Finals fever! Every photo from Mackay’s epic NRL semi-finals

Mackay’s footy fanatics were treated to two ripper matches on the weekend. Check out the photos taken on and off the pitch.

Matthew Forrest

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September 21, 2021 - 11:41AM

Mackay Daily Mercury

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Makahesi Makatoa of the Eels watches on during the warm-up before the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

1/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Makahesi Makatoa of the Eels watches on during the warm-up before the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers watches on during the warm-up before the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

2/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers watches on during the warm-up before the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Doris Hernandez (left), Gabriella Hernandez, Jonathan Hernandez and Mario Hernandez at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

3/49Doris Hernandez (left), Gabriella Hernandez, Jonathan Hernandez and Mario Hernandez at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Margaret Stallan at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

4/49Margaret Stallan at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view prior to the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

5/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view prior to the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Cameron Stewart at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

6/49Cameron Stewart at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Sonny Richardson (left) and Kris Richardson at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

7/49Sonny Richardson (left) and Kris Richardson at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Duane Evans (left) and Krista Sullivan at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

8/49Duane Evans (left) and Krista Sullivan at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Jenni Gorogo (left) and Lucy Presbitero at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

9/49Jenni Gorogo (left) and Lucy Presbitero at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: The crowd enjoy the atmosphere during the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

10/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: The crowd enjoy the atmosphere during the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers kicks at goal during the warm-up before the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

11/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers kicks at goal during the warm-up before the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Kerry Gofton at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

12/49Kerry Gofton at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Adam Aitken (left) and Noah Aitken at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

13/49Adam Aitken (left) and Noah Aitken at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

14/49Jenni Gorogo (left) and Lucy Presbitero at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Julie Rasmussen (left) and Julie Rasmussen at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

15/49Julie Rasmussen (left) and Julie Rasmussen at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Clinton Gutherson of the Eels passes as he is tackled during the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

16/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Clinton Gutherson of the Eels passes as he is tackled during the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Blake Ferguson of the Eels gives his boots to a fan after the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

17/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Blake Ferguson of the Eels gives his boots to a fan after the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

The Covid vaccination hub at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium in Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

18/49The Covid vaccination hub at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium in Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Tristan Stewart at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium in Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

19/49Tristan Stewart at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium in Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

20/49Tristan Stewart at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium in Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

21/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view prior to the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

22/49Kerry Gofton at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Damon Bust (from left), Chris MacGregor, Anthony Bust and Lucy Morris at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

23/49Damon Bust (from left), Chris MacGregor, Anthony Bust and Lucy Morris at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

24/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view prior to the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Sharon Pease (from left), Scott Pease, DJ Pease and Bella Pease at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

25/49Sharon Pease (from left), Scott Pease, DJ Pease and Bella Pease at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Players of the Panthers celebrate winning the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

26/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Players of the Panthers celebrate winning the NRL Semifinal match between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

27/49Margaret Stallan at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

28/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers kicks at goal during the warm-up before the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

29/49Tristan Stewart at the NRL semi-final clash between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium in Mackay, September 18, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

30/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Clinton Gutherson of the Eels passes as he is tackled during the NRL Semifinal match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BB Print Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Martin Taupau of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

31/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Martin Taupau of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Josh Morris of the Roosters thanks fans as he leaves the field during the NRL Semi-Final match between Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

32/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Josh Morris of the Roosters thanks fans as he leaves the field during the NRL Semi-Final match between Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Dylan Walker of the Sea Eagles celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

33/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Dylan Walker of the Sea Eagles celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Drew Hutchison of the Roosters kicks the ball during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

34/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Drew Hutchison of the Roosters kicks the ball during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Broncos fan Leo Morrison (left), Panthers supporter Lailani Morrison and Broncos boy George Morrison at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

35/49Broncos fan Leo Morrison (left), Panthers supporter Lailani Morrison and Broncos boy George Morrison at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ben Marschke of the Roosters offloads the ball during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

36/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ben Marschke of the Roosters offloads the ball during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles scores a try during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

37/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles scores a try during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Natalie Stanlake (left) and Evie MacDonald at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

38/49Natalie Stanlake (left) and Evie MacDonald at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Reuben Garrick of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

39/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Reuben Garrick of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Sierra Mooney (left), Jade Baggow and Shane Mooney at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

40/49Sierra Mooney (left), Jade Baggow and Shane Mooney at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Ryan Vigliante at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

41/49Ryan Vigliante at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Brenda Witt (left), Kian Steyn and Bradley Witt at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

42/49Brenda Witt (left), Kian Steyn and Bradley Witt at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Muss Sagigi (left) and Frank Cook at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

43/49Muss Sagigi (left) and Frank Cook at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

44/49Sam Kay at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Jac Donaldson (left), Emily Donaldson and Jodie Donaldson at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

45/49Jac Donaldson (left), Emily Donaldson and Jodie Donaldson at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Jason Phipps at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

46/49Jason Phipps at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Josh Morris of the Roosters reacts during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

47/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Josh Morris of the Roosters reacts during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

48/49NRL 2021 SF Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters - Tom Trbojevic Must Credit NRL Photos.

MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Kieran Foran of the Sea Eagles looks to offload the ball during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

49/49MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Kieran Foran of the Sea Eagles looks to offload the ball during the NRL Semi-Final match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at BB Print Stadium on September 17, 2021 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

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