Derby Day is one of the most anticipated events on the Merredin Sports & Recreation calendar, showcasing our three Merredin-based teams competing against each other in their respective sports; Burracoppin is represented in football, netball, and hockey; Nukarni competes in football and netball; and Merredin takes the field in hockey.
The first Derby for the 2025 season took place on Saturday, 24 May 2025 at the Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre. A large crowd came out to support all three teams, sporting their colours and merch.
To begin the morning, the Merredin Junior Football Association began with the Auskick, Midgets & Junior Football. Following this, an interclub scratch match for boys & girls ages Years 5 – 11 was held by Burracoppin Football Club.
The results for the remainder of the day are as follows:
Football
Reserves – Nukarni 8.7 55 def Burracoppin 4.4 28
League – Burracoppin 15.13 103 def Nukarni 8.4 52
Netball
A1 – Burracoppin 45 def Nukarni 36
A2 – Burracoppin 41 def Nukarni 29
B Grade – Burracoppin 56 def Nukarni 22
Juniors – Burracoppin 34 def Nukarni 1
Hockey
Women – Merredin 1 def Burracoppin 0
B Grade – Burracoppin 3 def Merredin 0
Mens – Burracoppin 6 def Merredin 0
Juniors – Burracoppin 2 def Merredin 0
The next Derby will take place on Saturday, 2 August 2025, starting from 10:00am. We can’t wait to see you there!
