Countdown to Glory: Colliers Shield Finals Series Begins this Sunday

Brace yourselves for an exhilarating touch football showdown as the highly anticipated Colliers Shield Finals Series is about to get underway!

With the first matches set to take place on Sunday, 16 July, the journey to ultimate glory culminates in the epic Grand Finals on Saturday, 29 July, 2023.

The Colliers Shield Finals Series is the pinnacle of touch football in Townsville, bringing together the finest teams in a battle for supremacy. Months of intense training, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments have led to this thrilling climax. The stage is set, and the players are ready to leave everything on the field.

With a eleven divisions catering to different skill levels, this year's Colliers Shield has been a feast of fast-paced, high-quality touch football action.

This Sunday marks the beginning of an adrenaline-fueled journey as teams vie for a coveted spot in the Grand Finals. Each game is a chance for players to showcase their talent, strategy, and teamwork while battling their way through the exhilarating knockout stages.

As the competition intensifies and the stakes get higher, spectators can expect to witness breathtaking tries, lightning-fast footwork, and moments of sheer brilliance. The Colliers Shield Finals Series is not just about the games; it's an experience that will captivate and inspire, leaving lasting memories for players and fans alike.

The Men's 1st grade series sees ladder-leaders Sharks take on second-place Brothers in a Qualifying Final at 3pm, with the winner earning a ticket straight through to the Grand Final.

Third-placed Redskins will take on Frogs at 5pm, with the winner through to face the loser of the Qualifying final the week after.

Colliers Shield Men's 1st Grade

QUALIFYING FINAL (1v2)
Sharks M1
— v —
Brothers M1
Full Time
ELIMINATION FINAL (3v4)
Redskins M1
— v —
Frogs M1
Full Time
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Brothers M1
— v —
Frogs M1
Full Time
GRAND FINAL
Sharks M1
— v —
Brothers M1
Full Time
 
 
 
 

 

The Women's 1st grade series will see the undeafeated Rum Runners take on second-placed Crocs in the Qualifying Final at 2pm, while Brothers and Redskins will battle it in the do-or-die Elimination Final at 4pm.

Colliers Shield Women's 1st Grade

QUALIFYING FINAL (1v2)
Rum Runners W1
— v —
Crocs W1
Full Time
ELIMINATION FINAL (3v4)
Brothers W1
— v —
Redskins W1
Full Time
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Crocs W1
— v —
Redskins W1
Full Time
GRAND FINAL
Rum Runners W1
— v —
Crocs W1
Full Time
 
 
 
 

 

The journey reaches its climax on Saturday, 29 July 2023, with the Grand Finals. The atmosphere will be electric as teams face off in an epic showdown, competing for the ultimate title of Colliers Shield champions. Anticipation and excitement will fill the air, creating an unforgettable sporting spectacle that showcases the very best of touch football talent.

So mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready to witness the exhilarating Colliers Shield Finals Series. From the first whistle on Sunday, 16 July, to the climactic Grand Finals on Saturday, 29 July, every game in this year's finals series promises to deliver moments of pure sporting brilliance!

Sunday 16 July 2023 - Qualifying & Elimination Finals

Sunday 23 July 2023 - Preliminary Finals