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Top Glenelg goaler celebrated

HAILING from the West Broken Hill Robins Football Club, Jack Owens is an undeniable goal kicking icon of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), comfortably sitting alongside the great goalsneaks in the code. He was of the same ilk as...

Broken Hill Times - Friday June 13, 2025

BHNL season hits the halfway point

WELL, we are nearly at the halfway point of our season so here’s a review of each team. South, on top of the ladder, haven’t done much wrong at this stage. They look strong and well organised; probably the fittest team in the comp. Can...

West FC celebrates 125th

BROKEN Hill’s West Football Club will celebrate 125 years later this month, with all invited to come together and share memories of the club’s rich history. The event will include guest speakers and a two course meal, and will run from 11am -...

Interstate team beats Shinglebacks

THE South Australian football representative team took an almost 30-point lead over the Lizards last weekend. A first in four years, the SA representatives won 62 - 33 by the Shinglebacks team. The Shinglebacks (or Lizards) are made up of players over...

Expectations high in round seven

GAME of the round. North seem to me to be back on track, whilst the Maggies just have to keep winning to build that confidence and connection. This game will be a real contest and also maybe a battle in the coaches box as...

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Roos rolling, Dogs get it done

Roos got the job done by 60 points. It shows to me South are playing with confidence and are well connected. The Maggies had their first loss for over a month. Apparently, South...

Girls AFL competition kicks off

A TRIAL to start an under 14 girls AFL competition in 2026 kicks off on Wednesday at 4pm, with plans to run for the next four weeks before the Primary Schools PSSA Girls AFL Gala Day on July 2. AFL Broken Hill development officer David Bearman said...

Top of the table clash

BOTH teams are sitting at the top of the ladder, with Central coming off four wins in a row. Both teams are looking to secure the top spot on the ladder, crucial game for both sides. South’s second half last week was...

West best not good enough for Central

From what I’m hearing, Central have finally got those missing pieces of the puzzle: outside speed. This is now going...

Icons of Broken Hill Sport Roy Bent Norwood goal kicking ace

REGARDED as one of the Norwood Football Club’s greatest ever forwards, Roy “Cool Alec” Bent was born in Broken Hill, starting his football at the North Broken Hill Football Club. He started in the North reserves in 1918, progressing to the seniors...

Central seeking three in a row

West v CentralI’m not sure the last time Central won three in a row but it could be on the cards today. The Maggies defeated North last week, and the Roos the week prior. The Robins continue to get exposed by the opposition. I don’t...

Roos hold top of the table

WELL, it’s safe to say I got the week’s round incorrect; apologies to the readers out there. But let’s put our focus on the round four wrap-up. West v South Once again the Robins pulled up way short. The Roos had their measure all day...

McGregor’s illustrious career

25 BROKEN HILL ICONS – BRUCE MCGREGOR. BORN on January 7, 1903 in Broken Hill, Harry “Bruce” McGregor would develop into one of the champions of SANFL football during the 1920s. His football resume in South Australia included captain-coaching...

Dogs and Roos should be close

ON the weekend we saw North take care of West quite easily and an upset brewed out at the memorial with the Maggies beating the Roos. Yes, the Roos had quite a lot of players out, but with that, quite a lot of players came in. Central...

South FC player celebrates 150th game

SOUTH Football Club’s Shae Nevill played her 150th game on Saturday, marking 13 seasons at the club. Nevill has been at the club since the formation of the women’s side when she was just 15.“For me growing up, you could play until you were 12,”...

Dog days ahead for Robins

North Broken Hill’s seniors struggled a little last week tactically against South but there quality will get them through. On the other hand, West had a real in round two against the Maggie’s and I dare say they will have a crack at...