Armed with a new coach and new mentality the Cutters took to the park against rival Capras in first practice match of the year.

80+ Photos of this weekend's action from the Mal Meninga Cup to the Host Plus seniors as the Cutters hosted four games for their first time as a team in 2023.

The Mackay Cutters took a big win over the weekend as the new look side aims to climb the ladder in the Host Plus Cup in 2023.​

Saturday marked the first day of rugby league season in Mackay as four of the six cutters outfits took to BB Print Stadium in their first practice matches of the year.

Taking to the field against central Queensland rivals the Capras, each Cutter team came out with a sense of rejuvenation and determination to get their year off to the best start possible.

Starting with the Mens Cyril Connell Challenge side, the boys made light work of their Capra counterparts with blistering speed and ball movement giving them a 20-8 win.

The Cutters Host Plus Cup side managed to get a win in their first hit out of 2023 coming over the top of the Capras for a 24-10 victory at BB Print Field. Picture: Marty Stecker

Turning to the Mal Meninga men’s side, the players were slow to get away but worked into a rhythm to run over the top of the Capras with a 20-16 nailbiter.

The Under 19 Harvey Norman Cup women’s side were faced with a battle from start to finish and were unable to break-away from the Capras with a 16-16 draw.

The Under 19 Harvey Normans Women’s side worked through their contest with nothing being able to seperate the two sides coming home with a 16-16 draw against the Capras . Picture: Marty Stecker

The feature event of the day was the Men’s Host Plus team, who were ambitious to capitalise on a Capras team which suffered at the hands of new NRL affiliate the Redcliffe Dolphins just last week.

Taking a little to get into their stride, the Cutters managed to run over the top of the Capras with a comfortable 24-10 win

See all the action here with over 80 photos of each side.

Mega gallery: Mackay Cutters take to the field for the first time in 2023

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