By Peter (Parra) Montgomery A masterclass performance by Young Cherrypickers playmaker Tom Demeio highlighted the Premiers comfortable 44-10 win over Albury Thunder in round 2 of Group 9 premiership played at Alfred Oval, Young on Saturday. Demeio opened the scoring for the Cherrypickers in the third minute, and played a part in the other seven tries scored by his team in the match. Demeio took … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Premier Pickers too powerful against Thunder

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

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

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

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

Tallon Smith With round one rapidly approaching, there is plenty of intrigue as always as to how each team will line up for the first games of the year. Eight of the competition’s ten teams have released their team lists for this weekend’s games, with some new faces, as well as some other, more established competitors in the mix. Without further ado, here are the … Continue reading New faces and old warriors: Group Nine Round 1 team lists

Tallon Smith Cooma and Bombala will open the 2025 Group 16 season with an Anzac Day clash after the competition’s draw was revealed last week. Eden will play Bega on the Saturday, while Moruya will face Tathra and Narooma tackle Merimbula-Pambula to round out the opening round on Sunday April 27. Narooma will have two home games to open their return campaign in the competition, … Continue reading Anzac Day match set to open shortened 2025 Group 16 season after draw revealed