Top: Junee Jaguars 3rd Grade Team.
Above: Junee Jaguars Fourth Grade Blue Grand Finalist.
The air in Wagga Wagga will be thick with excitement and anticipation this Friday night. Under the bright lights of the Equex Centre, the Junee Jaguars football club is poised to create a lasting memory, with three of its teams set to compete in the Football Wagga Wagga Grand Finals for 2025.
This is more than just a series of games; it’s a celebration of a club and a community that has poured its heart into the season. The stage is set for an epic finale, and the town is ready to roar its support.
The action will kickoff at 5:30 p.m. with a high-stakes match for the Junee Jaguars 3rd Grade Men. They will be taking on a formidable opponent in Henwood Park, in what promises to be a tight contest.
For the 3rd Grade team, this game carries a weight of history. The last time they claimed the Grand Final trophy was way back in 2016. Every player on the pitch will be battling not only for a win but to end a nine-year drought and bring the coveted title back to Junee.
The club has put out a passionate plea to their supporters, hoping to see the stands filled with a “sea of blue and yellow” to cheer the boys on. The intensity will only build from there, culminating in a truly unique event at 7:30p.m.
This will be a Grand Final where bragging rights and club pride are on the line, as the 4th Grade final will be an all-Junee affair. The season has been a tightly contested battle between the two sides. Junee Blue clinched the Minor Premiership, a testament to their consistency throughout the year. They also won the first round of the finals against their club mates in a heart-stopping penalty shootout, a victory that will surely give them a mental edge.
However, Junee Yellow is a team on a mission. Having won the Grand Final last year, they are aiming to go “back to back” and secure their place in the club’s history books. This match is set to be a clash of friendly rivals, a beautiful showcase of the club’s strength and depth. No matter the final scores, this Friday night promises to be a fantastic finish to the 2025 season. It’s a night where skill, grit, and the unwavering spirit of the Junee Jaguars will be on full display, a true testament to the heart of the sport and the community that loves it.
– Tully Potts
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