‘I wasn’t even thought of’: 18-year-old helps end 29-year drought

Nick McGrath
Updated September 12 2016 - 4:39pm, first published 12:48pm
HOW GOOD IS THIS: Traie Merritt mobs
Mitch Andrews after the 18-year-old centre
scores the match-winning try in the
Group 11 grand final.
Photo: BELINDA SOOLE
HOW GOOD IS THIS: Traie Merritt mobs Mitch Andrews after the 18-year-old centre scores the match-winning try in the Group 11 grand final. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

FORBES ended a 29-year Group 11 premiership drought with a stunning 26-22 triumph over defending premiers Dubbo CYMS on Sunday – and an 18-year-old helped the Magpies do it.

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Nick McGrath

Nick McGrath

Editor, Central Western Daily

Editor, Central Western Daily