Group 20: Strong second half propels Magpies to rare away victory over Hawks

Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies produced the second major upset of the weekend in Group 20 after a 26-12 win over the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks at the Yanco Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon. The Magpies’ first victory of the season on the road came just a day after the Griffith Black and Whites shocked defending premiers DPC Roosters 40-16 in the Grand Final rematch at Coleambally. … Continue reading Group 20: Strong second half propels Magpies to rare away victory over Hawks

PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

John Fitzgerald, Tallon Smith The Lithgow Workies Wolves have opened their season with a 26-10 loss at home to Orange Hawks in round 1 of the Peter McDonald Premiership. The Hawks led 22-0 at halftime and looked like they would add a lot more numbers in the second half after scoring soon after the resumption for a 26-0 scoreline. Following this early unconverted try Workies … Continue reading PMP Round 1: Workies fall to Hawks in home opener, as St Pats, Dubbo CYMS win local derbies

Group 20 Wrap: O’Keeffe praises “underdog” Black and Whites after shock Grand Final rematch victory

Tallon Smith Griffith Black and Whites President Craig O’Keeffe has praised his first grade side after they secured a huge upset win upset over defending premiers Darlington Point-Coleambally 40-16 in the Grand Final rematch at Coleambally on Saturday afternoon. After both sides traded tries early in the match, the Roosters opened up a 10-4 lead after Guy Thompson crashed over.  However, the Black and Whites … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: O’Keeffe praises “underdog” Black and Whites after shock Grand Final rematch victory

Live update: Griffith Black and Whites cause huge boilover in Grand Final rematch at Coleambally

Tallon Smith The Griffith Black and Whites have pulled off a monumental upset, downing defending premiers Darlington Point-Coleambally 40-16 in the Grand Final rematch at Coleambally on Saturday afternoon. After both sides traded tries early in the match, the Roosters opened up a 10-4 lead after Guy Thompson crashed over.  However, the Black and Whites didn’t go away, with Paula Naidike completing a first half … Continue reading Live update: Griffith Black and Whites cause huge boilover in Grand Final rematch at Coleambally

New club set to debut as George Tooke Shield season kicks off

Presented by: Tallon Smith The Googong Goannas will make their competitive debut as round one of the 2025 George Tooke Shield competition kicks off this Saturday in the Eastern Riverina and Capital Country. The Goannas will host the North Canberra Bears as part of a four-game slate to kick off the season for the CRRL’s second division competition. Meanwhile, Nick Hall’s Harden Hawks will face … Continue reading New club set to debut as George Tooke Shield season kicks off

Independent Farrer Candidate Milthorpe a longtime Battler For Bush Footy

Tallon Smith Not just a prospective voice for Farrer, Michelle Milthorpe has been a Battler For Bush Footy for a long time. Contesting one of the most footy-mad seats in the state, the Independent candidate for Farrer is seeking to represent an area that includes towns in the Group 20, Group 9, Proten Community Cup and Goulburn Murray competitions. In an interview with Battlers For … Continue reading Independent Farrer Candidate Milthorpe a longtime Battler For Bush Footy

NSW Statewide Scoreboard: April 12/13

Region 1: East Coast Northern Rivers (Group 1/18) Bilambil 24 defeated Evans Head 12 Lismore Marist 26 defeated Ballina 20 Tweed Coast 24 defeated Tweed Heads 18 Cudgen 44 defeated Lower Clarence 22 Other games unavailable Group 2 Yet to start Group 3 Port Macquarie 34 defeated Port City 6 Macleay Valley 34 defeated Taree City 32 Other scores unavailable Region 2: Greater Northern Group … Continue reading NSW Statewide Scoreboard: April 12/13

Group 20 Wrap: Greenies secure last gasp victory over Yenda, Yanco impress

Full, expanded column available in tomorrow’s Hillston Spectator Tallon Smith Leeton escaped from Yenda’s Wade Park with an unlikely two competition points after a heartstopping 33-32 win over the Blueheelers on Sunday courtesy of a last gasp Shanon Bradbrook field goal. Down 28-0 at half time, Leeton mounted a comeback for the ages to level the game at 32-all in the dying stages. Enter the … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Greenies secure last gasp victory over Yenda, Yanco impress

Diesels utilise points start to claim cup as Bulls take premiership points

Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels have become the first team to take advantage of the new Group 9 Challenge Cup points start system in the opening round, utilising their +10.5 start in a 28-24 loss to South City at Harris Park. In a fast-paced affair, the Bulls secured the all-important two competition points with the narrow four point victory, but it was the Diesels who … Continue reading Diesels utilise points start to claim cup as Bulls take premiership points

Let the games begin: Group 20 Round 1 preview

Expanded preview available in this week’s West Wyalong Advocate Tallon Smith The 2025 Group 20 season is upon us, and teams are preparing for the first round of games across the district this Sunday afternoon. With a player movement frenzy around the group occurring over the off-season, teams are trying to fit new pieces into their puzzles in the hope of securing a top five … Continue reading Let the games begin: Group 20 Round 1 preview