The Magpies led 18-nil at the break and were in command throughout.

The opening minutes of the game were tight. 

Both defences hit hard but the visitors had plenty of ball and eventually winger Chris Kirby skirted around Cowboy defenders to open the scoring on the back of some poor defence on 12 minutes.

Forbes had more chances to score but spilled the football near the line but on 28 minutes second rower Ben Maguire surged over. 

Before half time centre Ethan Gaffney chased down a smart kick placed between defenders and Traie Merritt who had converted all tries was faultless.

Gaffney scored in the first minute of the break and the score had blown out to 22-nil, Merritt again not missing the extras.

Wellington had to find something to break open the Magpie defence and captain coach Lewis Stanley pushed through the opposition armoury to gain the first points for his side.

Kotoni Staggs who scored a hat trick of tries in the Under 18’s victory by Wellington converted and using his special talent stepped in and out of defenders to score a special try of his own from 40 metres out and for a while at 24-10 thing were respectable for the home side.

Wellington had the services of Joey Williams at pivot and his leadership helped them a lot but Forbes was in total control and when Michael Mitchell waltzed through a lazy gap, Chris Kirby and Ben Maguire’s third this was not a good day for hometown fans.

The score was 48-10 in the end.

Forbes won the women’s league tag match 12-4. 

Wellington’s had a win in the Under 18’s 46-8.

Magpies romped home 52-16 in reserve grade.