The fledgling club has been officially invited into the ProTen competition

ProTen Cup president Brad Lawrence has officially invited the Deniliquin Blueheelers men’s side to join the 2025 competition.

In order to permitted into the competition, the Blueheelers were required to reach a certain number of registrations, which Deniliquin president Kurt Longford says they have reached.

“We have some good news for Deni Blueheelers,” Mr Longford told Back Country Bulletin.

“We have been officially approved to have our men’s team into ProTen Cup, as we have enough registrations.”

The club has rallied players, sponsors and committee members to revive the Club, which has been in recess since 1977. Despite the tidal wave of support from the AFL dominated town, the club has shelved plans for a women’s rugby league team.

“We have put our women’s team on hold until next year, due to not enough registrations,” Mr Longford explained.

As well as holding the position of president Mr Longford will co-coach the 2025 squad, alongside Drew Hinkley.