The Big Announcement: The 2025 Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year

Now in its fourth year, there has been plenty of anticipation surrounding who will take out the Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year for season 2025. After being renamed in honour of the late Hay and Albury rugby league icon following his passing in October, a shield was yesterday unveiled to Parra’s family and members of the Albury Thunder club prior to today’s announcement. … Continue reading The Big Announcement: The 2025 Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year

Montgomery Family welcomes unveiling of Peter “Parra” Montgomery Shield

Tallon Smith The family of esteemed late rugby league player, journalist and administrator Peter “Parra” Montgomery has welcomed the unveiling of a shield and award named in his honour. The Peter “Parra” Montgomery Shield, to be awarded to each season’s Battler of the Year by Battlers For Bush Footy, was unveiled to Mr Montgomery’s three children, Janine, Michael and Sharni, along with members of the … Continue reading Montgomery Family welcomes unveiling of Peter “Parra” Montgomery Shield

Your Five Finalists: 2025 Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year Nominees

Today, the time of the year has arrived where we recognise the volunteers who make the game of rugby league in regional Australia what it is, with the announcement of the finalists for the 2025 Battler of the Year. Out of thousands of club volunteers, players and administrators across the country, Battlers For Bush Footy has selected five people, four from NSW and one from … Continue reading Your Five Finalists: 2025 Peter “Parra” Montgomery Battler of the Year Nominees