MOREE footy club presidents Todd Mitchell and David Watts are making a habit of catching up for a chat around this time each year.

Watts’ mighty Bulls are set to dominate the Central North rugby union grand-finals in three grades at Weebolla Oval on Saturday and the next day, Mitchell’s beloved Boars will play in three Group 4 rugby league grand-finals at Boughton Oval.

Having six senior grand-finals across two codes in as many days is an incredible milestone for Moree, a town drenched in sporting history.

Added to the roster is Moree Bulls under-16s grand-final against Farrer Green at Tamworth’s Scully Park tomorrow, and Moree Giants under-14s’ grand-final against Warialda at Inverell the next day, to give Moree eight grand-final spots across three days.

Last weekend, although beaten, Moree Boomerangs second-grade men’s team and Ladies League Tag did the town proud in Group 19 grand-finals – giving Moree teams 10 grand-final appearances across consecutive weekends.

“It’s unbelievable, and so good for the town,” Mitchell said.

“Whatever results and scorelines go up, Moree is the big winner.”

Bulls club president David Watts simply said “how good is this”.

Watts praised his coaching staff, with first-grade coach Mick Grant and third-grade coach Sam Webster enjoying rookie seasons.

Second-grade coaches Tony O’Donnell and Jake Cutcliffe are back for their second year – and chase back-to-back premierships.

“Our coaches have done a great job this year,” Watts said.

Moree Boars club president Todd Mitchell (left) and Moree Bulls club president David Watts caught up at Watts’ workplace, Haddad’s Transport, this week to talk league and rugby.

“It’s always good to make a grand-final, but at home is even more special, so full credit to our coaching staff.

“It’s not easy to keep 60-odd blokes interested all year. Sam Webster jumped at the opportunity when I asked him to coach third-grade, and he’s done a great job looking after the young and old players in the team,” Watts said.

“Tony and Jake returned for their second year as coaches after a win in 2024.

“Coaching second-grade is a tough job, as you never really know who you’ve got on the team each week after first-grade pick their team.

“Jake and Tony’s commitment and dedication to the job is amazing, considering they both have young families. They’ve done a great job claiming the minor premiership,” Watts said.

Watts said Mick Grant took the ball and ran with it, when appointed first-grade coach.

“MG took on first-grade for his first solo coaching job, and certainly took it head on,” Watts said.

“His dedication to the job this year has been 100 per cent. I’m not sure how his blood pressure has been lately, but Mick has shown great leadership this year, and to make a home grand-final is something special,” he said.

Mick Grant said Moree was a mecca for sporting talent.

“It’s good to see such a small town with so much talent, and applying that onto the footy fields – it’s awesome,” Grant said.

Sam Webster agreed.

“It’s awesome. The town is going off. People can say what they like about Moree, but to have that many teams in grand-finals is incredible, and it’s great to be a part of it all,” he said.

Tony O’Donnell said having grand-finals at home was a welcome change of seasons for the Bulls.

“It’s good to have first-grade and second-grade in grand-finals at home – the first time since 2015, when we lost both grades,” he said.

“Hopefully, we can break the drought this year. Our last grand-final win at home was in 2013, when we won both grades, so we’re looking to do it again in 2025.”

At Boughton Oval on Sunday, Todd Mitchell’s mighty Boars will play in three grand-finals – against Gunnedah in ladies tackle and first-grade, and Dungowan in second-grade.

“The club has done exceptionally well to be hosting the grand-final for a second year in a row,” Mitchell said.

Like the Bulls, Moree Boars have been led by first-season coaches – Charlie Shearer and Alf Newman in second-grade, and Jack Durheim and Jamie Sampson in first-grade.

Both grades left the gates a bit tardily early in the season, but quickly picked up the pace to charge to minor premiership status.

“Jack and Jamie took a lot out of playing the last couple of years under Mick Watton and Alex Barker – they watched a lot – and are now carrying that through,” Mitchell said.

“Alf is very well respected in the Moree community and he’s been around rugby league a long, long time.

“He was a good football player in his day and has got plenty of knowledge that he’s passed down to second-grade,” he said.

“Charlie has a long family history with Moree Boars through his grandfather and uncles, and Charlie himself played,” Mitchell said.

Shearer said he is proud to be connected to a club that is more than 100 years old and still growing.

“The success we’ve had as a club this year is outstanding, especially being able to host a home grand-final for the second year in a row,” Shearer said.

“That’s an achievement I’m happy I can say I’m a part of, and getting the win in the big dance is just a massive added bonus.

“Everyone is keen and confident and a massive shout-out to my mate, uncle Alf Newman – thanks for taking me under your coaching wing.

“Going through this season together has been an incredible journey, and I can’t wait for us to put up our hands again next year.

“I also want to say a big thank-you to our first-grade coaches Jamie and Jack, for asking me on a few occasions to help run the first-grade bench – every bit of experience helps,” Shearer smiled.