Bungendore Mudchicks Vs Uni-North Owls

Story: Brooke Melavirta

The chicks played a very hard fought game this week, holding the owls out right down to the whistle. It all clicked for the chicks this week, working as a team and fighting right to the very end. 

Taryn Robson had a great game in 9, scoring two tries with one assist, kicking to the corner for Meredith Wells to chase down scoring a much needed try! Amylia Martin, her first year playing rugby put on some massive hits along with Dorothy Carroll, those two working together is something to watch! Gabrielle Klomp again having an absolute blinder, making some massive try saving tackles! Taylor Kay stepping up to vice captain this week proved that she is a senior leader in this team, didn’t stop talking all day! 

Coaches are incredibly proud of each and every one of the girls this week with Josh exclaiming, “this is what we’ve been working towards!” 

The final score was 28 – 32 with the Chicks just missing out right on the whistle. This week the chicks will be working more on set piece and keeping the mentality and team spirit at a high! 

The points for this round go to:
3 points sponsored by the Royal Hotel – Taryn Robson
2 points sponsored by Mint Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – Gabrielle Klomp
1 point sponsored by the Bungendore Community Bank – Amylia Martin
Coach’s Player – Taryn Robson

Bungendore Mudchicks Vs Goulburn Dirty Reds

Story: Brooke Melavirta

The Bungendore Mudchicks played their first game of the season against the Goulburn Dirty Reds.

The Chicks worked very well individually, however are still learning how to work as a team. This game is a great starting point for the Chicks, now giving the coaches an idea of what to work on as they move through the season. The Mudchicks have many new players this year, as well as many players returning.

There were plenty of positives to take out of this game, Gabrielle Klomp proving to herself and everyone how well she can play in different positions! Dottie Carroll as always, making some huge runs and putting on some big hits! Amylia Martin in her first game putting on some massive hits! Jody-Lee Leibick playing in the backs but running like a forward and Kayla Smith making some good runs before unfortunately getting injured, cutting the game short.

Coaches are proud of how the girls went this weekend, and now know what needs to be worked on. The Chicks are looking forward to playing Uni North Owls next Saturday! 

The points for this round go to:
3 points – Gabrielle Klomp
2 points – Jody-Lee Leibick
1 point – Dorothy Carroll
Coach’s Player – Amylia Martin

Good Start For Mudchooks

Story: Stewart Wilson

The Bungendore Mudchooks rugby team got its season off to a strong start at Mick Sherd Oval last Saturday with a 43-14 win over the Crookwell Dogs.

The team has welcomed new coach Ray Caranese and a number of new players to its ranks for the 2024 campaign which has started well, this first victory in the regular competition following wins against Cootamundra and Goulburn in pre-season trial games.

As expected, the game with Crookwell was a tough and very physical one, the final scoreline particularly impressive for the Mudchooks when the fact that the Dogs had most of the possession is taken into account.

There were many positives for the Mudchooks, especially the scrum which was dominant and also the largely new look backline which always threatened when the ball was spread wide to them.

The first half illustrated this well. Crookwell had the lion’s share of possession in the first 40 minutes but it seemed that on each of the few occasions the Chooks’ backs got a chance to stretch their legs they either scored from a slick move or launched a threatening attack. Some of the moves were a joy to watch.

Five of the Mudchooks’ seven tries were scored by the backs, centre Maloni Tubekitu picking up a hat trick. This is not to forget the enormous effort put in by the forwards to contain the Dogs in defence, this extremely important in the context of the opposition’s possession advantage. It was very hard work but paid off, the Dogs not able to take advantage.

In fact the Mudchooks’ overall defensive effort was excellent with both forwards and backs thwarting attack after attack. 

The Chooks went into the half time break leading 26-7 and in control, Crookwell’s only try in the first 40 coming from an intercept.

The Mudchooks kept control of the game in the second half and increased their lead to 43-14 at the final whistle. It was a promising season opener for them but as always, there is still plenty of work to do and plenty of areas which need sorting. But the potential for a successful season is certainly there and importantly, team spirit is sky high.

The Mudchooks have two away games coming up, against Taralga on 27 April and Braidwood on 4 May. Bring it on!

As the new season gets underway the Mudchooks want to thank the sponsors who continue to support the team, especially the team’s major sponsor, the Royal Hotel. Without our sponsors there would be no team.

The player awards and their sponsors for the Crookwell match are:
Best and Fairest: Royal Hotel – Jo Nagauna
Players’ Player: Mint Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – Viliame Taleca
Coach’s Player: Bungendore Community Bank – Maloni Tibekitu
Chicks’ Pick: MV Panel and Paint – Maloni Tibekitu

2024 Season kicks off today!

It’s Rugby Season again and round one kicks off today for our Mudchooks in the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Comp and our Mudchicks in the Women’s 10s ACT Rugby comp.

Mudchooks vs Crookwell Dogs kicks off at 1.30pm at out home grounds – Mick Sherd Oval in Bungendore.

Mudchicks vs Goulburn Dirty Reds kicks off at 12.30pm at Simon Poiveden Oval in Goulburn

Watch this space for the game reports next week!

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Mudchooks 2020 Minor Premiers

Today, in front of a great crowd the Bungendore Mudchooks secured the 2020 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Minor Premiership with a 57 – 14 win over the Batemans Bay Boars. With one game to play in the regular season we are 7 points clear of the 2nd placed team and cannot be overtaken.

Well done boys, considering all of the challenges this year you have performed brilliantly and have guaranteed a home semi-final and if you keep going the way you have, a home Grand Final.

The boys travel to Jindabyne next Saturday for what will no doubt be a tough game.

We need to thank our very loyal sponsors who have committed again to support us despite all the issues of 2020 including the Bungendore Royal Hotel, Bungendore Community Bank, Tymlock Fencing Supplies, AF Taxation Services, Currundooley Pastoral, Taylors of Bungendore, B Rural, IGA Bungendore, Bungendore Cellars, and all of our jersey and other sponsors. A full listing of sponsors and links to their websites is at https://mudchooks.com.au/index.php/our-sponsors/