Sport
28 August, 2025
Under 15 Girls go to Grand Final
It was all one-way traffic at Goondiwindi’s’ Gilbert Oval on Saturday when Wattles’ Under 15 Girls League Tag team racked up ten tries to overwhelm a gallant Goondiwindi line-up 54-nil and cement a run-on spot in this coming Saturday’s Grand Final against the Stanthorpe Gremlins in Warwick.
The match was a significant event for the All In Electrical Under 15 girls, as well as being
the final fixture match of 2025.
The Wattles girls knew they were one win away from a Grand Final and the nerves were definitely obvious in the opening minutes.
“Once they got into the rhythm of the game, they were unstoppable,” said Coach George Berry, “running in many tries and holding the Boarettes scoreless.”
The home side kicking game at times was outstanding and certainly tested Wattles.
“The experience will work in our favour going into a grand final against Stanthorpe, who also have a strong kicking game,” Coach Berry said.
The result was a positive a team effort, a real feature of Wattles game that has evolved whenever they take the field.
“Regardless of the result in the season decider the team should be incredibly proud of themselves,” according to Coach Berry.
“They have been an awesome team to coach and have always played with enthusiasm and fine sportsmanship on and off the field.”
Nutrien Harcourts Clifton Under 13
Dalby 50 defeated Wattles 0.
Ridley Under 13/14 Development Cup
Wattles 50 (Jade Bailey 4, Cooper Zadow 2, Cooper Gray 2, William Coy, Jake Burns tries; Jake Burns 4, Jade Bailey goals) defeated Dalby 10.
Drayton Medical Centre Under 15
Wattles 10 (Lawson Slater, Ty Betts tries; Cooper Locke goal) drew with Dalby 10.
Farm Spray
Under 17
The Matthew Christensen coached Wattles Under 17 team snatched a cracker of a win over the Dalby Diehards 26 - 22 in the final Toowoomba Junior Rugby League fixture of the season, a game that went right to the wire.
Wattles’ President Aaron Gilmore rated the match “a nail biter” at the later stages and the contest hanging at 22 - all.
With 40 seconds on the match clock Wattles appeared to have scored in the corner on the right side, but fell short.
The next play saw the ball travel through many hands before five-eighth Orry Gilmore gained possession, and drew two players opening a gap for fullback Ben Rauchle on the fly to touch down.
Wattles will head to Brothers Junior Rugby League Club in Toowoomba on Saturday to take on Brothers in their quest for a Grand Final berth.
Wattles 26 (Patrick Denny, Tom Beresford 2, Jojo Beresford, Ben Rauchle, tries; Patrick Dennu 2, Mitch Reibelt goals) defeated Dalby 22.
Warwick & District Junior Rugby League
The Gala Day and Under 15 Girls League Tag Grand Final will be staged at Collegians Rugby League Club Oval.
Wattles Warriors will face Stanthorpe Gremlins
All Warwick & District JRL Clubs and Age Grade will be welcomed for the Gala Day.
Toowoomba Junior Rugby League Semi-Finals
One of the semi-finals of local interest will be at Brothers Junior RL Club this Saturday morning, 30th August on Jim Diamond Oval.
The Under 13/14 Development Cup will see Wattles Warriors vs. Highfields Eagles from 8.30am
At Glenholme Park Oval in Under 15s it’s Wattles Warriors vs Southern Suburbs Tigers at 4pm.
The Under 17 semi-final between Wattles Warriors and Brothers Leprechauns will be played at 6.20pm.
- Glyn Rees
