Camden and Campbelltown both posted 50 points in their opening round matches of the 2021 Group Six premiership. Also in the winners’ circle were Thirlmere, who posted 46 points over Picton, and The Oaks, who were in the closest game of the round, a thriller against Oakdale. On Sunday CamdenRead more »
These fans are arguably the most loyal in the NRL. Since 2011 Wests Tigers have failed to make the finals, but these supporters still turn up at the start of every season, their hearts full of hope that this could be their year. When head coach Michael Maguire said afterRead more »
The improved performance of Wests Tigers in their 24-20 victory against Newcastle Knights came off the back of three things. Firstly, and the most important, the forward pack, led by Zane Musgrove, finally showed some menace. Alex Twal was also aggressive, as was Luke Garner and James Tamou. Coming offRead more »
East Campbelltown Eagles had planned a big day of celebrations for round one of the Sydney Shield competition. A magnificent new clubhouse was built at their Waminda Oval home ground, but the pandemic in 2020 meant there was no formal opening. So club president Daniel Draper, along with the club’sRead more »
Thirlmere Roosters have gone back to back in a thrilling 2020 Group 6 rugby league grand final, defeating a gallant Oakdale Workers 33-22 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium yesterday. The first 20 minutes were an arm wrestle as both teams sought to gain early dominance. Oakdale were probably on top, butRead more »
Pride is the only thing the Wests Tigers can play for when they run on to the field for their final match of the 2020 season this Saturday against the Parramatta Eels. After a humiliating 50-22 defeat at the hands of the ruthless Melbourne Storm last weekend, Michael Maguire’s playersRead more »
And then there were two left for the final dance – Oakdale Workers and Thirlmere Roosters. These two will play in the 2020 grand final this coming Sunday after Oakdale, pictured above, put on a defensive performance for the ages to shut out Campbelltown City Kangaroos. In front of aRead more »
Wests Tigers fans hoping to see the blooding of some youngsters now that finals hopes have been extinguished will be disappointed by the team named to take on Melbourne this Saturday. Jock Madden in the number 20 jumper is as close as coach Michael Maguire has come in giving gameRead more »
Campbelltown City have cruised into next week’s preliminary final following a comprehensive 40-14 win over The Oaks Tigers at Victoria Park, Picton on Sunday. Meanwhile, Thirlmere have come from behind to make their way into a second straight grand final. The Roosters won 22-20 in a cliffhanger against Oakdale WorkersRead more »
There were no surprises when the Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire named his team for the round 18 clash against South Sydney Rabbitohs. After a thrilling 34-32 win over the Sea Eagles in Round 17, Maguire has opted for the same 21-man squad for Thursday’s “home game’’ at Bankwest StadiumRead more »
And just like that, in the blink of an eye the regular season has been completed and we are on the eve of finals footy for season 2020. This coming Sunday the Thirlmere Roosters will meet Oakdale Workers in the major semi final, while Campbelltown City Kangaroos face The OaksRead more »
There was more musical chairs when Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire announced his team for the round 17 clash with Manly this Saturday. There just wasn’t a chair for club legend Chris Lawrence, who is retiring at the end of this season. With the club’s finals hopes snuffed out byRead more »
