By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs have made a major move in securing football for their rising stars by linking their Under 16s and Under 18s with the Gundagai Tigers club for the 2024 season. The deal, which involves Cootamundra’s youth sides playing at ANZAC Park prior to the Tigers’ senior teams follows Gundagai’s painstaking decision to pull out of the two grades for the … Continue reading Cootamundra Bulldogs 16s, 18s to hunt with the Tigers in 2024

By Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels are generating momentum heading into the 2024 season, with strong numbers being recorded at training across all six grades as they prepare for the upcoming Group 9 Rugby League season. After a few tough seasons, things are looking good for the Junee club as they again attempt to end a 38-year premiership drought. Diesels President David Holt said that … Continue reading Diesels gathering momentum ahead of massive Group 9 season

With the 2024 season fast approaching, rugby league players and fans across the Riverina are gearing up for another winter of footballing action. Hidden in the details of the Group 20 draw are some incredible fixtures sure to capture the attention of players and fans when they roll around in the opening months of the season. So without further ado, here is a look at … Continue reading Group 20 Draw: Five can’t miss matches in the 2024 season

By Tallon Smith The cricket season is drawing to a close, the summer sun is showing signs of exhaustion, and football season is fast approaching across the Riverina. WIth the recent release of the Group 9 draw, Battlers For Bush Footy has compiled a list of the must-watch Group 9 games in 2024, with some familiar rivalries and other matches of importance highlighted and previewed … Continue reading Group 9 2024 draw: Six must-see games

By Tallon Smith The Narrandera Lizards will once again wear the green and gold jersey in Group 20 senior footy after their application to join the Under 16s was accepted by Group 20. Unlike the rest of the state, in the Riverina Under 16s are a part of the senior setup, meaning that when the side takes the field in Aub Farrell Trophy competition, it … Continue reading Narrandera takes first steps back in Group 20 Senior footy