Tag: Group 20

Group 20 Rugby League

Independent Farrer Candidate Milthorpe a longtime Battler For Bush Footy

Tallon Smith Not just a prospective voice for Farrer, Michelle Milthorpe has been a Battler For Bush Footy for a long time. Contesting one of the most footy-mad seats in the state, the Independent candidate for Farrer is seeking to represent an area that includes towns in the Group 20, Group 9, Proten Community Cup and Goulburn Murray competitions. In an interview with Battlers For … Continue reading Independent Farrer Candidate Milthorpe a longtime Battler For Bush Footy

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Group 20

Group 20 Wrap: Greenies secure last gasp victory over Yenda, Yanco impress

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

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Group 20

Let the games begin: Group 20 Round 1 preview

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

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Western Riverina

Memorial matches planned to honour late Riverina footballers Billy Hale and Dane Richards

Jamie Parsons The Goolgowi and Rankins Springs clubs have announced their first trials will be memorial games for two Riverina footballers to take place on Saturday April 5th at Goolgowi. Goolgowi have revived the Billy Hale Memorial against Yenda for the third time, after games in 2021 and 2023. Billy Hale, son of Proten Cup founder Geoff Hale and Donna Hale, played Group 20 football … Continue reading Memorial matches planned to honour late Riverina footballers Billy Hale and Dane Richards

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Group 20, Group 9

Parra’s Piece: Albury Thunder win new trophy with strong showing

By Peter (Parra) Montgomery The Thunder wrapped up its preseason trial series with an impressive 36-4 victory over Group 20 Club Griffith Waratah Tigers in the match played at Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Oval on Saturday. By winning the first grade match, the Thunder was able to claim “Battlers for Bush Footy Trophy”, which has been donated by the well known promoter of ‘all things’ rugby league … Continue reading Parra’s Piece: Albury Thunder win new trophy with strong showing

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Group 20, Group 9

Thunder tame Waratah Tigers to take home inaugural Battlers Trophy

Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder have won the inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy after a 36-4 victory over the Griffith Waratah Tigers at the Griffith Exies Oval on Saturday afternoon. After a slow start, the Thunder side powered home in the second half to secure a comfortable win over a gallant Waratahs outfit in a strong display heading into the new Group 9 season. … Continue reading Thunder tame Waratah Tigers to take home inaugural Battlers Trophy

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Group 20, Group 9, Pre-Season

Inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy set for Saturday’s Griffith Waratahs-Albury trial

Tallon Smith The trial match between the Griffith Waratah Tigers and Albury Thunder at the Griffith Exies Oval on Saturday will have more on the line than a usual pre-season match, with the match set to double as the inaugural edition of the Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy. Put up for contest by Battlers For Bush Footy Founder Tallon Smith for matches between his two … Continue reading Inaugural Battlers For Bush Footy Trophy set for Saturday’s Griffith Waratahs-Albury trial

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Group 9, Pre-Season

Kings of the Knockout: South City win big in West Wyalong

Tallon Smith The South City Bulls are the 2025 West Wyalong Knockout Champions after a 14-6 victory over the Parkes Spacemen in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday night. After a disappointing campaign at the event last season, the Bulls went four from four over the weekend to defeat the Peter McDonald Premiership Grand Finalists and take the trophy back to Group 9 … Continue reading Kings of the Knockout: South City win big in West Wyalong

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Peter McDonald Premiership, Pre-Season

Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS have become the third side to withdraw from the West Wyalong Knockout after a new draw was announced on Thursday night. The 2023 Peter McDonald Premiership winners were originally drawn to play the Hay Magpies in the first round on Friday, February 28, however they have since informed the West Wyalong RLFC that they will not be participating. CYMS President Nick … Continue reading Friday Mail: Dubbo CYMS withdraw from West Wyalong Knockout, Battler’s AFL questions answered

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Pre-Season

“Full steam ahead”: Draw released for West Wyalong Knockout after uncertain few weeks

Tallon Smith West Wyalong President Matt Goodwin has declared it is “full steam ahead” for the 52nd edition of the West Wyalong Knockout after a 15-team draw was released for the event later this month. In an article in Wagga Wagga’s Daily Advertiser on Wednesday, Goodwin declared that the event would proceed despite a late change to the draw after an uncertain past couple of … Continue reading “Full steam ahead”: Draw released for West Wyalong Knockout after uncertain few weeks

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