FOUR CLUBS CLAIM GROUP 16 PREMIERSHIPS

The Cooma Stallions ended a 23-year Premiership drought and four clubs walked away with titles on a memorable Group 16 Grand Final Day at Bega Recreational Showground.

The Stallions capped off their undefeated season by defeating the Bombala Blue Heelers 38-18 in a hard-fought Grand Final which saw Karl Filiga named Man of the Match.

Despite their loss in First Grade, the Blue Heelers found some joy in the day with their Ladies League Tag side claiming an exciting 10-6 victory over the Moruya Sharkettes after almost 30 minutes of extra-time. 

The Sharkettes looked to have claimed the title before conceding a penalty on the full-time siren which allowed Bombala the opportunity to kick a penalty goal after the siren to level the game. Amy Stone of the Blue Heelers was named Player of the Match.

The Bega Roosters gave their home-town fans something to cheer about with their reserve grade side claiming a dominant 42-12 victory over the Candelo-Bemboka Panthers; whilst Merimbula Pambula claimed the U18’s title with a four-point victory over the Batemans Bay Tigers.

Click here to view a Grand Final photo gallery in the Bega District News

23-year drought is over!!!!! Cooma Stallions Group 16 premiers!!! @CountryRL #group16 #Droughtisover

— Cooma Stallions (@CoomaStallions) August 20, 2017

Mighty @CoomaStallions undefeated premiers!!! The 23-year drought is finally over! 🔴⚫️⚪️🏆🏆🏆🔴⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/PRd64oC8Xy

— Tim Williams (@TimWill94) August 20, 2017

Congratulations to the @CoomaStallions – 2017 Group 16 First Grade Premiers 👏
A 23-year drought is over! #gocountry pic.twitter.com/FISbCX66qZ

— Country Rugby League (@CountryRL) August 20, 2017