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 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

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 The 2025 Group Nine season is officially underway after club volunteers, players and distinguished guests gathered at the Group 9 season launch at Geohex Park in Wagga Wagga on Sunday afternoon. Keynote speakers and guests included NSW Blues Coach Laurie Daley, NSWRL CEO Dave Trodden and Federal Member for Riverina The Hon. Michael McCormack MP. Group Nine Board Member and MC Peter Hurst … Continue reading Daley, Trodden in attendance as Group Nine launches bigger, bolder 2025 season

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

Tallon Smith With the 2025 Group Nine season rapidly approaching, the player movement frenzy of the off-season is coming to an end for another year. As sides begin to formalise what their squads will look like and begin preparations for the season ahead, Battlers For Bush Footy takes a look at every club’s gains and losses ahead of one of the more highly anticipated seasons … Continue reading The merry-go-round: Every Group 9 club’s 2025 gains and losses