PORT Makos Touch Association was well represented as the Touch Football State of Origin series was contested in Coffs Harbour over the weekend.
Considered one of Touch Football’s fiercest rivalries, NSW emerged victorious on the 30th year anniversary of the series.
This action unfolded on 20 and 21 June at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Thirty-six teams competed across eighteen divisions in Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Opens, as well as aged divisions from 20s to 60s.
A number of Port Makos Touch Association players and coaches represented NSW.
Matt Bale, Nick Bale and Kimberley Latimore played in the Mixed Opens category, Tahney Luck in the Women’s 35 division, and Kobie Knight in the Women’s 45s.
Dave Stone also led the Men’s 20s team as coach, with Peter Vincent leading the Men’s 50s team.
Port Makos president Wayne Gleeson expressed pride in the accomplishments of the Association’s representatives.
“It’s a great achievement for the Makos to have both players and coaches selected for the State of Origin series,” said Wayne.
“We are extremely proud of their achievements, from Kobie performing her classic dive, twice, in the decider of the Women’s 45s, to Vino (Peter Vincent) getting the Men’s 50s over the line with his management and coaching expertise.
“Dave Stone was unlucky as coach of the Men’s 20s losing the decider after a couple of drop offs.
“As were Kimberley, Nick, Matt and Tahney who, despite losing out, came together and delivered for their respective teams when needed.
“All our representatives should all be super proud of themselves, as the Port Makos certainly are.”
By Kim AMBROSE
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