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Gundagai Tigers Complete First Back-to-Back Group Nine Premierships

The win capped a match of swingy momentum, with Temora now facing a coaching search after their coach confirmed he will step down.

Albury players celebrate after receiving their trophy for winning the Group 9 reserves premiership against Temora at Wagga's Geohex Park. Picture by The Daily Advertiser
Outgoing coach Jordon Burley is confident Temora is in a good position despite a big comeback falling short in Sunday's Group Nine grand final. Pictures by Bernard Humphreys
Pat Birch, Tyron Gorman and Nick McDonald celebrate Gundagai claiming back-to-back Group Nine premierships. Picture by Bernard Humphreys

Overview

  • Gundagai defeated Temora 24-16 at Equex Centre on Sunday, September 20, to claim consecutive first-grade Group Nine premierships.
  • The Tigers built a 22-0 half-time lead before Temora scored three tries in 13 minutes to threaten a comeback that ultimately fell short.
  • Gundagai held the lead despite hooker Wilson Hamblin being sin-binned late and sealed the win with a late penalty goal.
  • Temora coach Jordon Burley confirmed he will not return next season, citing travel, work and family commitments after the club’s first grand-final appearance in 20 years.
  • On the same weekend Albury Thunder won the reserve-grade final 18-12 over Temora, with Andrew Smith named player of the match in what may have been his final game and Gundagai marking their sixth title in 11 years.