The Cobargo-Bermagui Eels are delighted to be back in Group 16 rugby league and will host a family get together to thank supporters on Sunday.
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The club will run a barbecue and a game of touch football – or swim at the beach – from 5pm at Bermagui’s Dickinson Oval.
Everyone is invited after the game to return to the Bermagui Hotel for a catch up and share in some cheer.
Former Eel Morgan Boyle has just made the move to the Gold Coast Titans’ Holden Cup side and will return home to celebrate with the club.
“It’s great to get the phone call and find out some of the guys will be putting the boots back on,” Boyle said.
“It gives the town something to talk about and a bit of enjoyment outside of work.
“I’ll definitely be throwing the joggers on and getting involved in the game.”
The 19-year-old is making headway towards a dream of playing in the NRL and said he was excited for the Cobargo community to have a team again.
“There is a whole community spirit throughout Group 16, everyone gets behind the team and they look out for you,” he said.
Meanwhile, Boyle has just made the move to the Titans to play in their Holden Cup roster, but will train with the top squad.
He said he was adapting quickly to the change and enjoying his new surroundings, but most excited about training with the NRL side as it is a step in the right direction for his development.
However, he said he “has a lot of work and a long way to go” before he even thinks about joining the side on the NRL field.
After a busy training and playing schedule with his new club, the rising star is looking forward to unwinding over the break.
“I’m definitely looking forward to relaxing, I want to unwind a bit and just catch up with everyone to see what’s new,” he said.
Meanwhile, locally, club president Dave Allen said he is excited at the prospect of fielding teams in the coming season.
“We’ll have the reserves under the portability rules with the Eden Tigers,” Allen said.
“It’s maybe not the best marriage geographically, but we’ll work with it to get a team in and we’re still hopeful of fielding a women’s team.”
He said smaller villages had a difficult time maintaining player numbers, but a combined squad looked promising.
“We are not a big township like Batemans Bay, but we’re doing what we can to get some football back in the area and make it sustainable,” he said.
The community response to the return of the Eels has been overwhelming and the club is urging all sponsors and supporters to head along on Sunday.
