Tag: Group 2

The Narooma Problem: How ageing and declining populations threaten the future of country footy

By Tallon Smith I’m sure this week nearly everyone has seen that the Narooma Devils have entered recess in all senior grades except the Under 18s. Founded in 1932, the Devils have won 9 Premierships in Group 16, with a title coming as recently as 2012. However the town has long been dealing with changing demographics which have depleted the number of available rugby league … Continue reading The Narooma Problem: How ageing and declining populations threaten the future of country footy

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Orara Valley and Bellingen-Dorrigo amalgamate to form new Group 2 outfit

By Tallon Smith After announcing a triumphant return to football just a matter of weeks ago, the Orara Valley Axemen have taken a different approach, announcing their amalgamation with Bellingen-Dorrigo to form a more sustainable and competitive outfit in 2024 known as Combined Valleys. As both clubs have been in and out of the competition in recent seasons, the idea of fielding a combined side, … Continue reading Orara Valley and Bellingen-Dorrigo amalgamate to form new Group 2 outfit

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Club Spotlight: Return of the Axemen

By Tallon Smith Up in the Orara Valley surrounding the famous North Coast city of Coffs Harbour is the small town of Coramba. A lesser known location on the ‘Banana Coast,’ the village of just over 800 people is located 15 minutes from the city centre, and is home to the Orara Valley Axemen rugby league club. Famously supported by Hollywood A-Lister Russell Crowe, and … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Return of the Axemen

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Grand Final Watch: Dubbo CYMS take Peter McDonald Premiership title, plus a recap of Groups 2, 3 & 7, GTS and the NHRL

By Tallon Smith The Dubbo CYMS have avenged last year’s loss to Forbes with a 25-12 win over the Mudgee Dragons in the Peter McDonald Premiership Grand Final at Apex Oval on Sunday. The CYMS, whose charge was spearheaded by fullback Jeremy Thurston, who finished with a try, four goals and a field goal, saw off a determined Mudgee side, who were without suspended captain-coach … Continue reading Grand Final Watch: Dubbo CYMS take Peter McDonald Premiership title, plus a recap of Groups 2, 3 & 7, GTS and the NHRL

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“We’re just gutted”: Another Proud Bush Footy Club Goes Into Recess for the 2023 Season

By Tallon Smith Another proud club has joined the growing list of bush footy clubs in recess for the 2023 season, with the Orara Valley Axemen announcing their withdrawal from Group 2 on Wednesday morning.  The club, who rode their luck all the way to the Grand Final in 2022 under by former South Sydney Premiership winner Sam Burgess, confirmed to Battlers For Bush Footy … Continue reading “We’re just gutted”: Another Proud Bush Footy Club Goes Into Recess for the 2023 Season

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