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Crighton is Magpies best

Relentless hooker Jock Crighton was crowned Hay Magpies best and fairest at the club’s awards night held on Saturday.

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Hay Magpies take historic Group 20 win

Hay Magpies won Sunday’s Group 20 women’s tackle grand final, to secure their place in history as the first premiership team of the competition, and the first women’s tackle team from Hay to win a cup.

After losing to Tullibidgeal Lakes United (TLU) Sharks in the first week of the finals, Hay caused an upset in the semis, beating Griffith Black and Whites to book the grand final berth.

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Hay Magpies league tag shine in lead-up to Group 20 finals

Hay Magpies hosted Darlington Point Coleambally (DPC) Roosters at Hay Park on Sunday, for the final Group 20 rugby league home game of the season.

With finals in their sights, Hay’s league tag team opened their match with determination and attacked the Roosters early.

Read the full match reports and check out the photo galleries.

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Carter leads Hay Magpies from the front

Hay Magpies league tag captain coach Jessie Carter scored an incredible five tries in the team’s win over Griffith Waratahs.

Read the full match reports for league tag, reserves and first grade, and view the photo gallery.

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Magpies grind out first season win

Hay Magpies rugby league first grade squad played a gruelling match under lights against Griffith Black & Whites on Saturday night, posting the team’s first win for the Group 20 2024 season.

Coach Ben Taylor directed the team in the grinding game, in wet and slippery conditions at Hay Park, and it was his goal kicking the difference, but was humble in his post-game wrap up

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Taylor. “We got 100 per cent effort from our core unit.

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Women’s tackle on the cards as Magpies duo appointed to Group 20 Board

Hay Magpies President Kelly Gash has been appointed to the governing board of Group 20 in the position of vice-president, alongside treasurer Serena Wall, who takes on a board position.

The appointment follows a turbulent season for Hay which could have been the impetus for the Magpies to put forward quality candidates to ensure the voice of the Hay club is heard.

The AGM also voted to introduce women’s tackle into the competition for the first six rounds of the 2024 season, running parallel to the league tag and men’s matches.

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Carter and Parr Hay Magpies best

Hay Magpies Rugby League Club crowned Simon Parr and Jessie Carter as their best and fairest winners for the 2023 season.

The season standouts were announced at the club’s presentation day held in the grounds of Bishop’s Lodge Historic House on Saturday.

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Group 20 rules Magpies ineligible for finals

In a shock move, the Group 20 board have ruled Hay Magpies’ first grade team ineligible to play the finals series.

The ruling was made early last week, prior to the final round of play against Yenda Blueheelers on Sunday.

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First senior league tag try for Karly Fisher

It was a challenging trip to Solar Mad Stadium in Griffith for Hay Magpies who met Griffith Black and Whites on Sunday. Despite two losses in the round six clashes, a highlight of the day was the late-in-the-game try by talented rookie Karly Fisher.

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Magpies LT crush Hawks

Hay Magpies league tag side enjoyed a solid victory over the Hawks in the first match of the day. The side has welcomed junior players Karley Fisher and Larissa Sorensen into the senior squad and both handled the pressure of the senior competition with ease.

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Magpies avoid shark attack

Hay Magpies enjoyed two hard fought wins over Tullibigeal Lakes United Sharks at Hay Park.

In the first game mother and daughter duo Kim and Sophie Curtis took to the field together for the first time, and the talented youngster scored Hay’s final try of the match.

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