Put on your black and white supporters gear, grab your family and friends and head to Spooner Oval this Sunday to cheer on the Forbes Magpies.
For the first time ever, Forbes Magpies Rugby League Club has four teams competing on grand final day, and the Magpies will have the home ground advantage with the grand final being played at Spooner Oval this Sunday, 6 September.
Forbes Magpies first grade won the Grand Final in 2022, the first time that the Peter McDonald Premiership was introduced, they also made the grand final last year and were beaten in extra time.
First Grade coach for Forbes, Cameron Greenhalgh said, “Forbes has never had four teams in the grand final, let alone it all being played in Forbes. It is a massive achievement and may never be duplicated, so every team will be going after a win this weekend.
“The town is behind us, and I know every team will give 100%. If you’re in town it will be something to see with our new grandstand and packed-out oval, this club has earned the right to play at home and we hope to make Forbes proud.
“It is an absolutely awesome effort from every player in their respective teams as well as their coaching staff. We have a motto ‘success comes to those who never give up’ and they have truly shown that this year to get to the big dance in every grade,” Cameron said.
Get to Spooner Oval early and secure your spot for an action packed day of footy.
Games kick off at 9.30am for league tag, 10.50am for under 18s, 12.20pm for reserve grade, 2.10pm for women’s tackle and 3.30pm for first grade.