It was a show of strength, skills and comradery for a large group of competitors who travelled from the Territory to the biggest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere, the annual Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.
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Local up and coming rodeo star Sam Daley took out third place in the Junior Bull Ride with a 73-points ride with the eight-second whistle going off at the same time the Matildas soccer team scored their winning penalty against France, with thousands in arena erupting in cheers for their beloved young rider as much as their favourite soccer team.
Sam also scored himself a coveted buckle with a spectacular eight-second ride in the Mini Bulls for riders between 11 and 14 years.