PHOTO: Walgett Aboriginal Connection NRL star Joel Thompson. The team’s second straight win means Walgett will again have hosting rights for the 2025 Koori Knockout.
Walgett Aboriginal Connections (WAC) have come away from the 2024 Koori Knockout in Wiradjuri country Bathurst with a historic back-to-back win.
The side defeated Wellington’s Nanima Common Connection 46 to 12 in Monday’s fast-paced grand final, after Nanima shouldered out the Bourke Warriors 24-2 in the semi final.
“I’m so proud of these boys,” said front rower George Rose. “They all stood up and did it.”…