Group 9
Tallon Smith The second Luke Berkrey era at Cootamundra is off to a good start after a young Bulldogs outfit secured an upset 32-24 win over the Temora Dragons at Nixon Park on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading Emerging stars play key role as Bulldogs beat Temora on the road to begin new Berkrey era
Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels have started their centenary season with a stunning 18-14 upset win over defending premiers Gundagai Tigers in a hard-fought game at Anzac Park on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Undermanned Junee stuns defending premiers Gundagai in round one thriller
Tallon Smith The Albury Thunder have named several new players and a much-loved returning local as they prepare to welcome Wagga Kangaroos to Greenfield Park for a round one twilight game tomorrow evening. Continue reading New recruits and returning local named in Albury team for round one clash with Kangaroos
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith – Analysis After another busy off-season around Group 9, clubs are preparing to welcome new signings to their line-ups in the hope of securing a spot in the top five and a finals berth. Over the summer, Battlers For Bush Footy has tracked every major signing and departure for each of the competition’s 10 clubs. Now, with the signings … Continue reading Group 9 off-season report card: Grading every club’s summer recruitment based on its gains and losses
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Cootamundra Bulldogs are hoping a focus on developing local talent will pay dividends for the club in 2026 as it looks to the future under returned first grade coach Luke Berkrey. Continue reading Returning coach Berkrey backs young Bulldogs for successful transition to first grade
Tallon Smith Nathan Darby is the closest thing Albury’s current rugby league scene has to a cult hero. The English front rower has made his mark, both on the Border club and his opponents, carving out a reputation as one of Group 9’s toughest props. Now five years into his stint with the club, he can still recall the phone call he got from fellow … Continue reading Mistakes, bans, loss and triumph: Thunder enforcer Darby reflects on journey after five years on the Border
Tallon Smith Orange CYMS has taken out its first West Wyalong Knockout title with a 12-6 win over the Temora Dragons in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday evening. CYMS had to fight back from a 6-0 half time deficit after Tyler Madden gave Temora an early advantage. However, the Orange outfit timed their second half run perfectly, with Dylan Kelly crossing for … Continue reading Orange CYMS take out West Wyalong Knockout with thrilling comeback win over Temora
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith Welcome to day two of the 2026 West Wyalong Knockout, where eight teams remain in the running for the ultimate club prize in pre-season football. Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout day two: Updates and scores from Ron Crowe Oval
Tallon Smith UPDATE – After initially announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Goulburn Murray Premiership competition, the Tumbarumba Greens will make one more attempt at fielding a men’s team in 2026. Following a number of messages from potential players over the past 24 hours, the Greens have decided to delay their official withdrawal from the competition by one week, with a crucial training session to … Continue reading UPDATE: Tumbarumba re-visit decision to withdraw in last-ditch effort to field men’s team in 2026
Cover Photo: Tahlia Crane Photography Tallon Smith The Junee Diesels will welcome several new players to the club ahead of the 2026 Group 9 season after a number of recruits were announced over the summer. Continue reading Recruitment and retention key for Diesels as Junee eyes return to finals in 2026
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