Group 9: Thunder out to meet benchmark against Kangaroos

By Peter “Parra” Montgomery Albury Thunder supporters should get an insight into the club’s chances in the Group 9 First Grade Premiership when they take on 2023 Grand Finalists the Wagga Kangaroos in a Sunday afternoon clash at Greenfield Park. The Kangaroos are bounding along at the top of the table, with three impressive wins over Tumut, Brothers and Gundagai in the opening three rounds. With … Continue reading Group 9: Thunder out to meet benchmark against Kangaroos

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

Riverina Rugby League Legend Roy Jewitt Rowing for MND

By Tallon Smith  Riverina Rugby League legend Roy Jewitt is preparing for a mammoth 24 hour rowing challenge on March 15 to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease. Beginning at 6pm, the former captain-coach of Young, as well as Yanco-Wamoon and DPC Roosters in Group 20, will row 5 kilometres on the hour for 24 hours in a gruelling physical challenge, and will … Continue reading Riverina Rugby League Legend Roy Jewitt Rowing for MND

Woden win West Wyalong Knockout over defending champions Young

By Tallon Smith The Woden Valley Rams have won the 51st annual West Wyalong Knockout after completing a late run with a 20-12 win over the defending champion Young Cherrypickers in the Final on Saturday night. After dropping their Round 1 game 10-6 to Temora and only progressing to the second day as a lucky loser on points percentage, the Rams clicked into gear to … Continue reading Woden win West Wyalong Knockout over defending champions Young

West Wyalong Knockout: Day 1 Recap and Round 2 draw

By Tallon Smith The unofficial opener of the bush footy season kicked off yesterday, with the 51st annual West Wyalong Knockout getting underway at Ron Crowe Oval. A two-day carnival contested by 11 teams this year, the event began with a 5-game slate on Friday night, with Queanbeyan Blues the lucky side getting the bye. Ahead of the second round and finals tonight, here is … Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout: Day 1 Recap and Round 2 draw

Cootamundra Bulldogs 16s, 18s to hunt with the Tigers in 2024

By Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs have made a major move in securing football for their rising stars by linking their Under 16s and Under 18s with the Gundagai Tigers club for the 2024 season. The deal, which involves Cootamundra’s youth sides playing at ANZAC Park prior to the Tigers’ senior teams follows Gundagai’s painstaking decision to pull out of the two grades for the … Continue reading Cootamundra Bulldogs 16s, 18s to hunt with the Tigers in 2024

Diesels gathering momentum ahead of massive Group 9 season

By Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels are generating momentum heading into the 2024 season, with strong numbers being recorded at training across all six grades as they prepare for the upcoming Group 9 Rugby League season. After a few tough seasons, things are looking good for the Junee club as they again attempt to end a 38-year premiership drought. Diesels President David Holt said that … Continue reading Diesels gathering momentum ahead of massive Group 9 season

Group 9 2024 draw: Six must-see games

By Tallon Smith The cricket season is drawing to a close, the summer sun is showing signs of exhaustion, and football season is fast approaching across the Riverina. WIth the recent release of the Group 9 draw, Battlers For Bush Footy has compiled a list of the must-watch Group 9 games in 2024, with some familiar rivalries and other matches of importance highlighted and previewed … Continue reading Group 9 2024 draw: Six must-see games

Mark Daly elected Group 9 President for 2024

By Tallon Smith The hunt for a successor to Andrew Hinchcliffe is over, with Mark Daly elected to the post of Group 9 President at the competition’s AGM in Wagga Wagga on Sunday. The change to the top job occurs at a critical time for the league, with two clubs looking to return to the competition after a difficult few years post-pandemic, and the lingering … Continue reading Mark Daly elected Group 9 President for 2024

Coolamon Raiders to bring Junior Rugby League back to Canola Way

By Tallon Smith Rugby league will again be played on the Canola Way in 2024 after a proposal for the formation of the Coolamon Raiders Junior Rugby League Club was made last week. Situated half an hour’s drive north-west of Wagga Wagga, Coolamon first played rugby league in 1935 and formerly had a team in the Kennedy Shield competition (Wagga Second Division) in the 20th … Continue reading Coolamon Raiders to bring Junior Rugby League back to Canola Way