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Capras’ coach pleased with his team’s efforts, despite them not winning a game

Prue Peters denies her former team, the CQ Capras, a well-deserved draw in the last game of the Harvey Norman under-19 women’s competition.

Prue Peters scored the match-winning true for the Townsville Blackhawks in the Harvey Norman under-19 women's game against her former team, the CQ Capras.
Prue Peters scored the match-winning true for the Townsville Blackhawks in the Harvey Norman under-19 women's game against her former team, the CQ Capras.

The CQ Capras’ last game in the Harvey Norman under-19 women’s competition provided a “bittersweet moment” for coach Scott Peters.

It was his daughter and ex-Capra Prue Peters who scored in the dying minutes for the Townsville Blackhawks to deny his team a draw.

The score was 20-all before Prue crashed over in the 57th minute. She then converted her own try to seal the 26-20 win for the northerners.

Scott said it was hard coaching against Prue for the first time, especially when she proved to be the match-winner.

“The girls held her out five or six times but she scored in the last couple of minutes to break the deadlock,” he said.

Rockhampton's Prue Peters (left), who is now playing with the Townsville Blackhawks, with CQ Capras player Alenna Whipp after their Harvey Norman under-19 women's clash on Sunday.
Rockhampton's Prue Peters (left), who is now playing with the Townsville Blackhawks, with CQ Capras player Alenna Whipp after their Harvey Norman under-19 women's clash on Sunday.

“It was a bittersweet moment; I was proud that she did it but at the same time, annoyed that she did it.”

Prue aligned with the Blackhawks after moving to Townsville in February to study nursing at James Cook University.

They are a feeder club for the North Queensland Gold Stars who play in the BMD Premiership, the QRL’s statewide competition.

Scott said Prue, who started playing footy at age eight with the Middlemount Panthers before joining forces with Rockhampton Brothers, had every opportunity to advance her career in Townsville.

“She’s been training with the NQ Gold Stars,” he said.

Prue Peters in action for Rockhampton Brothers senior women in their grand final win over Emu Park last year.
Prue Peters in action for Rockhampton Brothers senior women in their grand final win over Emu Park last year.

“Their coach, Gavin Lloyd, has told her that even though she hadn’t made the squad of 30 he still wants her to train with them and that there’s every chance she will get a game before the end of the season.”

Meanwhile, he said he was pleased with his team’s efforts, especially after they lost key forwards Lillian Yarrow (ribs) in the first game and Lalekqua Songoro (knee) in the second game.

“Even though we lost all three games, the girls were in every one of them,” he said.

“It was great seeing them develop over the three games. We got to the third game and they gelled really well.

“I actually wish the season was longer. We started pre-season in November and you have to, otherwise the girls won’t be up to this standard.”

The CQ Capras put in a spirited showing in this year's Harvey Norman under-19 women's competition.
The CQ Capras put in a spirited showing in this year's Harvey Norman under-19 women's competition.

Scott said that forward Antonia Hendry-Ratima was outstanding and her versatility was a real asset.

Olivia Cave was another integral member of the team.

She played the first game at five-eighth before coming off the bench as a forward.

Scott said she handled the transition well before returning to her familiar position in the halves, having a “blinder” against the Blackhawks.

Scott is keen to put his hand up for the coaching duties again next year, saying the region boasted a wealth of up and coming talent.

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