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Read the full storyThe Herbert River Crushers Rugby League Football Club have kickstarted pre-season for the 2025 season.
Ex-President Joe Pennisi said he is looking forward to the new season, and looking forward to more people getting out to training.
“This time of year is more to get people back in the rhythm of playing footy, and get back into the swing of things,” said Joe.
“It’s good to get a couple of sessions in before Christmas, at the end of our last session before Christmas we will have a barbecue, and then we start up again 14th of January.”
The Crushers had a challenging 2024 season and the team were disappointed not to make the semi-finals.
Joe wants to ensure the Crushers have a successful 2025 season and said that cannot be done without commitment.
“Hopefully we can fulfill our poor team commitment, for our A-Grade, Reserve Grade, Under 20’s and Women,” said Joe.
“Being a small town, that’s what we struggle with, every year we do seem to get there but we are still disappointed about the semi-finals.”
2025 marks the 30th year for the Crushers in the Townsville and District Rugby League Competition and they are aiming to do well in their 30th year.
Pre-season will continue every Thursday, if weather allows, at 5.30pm. The last training will be on 19 December with a barbecue following.