September 19, 2024 • 16 mins
In this week's episode....you'll find out all you need to know about snake season.
Local health workers acknowledged at an awards night.
Kids learning how to be responsible anglers.
And a local rugby league player will run out for the Queensland Country women's team against City this weekend.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
I welcome to iHeart White Bay, Burnett, your local news fix.
I'm Georgia Condeck, joined by Bruce Atkinson. Coming up today
Snakes Alive, a fishing school for kids, and the Queensland
Country Women's rugby league side take on City. This weekend,
we'll hear from a local player.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Seen any snakes around your place lately, Well, there's a
fair chance you might have. As temps heat up.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Snake season has already kicked off, and as the weather
gets warmer, we'll see more and more across the region.
Residents are being reminded to keep their yarns tidy and
doors closed to avoid an encounter with the reptiles. White
Bay Fauna Solutions is urging everyone to be vigilant and
safe around any snakes. Owner Kyle Hancock, also known as
(00:45):
cav says the season has well and truly.
Speaker 3 (00:48):
Begun season has been running pretty much since about mid August. Now,
with the weather warming up, mostly all the snakes and
stuff are going to be moving around. I think in
our roots and we've got like twenty seven different species,
but out of those twenty seven, only six of them
are considered venomous.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
He outlines what residents in areas with lots of snakes
should already be doing.
Speaker 3 (01:11):
Just with the warm doughs and stuff like that, snakes
will attempt to come inside, so it's always good to
keep their doors and screens closed. That'll definitely prevent them
coming inside. We do have quite a few Eastern rounds
in our area which they're up there, I think around
World number two, but yeah, they're Unfortunately, I'm just a
customer living in people's backyards, so it's just always good
to keep the yards tidy and that helps minimize the
(01:34):
risk of them being.
Speaker 1 (01:35):
The Residents and visitors are also reminded not to approach
any snakes.
Speaker 3 (01:40):
The best thing to do is honestly stand back at
the safe just leave it do its own thing. If
a snake doesn't appear like it's going to hang around
and feel free to give me a call and we'll
get somebody there asap. Most important thing is definitely do
not try and handle any snakes or try and corner
them or anything like that. If they go into the shed,
try and keep on them from a safe distance. If
(02:01):
they go into a bedroom or something at home, close
the door, put a towel underneath, and contains of snake
in that room, so it makes a lot easier to
me to find.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Calv says across our regions, there is no particular area
seeing more snakes than others.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Yeah, it seems to be very widespread. You do get
a couple more species in some areas, like the spotted
pythons and stuff like that. I normally get it along
the coastlines. Eastern Brown's are very common right through our
whole region and right across most of Australia.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
As school holidays continue there are more visitors and tourists.
It's important those unfamiliar with the area understand snakes are
already out and about, but calv is assuring them not
to be concerned or threatened at this time.
Speaker 3 (02:44):
If you, I don't feel any extra threat with the
snakes around here, Like most of Australia is very much
the same snakes right across Australia, so it's not just
here and stuff like that. But you know, we are
in a beautiful region and yeah, unfortunately a lot of
the time that pretty mild to warm summer and we'll
spring so farst being quiet warm as well.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
He has one final message for residents and visitors.
Speaker 3 (03:09):
Going safe and if they do so, one definitely don't
try and approach it or try and catch it. I've
already seen several times so people have message Sam, I've
caught the snake already. I don't do that. That's highly
frowned upon. Really, I'd hate to see anyone getting a bit.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
If you find a snake in your home, business, or backyard,
contact y Bay Fauna Solutions via Facebook or their website.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Kids are being given the chance to become responsible anglers
at a junior fishing program at Rainbow Beach. The program
aims to introduce, support and educate junior fishes to helping
their development as productive and responsible custodians of local waterways.
There's a class at Inskip Point on November twenty three.
Rainbow Beach Amateur Angler's secretary vernez He explains what it's
all about do.
Speaker 4 (03:55):
We want to create a sustainable fishing environment and we
want young, young people and all people. The club does
promote all levels of fisher from juniors right through to veterans.
But just to create safe so that you've got the
knowledge to be safe. They've got the knowledge to enjoy
(04:17):
fishing and protect they make fishing environment sustainable in the
longer term and enjoy enjoy the outdoors. Get out, get
in the sunshine and enjoy enjoy the outdoors.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
There are two classes that culminate in a beach fishing
camp for the youngsters next may Burn says, it helps
protect the ecosystem.
Speaker 4 (04:38):
Will catch a lot of undersized fish, so part of
that program is to teach everyone how to release a
fish safely back into the back into the environment, whether
whether that fish is undersized or oversized. So yeah, it's
about an educate education thing and really teach them to
enjoy fishing as well.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
The kids learn all all aspects of being responsible and
knowledgeable fishes.
Speaker 4 (05:03):
It from beach safety, reading tides, beach conditions, hazards, traffic
awareness is a big thing, particularly on Tewa Beach. Sun protection,
avoiding and treatment of bytes and barbs, steams, bait collection,
the rod real and tackle selection and preparation, not tying,
(05:24):
all that sort of stuff. Then the tides and moon phases,
and yes, rubbish and rubbish and wastream level. We have
a what we call, in conjunction with Gumpty Regional Council
Let's Tackle Waste program in which junior fishes and senior
fishes can present a bag of rubbish at our weigh
(05:45):
ins and get a point for that, and that's all
promoted through the club as well.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
He says it's a practical experience.
Speaker 4 (05:52):
It's mainly hands on that There is one classroom session,
but we had a session back in May where a
group of youngsters and the GENS team mentors went out
into the mud on the Charlo mudflats and mangoes and
check some crab pots and learned how to handle crabs
hands on and identified male and female crabs. I identified
(06:18):
the right sized crabs under his neighbors and how to
release them back into the wild and vernez.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
He says, it's a lot of fun.
Speaker 4 (06:26):
Nothing nothing more thrilling than than getting a fish bite,
to take the bait on the ind of the line,
and they get to experience that they get to but
as well as they get to learn the rules and
the dos and don'ts of recreational fishing.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
You can sign up for the classes on the club's website.
There's room for about twenty kids ranging an age from
around ten to fifteen.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
After the break, we'll hear from Amy Atkinson, who'll run
out for Queensland Country when they take on the City
Girls this weekend and I herb wh.
Speaker 3 (07:08):
Iharb Wi.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Welcome back to iHeart White Bay Burnette. I'm Bruce Atkinson,
joined by Georgia Condeck who's filling in while Taylor takes
a well owned break.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
White Bay Hospital and Health Service has celebrated its staff
at an Excellence Awards night. They celebrate the outstanding achievements
of the workforce and reinforced commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Employees and volunteers across the organization were acknowledged for their dedication,
innovation and patient care. I spoke with Director of Organizational Development,
(07:40):
Lisa Wergler, who outlines why these awards are so important.
Speaker 5 (07:45):
This year for White Bay Health and Health Service, the
Excellence Awards, there was a massive change in what we
did and how we approached it. So we actually completely
revamped the award categories with a focus to really bring
our strategy to life and also in bed putting people first.
So we've had some award grouping and that on the
(08:05):
night really kind of embedded why people are the pinnacle
of what we do and it's humanizing health care by
putting people at the poorfront as well as our patients.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
Yeah, it's definitely an opportunity to be able to highlight
the work that these outstanding staff would be doing day
in and day out. Is there anybody or any department
in particular that you felt were especially highlighted on the night?
Speaker 5 (08:30):
I think in all honesty this year, actually having the
award categories changed, it really brought to life all of
the amazing work that is being done in a really
direct way and indirect So we had a really broad
range of health professionals, both in clinical and non clinical
roles that are really the health heroes of our industry.
Probably some of the standouts were our Board Values Ambassador
(08:54):
Awards as well, and really highlighting the commitment to bringing
values in action every day in the roles that they do,
and those roles really stretched from you know, an arts
and health projects down to warding all sorts of things.
You know, everybody has a role to play in patient
outcomes and patient experiences.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Yeah. Absolutely, And tell me why is it so important
that we do have these nights and we highlight these
frontline workers.
Speaker 5 (09:24):
I think one of the key things when you work
in healthcare, it's really often that you hear you know,
patient centered and patience first, and I think everyone that
works in health care industry are really connected to that
shared purpose. We're all in our roles, really committed to
the delivery of exceptional health care, and we all play
our parts, but nights like this really bring to life
(09:45):
the importance of caring for the care provider and really
understanding that it's the people that bring to life the
patient care. It's the people that create those touch points,
regardless of the roles that they're in, and when we
have nights like this really recognizing those that bring me
ex in every day of what they do, and also
opening it up to the rest of the organization. We
(10:05):
had peers and colleagues buying extra tickets, you know, to
really support their colleague and the excellence that they do.
It just hurts that ripple effects.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
I would think an awards night like this is obviously
good to acknowledge the work that you know, everybody has
been doing, but also for our healthcare workers to come
together and socialize in a different kind of atmosphere and
to support one another and maybe also meet some people
that they, you know, maybe walk past every day but
aren't really communicating with. Just to give them a different
(10:37):
kind of atmosphere to socialize in.
Speaker 5 (10:40):
Absolutely, and I think the night really allowed that opportunity
for connection. It was certainly something that we were really
trying to drive, making sure that we took a lot
of time and energy to ask people, you know, where
did they want to sit, who were they there to support,
really kind of rally that support around, and I think
people that it really invested in healthcare or welfare industries.
(11:05):
Often we put ourselves last on our list, you know,
we're all about that giving. And when you have people
like healthcare workers coming together in an awards evening like
that really rallying around, it's inspiring. But it also really
acknowledges and spreads the good. We often get stuck in
(11:26):
looking at what's wrong and what needs to be fixed
and how we can do better and do more. So
it was not quite the Excellence Awards that really brought
to life just how much diversity of excellence there is.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Kimbie Devil's rugby league player Amy Atkinson will run onto
the field this weekend for Queensland Country when they take
on City at Redcliffe. The game is one of the
curtain raisers for the Queensland Cup. Grand Final on Sunday afternoon.
Earlier this year, we heard from Amy in the podcast
when she signed to play for the Sunshine Coast Falcons
in the state wide women's comp. She's learned a lot
this season as she prepared to make her REP debut, being.
Speaker 6 (12:01):
Lucky enough to be training with the Falcons this year
and got to make my BMD debut. So I played
I think it was three or four games for the Falcons,
in and out a little bit with some of the
NRLW girls coming back into the squad, but certainly learn
a lot from being in that team that professional sort
of training and also off some of the more experienced
(12:22):
players like those NRLW girls. So I think that's sort
of contributed to my selection in this REP team and
looking forward to sort of putting some of the things
I've learned throughout the year to use.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
Amy Atkinson says she won't forget her give me teammates
when she runs out for country this weekend.
Speaker 6 (12:38):
I'm always proud to play for GIMPI and play for
the Devils, but obviously playing at a semi professional level
with the Falcons is a bit of a step up,
or certainly a step up definitely with the training and
then the level of competition. As I mentioned this year
across the BMD comp there was quite a few NRLW
girls that were playing there, so some very competitive games
(13:00):
certainly made me step up as a player, So you
can definitely tell the difference between club footy and that
semi professional level. But as for the Queensland Country City game,
I expect it will probably be a similar level to
BEMD with girls that were selected out of Representative Carnell's
forty seven battalion as well as the Folly Shield in
North Queensland, so I'm expecting it to be a pretty
(13:22):
strong competition. And yeah, looking forward to working with and
playing alongside some girls that I haven't played with before
and seeing what we can do as a team.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
And she's excited about the game.
Speaker 6 (13:34):
I think any Representative team is always exciting coming together
with a new group of girls and also having the
opportunity to be coached by John BUDDAGEE really excited to
learn off a forward. Haven't been coached by Ford before,
so that's going to be exciting for me. Getting to
put on any sort of Queensland jersey, whether it's Country
or for State of origin. Yeah, that's pretty exciting. So
(13:56):
I'm from a rural background and yeah, really excited to
represent the Queensland country girls.
Speaker 2 (14:01):
She's had to travel from Gimpie to the coast to
train and play with the Falcons this year, which hasn't
been easy at times.
Speaker 6 (14:07):
Yeah, it certainly is a balance that you have to
juggle in between work and footy and training and travel.
But I think I'd be keen to go around again
if the Fagons will have me back. And yeah, I
really enjoyed the experience and I think it would be
a shame not to continue and continue developing what I've
learned this year and putting that into practice and hopefully
getting some more game time at B and B level
(14:27):
next year. I've really liked the chance to do that again,
so all going well, that would be something that I'd
like to do.
Speaker 2 (14:33):
Amy says playing with her at URLW teammates at the Falcons,
including star Broncos full back Hailey Maddock and former Australian
rep and At Branda, has improved her game.
Speaker 6 (14:42):
Hailey's been having an absolute rip of these last couple
weeks in n RLW. She's been a really positive person
to play around and train with, and I really appreciative
of the support that she's given me as well as
Anette Brander being forward, she's been able to offer quite
a few tips and treats and advice about her skills
and experiences to me. So yeah, really appreciative of having
(15:05):
those girls with experience and that available to us local girls.
I think it's definitely made a massive difference.
Speaker 2 (15:12):
And with her country origins, Amy's keen to get a
win over the city slickers on.
Speaker 6 (15:16):
Sundays, very passionate to be from rural Queensland and really
excited to show that us girls in the more remote
areas can still hold our own at this level of competition.
I think sometimes we can get overlooked compared to the
girls in this metropolitan areas, especially even when it comes
to you know, NROLW selection and things like that. So
could potentially be an opportunity for some of the girls
(15:38):
and the team to be spotted or show, you know,
demonstrate their skills at a higher level. So really exciting
for the Queensland country girls.
Speaker 2 (15:46):
Good luck to Amy and the rest of the country
girls on Sunday. That's all for this week. If you
want to hear this episode, again or find previous ones.
Look up iHeart wide bay Burnette on the iHeartRadio app
or your favorite podcast app.
Speaker 1 (15:58):
Chin in next week for more local, trusted and free news.
I heard White mand
I welcome to iHeart White Bay, Burnett, your local news fix.
I'm Georgia Condeck, joined by Bruce Atkinson. Coming up today
Snakes Alive, a fishing school for kids, and the Queensland
Country Women's rugby league side take on City. This weekend,
we'll hear from a local player.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Seen any snakes around your place lately, Well, there's a
fair chance you might have. As temps heat up.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Snake season has already kicked off, and as the weather
gets warmer, we'll see more and more across the region.
Residents are being reminded to keep their yarns tidy and
doors closed to avoid an encounter with the reptiles. White
Bay Fauna Solutions is urging everyone to be vigilant and
safe around any snakes. Owner Kyle Hancock, also known as
(00:45):
cav says the season has well and truly.
Speaker 3 (00:48):
Begun season has been running pretty much since about mid August. Now,
with the weather warming up, mostly all the snakes and
stuff are going to be moving around. I think in
our roots and we've got like twenty seven different species,
but out of those twenty seven, only six of them
are considered venomous.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
He outlines what residents in areas with lots of snakes
should already be doing.
Speaker 3 (01:11):
Just with the warm doughs and stuff like that, snakes
will attempt to come inside, so it's always good to
keep their doors and screens closed. That'll definitely prevent them
coming inside. We do have quite a few Eastern rounds
in our area which they're up there, I think around
World number two, but yeah, they're Unfortunately, I'm just a
customer living in people's backyards, so it's just always good
to keep the yards tidy and that helps minimize the
(01:34):
risk of them being.
Speaker 1 (01:35):
The Residents and visitors are also reminded not to approach
any snakes.
Speaker 3 (01:40):
The best thing to do is honestly stand back at
the safe just leave it do its own thing. If
a snake doesn't appear like it's going to hang around
and feel free to give me a call and we'll
get somebody there asap. Most important thing is definitely do
not try and handle any snakes or try and corner
them or anything like that. If they go into the shed,
try and keep on them from a safe distance. If
(02:01):
they go into a bedroom or something at home, close
the door, put a towel underneath, and contains of snake
in that room, so it makes a lot easier to
me to find.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Calv says across our regions, there is no particular area
seeing more snakes than others.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Yeah, it seems to be very widespread. You do get
a couple more species in some areas, like the spotted
pythons and stuff like that. I normally get it along
the coastlines. Eastern Brown's are very common right through our
whole region and right across most of Australia.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
As school holidays continue there are more visitors and tourists.
It's important those unfamiliar with the area understand snakes are
already out and about, but calv is assuring them not
to be concerned or threatened at this time.
Speaker 3 (02:44):
If you, I don't feel any extra threat with the
snakes around here, Like most of Australia is very much
the same snakes right across Australia, so it's not just
here and stuff like that. But you know, we are
in a beautiful region and yeah, unfortunately a lot of
the time that pretty mild to warm summer and we'll
spring so farst being quiet warm as well.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
He has one final message for residents and visitors.
Speaker 3 (03:09):
Going safe and if they do so, one definitely don't
try and approach it or try and catch it. I've
already seen several times so people have message Sam, I've
caught the snake already. I don't do that. That's highly
frowned upon. Really, I'd hate to see anyone getting a bit.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
If you find a snake in your home, business, or backyard,
contact y Bay Fauna Solutions via Facebook or their website.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Kids are being given the chance to become responsible anglers
at a junior fishing program at Rainbow Beach. The program
aims to introduce, support and educate junior fishes to helping
their development as productive and responsible custodians of local waterways.
There's a class at Inskip Point on November twenty three.
Rainbow Beach Amateur Angler's secretary vernez He explains what it's
all about do.
Speaker 4 (03:55):
We want to create a sustainable fishing environment and we
want young, young people and all people. The club does
promote all levels of fisher from juniors right through to veterans.
But just to create safe so that you've got the
knowledge to be safe. They've got the knowledge to enjoy
(04:17):
fishing and protect they make fishing environment sustainable in the
longer term and enjoy enjoy the outdoors. Get out, get
in the sunshine and enjoy enjoy the outdoors.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
There are two classes that culminate in a beach fishing
camp for the youngsters next may Burn says, it helps
protect the ecosystem.
Speaker 4 (04:38):
Will catch a lot of undersized fish, so part of
that program is to teach everyone how to release a
fish safely back into the back into the environment, whether
whether that fish is undersized or oversized. So yeah, it's
about an educate education thing and really teach them to
enjoy fishing as well.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
The kids learn all all aspects of being responsible and
knowledgeable fishes.
Speaker 4 (05:03):
It from beach safety, reading tides, beach conditions, hazards, traffic
awareness is a big thing, particularly on Tewa Beach. Sun protection,
avoiding and treatment of bytes and barbs, steams, bait collection,
the rod real and tackle selection and preparation, not tying,
(05:24):
all that sort of stuff. Then the tides and moon phases,
and yes, rubbish and rubbish and wastream level. We have
a what we call, in conjunction with Gumpty Regional Council
Let's Tackle Waste program in which junior fishes and senior
fishes can present a bag of rubbish at our weigh
(05:45):
ins and get a point for that, and that's all
promoted through the club as well.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
He says it's a practical experience.
Speaker 4 (05:52):
It's mainly hands on that There is one classroom session,
but we had a session back in May where a
group of youngsters and the GENS team mentors went out
into the mud on the Charlo mudflats and mangoes and
check some crab pots and learned how to handle crabs
hands on and identified male and female crabs. I identified
(06:18):
the right sized crabs under his neighbors and how to
release them back into the wild and vernez.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
He says, it's a lot of fun.
Speaker 4 (06:26):
Nothing nothing more thrilling than than getting a fish bite,
to take the bait on the ind of the line,
and they get to experience that they get to but
as well as they get to learn the rules and
the dos and don'ts of recreational fishing.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
You can sign up for the classes on the club's website.
There's room for about twenty kids ranging an age from
around ten to fifteen.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
After the break, we'll hear from Amy Atkinson, who'll run
out for Queensland Country when they take on the City
Girls this weekend and I herb wh.
Speaker 3 (07:08):
Iharb Wi.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Welcome back to iHeart White Bay Burnette. I'm Bruce Atkinson,
joined by Georgia Condeck who's filling in while Taylor takes
a well owned break.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
White Bay Hospital and Health Service has celebrated its staff
at an Excellence Awards night. They celebrate the outstanding achievements
of the workforce and reinforced commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Employees and volunteers across the organization were acknowledged for their dedication,
innovation and patient care. I spoke with Director of Organizational Development,
(07:40):
Lisa Wergler, who outlines why these awards are so important.
Speaker 5 (07:45):
This year for White Bay Health and Health Service, the
Excellence Awards, there was a massive change in what we
did and how we approached it. So we actually completely
revamped the award categories with a focus to really bring
our strategy to life and also in bed putting people first.
So we've had some award grouping and that on the
(08:05):
night really kind of embedded why people are the pinnacle
of what we do and it's humanizing health care by
putting people at the poorfront as well as our patients.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
Yeah, it's definitely an opportunity to be able to highlight
the work that these outstanding staff would be doing day
in and day out. Is there anybody or any department
in particular that you felt were especially highlighted on the night?
Speaker 5 (08:30):
I think in all honesty this year, actually having the
award categories changed, it really brought to life all of
the amazing work that is being done in a really
direct way and indirect So we had a really broad
range of health professionals, both in clinical and non clinical
roles that are really the health heroes of our industry.
Probably some of the standouts were our Board Values Ambassador
(08:54):
Awards as well, and really highlighting the commitment to bringing
values in action every day in the roles that they do,
and those roles really stretched from you know, an arts
and health projects down to warding all sorts of things.
You know, everybody has a role to play in patient
outcomes and patient experiences.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Yeah. Absolutely, And tell me why is it so important
that we do have these nights and we highlight these
frontline workers.
Speaker 5 (09:24):
I think one of the key things when you work
in healthcare, it's really often that you hear you know,
patient centered and patience first, and I think everyone that
works in health care industry are really connected to that
shared purpose. We're all in our roles, really committed to
the delivery of exceptional health care, and we all play
our parts, but nights like this really bring to life
(09:45):
the importance of caring for the care provider and really
understanding that it's the people that bring to life the
patient care. It's the people that create those touch points,
regardless of the roles that they're in, and when we
have nights like this really recognizing those that bring me
ex in every day of what they do, and also
opening it up to the rest of the organization. We
(10:05):
had peers and colleagues buying extra tickets, you know, to
really support their colleague and the excellence that they do.
It just hurts that ripple effects.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
I would think an awards night like this is obviously
good to acknowledge the work that you know, everybody has
been doing, but also for our healthcare workers to come
together and socialize in a different kind of atmosphere and
to support one another and maybe also meet some people
that they, you know, maybe walk past every day but
aren't really communicating with. Just to give them a different
(10:37):
kind of atmosphere to socialize in.
Speaker 5 (10:40):
Absolutely, and I think the night really allowed that opportunity
for connection. It was certainly something that we were really
trying to drive, making sure that we took a lot
of time and energy to ask people, you know, where
did they want to sit, who were they there to support,
really kind of rally that support around, and I think
people that it really invested in healthcare or welfare industries.
(11:05):
Often we put ourselves last on our list, you know,
we're all about that giving. And when you have people
like healthcare workers coming together in an awards evening like
that really rallying around, it's inspiring. But it also really
acknowledges and spreads the good. We often get stuck in
(11:26):
looking at what's wrong and what needs to be fixed
and how we can do better and do more. So
it was not quite the Excellence Awards that really brought
to life just how much diversity of excellence there is.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Kimbie Devil's rugby league player Amy Atkinson will run onto
the field this weekend for Queensland Country when they take
on City at Redcliffe. The game is one of the
curtain raisers for the Queensland Cup. Grand Final on Sunday afternoon.
Earlier this year, we heard from Amy in the podcast
when she signed to play for the Sunshine Coast Falcons
in the state wide women's comp. She's learned a lot
this season as she prepared to make her REP debut, being.
Speaker 6 (12:01):
Lucky enough to be training with the Falcons this year
and got to make my BMD debut. So I played
I think it was three or four games for the Falcons,
in and out a little bit with some of the
NRLW girls coming back into the squad, but certainly learn
a lot from being in that team that professional sort
of training and also off some of the more experienced
(12:22):
players like those NRLW girls. So I think that's sort
of contributed to my selection in this REP team and
looking forward to sort of putting some of the things
I've learned throughout the year to use.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
Amy Atkinson says she won't forget her give me teammates
when she runs out for country this weekend.
Speaker 6 (12:38):
I'm always proud to play for GIMPI and play for
the Devils, but obviously playing at a semi professional level
with the Falcons is a bit of a step up,
or certainly a step up definitely with the training and
then the level of competition. As I mentioned this year
across the BMD comp there was quite a few NRLW
girls that were playing there, so some very competitive games
(13:00):
certainly made me step up as a player, So you
can definitely tell the difference between club footy and that
semi professional level. But as for the Queensland Country City game,
I expect it will probably be a similar level to
BEMD with girls that were selected out of Representative Carnell's
forty seven battalion as well as the Folly Shield in
North Queensland, so I'm expecting it to be a pretty
(13:22):
strong competition. And yeah, looking forward to working with and
playing alongside some girls that I haven't played with before
and seeing what we can do as a team.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
And she's excited about the game.
Speaker 6 (13:34):
I think any Representative team is always exciting coming together
with a new group of girls and also having the
opportunity to be coached by John BUDDAGEE really excited to
learn off a forward. Haven't been coached by Ford before,
so that's going to be exciting for me. Getting to
put on any sort of Queensland jersey, whether it's Country
or for State of origin. Yeah, that's pretty exciting. So
(13:56):
I'm from a rural background and yeah, really excited to
represent the Queensland country girls.
Speaker 2 (14:01):
She's had to travel from Gimpie to the coast to
train and play with the Falcons this year, which hasn't
been easy at times.
Speaker 6 (14:07):
Yeah, it certainly is a balance that you have to
juggle in between work and footy and training and travel.
But I think I'd be keen to go around again
if the Fagons will have me back. And yeah, I
really enjoyed the experience and I think it would be
a shame not to continue and continue developing what I've
learned this year and putting that into practice and hopefully
getting some more game time at B and B level
(14:27):
next year. I've really liked the chance to do that again,
so all going well, that would be something that I'd
like to do.
Speaker 2 (14:33):
Amy says playing with her at URLW teammates at the Falcons,
including star Broncos full back Hailey Maddock and former Australian
rep and At Branda, has improved her game.
Speaker 6 (14:42):
Hailey's been having an absolute rip of these last couple
weeks in n RLW. She's been a really positive person
to play around and train with, and I really appreciative
of the support that she's given me as well as
Anette Brander being forward, she's been able to offer quite
a few tips and treats and advice about her skills
and experiences to me. So yeah, really appreciative of having
(15:05):
those girls with experience and that available to us local girls.
I think it's definitely made a massive difference.
Speaker 2 (15:12):
And with her country origins, Amy's keen to get a
win over the city slickers on.
Speaker 6 (15:16):
Sundays, very passionate to be from rural Queensland and really
excited to show that us girls in the more remote
areas can still hold our own at this level of competition.
I think sometimes we can get overlooked compared to the
girls in this metropolitan areas, especially even when it comes
to you know, NROLW selection and things like that. So
could potentially be an opportunity for some of the girls
(15:38):
and the team to be spotted or show, you know,
demonstrate their skills at a higher level. So really exciting
for the Queensland country girls.
Speaker 2 (15:46):
Good luck to Amy and the rest of the country
girls on Sunday. That's all for this week. If you
want to hear this episode, again or find previous ones.
Look up iHeart wide bay Burnette on the iHeartRadio app
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Speaker 1 (15:58):
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