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There were emotional scenes as the Mona Barada Kielly Memorial Team won the womenâs grand final at the weekendâs Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival.
They ran out 18-12 winners over two-time defending champions Emu Park, who this year played as the Emu Park Emus Keb Oakley/Dave Lennox Memorial Team. Emu Park Emus Keb Oakley/Dave Lennox Memorial took on the Mona Barada Kielly Memorial team in the womenâs grand final. Photo: Pam McKay
The Tereek Conlon Memorial Wagtails took the honours in the menâs decider with a 30-14 win over the Bamaga Roos.
Ohl believes spirited performance, as well as the abrupt halt to their inaugural season, is fuelling the fire in every one of her players.
âWe know weâve got a good team and a good squad,â she said.
âThis time last year it was all ifs, buts and maybes but now they know we can compete.â Experienced campaigner Chelsea Baker, pictured playing for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRLW, will captain the CQ Capras this season.
Ohl said while she had retained the majority of the 2020 squad, including experienced skipper Chelsea Baker, she had also welcomed several âhandy new recruitsâ.