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Dylan Collett pushes through the defensive line during the Group 2 Battle of the River local derby between the Grafton Ghosts and South Grafton Rebels at Frank McGuren Field. Picture: Matthew Elkerton

Ground-breaking move levels local league playing field

LOYALTY over money, as Country Rugby League introduce points cap system to even playing field.

SOARING IN: Anthony Don will return home to the Clarence Valley this weekend as the special guest at the fourth-annual Clarence Valley Sports Awards presented by Grafton Shoppingworld and The Daily Examiner. Picture: Richard Gosling

Valley’s cult hero touches down for awards night

WHILE he might already be two weeks back into pre-season training with the Gold Coast Titans, Anthony Don is about to tackle his toughest challenge yet.

Danny Wicks goes through his final preparations during the Group 2 major semi-final between Grafton Ghosts and Coffs Harbour Comets at Frank McGuren Field. Picture: Matthew Elkerton

Ghosts in limbo after NRRRL rejects bid

THE door has closed on a desperate Grafton Ghosts, who were denied re-entry into the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League.

WELCOME RETURN: Former South Grafton Rebels' five-eighth Hughie Stanley will return to the club in 2019 after playing a season with the Lower Clarence Magpies in the NRRRL. INSET: Lower Clarence captain-coach Dan Randall will also make the move back up river after being part of the Rebels club several years ago before a stint in the Intrust Super Premiership for Redcliff. Picture: Matthew Elkerton

Rebels announce new signings for 2019

A COACHING change ‘threw spanner in the works’, but Rebels are ready for next year with two big names in Clarence Valley rugby league to return to South Grafton

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CHASING HISTORY: Rhys Walters at Lower Clarence Magpies training earlier this week.

Walters playing with Clarence league history

Dummy half Rhys Walters makes the move to the Lower Clarence Magpies to chase historic triple crown.

Magpies Ryan Binge and DJ Eamens make a tackle during the NRRRL match between the Magpies and Northern United at Maclean Showground on Sunday 9th August, 2015. Photo Debrah Novak / The Daily Examiner. Picture: Debrah Novak

PAY YOUR DEBTS: Northern need to be more cash savvy

In his Behind the Desk column, DEX journalist Jarrard “Pottsy” Potter discusses why United are to blame and his hope for a brighter future.

BETTER DAYS: Northern United players celebrating a try in 2015. Picture: Marc Stapelberg

UNITED WE STAND: Northern just another symptom

In his weekly Behind the Desk column, DEX sports reporter Moose Elkerton discusses what needs to be done in the wake of the Northern United ousting.

Building a future: Rebels hit streets for your support

Building a future: Rebels hit streets for your support

WILL you support the Rebels in 2017? The two-time Group 2 premiers have hit the streets on a sponsorship drive on the eve of kicking off preseason training.

TAKING CHARGE: Anthony Donovan is forming a combination with Peter Lee to coach the Woolgoolga Seahorses first grade team in 2017. Picture: Brad Greenshields/Coffs Coast Ad

New duo to hold the reins of Seahorses

WOOLGOOLGA’S new rugby league coaching duo aiming for bigger and better things in 2017.

Eels Danny Wicks makes a break from the tackle of Cowboys co-captain Johnathan Thurston during the round 8 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at 1300 Smiles Stadium in Townsville, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Picture: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Wicks to captain-coach Ghosts in 2017

THE 2017 Group 2 Rugby League prospects of Grafton Ghosts took a major boost with the signing of NRL retiree Danny Wicks as captain-coach for next season.

Eels' Danny Wicks seen on the bench during the Round 2 NRL match between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Friday, March 13, 2015. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Picture: JOEL CARRETT

OPINION: Ghosts win a trick securing Danny Wicks for 2017

In BEHIND THE DESK this week BILL NORTH sums up what impact the return of Danny Wicks will have on Grafton Ghosts and Group 2 Rugby League.

Eels player Danny Wicks reacts during the Round 20 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at CBUS Stadium on the Gold Coast, Saturday, June 23, 2016. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Picture: DAVE HUNT

OPINION: Danny Wicks to bring unmatched quality to Group 2

In BEHIND THE DESK this week MATTHEW ELKERTON sums up what impact the return of Danny Wicks in 2017 will have on Grafton Ghosts and Group 2 Rugby League.

EARNING RESPECT: Yamba's Luke Douglas bursts through the New Zealand defence while representing Scotland during the Four Nations tournament in England. It was a historic clash for Scotland as they finished with an 18-all draw. Picture: Martin Rickett

St Helens beckons for Yamba’s Luke Douglas

FRESH from Scotland’s historic Four Nations campaign, Luke Douglas is ready to start the new chapter of his rugby league career in the UK.

Macksville veteran Aaron Wood is one player who would not be eligible to represent Group 2 or North Coast Dolphins in the revamped CRL Under-23 Country Championships competition. Picture: Emily Burley

END OF AN ERA: Major shake up to rep footy in the bush

“By restructuring the format to under-23s we are giving more players in our peak participation range the opportunity to advance their rugby league careers.”

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