Representative

The Battler on Origin III: A perfect Maroon game plan, but were NSW robbed of one chance?

Tallon Smith – Opinion Since the conclusion of Game III on Wednesday, many people have asked me for my opinion on the Origin decider. Family, friends, fellow uni students – heck, even my hairdresser who didn’t even watch the majority of the game. I tend to veer away from covering the top level of the game, as it seems there are three journalists for every … Continue reading The Battler on Origin III: A perfect Maroon game plan, but were NSW robbed of one chance?

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Statewide

Clubs of Origin: Where each of the Game III Blues played their junior footy

Tallon Smith Game III. The Decider. The biggest event in Australian sport. Tonight, our Blues will look to become the first NSW team to win a series by taking games one and three since the 2004 side did just that. 17 men will don the famous Blue jumper at Accor Stadium tonight with the aim of securing the shield and back-to-back titles. Let’s take a … Continue reading Clubs of Origin: Where each of the Game III Blues played their junior footy

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Premiers snatch victory with last minute field goal

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Defending premiers Young Cherrypickers kicked a field goal in the 79th minute to snatch a 23-22 victory over Albury Thunder in the Group 9 Premiership match played at Greenfield Park on Sunday. The field goal, booted by Cherrypickers halfback Rob Roberts, came in the next set following a missed shot by Thunder’s Paul Kariatiana at the other end of the Park. The … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Premiers snatch victory with last minute field goal

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Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Depth of talent on show as Thunder reserves remain unbeaten

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The depth in talent at the Albury Thunder is on show for all to see when you get to the weekend matches early. You will get to witness the lower grade teams in action, and get to watch some incredible talent at present in the Club’s playing squad. Take for instance, the performance of the Reserve Grade team on the weekend. … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Depth of talent on show as Thunder reserves remain unbeaten

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Group 9

Group 9: Roberts seals famous away win for ‘battered and bruised’ Cherrypickers 

By Tallon Smith It was billed as the match of the round in Group 9, and the showdown between top five hopefuls Albury and Young lived up to the hype, with the Cherrypickers emerging with a famous 23-22 win at Greenfield Park on Sunday. Halfback Robert Roberts was the hero of the day, nailing a clutch field goal to put the Young side ahead in … Continue reading Group 9: Roberts seals famous away win for ‘battered and bruised’ Cherrypickers 

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Group 7, Statewide

Statewide Wrap: Sharks maintain top spot in Group 7 with win over Knights

Tallon Smith The Shellharbour Sharks have maintained top spot on the Group 7 Rugby League ladder after a 14-6 win over the Kiama Knights in the match of the round at Ron Costello Oval on Sunday afternoon. After kicking a game clear of cross-town rivals Stingrays a week prior, the Sharks went into the round 12 matchup with the Knights looking to maintain the two-point … Continue reading Statewide Wrap: Sharks maintain top spot in Group 7 with win over Knights

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Group 17

Proten: Dragons and Roosters set up three-way race for top as Bluebirds stay alive

Jamie Parsons Rankins Springs and Ivanhoe have ensured it’s a three way race for top spot going into the last round with big wins in round six action in Deniliquin on Saturday. The Dragons and Roosters stay level with Barellan, with only for-and-against points separating the three. Hillston also stayed in touch with the top 4 with a win over Narrandera, while a Proten-combined team … Continue reading Proten: Dragons and Roosters set up three-way race for top as Bluebirds stay alive

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Group 20

A Mallee Miracle: West Wyalong overturn second half deficit in upset win over Leeton

Tallon Smith They may have endured one of the toughest seasons in their 114-year history, but the spirit of the West Wyalong Mallee Men was on full display on Sunday as they rallied to an 18-16 upset win over the Leeton Greenies at Ron Crowe Oval. Strengthened by the inclusion of former NRL star Chris Lewis, the son of 1989 premiership coach Mick, the Mallee … Continue reading A Mallee Miracle: West Wyalong overturn second half deficit in upset win over Leeton

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Group 17

Not the win they wanted, but Deniliquin still break 48-year drought against Ivanhoe

Tallon Smith It may not have been the win that they craved, but the Deniliquin Blueheelers still broke a 48-year drought in their clash with Ivanhoe on Saturday when they scored their first try at home since 1977. Despite the ladder-leading Roosters racing out to a massive lead on their way to a 50-4 win, the moment of magic when Trevor Morgan crashed over saw … Continue reading Not the win they wanted, but Deniliquin still break 48-year drought against Ivanhoe

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Woodbridge

Woodbridge Wrap: Competition blown wide open as Oberon stand alone on top

John Fitzgerald Most interest in the weekend’s Woodbridge Cup round 11 was going to be on Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash between Oberon and Cowra, but in an upset that no one saw coming Manildra were defeated by Trundle Boomers in their Saturday match. The Rhinos had to travel to Trundle for their game but the hour-long journey could not be blamed for the 38-20 loss by … Continue reading Woodbridge Wrap: Competition blown wide open as Oberon stand alone on top

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