The Maher Cup was a district challenge competition, with the trophy held by the winner of each successive match. On statistical evidence alone the sporting record of the Barmedman Maroons is not particularly impressive, having won just 34 of their 106 games in the Maher Cup competition. There were, however, periods when the Barmedman team held the cup against teams from townships with far larger populations.
The Maher Cup was a local tournament where the champion trophy changed hands after each match. The Barmedman Maroons' sporting record is not impressive, having won only 34 of their 106 games in the Maher Cup competition. However, there were instances when the team successfully defended the cup against larger townships with more populous areas.