Category: Sports
Summer of football for families in the Douglas Shire
Summer football is on the horizon bringing chill vibes, good times and a whole lot of football fun for everyone.
Local Sport / Douglas United Dragons showdown
On Friday night, the Douglas United Dragons played the Mareeba Bulls in front of a very large crowd at the Port Douglas Sporting Complex. The Raiders, Crocs and Junior Dragons, as well as lots of other supporters had come along to cheer the Dragons on. This was the last game of the regular season and a showdown between top-of-the-table Dragons and second placed Bulls.
Extreme Enduro / Racers from around the State compete in Mossman
This weekend, Townsville Enduro Club Inc. hosted the fiercest off-road endurance motorcycle race in FNQ.
103 riders gathered from all over the State, battling it out on a challenging track built by local rider Jason Dwyer and crew on the outskirts of Mossman at Tara Hills Rd.
Junior Soccer / Under 13-14s Dragons
The Junior U13-14s enjoyed a rare team home game at Cassowary on Sunday September 13, 2020 against TAS.
On The Ball / Local students competing far and wide!
Douglas Shire school students have been super busy competing in district and regional sports-catch up with all the action here!
Local Sport / Sydney Swans grace the Crocs oval for training today
This morning, local AFL fans were treated to a Sydney Swans training session at the Port Douglas Sports Complex, with all the big team names on the field, including Lance (Buddy) Franklin and Tom Papley.
Local Sport / Douglas United Dragons still fighting for a chance to win Premiership!
On Tuesday night the Douglas United Dragons travelled to Edmonton to play Souths who are currently at the foot of the second division ladder. The Dragons are still fighting to win the minor Premiership and goal difference will play a big part, so they were hoping for plenty of goals!
Sydney Swans to grace Port Douglas for training on Tuesday
A full flock of AFL stars will grace us with their presence on Tuesday for training at the Port Douglas Sporting Complex..and the public are invited to attend!
Local Sport / United Dragons v Innisfail Cutters
On Friday night the Douglas United Dragons travelled to Innisfail to take on the Cutters, it was a “must win” game if the Dragons are to keep in the hunt for the minor Premiership, with only one point separating the top three teams in the League and the Dragons sitting in third position.