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‘Hendo’ to tackle Kiwis

01 Feb 12 | GRIFFITH’S Michael Henderson has been named in the run-on side for the Gold Coast Titans first trial in 2012, when they travel to North Harbour Stadium this Saturday to take on the New Zealand Warriors.

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We’re not out to come last

25 Jan 12 | HAY Magpies coach Rene Woods is confident his side can continue to learn what it takes to succeed in Group 20 first grade, as he puts the club through a tough pre-season training program.

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Woods leaves doghouse

23 Jan 12 | THE Hay Magpies' playmaker stocks have been given a boost for season 2012, after Jamie Woods this week announced he would be returning to the club. Woods made a big impact as five-eighth for much of last season with the Yenda Blueheelers, with his kicking game and vision in attack to be sorely missed.

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Storm brewing for Blueheelers

20 Jan 12 | IF THE Yenda Blueheelers get away to a flying start this Group 20 season, it may have something to do with Alex Korvo. While the name may not jump out at you like Billy Slater, Cameron Smith or Cooper Cronk, but Korvo has been a big part for their success.

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Code of conduct is in Black and White

11 Jan 12 | THE Griffith Black and Whites leaguetag side is seeking an image makeover ahead of the 2012 Group 20 season, with all players having to sign a code of conduct if they want to take the field. Having been involved with occasional incidents in recent seasons, club officials are keen to show they are building a positive team environment for the long-term.

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Tia to lead Tigers for 2012

09 Jan 12 | THE Waratah Tigers charge towards another Group 20 premiership starting this week. The club will start its pre-season training tomorrow with all players interested asked to attend from 6pm at Ted Scobie Oval.

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Charles signs on with tri-colours

09 Jan 12 | DARLINGTON Point Coleambally has signalled its intent to make the leap from challenger to contender this Group 20 season, after signing premiership-winning backrower Kodie Charles.

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Taken too soon

21 Dec 11 | THE Group 20 community has been rocked with the news of the sudden passing of Yenda Blueheelers' player Ben Rahim on Sunday afternoon. The Area News understands Rahim was visiting relatives in Fairfield in Sydney over the weekend when he went to sleep only to never wake up.

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Magpies sign new coach

19 Dec 11 | THERE will be a changing of the guard for the Hay Magpies' second season in the top grade in Group 20, with former Yenda Blueheeler Rene Woods taking the position of non-playing coach for 2012. Woods helped Yenda's reserve grade side to the premiership this year but will accept the new challenge of building up the new boys of the competition.

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Fifita's star on the rise

09 Dec 11 | GRIFFITH'S Andrew Fifita said he will not be holding back when he takes to the field in the All Stars extravaganza next season, after being picked in the Indigenous representative team this week.

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