Bombala District Blue Heelers Rugby League Football Club celebrated a strong year on the field at its presentation night held at Club Bombala recently.

“The club is privileged to have amazing players, sponsors, supporters, committee members and volunteers,” a Bombala Blue Heelers Club spokesperson said.

The club enjoyed one of its more successful seasons with its reserve grade side and High Heelers league-tag team reaching the grand final.

Reserve grade finished the season in fourth place, before winning three finals matches to reach the premiership decider. The High Heelers claimed their eighth minor premiership in 11 years.

Both sides lost tight encounters. Reserves fell 16-12 to Merimbula-Pambula and the High Heelers lost 8-6 to Bega.

“The success Keiran Wilson [reserve grade coach] and Andrew Anderson [reserve grade captain/coach] have had in their first season as coaches is nothing short of extraordinary, the boys loved playing for you,” the spokesperson said.

“Congratulations to both grades, Bombala sure punches above its weight each and every season.”

The Bombala High Heelers league tag side was also congratulated for reaching the grand final.

“Congratulations to our girls for all the hard work they’ve put in to get to the grand final and what an achievement being minor premiers again,” the club said.

“It just wasn’t to be this year but we know you’ll be back bigger and better in 2026.”

Major sponsor Club Bombala was thanked for its continued support in 2025.

“We have enjoyed having the teams back to the club after training, home games, the trivia night, grand final after party and Mad Monday,” a Club Bombala spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, the Blue Heelers Club is seeking coaching staff for the 2026 season for all grades.

2025 awards - Ladies League Tag

Volunteer of the year, players’ player and best and fairest - Karter Hampshire

Top try scorer and top point scorer - Rachael Babidge

Most consistent - Georgie Jackson and Monique Perkins

High Heeler award - Patrice Clear

Coach’s award - Sam Stewart

Best attacker - Tanner Hurley and Zara Badewitz

Best defender - Maree Coates

Reserve Grade

Top try scorer - Jone Waqaliva

Top points scorer, Rookie of year - Rylee Holland

Most improved - Dylan Simpson

Blue Heeler award - Cooper Inskip

Coach’s award - Jackson Tellis

Best back - Eli Nareki

Best forward - Andrew Platts

Players’ player - Nick Ryan

Best and fairest - Brett Hodak

First Grade

Top try scorer, Players player, Best and fairest - Liam Beazley

Top points scorer - Harrison Baker

Most improved - Matt Stone and Daniel Douch

Blue Heeler award - Alex Rosten and Bailey Jones

Coach’s award - Jackson Tellis

Rookie of the Year - Sam Richardson

Best back - Daniel Douch

Best forward - Adam Rodwell