Bendigo Rugby League Club

01/10/2026

💙🖤💛 Bendigo! Meet your first-ever Rookie of the Year - Daniel Farrington! 🏆

Lacing up the boots for the first time at just 17 years old, Dan has shown incredible toughness and commitment throughout his debut season.

Putting his body on the line every week, Dan never took a backwards step and continued to grow in confidence with every game.

Loved by his teammates and always willing to put in the work, Dan has quickly become a valued part of the Crushers family.

For a young bloke playing his first season of rugby league, Dan has set the standard for what it means to be a Crusher.

Congratulations Dan on being crowned our inaugural Rookie of the Year! 💙🖤💛

29/09/2026

Bendigo! Touch Footy Come and Try Day is tonight!
Head down and join our friends Bendigo Touch Footy from 5pm at Stanley Ave to see if Touch Footy is for you!

Word on the street is there will be a few Crushers down there too 💙🖤💛

24/09/2026

💙🖤💛BENDIGO! Meet your Volunteer of the Year - Meg Mock! 💙🖤💛

After being “slightly” coerced by her partner Anthony to get involved with the club, Meg quickly became part of the Crushers furniture.

Volunteering as our 'Level One Trainer', Meg was always willing to go above and beyond for the boys, with some weeks simply not playable without her presence.

From travelling hours to and from games on a bus full of sweaty boys, to coming out to cold and wet training nights - even though she “doesn’t work in the rain” - Meg was always there when the team needed her.

A dietitian by trade, you’d be pretty brave to complain about a cramp after ignoring one of Meg’s carefully written game-day nutrition guides! 😂

For Meg, the highlight of the season was "seeing the team grow and improve each week" - watching the boys continue to develop, come together and build something special as the season went on.

Meg’s passion, dedication and care for the Crushers has never gone unnoticed.

Thank you, Meg, for everything you’ve given to the club this year. A very deserving Volunteer of the Year! 💙🖤💛

21/09/2026

💙🖤💛 BENDIGO! Your 2026 Crusher of the Year - Matt Mitchell! 💙🖤💛

Matt joined the Crushers last year alongside his older brother Adam after growing up as huge fans of rugby league in Western Sydney.

After a big preseason and earning his spot on the wing, Matt’s season was cut short after just five games when a tackle left him with a broken collarbone.

But apparently one week away from the team for surgery was enough.

With a classic “that’s footy” attitude and absolutely no interest in sitting quietly on the sideline, Matt was straight back into the action - just in a different role. Instead of running the ball, he became our League Safe Trainer, running water, coaches’ messages and interchanges - sometimes covering close to 7km a game.

Off the field, he’s also part of our committee and runs the Crushers socials - Hi Mum 👋🏼

Player. Trainer. Committee member. Social media man.

Whatever the club needed, Matt put his hand up.

That’s what the Crusher of the Year is all about.

Congratulations, Matt! 💙🖤💛

15/09/2026

💙🖤💛 LAST JUNIOR SESSION OF THE 2026 SEASON!

We’re wrapping up a fantastic year with one final session before the school holidays!

🏉 Tuesday | 5:30pm–6:30pm
📍 Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

And to finish the season properly, we’ll have a FREE sausage sizzle afterwards! 🌭

Whether you’ve trained with us all year or want to come down and meet the Crushers for the first time, everyone is welcome.

See you there! 💙🖤💛
Up the Crushers!

12/09/2026

Tonight is the night! See you there!!

💙🖤💛 CRUSHERS SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 2026 💙🖤💛

Join us as we celebrate the 2026 season and recognise the players, volunteers and people who have made the year possible.

Saturday 12th September
7:00pm
British & American Hotel
84 Eaglehawk Road, Ironbark

$20 per adult
Children welcome with a supervising adult
Smart casual dress

Finals football will be on from 4pm for anyone wanting to head down early, with drink specials available and a food truck on site to sort you out for dinner.

There’ll also be a raffle drawn on the night, plus your chance to win a lucky door prize thanks to the B&A Hotel.

The night will conclude after the second finals game with the presentation of our major awards, including the 2026 Best & Fairest and the inaugural Crusher of the Year.

We’d love to see the whole Crushers family there to celebrate the season together.

Up the Crushers 💙🖤💛

05/09/2026

We're one week away from our Seniors Presentation Night! We cant wait to see you there! 💙🖤💛

💙🖤💛 CRUSHERS SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 2026 💙🖤💛

Join us as we celebrate the 2026 season and recognise the players, volunteers and people who have made the year possible.

Saturday 12th September
7:00pm
British & American Hotel
84 Eaglehawk Road, Ironbark

$20 per adult
Children welcome with a supervising adult
Smart casual dress

Finals football will be on from 4pm for anyone wanting to head down early, with drink specials available and a food truck on site to sort you out for dinner.

There’ll also be a raffle drawn on the night, plus your chance to win a lucky door prize thanks to the B&A Hotel.

The night will conclude after the second finals game with the presentation of our major awards, including the 2026 Best & Fairest and the inaugural Crusher of the Year.

We’d love to see the whole Crushers family there to celebrate the season together.

Up the Crushers 💙🖤💛

04/09/2026

💙🖤💛 WELCOME TO THE CRUSHERS FAMILY!

The Bendigo Crushers are proud to welcome Gavin Butler Real Estate on board as a club sponsor!

Support from local businesses plays a huge part in helping our club continue to grow, both on and off the field. We’re incredibly grateful to Gavin Butler Real Estate for getting behind the Crushers and supporting what we’re building here in Bendigo.

Please join us in welcoming Gavin Butler Real Estate to the Crushers family! 🏉

Thank you for your support! 💙🖤💛

31/08/2026

💙🖤💛 CRUSHERS SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 2026 💙🖤💛

Join us as we celebrate the 2026 season and recognise the players, volunteers and people who have made the year possible.

Saturday 12th September
7:00pm
British & American Hotel
84 Eaglehawk Road, Ironbark

$20 per adult
Children welcome with a supervising adult
Smart casual dress

Finals football will be on from 4pm for anyone wanting to head down early, with drink specials available and a food truck on site to sort you out for dinner.

There’ll also be a raffle drawn on the night, plus your chance to win a lucky door prize thanks to the B&A Hotel.

The night will conclude after the second finals game with the presentation of our major awards, including the 2026 Best & Fairest and the inaugural Crusher of the Year.

We’d love to see the whole Crushers family there to celebrate the season together.

Up the Crushers 💙🖤💛