22/08/2026
THE MINERS HAVE WON THE FAR NORTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIERSHIP IN AN ABSOLUTE THRILLER BY 1-POINT
In a closely fought contest, Hornridge faced off against Roxby Districts in a thrilling Far North Football League GRAND FINAL at Roxby Downs Town Oval.
The game was a nail-biter, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the match, ultimately culminating in a one-point victory for Roxby Districts.
The MINERS went into the GRAND FINAL having only lost one minor round match for the season and the second semi-final. Both to Hornridge. So a close encounter was exptected and delivered.
Final Scores
Hornridge | 1.0 (6) | 3.3 (21) | 7.6 (48) | 9.7 (61)
RDSC | 3.3 (21) | 4.7 (31) | 4.11 (35) | 8.14 (62)
MATCH SUMMARY
In the first quarter, Miners established an early lead, scoring 3 goals and 3 behinds to Hornridge's solitary goal. The visitors' strong start put them ahead 21 to 6 by the end of the term, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defence. Hornridge struggled to find their rhythm, but the quarter set the stage for a competitive match.
The second quarter saw Hornridge begin to find their feet, scoring 2 goals and 3 behinds. However, Miners managed to add another goal and 4 behinds to their tally, extending their lead slightly to 31 to 21 at half-time. Hornridge's improvement was evident, but they still faced a challenge in closing the gap as Miners maintained their composure.
As the match progressed into the third quarter, Hornridge surged forward, scoring 4 goals and 3 behinds, bringing their total to 48 points. Miners, however, were resilient, adding 1 goal and 4 behinds to their score, which meant they held a narrow lead of just 35 points. The intensity of the game ramped up, with both teams fighting hard for every possession, but Hornridge's efforts were beginning to pay off.
In the final quarter, the tension reached its peak as both teams pushed for victory. Hornridge added 2 goals and 1 behind to their score, bringing their total to 61 points. Miners, however, responded with a remarkable 4 goals and 7 behinds, ultimately finishing the match with 62 points. The final moments were frantic, with Hornridge unable to reclaim the lead, resulting in a heart-stopping finish to a match that could have gone either way.
BEST PLAYERS
Hornridge: Hakeem Johnson, Kai Rosenzweig, Zach Noll, Hayden Carey, Jack Rigden
Roxby Districts: Craig Hall, Jordan Mandemaker, Tye Starkey-Treloar, Curtley Dadleh, Sean McIvor
GOAL SCORERS
Hornridge: Hakeem Johnson (3), Aiden Way (2), Brett Cooper (2), Zac Wilson (1), Connor McMillan (1)
Roxby Districts: Lachlan McGregor (4), Darren Shillabeer (3), Tommy Barnden (1)
PLAYED AT
Roxby Downs Town Oval
RDSC - The Miners
Roxby Downs Netball Association
Roxby Districts Cricket Association
