Port Macquarie delivered every element Mother Nature could muster during the 2024 State Cup — blistering heat, rolling thunderstorms, and unexpected power outages.
Despite game delays, challenging conditions, and nail-biting drop-offs in every final, players, referees, and supporters pushed through with resilience and determination.
The tournament culminated in one of the most intense, nail-biting Men’s Open Grand Finals we’ve seen in years, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats. It was a true testament to the spirit of touch football, proving that even the toughest conditions couldn’t dampen the excitement and competitiveness of this year’s event.
A massive thank you to all our Affiliate Coordinators, players, coaches, selectors, and referees for your incredible contributions to making this year’s State Cup a success. Your dedication and passion keep our game thriving.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Hastings Council and the Committee at Port Touch — your support and hard work were essential in bringing this event to life.
A special shoutout to our Major State Cup Partner, Raiz, and our valued sponsors Shine, Hard Fizz, Inferno, Grip Star, and Budgy Smuggler. Your continued support helps us elevate the State Cup experience year after year.
Championship Finals Results
Men’s Open A – Doyalson 5 defeated Newcastle 4 RAIZ GAME OF THE DAY
Hard Fizz Player of the Final: Daniel Langbridge (Doyalson)
Referees – K Skelly, D Baggio, T Calabria
Women’s Open A – Newcastle 6 defeated Eastern Suburbs 4
Hard Fizz Player of the Final: Rachel Jeffs (Newcastle
Referees – A Sheeky, S Draper, R Whiteside
Mixed Open A – Wollongong 6 Def Eastern Suburbs 3
Players of the Final: Rachel Beck (Wollongong)
Referees – Sanderson, Cheesley, A.Clark
Men’s Open B Championship – Hills 7 Def Parramatta 3
Player of the Final: Keahlan Bray (Hills)
Referees – Walz, Wake, Kustec
Women’s Open B Championship – Wollongong 3 Def Hills 2
Player of the Final: Christina Roberts (Wollongong)
Referees – J.Luther, Spear, Underwood
Mixed Open B Championship – Wagga Wagga 8 Def Nowra Shoalhaven 4
Player of the Final: Diezel Watson (Wagga Wagga)
Referees – Rogers, Macleod, George
Mixed Open B Plate – Doyalson 5 Def Central Coast 2
Player of the Final: Jye Tudehope (Doyalson)
Referees – Thorburn, Wearne, Drapalski
Men’s Open B Plate – Ballina 3 Def Northern Beaches 2
Player of the Final: Jesse Beauchamp (Ballina)
Referees – Donehue, Cody Reynolds, Colwell
Men’s Open B Bowl – Manly Warringah 5 Def Parramatta 3
Player of the Final: Jerome Vander Heide (Manly Warringah)
Referees – T Donohue, A Dangel, J Scarfo
Women’s Open B Plate – Northern Suburbs 3 Def St George 2
Player of the Final: Milly Thomas (Northern Suburbs)
Referees – A.Crowley, Chris Reynolds, I.Cole
Men’s 20 Championship – Central Coast 8 Def Newcastle 6
Player of the Final: Jesse Walker (Central Coast)
Referees – Hampton, Lane, Ant Smith
Women’s 20 Championship – Manly Warringah 7 Def Northern Beaches 3
Player of the Final: Chelsea Smyth (Manly Warringah)
Referees – Sherry, Cort-Smith, Carnegie
Women’s 20 Plate – Penrith 5 Def Central Coast 4
Player of the Final: Shah Wakely (Penrith)
Referees –
Men’s 20 Plate – Wallsend 5 Def. Wagga Wagga 1
Player of the Final: Kyle McDernott (Wallsend)
Referees – Dangel, Cameron, S.Naumovski
Women’s 20 Bowl – Dubbo 6 Def Port Macquarie 1
Player of the Final: Ava Francisco (Dubbo)
Referees – Steyn, Peter Cooper, Aboud
Men’s Seniors (O/30) – Sharks 8 Def Canberra City Magic 7
Player of the Final: Jordan Marshall King (Sharks)
Referees – Piper, Nelson, Aplitt
Women’s Seniors (O/30) – UNSW 4 Def. Sharks 3
Player of the Final: Josie Abelson (UNSW)
Referees – VBaptista, Abiwahab, Whitbourne
Mixed Seniors (O/30) – Port Macquarie 4 Def Wollongong 2
Players of the Final: Adrian Daily (Port Macquarie)
Referees – Whitney, Croft, V.Costigan
Men’s Masters (O/40) – Wagga Wagga 5 Def Western Suburbs 4
Player of the Final: Tane Kiel (Wagga Wagga)
Referees – Perry, Frost, Goodwin
Men’s Masters (O/40) Plate – Nelson Bay 5 Def Balmain 2
Player of the Final: Calvin Mitchell (Nelson Bay)
Referees – Holliday, O’Donohue, Oaten
Women’s Masters (O/40) – Sharks 2 Def Wallsend 1
Player of the Final: Kylie Stewart (Sharks)
Referees – Monk, Unal, Nichols
Mixed Masters (O/40) – Port Macquarie 1 Def Wallsend 0
Players of the Final: Steve Roberts (Port Macquarie)
Referees – Mercuri, Gilewski, McGee
Women’s 45 – Newcastle 1 Def Manly Warringah
Players of the Final: Michelle Atkins (Newcastle)
Referees – L.Scott, Janson, Budai
Men’s 50 – Manly Warringah 3 Def Sharks 1
Player of the Final: Anthony Dudeck (Manly Warringah)
Referees – Balcombe, O’Flynn, Keyte
Men’s 55 – Manly Warringah 4 Def Penrith 3
Player of the Final: James Marks (Penrith)
Referees – V.Naumovski, Altin, M.Sinclair
Men’s 60 – Manly Warringah 4 Def Newcastle 3
Player of the Final: Gordan Parish (Manly Warringah)
Referees – Paul Khoudair, West, Gallagher
All Abilities – CHAMPIONS Hills Hornets/Wingham/Northern Suburbs/Newcastle/Wallsend
Club Championship
1st – Newcastle City (174 points)
2nd – Manly Warringah (169 points)
3rd – Wollongong (102 points)
Ron Andrews Cup (Country Club Championship)
Winner – Newcastle City
