By Tallon Smith The Narooma Devils have proven many of their doubters over the course of the season wrong, qualifying for the Group 16 Finals Series in fifth position despite a 34-28 loss to the Tathra Sea Eagles on Sunday. Despite only fielding Under 18s and First Grade in 2023, and with their depth tested over the course of the season, the Devils did just … Continue reading Narooma snag fifth position as Group 16 Finals kick off this weekend

By Tallon Smith The Tullibigeal-Lake Cargelligo United Sharks have won their first game in over a year, defeating fellow battlers the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks 46-18 at the Lake Cargelligo Recreation Ground on Sunday afternoon. The Sharks, whose playing squad has often played both Firsts and Reserves each week, many also doing so after playing Rules on Saturday, benefitted from going into the match fresh, with the … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Lakes get first W for the season against Yanco-Wamoon, Black & Whites topple Greenies

By Tallon Smith The South City Bulls have pulled off a massive upset in Group 9 First Grade, beating the Albury Thunder 30-22 at Greenfield Park on Saturday afternoon. In front of a big crowd as the Thunder hosted NAIDOC Round, the Bulls shocked the Albury faithful to record a famous victory over their fierce rivals, moving the club further away from the dreaded wooden … Continue reading Group 9 Wrap: South City surprise a desperate Albury side, Tumut-Gundagai derby draws huge crowd

By Tallon Smith The Griffith Waratah Tigers are firming in their bid to return to the Group 20 competition in 2024 after holding a highly successful Annual General Meeting at the Exies Sporties on Tuesday Night. After heavy promotion (including in conjunction with Battlers For Bush Footy), around 30 people attended the meeting, with all positions filled ahead of the club’s intended 2024 return. Waratahs … Continue reading They’re back: Griffith Waratahs AGM a big success

By Tallon Smith – Opinion In recent years the Group 20 competition has become very sick. Once a thriving league where all nine clubs had two senior men’s grades, plus Ladies League Tag, Under 18s and Under 16s, the competition has become less and less competitive over recent seasons. Many people have been stumped on how to fix the competition, and the blame has been … Continue reading How to fix Group 20, and capitalise from rather than compete with the ProTen Community Cup 

By Tallon Smith The other day, Narrandera Lizards Coach Shaun Lyons gave me a very nice compliment. He said, “I really like that in your coverage you are always positive.” Well Shaun, I’m about to let you down so to speak.  I like to think I am a very positive and enthusiastic person when it comes to my bush footy coverage, and I always love … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: Country footy has hit rock bottom