Cessnock Goannas

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Cessnock Goannas
Club information
Full nameCessnock Goannas Rugby League Football Club
Colours  Gold
  Black
Founded1911;111 years ago (1911)
Current details
Competition Newcastle Rugby League

The Cessnock Goannas Rugby League Football Club is an Australian rugby league football club based in Cessnock, New South Wales, formed in 1911. They currently play in the Newcastle Rugby League competition

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Notable Rugby League Juniors

Honours

First Grade Premierships:1941, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1960, 1972, 1977, 2003, 2020

Reserve Grade Premierships:1934, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1957, 1958, 1964, 1977, 1978, 1980.

Third Grade Premierships: 1957

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