AFL 9's bounced into Mackay for the first time in November and wrapped up under lights at Harrup Park, with the Victorious Secret team taking out the competition undefeated.
McDonald's AFL 9's is the AFL's official social version of the game. It's a fast, fun, free-flowing game that involves 9 players on each team playing on a smaller field.
Best of all, it's 'touch football' with no tackling or bumping, making it suitable for everyone. Four teams entered the inaugural competition, with the Victorious Secret, Debt Collectors, Misfit All-Stars and Mackay Mazda Zoomers.
The round-robin social competition ran over 5 weeks, on a Wednesday evening under lights at the home of Australian Football, Harrup Park.
Regional Manager Jeff Neumann said the inaugural competition was a complete success.
"This is the first time an AFL 9's round robin competition has been run in Mackay and every player definitely enjoyed the social version of our great game," Regional Manager Jeff Neumann said.
"McDonald's AFL 9's will only get bigger and bigger, this year was about first igniting AFL 9's and those who played helping us spread the word.
"McDonald's AFL 9's will return in 2016 with two formats, a one day tournament and another competition later in the year," AFL Queensland's Jeff Neumann added.
Victorious Secret went through the inaugural competition undefeated but were tested in the Grand-Final by the Debt Collectors. The Victorious Secrets included several Eastern Swans premiership players along with a number of their Women's team.
The Debt Collectors, were well represented by North Mackay Saints players with the Misfit All-Stars made up of club players, along with soccer and rugby league players and several players who wanted to give the game a go. The competitions fourth side was from the great community supports in Autocorner and in particular from Mackay Mazda, the Mackay Mazda Zoomers.
Competition Results
Round 1
Misfit All-Stars 0.6.4 (40) def. Mackay Mazda Zoomers 1.4.1 (34)
Victorious Secret 2.7.3 (63) def. The Debt Collectors 0.6.4 (40)
Round 2
Victorious Secret 7.8.2 (113) def. Mackay Mazda Zoomers 0.5.2 (32)
The Debt Collectors 4.11.2 (104) def. Misfit All-Stars 0.6.0 (36)
Round 3
The Debt Collectors 5.5.2 (77) def. Mackay Mazda Zoomers 5.3.0 (63)
Victorious Secret 13.1.7 (130) def. Misfit All-Stars 0.5.1 (31)
Round 4
Victorious Secret 11.5.2 (131) def. The Debt Collectors 1.6.3 (48)
Mackay Mazda Zoomers 0.11.3 (69) def. Misfit All-Stars 0.8.3 (51)
FINAL
Mackay Mazda Zoomers 1.5.5 (44) def. Misfit All-Stars 0.5.4 (34)
GRAND FINAL
Victorious Secret 4.4.3 (63) def. 1.6.4 (49)
Best on Ground: Rocklyn Miller (Victorious Secret)
To find out more about McDonald's AFL 9's head to www.afl9s.com.au and join in the game for everyone!
Last Modified on 19/01/2016 10:11