Brewarrina's Googettes have made it to the 2022 League tag Grand Final undefeated in the Barwon Darling Cup. This weekend they will be playing in Bourke against Lightning Ridge and the team report that they are very excited and nervous.

This is the first time these girls have played together in the comp. There are four teams that play in the under 15’s girls league tag. They are Bourke, Brewarrina, Walgett and Lightning Ridge.

Talking with Jakiyah French (Player) I asked how she felt about making it to the grand final. Jakiyah said, “I’m very proud of the girls and so happy we made it in the finals. This is my first year of playing because I was too young last year.”

Courtney Boney and Chantae Eyre coach the girls every Monday and Wednesday. This is the first time they have coached and the girls' first time playing league tag in a comp.

Both Courtney and Chantae have played rugby league and union for years, so they are both experienced and it shows in their coaching.

When asked why she likes coaching Chantae says "It means a lot to me because if I can show and share my experience and skills with the younger generation, that they can take upon themselves. It makes me proud that they are willing to learn and engage in what they love the most to be better.”

Chantae also said “I feel absolutely proud to see our U15 girls make it to the finals. The girls have so much pride, potential not to mention how passionate they are to play football and that’s what we show when we wear blue and gold! Brewarrina has always been a town for football and to see it still happening is incredible.”

The Under 15s Googettes with their mentors Courtney Boney, Rachael Dodds and Doreen Waites. PHOTO supplied.

Courtney is very confident in her team but says she can’t take credit for how well the girls play.

"It's just their natural talent," Courtenay said. “I feel like a proud mum when I watch the girls play. I even get a bit teary."

The Googettes have been working on their banners for today's grand final.

The team has been working on their banners during their afternoon girls’ group that they attend at the Brewarrina Youth Centre, which is also run by Courtney Boney.

When asked if they were going to win, all the girls responded “yes, and we are going to flog them”.

The Googettes and the Lightning Ridge girls after their first match at the beginning of the 2022 season. PHOTO Courtenay Boney.

The Googettes played their first game of the season against Lightning Ridge and now they will be playing them in the final. Who will win?

The Googettes will be joined by two other Brewarrina teams at the grand final day in Bourke and Walgett will be competing in the Under 18s grand final.

Lightning Ridge will also have three sides in action - under 15s girls and U15s boys and the ladies league tag all in their title decider.