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8:40 AM AEST | “And Willie makes eight.”
These were the words of a proud Maitland Pickers president John Thomas following the signing of
powerful winger and crowd favourite Willie Poleo.
8:34 AM AEST | In a year where several long-standing records have tumbled, the Maitland Pickers are on the cusp of yet another milestone.
02 Sep 10 | Outgoing Maitland Pickers coach Noel Dent has been given a parting gift from the Newcastle Rugby League following his team’s incredible turnaround this season.
01 Sep 10 | The Thornton Beresfield Bears have finished the Hunter’s junior rugby league grand final weekend with three wins from as many attempts at Maitland Sportsground.
31 Aug 10 | The Dungog Warriors turned a two-point half-time lead into a comprehensive 37-point victory in their major semi-final encounter with the Dora Creek Swampies on Saturday.
31 Aug 10 | Former Kurri Kurri Bulldog Robbie Rochow is hopeful of forcing his way into the Melbourne Storm pack after signing a one-year deal last week.
30 Aug 10 | John Thomas calls them the “magnificent seven” and they’re the core group of players the Maitland Pickers hope will ensure their success in 2011.
27 Aug 10 | The traditional Coalfields rivalry will be intensified on Saturday when Kurri Kurri and Cessnock meet in the finals for the first time in 15 years.
26 Aug 10 | The Maitland Pickers have boosted their playing stocks ahead of their finals campaign in the Newcastle Rugby League competition.
25 Aug 10 | There will be two rugby league players leading a team of talented sportsman in the Legends Shield at Macquarie University, Sydney, today.
24 Aug 10 | An ‘ugly’ win on the final day of the Group 21 regular season has given the Greta Branxton Colts renewed
confidence heading into next week’s semi-final.
24 Aug 10 | The Bulldogs Old Boys ushered in a new era of viewing rugby league at Kurri Kurri Sportsground on Saturday.
The club appropriately unveiled their new ‘Dog House’ on Old Boys day prior to first grade kick-off against the Macquarie Scorpions.
23 Aug 10 | Bulldogs fullback Mick Gavan is the toast of Kurri Kurri after his hat-trick assured his team a spot in the semi-finals on Saturday.
23 Aug 10 | The Maitland Pickers wrapped up their first minor premiership in 27 years in emphatic fashion yesterday.
The Pickers thrashed the Northern Blues 80-8 on the final day of the regular season at Maitland Sportsground.
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20 Aug 10 | The Maitland Pickers are on the cusp of making history after a comfortable 34-12 win over Central Charlestown in their rescheduled game on Wednesday night.
20 Aug 10 | Maitland sportsmen from seasons past will come together across the region this weekend to relive glory days, swap a few stories and share an ale or two.
18 Aug 10 | Maitland Pickers coach Noel Dent is sending out the challenge to his troops ahead of tonight’s crucial catch-up clash with Central Charlestown.
17 Aug 10 | The Greta Branxton Colts have secured a semi-final berth in the Group 21 rugby league competition and the defending premiers will be looking to carry their recent momentum into the play-offs.
17 Aug 10 | A first grade team with the likes of former greats Fred Brown and Frank Threlfo in it would be sure to do well.
A third grade team would be sure to excel.
16 Aug 10 | Maitland Pickers coach Noel Dent described yesterday’s 36-10 win over competition leaders Wests as the best performance during his two years at the club.
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