Bourke’s Next Gen shines at Collarenebri knockout

Rugby League.

Story: Kristin Murdock and Ian Cole

The Bourke Warriors Next Generation have come home with plenty to be proud of after finishing runners-up         at the Collarenebri Rugby League Knockout over the King’s Birthday long weekend.

After overcoming last year’s grand finalists West Magpies from Goodooga and then the host side Collarenebri, the Bourke outfit went down in the final to a star-studded Williams Warriors team.

Bourke Warriors team manager Ernie Delany said the result was a source of pride for everyone involved.

“We just let one get away from us in the final,” he said.

“The boys played good footy all day, and I have to give a big shout out to Collarenebri for hosting such an excellent knockout over there. It was a freezing morning with a stiff little breeze blowing, but the boys turned up.” […]

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The Bourke Warriors Next Gen Rugby League side in Collarenebri on Saturday – back l-r: Blake Barker, Dennon Carroll, Connor Elwood, Malik McNeill,  Jamahl Smith, Bob McNeill, Trey Elwood, Ewan Elwood, Tyrese Gibbs, Junior Kikala, Jordan Elwood, Braith Carroll, Jaimyn Moore, and Patrick Edwards. Front: Benny Elwood, Cliffton Cubby, Trevor Pamben, Jarryn Moore, Ernie Delany, Ben Orcher, Jake Elwood, Sam Canty, Jamall Fuller, Bryson Read, Clynton Edwards, and Keenan Elwood. Photo: Karen Barker