5th Grade – Grand Final Recap
Broadbeach Robina capped off a dominant season with a powerful 79-run Grand Final victory over Runaway Bay Navy at West Oval, securing the 5th Grade Premiership.
Batting first, Broady posted 9/138 from 27 overs in a shortened game. Rhyley Hinds (46 off 53 balls) was the standout, striking six boundaries and a six in a composed innings. He was supported by Brett Ingham (23) and Mitchell Futcher (18), while quick runs from the middle order helped push the total into strong territory.
Defending 138, the Cats’ bowling attack was ruthless, skittling Runaway Bay for just 59 in 16.4 overs. Mitchell Futcher starred with the ball, taking 5/19 from 6 overs, tearing through the top order. He was well backed by Robbie Hayes (2/29) and Jason Raffin (2/6), while Mark King (1/4) struck early to set the tone. Broady’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure, with Futcher also holding a sharp catch to cap off his match-winning display.
The result sealed a fitting finish to the season, where Broadbeach Robina finished 1st on the ladder with 16 wins and 4 losses. With Rhyley Hinds (686 runs at 42.88, 3rd in the league) and Matt Abrahams (674 runs at 35.47, 5th in the league) leading the batting charts, and Mark King (29 wickets at 14.66) spearheading the bowling, the Cats proved themselves the standout side of the competition.
It was a season defined by consistency, teamwork, and big performances in key moments, ending with Broady lifting the 5th Grade Premiership Trophy in style.