman, Keegan Wright and Mitchell Bailey.<\/p>\n

Saints nominated their best players as Mines, Wright, Ben Pressnell, Hunter Brown, Fletcher Brown and Kelly Salmon.<\/p>\n

Saints women 6.10-46 defeated the Bombers 3.1-19.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goals were kicked by Kayla Smith (2), Alexandria Alifrangis, Ellie-Mae Dodt, Melissa Haigh and newcomer Nicole Gunston.<\/p>\n

Best players were Alifrangis, Gunston, Haigh, Teresa Foster, Kayley Collins and Kayla Catterall.<\/p>\n

In the Under 14s, South Burnett 2.0-12 were defeated by a full-strength Bombers side, 17.11-72.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best players were Evan Freeman, Aalyah Salmon, Ezra Salmon, Hayden McCrea, Travis McBride and Alana McBride.<\/p>\n

All three sides will hit the road next Saturday to take on the Toowoomba Tigers at Rockville Park in Toowoomba.<\/p>\n

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Saints’ players celebrate after another goal as the rain comes tumbling down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Saints’ women put on a strong performance against the Bombers, with a couple of players making their AFL debuts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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