Minto cobras rise from the ashes to take on the competition

MINTO Cobras have risen from the ashes of a heartbreaking clubhouse fire and are ready to take on the competition from its new home ground.

MINTO Cobras have risen from the ashes of a heartbreaking clubhouse fire and are ready to take on the competition from its new home ground.

The rugby league club's Townson Oval clubhouse perished in 2009 and since the Cobras have moved between temporary grounds.

However, the club has now opened its brand new Benham Oval complex, complete with a full size and mini rugby league field, clubroom, changerooms, canteen and barbecue area, amenities block, children's playground and fitness equipment stations.

Club president Wayne Potts said it was a great day for Minto Cobras.

"It's a special moment for me, my wife Janelle (club secretary) and the committee," he said. "It's been a long road, full of hard work since our club burnt down and we lost everything.

"We've suffered financially but we're finally there and we couldn't be happier to have a stadium we can call our home ground."

Potts said there was a buzz at the club. "The players have a real pride in their new facilities," he said.

"I think we'll be a shock for the competition ... because we have plenty of talented and eager players."