Sport
22 April, 2026
Convincing win by Leps
A MICHAEL Carroll double set the tone for a commanding Innisfail A grade performance, as the Leprechauns powered to a 26-12 win over the Ivanhoe Knights at Callendar Park on 18 April.
Innisfail controlled the match from the outset, heading into the break with a 16-0 lead before sealing the result with a composed second half effort.
The Knights opened their account early after the restart through Zane Knowles, narrowing the margin to 10 points, but Innisfail responded with two more tries to put the game out of reach. Ivanhoes’ only other points came late when Keli Law intercepted a pass and sprinted the length of the field.
Innisfail’s try scorers were Michael Carroll (2), Jaymon Moore, Brayden Cassady and Lachlan Biondi Odo, with Aaron Jolley converting three goals.
In reserve grade, the Leprechauns were ruthless, storming to a 54-6 victory after leading 24-0 at half time. Ivanhoes’ lone try came late in the second half through Pierce Whiting. Innisfail’s points came via Cameron Nelson, Starrison Whaleboat, Shaquille Johnson, Colby Alridge, Rhaymus Tomarra, LeBron Heron Jia, Malachi Donaldson (2) and Starat Tomarra, while Michael Morton delivered a flawless nine from nine with the boot.
The under-19s were unable to close the gap in their clash, going down by 14 points after trailing by eight at the break. Tries were scored by Jimi Kusu, Jafari Brown and Jimmy Scott, with Ashton Stepanoff adding two goals.
In the women’s match, Innisfail mounted a spirited second half comeback but could not overturn the Ivanhoe Maidens’ dominant 20-0 first half lead. The Leprechauns crossed three times after the half-time break through Storm Romelo, Ashley Marshall and Shiloh Babsek, keeping the Maidens scoreless, but ultimately fell short 20-12.
In round five, Innisfail’s senior teams travel to Davies Park to face Mareeba, while the Tully Tigers host Southern Suburbs at Tully Showgrounds on ANZAC Day, 25 April.
Results - FNQRL Round 4 fixtures - 18 - 19 April
A-Grade
Innisfail 26 def Ivanhoe Knights 12
Kangaroos 24 def Tully 20
Yarrabah 28 def Southern Suburbs 26
Atherton 40 def Mossman-Port Douglas 12
Cairns Brothers 46 def Mareeba 4
Reserve-Grade
Innisfail 54 def Ivanhoe Knights 6
Kangaroos 18 def Tully 10
Cairns Brothers 38 def Mareeba 28
Yarrabah 30 def Southern Suburbs 16
Atherton 24 def Mossman-Port Douglas 16
Under 19
Ivanhoe Knights 30 def Innisfail 16
Tully 34 def Kangaroos 30
Cairns Brothers 34 def Mareeba 14
Yarrabah 30 def Southern Suburbs 18
Women’s
Ivanhoe Maidens 20 def Innisfail 12
Atherton 48 def Mossman-Port Douglas 22
Southern Suburbs 30 def Yarrabah 26
Bye: Kangaroos