MATCH READY: The Forbes Platypi have been playing numerous warm up games and training well ahead of round one’s danger game against Cowra at home this Saturday.
This Saturday, April 17 Forbes Platypi will be holding their annual Sponsors Day but the first since COVID.
Fresh off numerous grades winning in Condobolin for the Brad Ridley Shield, the Platypi follow this Saturday with Ladies Day on May 1, May-Day for Trace on May 15, Charity Day on May 29, Around the World Cocktail Night June 19 and on July 3 there will be an Old Boys Luncheon. It promises to be one of the most jam-packed season’s since the club began 52 years ago in 1968.
Forbes get their season underway this weekend with First Grade starting at 3:15pm at Grinstead Oval, against traditional strugglers Cowra Eagles who like Forbes will be hoping to start 2021 on the right foot.
Forbes draw for 2021 then involves back-to-back games against both Orange sides, a trip to Bathurst then Dubbo before Round 2 on May 22 when the Platypi travel to Cowra.
This year the club will also field Second Grade, Women’s and Juniors/Colts with all grades considered contenders for the title.
Second Grade will also begin their season against Cowra before a trip to Orange against the Emu’s and then Orange City at home. Like Firsts, the Seconds will then play Bathurst and Dubbo to cap the round.
Join the Platypi Army for the 2021 season and come down and cheer on the club. You can also become a social member for $50 and this membership can be purchased against the Emu’s and then Orange City at home. Like Firsts, the Seconds will then play Bathurst and Dubbo to cap the round. Join the Platypi Army for the 2021 season and come down and cheer on the club. You can also become a social member for $50 and this membership can be purchased on the website. Membership includes cap, entry to all home games, members draw, email newsletter and member promotions.
Get down this Saturday and cheer on the Platypi as they begin their tilt at the 2021 Blowes Menswear Central West Rugby Competition.