Author: Battlers For Bush Footy

Regular Contributors: John Fitzgerald - Woodbridge Cup/Group 10, Bryson Luff - Castlereagh League, Jamie Parsons - Western Riverina Community Cup, Peter "Parra" Montgomery - Group 9
Woodbridge

Canowindra looking to end 30-year drought after taking out Woodbridge Cup Knockout

John Fitzgerald Last year’s grand finalists Canowindra should once again be one of the frontrunners in the Woodbridge Cup competition this year after again impressing in the pre-season. The Tigers won the pre-season knockout for the second year with their 16-5 win over Orange United Warriors on March 15, and with the retention and acquisition of key players should be vying for premiership honours again … Continue reading Canowindra looking to end 30-year drought after taking out Woodbridge Cup Knockout

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Pre-Season in full swing for Proten Community Cup clubs

Jamie Parsons Most of the clubs competing in the 2025 ProTen Cup season have begun training in the past couple of weeks. With a new draw (still waiting on final word) and a new season structure with seven rounds looking to begin on May 24th, the road to the seventh ProTen Cup season has begun with many sides looking very keen. Barellan Men’s Coaches – … Continue reading Pre-Season in full swing for Proten Community Cup clubs

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Forbes Magpies the best of the west after pre-season League Tag Challenge success

John Fitzgerald The Forbes Magpies have completed an undefeated run through the draw to win the annual Western League Tag Challenge played at Canowindra’s Tom Clyburn Oval on Sunday. The Grand Final saw the Magpies face perennial Western Premiership powerhouse Bathurst St Pats for the crown, with Forbes running out the winners in a close encounter 8-4. Meanwhile, St Pats’ Erin Naden was named the … Continue reading Forbes Magpies the best of the west after pre-season League Tag Challenge success

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Final bush footy decider for 2024 a one-way affair

By John Fitzgerald The two historically highest-credentialled Midwest clubs and the best performed in this year’s Community Cup went head to head in the 2024 grand final, with the Blackcats taking the title for a 12th time. Last year’s premiers Blackheath won back-to-back titles with their 20-0 shutout of Carcoar Crows at Blackheath’s Don Bradman Oval, the showpiece game of a gala day of six … Continue reading Final bush footy decider for 2024 a one-way affair

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No jerseys, no worries as Kangaroos power past Temora into Group 9 Grand Final

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Wagga Kangaroos are through to their second successive Group 9 Great Northern Grand Final following a comprehensive 24-4 win over Temora Dragons at Greenfield Park in Albury on Sunday. Playing in Albury colours after a kit mix-up saw them arrive at the match with no jerseys, the Kangaroos were unfazed as they booked a spot against the Young Cherrypickers in the … Continue reading No jerseys, no worries as Kangaroos power past Temora into Group 9 Grand Final

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Roos ready to tackle Temora in Albury: Group 9 Preliminary Finals Preview

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Greenfield Park Albury will play host to players, supporters, officials and spectators for Sunday’s Group 9 Preliminary Finals in what is sure to be a sensational day of Rugby League on the border. Seven of the nine first grade Clubs are involved in sudden death preliminary finals, vying for places in the premiership deciders to be played at McDonalds Park Wagga … Continue reading Roos ready to tackle Temora in Albury: Group 9 Preliminary Finals Preview

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Group 9 Finals: Kangaroos too ‘Smart’ as Thunder Eliminated

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery Wagga Kangaroos played a ‘smart’ game to eliminate a brave Albury Thunder team from the Group 9 final series, coming from a 12-0 deficit to win the first semi-final to win 22-18 at McDonalds Park Wagga Wagga on Saturday. Last season’s Grand Finalists win was spearheaded by veteran half back James Smart who played a huge part in all four tries … Continue reading Group 9 Finals: Kangaroos too ‘Smart’ as Thunder Eliminated

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Castlereagh League Grand Finals: ‘Roos rule the roost, Jets triumph in Tag

By Bryson Luff The Coolah Kangaroos celebrated their comeback to competition football with an emphatic victory over the Cobar Roosters to claim the 2024 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League First Grade premiership. Having beaten the ‘Roos just a couple of weeks ago in the major semi-final and playing on their beloved Tom Knight Memorial Oval in front of huge number of Cobar supporters the Roosters … Continue reading Castlereagh League Grand Finals: ‘Roos rule the roost, Jets triumph in Tag

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Grand Final Watch: Manildra take Woodbridge Cup honours a third time

By John Fitzgerald From not winning a game in the pre-season competition at Blayney in March, Manildra Rhinos worked their way through 15 premiership games to score a commanding victory in the 2024 Grand Final. Three times winners after Sunday’s success, their 20-4 defeat of Canowindra was as decisive as could be expected after the regular season finished four weeks ago. Their premiership season began … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Manildra take Woodbridge Cup honours a third time

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Group 9: Thunder wrap up a finals spot against spirited Brothers outfit

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Albury Thunder first grade team wrapped up the fifth position in the Group 9 semi-finals, with a thumping 78-6 victory over Wagga Brothers at Greenfield Park on Saturday. The Thunder posted 14 tries in the match with Isaac Carpenter and Robert Meeks each crossing four times, with tough as teak centre Jackins Olam bagging a double. The Thunder went into … Continue reading Group 9: Thunder wrap up a finals spot against spirited Brothers outfit

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