The 2023 inaugural Country Championships were hosted by Geraldton Touch Association at GBSC Sports Park in Geraldton last weekend (Friday, 2nd till Sunday, 4th June 2023) and was a massive success.
Karratha took on Goldfields in an action packed Grand Final. Karratha came out strong to take up the challenge to Goldfields. However, Karratha were unable to secure the win and went down by 3 tries.
A huge thank you to all our Affiliate's and their Presidents, Team Managers, Coaches, Referees and Players for making the 2023 Country Championships such a success and support from Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
Congratulations and well done to all participants. Grand Final results and awards are outlined below.
2023 WA Country Championships Major Awards
Top Try Scorers
Female: Andrea George (Goldfields) - 7 tries
Male: John Chambers (Karratha) & Justin Buckley (Karratha) – 8 tries each
ALL STARS TEAM (voted by players each game)
Female: Madi Broadhurst (Geraldton Crusaders)
Male: William Petrosanec (Karratha)
Female: Leila Norris (Geraldton Mavericks)
Male: Kaea Walker (Goldfields)
Female: Caitlin Miller (Karratha)
Male: Patterson Forsyth (Barbarians (Exmouth))
Leading Referee
Chris Channing (Broome)
Referee of the Tournament
Kim Channing (Broome)
2023 WA Country Championships Grand Final Results
Goldfields 12 defeated Karratha 9.
Referees of the Grand Final
Brian Blechynden (Perth)
Rob McKay (Perth)
Chris Channing (Broome)
Female PLAYER OF FINAL: #1 Rose De Theirry (Goldfields)
Male PLAYER OF FINAL: #9 Kaea Walker (Goldfields)
