30+ local faces: Frenzied fans fill Mackay stadium for finals

Mackay fans warmly welcomed the first NRL semi-final, with supporters kitted out for the event. Check out the pictures of the night here.

Matthew Forrest

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September 18, 2021 - 12:35AM

Mackay Daily Mercury

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)

1/28MACKAY, 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)

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

2/28Grant Cooper (left) and Chris Cooper at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

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

3/28Sharon 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

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. Picture: Matt Roberts

4/28Josh 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

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. Picture: Matt Roberts

5/28Reuben 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

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

6/28Damon 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

Sam Anderson (left) and Sophie Hodder at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

7/28Sam Anderson (left) and Sophie Hodder at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

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. Picture: Matt Roberts

8/28Martin 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

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. Picture: Matt Roberts

9/28Kieran 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

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

10/28Juke Ferguson (left) and Paul Ferguson at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

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

11/28Penni Ikis (left) and Dixon Ikis at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

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. Picture: Matt Roberts

12/28Josh 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

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. Picture: Matt Roberts

13/28Ben 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles grounds the ball in the in-goal 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

14/28Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles grounds the ball in the in-goal 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

Des Menzies (left) and Luke Brown at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

15/28Des Menzies (left) and Luke Brown at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

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

16/28Broncos 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

17/28Reuben 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

18/28NRL 2021 SF Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters - Tom Trbojevic Must Credit NRL Photos.

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

19/28Brenda 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

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

20/28Ryan Vigliante 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

21/28Jason Phipps at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

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.Picture: Matt Roberts

22/28Tom 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.Picture: Matt Roberts

23/28Ben 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. Picture: Matt Roberts

24/28Sam Kay at the Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters NRL semi final match at BB Print Stadium, Mackay, September 17, 2021. Picture: Matthew Forrest

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

25/28Natalie 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

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

26/28Sierra 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

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

27/28Jac 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

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

28/28Muss 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

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