NAIDOC Shield showdown sees Boomerangs thrash Narwan Eels

The clash between the Boomerangs and Eels last Saturday marked round 14 of the Toohey’s Group 19 Rugby League competition. It was also a chance for the Boomerangs to re-declare themselves as the titleholders of the NAIDOC Shield, after the team was dethroned last year.

The loss against the McIntyre Warriors in 2017 was especially painful as it was the first time the Boomerangs had ceded the shield.

Prior to their shock upset, the Boomerangs had consistently beaten the Inverell Hawks to win the coveted prize all three years since the inception of the shield.

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It was a winning trend the team decided to pick up again this year.

A-Grade Boomerangs showed no mercy and stole a 64-0 win against the Eels.

The team currently sits at the top of the premiership table with 24 points. Second-place Moree Boars follow closely behind with 22 points, and third-place Glen Innes Magpies on 21.

Reserve grade Boomerangs followed suit and crowned the clash against the Eels with a 26-10 win. The win has helped to secure top spot on the premiership table.

Second-place Inverell Hawks and third-place Moree Boars follow hot on their heels, as both teams share 22 points.

U18s Boomerangs enjoyed a bye and sit at the top of the Toohey’s Group 19 ladder with 22 points.

Tingha Tigers trail behind in second-place with 21 points and third-place Magpies nurse 19 points.

Boomerangs ladies league-tag also enjoyed a stellar round with a 62-0 win against their opponents. The win has helped the team place third on the ladder with 18 points.

Moree Boars lead the division with 22 points, and Glen Innes Magpies follow closely with 20 points.

Game of league aside, the NAIDOC Shield Day also comprised of plenty of family entertainment. Children enjoyed races, a football kicking competition, radio broadcasting, an arts corner and face painting.