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Long time supporter, mentor and friend of the Nomads, Brendan Nolan, passed away on Sunday November 2nd in Uralla. Brendan was our first life member and was there from the very beginning when his son Pete played in our first premiership team and was supporting the club in all of the intervening years. There was no job too small or large for Brendan to perform and with his wife Cheryl, they have been the backbone of the club for 25 years.

Brendan was born in Victoria and had a long and distinguished career, playing for Carlton in the mid-60’s, but also rucking in the La Trobe Valley league and also coaching in PNG in the early 70’s. Our thoughts are with Cheryl, Jacqui and Pete and their families.

Brendan’s funeral will be held this Friday the 14th of November, 2025 at Piddingtons Funeral Parlour at 2pm.

A photo of Brendan from PNG days and the Carlton side of 1965

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The Nomads lost their prelimianry final against the Tamworth Swans but fought valiantly until the end.

Saturday, 6 September 2025
First Elimination Semifinal

With a topsy-turvy season that saw games washed out, snowed out, disrupted by university holiday restrictions, and six straight weeks on the road due to ground upgrades—along with just two wins in the minor round—the New England Nomads still managed to claim fourth spot on the ladder and earn a place in the elimination finals. Which the Nomads won.

NE Nomads – 15.11.101 def Tamworth Kangaroos – 8.18.66

Best Players: John-Paul Canavan, Charlie Keiller, Cotter Litchfield, Gus Russell, Marshall Rattray, Aidan Barry, James Walters.
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New England Nomads 19.12 (126) def. Gunnedah Bulldogs 12.10 (82)

After three weeks of ground closures across the New England area due to rain, hail, and snow, the Nomads returned for their second game back and proved why they are considered genuine finals contenders. A strong and convincing win over the Gunnedah Bulldogs secured 4th spot on the ladder with one round to play, reinforcing the team’s finals credentials.

The Bulldogs pushed hard and kept us accountable throughout the day, but the Nomads’ resilience, fitness, and belief shone through. With unity and spirit peaking at the right stage of the season, momentum is clearly building.

Unfortunately neither the Gunnedah nor the Nomads women were able to have enough players available for a game to occur. This was the end of the women’s season unfortunately. However, there is a core group keen to build next year and make the side competitive (and even go towards winning a premiership).

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Saturday, 16th August 2025 – Bellevue Oval, Armidale

New England Nomads 0.2 (2) def. by Tamworth Swans 25.22 (172)

After four weeks without a game – and only our second match in seven weeks – the Nomads returned to the field under tough circumstances. With rain, hail, and snow keeping us to indoor training only, the lack of match fitness showed and we played like a side that simply needed the run.

While the scoreboard wasn’t in our favour, the game provided much-needed minutes in the legs and a chance to reset as we push towards the business end of the season.

It’s games like these that prove to the coach that the pulse of the New England Nomads is alive and well. The love of the game in Armidale remains strong, and I would like to personally thank the heart-and-soul players who continue to give their all. Their commitment is the foundation of our pure team spirit and the culture we are building upon for years to come.

Players’ player: Aidan Barry
Captain’s Award: Lockie Haycock
Coach’s Award: Simon Li
Meehan’s Plumbing Award: Don Haslett
President’s Award: Oskar Brookshaw