Tallon Smith Griffith Black and Whites President Craig O’Keeffe has praised his first grade side after they secured a huge upset win upset over 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 … Continue reading Group 20 Wrap: O’Keeffe praises “underdog” Black and Whites after shock Grand Final rematch victory

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

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

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

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