Match Report
New England Nomads vs Tamworth Kangaroos
First outing since September 2023
Men’s Result
Tamworth Kangaroos 8.10 (58) def New England Nomads 5.10 (40)
Men’s Match Summary
The Nomads held their own in their first outing since September 2023, producing an encouraging performance despite many players having never played before.
It was a game of two halves, with the side taking time to gel early before improving significantly after half time. At the main break, the Nomads had registered 0.7 (7), but returned in the second half with improved structure and confidence in front of goal.
The match also featured the welcome return of several experienced players, including Johnathan Frost, Hunter Greene, David “Modra” Richards, Caleb Dobos and Wulu Hall, alongside several new debuts such as James Walters and Aidan Barry.
Men’s Goal Kickers
Not individually listed
Men’s Awards
- Players’ Player: Hunter Greene
- Captain’s Award: David “Modra” Richards
- Coach’s Award: Tom Doust
- Meehan’s Plumbing Award: Donovan Haslett
- President’s Award: James Walters
Women’s Result
Tamworth Kangaroos 12.17 (89) def New England Nomads 0.0 (0)
Women’s Match Summary
The Nomads Women were unable to register a score, but the performance was far more competitive than the scoreboard suggests.
Under new coach Leighton Smith, the team showed strong signs of development, with passages of high-quality football and encouraging structure throughout the match.
Despite the result, the standard of play was high, and the group left with clear improvement and confidence heading into the next week.
Overall Summary
A strong return for the Nomads program after a long break, with promising signs across both teams and plenty to build on moving forward.