The Southport Sharks will play the Gold Coast SUNS on Sunday Afternoon at People First Stadium for the Mackenzie Cup.
It will be the third time the SUNS and the Sharks have played for the Cup, which commemorates Dr Alan Mackenzie, who was an influential figure at both clubs.
Affectionally known as “Doc”, Dr Mackenzie served as the Southport Sharks president for 49 years and was involved in AFL in Queensland as a player, volunteer, medical officer, coach, selector and administrator.
He also joined the GC 17 bid team in April 2008 to bring AFL football to the Gold Coast.
That effort was brought to life a year later when the AFL officially granted a provisional Gold Coast Football Club license in March 2009.
Dr Mackenzie served as a board member of the Gold Coast SUNS for ten years and, in 2018, was inducted as a life member of the club, highlighting the substantial role he played in establishing the SUNS.
This Monday, the 13th of May, will mark two years since the unfortunate passing of “Doc.”
The Mackenzie Cup was introduced at the 2022 VFL preliminary final where the Sharks defeated the SUNS by 28 points at Fankhauser Reserve.
Last year, the SUNS defeated the Sharks by two points in a thriller at Fankhauser Reserve.
Sunday will be the first time the contest will be held at People First Stadium.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, Southport Coach Steve Daniel said, “It is always a special day, playing for the Mackenzie Cup which commemorates a special man.”
“Gold Coast is a great outfit; they are always hard to beat, but let’s hope it falls our way on Sunday and we bring the Mackenzie Cup back to Fankhauser Reserve.”
The game starts at 1:05pm and it is free to attend. Public Entry is via Gate 3 from 12:45pm.
To watch the full media interview, click here.
Similar Articles
These articles are similar to the one you are reading.
Queensland defeated Tasmania in the Mens and Womens Representative Games at Latrobe Football Ground on Saturday.
Southport has produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Tasmania by 53 points in an entertaining contest.
Southport hosted Coorparoo at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday in Round 15 of the QAFLW.
Southport midfielder Jacob Dawson was awarded the Coaches MVP at the VFL Awards on Monday Night at the Crown Palladium.
The Southport Sharks have kept their season alive with a much needed 40 point win, over Coburg Lions on Saturday afternoon at Fankhauser Reserve.
The Southport Sharks QAFLW senior team have lost the top of the table clash with UQ by 14 points.
Southport have started their inaugural season in the VFL with a win defeating Carlton’s Reserves by one point in a thriller at Ikon Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Smithy’s VFL State Team has been announced for Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash against the SANFL in the 2024 AAMI State Game.
The QAFLW fixture for the 2026 season has been released, featuring eight games at Fankhauser Reserve.
To kick things off, the Sharks will venture to Neptune Homes Oval to take on Broadbeach on the 11th of April.
Round two will see a Grand Final rematch, coming up against the Morningside Panthers m...
The Southport Sharks are back on top of the QAFLW after solid victories over Yeronga and Wilston Grange.
Southport suffered a heartbreaking six-point loss to the Swans in Round 13, despite leading by 44 points late in the third quarter. Sydney surged home in wet conditions to snatch victory at Fankhauser Reserve.
The AFL has today announced that the 2021 VFL season will not be completed due to the challenges surrounding the COVID-19 situation across the country.
