The Forbes Magpies won't be playing senior footy this season due to Covid-19, but local fans will able to cheer on the under 18's squad who will be taking to the pitch.
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Magpies first grade coach Cameron Greenhalgh said it was a little bit disappointing that they couldn't get the senior sides going, so it's more important than ever that people head over to Spooner Oval and support the 18s.
Greenhalgh will be coaching a Western Rams squad for the President's Cup, that story inside.
He's looking forward to a fresh start for the Magpies' senior players in 2021.
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At the time of press the final draw of the under 18s comp is still being worked out, with the start date of July 18.
Facilitated by Western Rugby League, the competition will include teams from Group 10, Group 11 and the Woodbridge Cup.
There's sides from Group 10, Woodbridge Cup as well ... it will be a good challenge.
- Brad McMillan
Under 18s coach Brad McMillan said the boys are pretty keen to go after not being able to play or train until recently.
Seeing as they would have had five or six games under their belt by now in a normal season, McMillan said their fitness is not as bad as thought it would be
McMillan said under 18s is a great year of footy to play and that it's good that the players get the chance to play this year.
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Although he hasn't seen how some of the younger players coming up have played McMillan thinks they have pretty good chances for this season.
"I haven't seen too much of the competition we're up against. There's a few sides from the Group 10 area and a couple of Woodbridge Cup teams as well ... it will be a good challenge," McMillan said.
With only the under 18 squad taking to the field this year, McMillan said Magpies supporters are welcome to come down and cheer them on during their matches.