Courtney Rees
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- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 132
- Latest publication
- Sep 21, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Goulburnpost
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Pride and heartbreak as grand final comeback falls short in swansong (opens the original)
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A grand final comeback for the ages would have been the perfect way to end a 20-year premiership wait. However, it was not to be for Temora and now the hunt is on for a new coach. Jordon Burley confirmed that he will not be back for a second season with the Dragons after the 24-16 loss to Gundagai at Equex Centre on Sunday, September 20. After pulling off a remarkable recovery just to end a 20-year grand final drought, after overturning an 18-0 half-time deficit against Southcity in the prelimin
'It's easy to be a part of': what drives success after decades of heartbreak (opens the original)
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With eight grand final appearances in 11 years, and aiming for a sixth premiership in that timeframe, Gundagai has found a key to success. Before a breakthrough premiership in 2015, it certainly wasn't the case with the Tigers losing nine grand finals before ending a 32-year title drought. Star centre James Morgan spent time at all three Wagga clubs, Kangaroos, Brothers and Southcity, before linking with Gundagai. Even though the Tigers were coming off a season without finals football in 2023, f
Two towns full of pride but with experience facing momentum what really matters (opens the original)
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Just how much experience matters is what the Group Nine grand final could come down to. Gundagai has plenty of big-game performers as they chase back-to-back premierships at Equex Centre on Sunday, September 30. On the other hand, Temora is riding on a wave of excitement after securing its place in a grand final for the first time in 20 years. Despite finishing in top spot on the ladder, Dragons captain Hamish Starr was quick to take the underdog tag after needing to respond to a big loss to the
MEET THE TIGERS: team on a quest to keep bucking recent trend for more success (opens the original)
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Gundagai has been the most successful Group Nine club in the past decade and is chasing a sixth title in 11 years. However it's one that could mean a little more as no team has won grand finals in consecutive years since Southcity in 2016 and 2017, with both wins coming over the Tigers Gundagai has made a couple of changes for the big game at Equex Centre. See how they line up to tackle Temora in Sunday's grand final. Gundagai junior who was part of last year's premiership but stepped into a dif
MEET THE DRAGONS: inside the squad looking to end premiership drought (opens the original)
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It has been 20 years since Temora last played in a Group Nine grand final. Now a new generation of Dragons is looking to get the club back on top. And after a couple of near misses, with two preliminary final exits in 2023 and 2024, this Dragons side has taken the next step and is looking to end another drought. The Dragons have made one change after a thrilling win over Southcity to set up a clash with Gundagai in the decider at Equex Centre on Sunday, September 20. Captain, Weissel Medal winne
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