On Saturday the 20th of March, Cairns Masters hosted the annual carnival at Cazaly's stadium.The carnival saw the return of the Capricorn boys to defend the title won last year and a strong Townsville influence with Luke and some of the boys coming up. A magnificent effort considering the inpending weather event.

The weekend also saw the welcome return of the NQ Stingers team as the second Cairns masters side.

The first game saw the Cairns Mulchers vs Capricornia in a closely contested match. Both teams were willing at the ball and both defences held up under some sustained pressure. Capricorns defence was led by first game player Bruce Grundy. Bruce was judged best carnival player for the Barbarians. Cairns Mulchers was well led by Vaughn Emery and Michael ( Smudge) Smith.

Final scores, Cairns Mulchers 4.7.31 to Capricornia 1.3.9

Best players, Brett Macey, Richard Eggins, Duane Forward, Michael (Smudge) Smith, Peter Fomiatti, Vaughn Emery and Andy (Dezzy) Deslandes.

Next up was the NQ Stingers vs Capricornia with both sides showing plenty of running skills and excellent disposal skills.The Stingers showed what a bit of talk out there can do with Steef Dommers being clearly heard from all points of the ground. He was well supported by Paul (Tucky) Tuckett, Paul(Juddy) De Nittis, Mark(Smedtsy) Smedts and Matty (Goldie) Goldfinch, NQ Stingers player of the carnival.

Final scores, NQ Stingers 7.5.47 to Capricornia 1.2.8

The final saw the battle of the two Cairns teams with some outstanding football on display. The midfield battle was a sight to behold with both teams trying to out do each other in the posession stakes. NQ Stingers ran out evetual winners. Best players were, NQ Stingers, Matty Goldfinch, Mark Smedts, Paul De Nittis, Shane (Bucko) Buckley, Luke Bolden and the mighty Fish for his first carnival. Best for the Mulchers, Richard Eggins (Mulchers carnival best), Duane Forward, Michael Smith, Anthony Fields, Nathan Young who played a great game at full forward and Brett Macey, if we could get him to training, how good would he be?

Final scores NQ Stingers 5.6.36 to Mulchers 3.4.22

A big thank you to Spicey, Docker and the Capricornia boys as well as Luke and the Townsville boys for their support of our carnival.

Thanks also to Bros and Dale for organizing the weekend and to Eggy for his efforts on the track with coaching. Congratulations to Joey for his perfect coaching record of the Stingers, 2 from 2, best retire now mate while you are on top.

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2009 Awards

Most Improved - Tony Kelly

Coach's Award - Michael (Smudge) Smith

President's Award - Peter Brosnan

Best Club-man - Deslandes Family

Two framed team prints awarded to Dale Treanor and Peter Brosnan for services to the Cairns carnival above and beyond the call of duty.