Sport
11 February, 2025
Jersey auction sets another record
ANOTHER club record has been broken at the Mareeba Gladiators annual jersey auction night after the total amount of funds raised came to an astounding $53,325.
The event saw many local businesses gather at the Mareeba Leagues Club and bid it out to get their logos on the back of all senior grade jerseys for the 2025 season.
This year, it was Caleb Dally in jersey number ten who garnered the most attraction, with Far North Concrete Pumping winning with their $4,500 bid.
The new club record now stands at $53,325, beating last year’s amount by $775.
“It’s overwhelming the support that the Gladiators get,” club president Shaun Fincham said.
“It’s a huge figure and I didn’t think we’d get there, it’s very humbling and I hope the boys are humbled by it as well.
“We’re a community club, we like to give back, and I really believe the boys will give back to our community this year.
Fincham believes that with the talent the team has acquired, they should be able to make it to the finals this year.
“We’ve got to set a bar, and the bar is to make finals, I think that can be a par season for us.
“In saying that, the squad is bonding really well together, and camaraderie is important for a team.
“I think with the culture that everyone has built into the team, you’ll see us do very well this year.
