May I congratulate the Forbes Rugby Platypi and the Forbes league Magpies on reaching the final and grand final of your respective competitions. The hours of training and recovery from on-field injury has been rewarded as is a triumph to the expertise of your coaches and trainers etc.
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The Platypi just fell short at Orange on Saturday as Orange Emus brought their kicking game, a converted try and penalty proved the difference 10-5. Forbes lost no admirers with strong defence and will hold their heads high when they play Bathurst Bulldogs at Forbes next weekend.
On Sunday we were treated to perfect conditions and our three league teams did us proud, starting with the girls league tag team who have been a joy to watch all season. Unfortunately the home town ground influenced the decision and the Parkes girls won 26-10.
Our juniors were playing confidently and just fell at the last hurdle to a strong Nyngan side 26-20.
Only one ace remained, our mighty opens, and did they deliver. Every challenge by a very physical Nyngan Tigers side was met and conquered and victory was theirs 30-10.
May the sun shine on all players next weekend and your courage and ball skills will be rewarded.
Gwen Coles, Forbes
