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Mullum Giants boys had a good win against Byron’s Red Devils last weekend.
Photo Sarah Archibald

Last weekend saw the Mullumbimby Giants clear the field against Byron’s Red Devils in all games except for the reserves.

‘It was a very successful day for everybody and the girls and the U18s had a good win,’ first-grade captain, Cody Nelson, told The Echo.

‘Our reserve team went down to Byron in a pretty close game. For the first-grade game it was a wet and tough game. In a battle of local rivalry between the Mullum Giants and Byron’s Red Devils the Mullum Giants came out on top after a very early, hard-fought game.

‘It was Byron Red Devils’ sponsors’ day so a big crowd was cheering everyone on,’ he said.

‘Byron’s Red Devils won the reserve game  while the other Mullum Giants teams cleared the field. We have a lot of younger girls and younger players who are really standing up and meeting the higher expectations of senior football which was great to see.’

Mullum Giants girls also had a successful day.
Photo Sarah Archibald

Mullum Giants sponsors day

The Mullum Giants sponsors’ day is taking place at home on Sunday, 10 May, playing against Ballina. The day starts when the girls kick off at 10.50am with multiple games to follow. The A-grade kicks off at 2.45pm.

‘Bring the family, there wil be lots of people to have a great day with celebrating Mother’s Day with the canteen, bar, and fun for everyone throughout the day,’ said Cody.



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