Welcome to Dubbo Apex Club's Caltex Park for today's Group 11 grand finals.
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After a few technical hiccups you're live with Daily Liberal sports editor Ben Walker for coverage of all the action as Dubbo CYMS look to win three premierships.
The second half of reserve grade has just started, and currently Dubbo CYMS lead the Nyngan Tigers 16-8.
At half time Parkes hooker Tino Ionatana and Wellington captain-coach Justin Toomey-White were announced as joint winners of the Astley's Plumbing Group 11 best and fairest award.
11.55am: Eight minutes into the second half and Nyngan are within two points after fullback Waisale Tora crossed for his third try of the match. Big final 20 minutes coming up.
Later today the Fishies will meet Forbes in the under-18s decider, while in first grade CYMS will tackle the surging Parkes Spacemen.
12:01pm: Is CYMS' dream of a green sweep under threat early? Nyngan score through Andrew Donovan, and with the conversion successful the Tigers lead the Fishies 20-16.
12:08pm: At this morning's grand final breakfast at Dubbo RSL Club Dubbo CYMS were presented with both the club championship and the Laurie Walsh Trophy for most tries scored in 2014. A presentation was also made to retiring Group 11 secretary Bob Walsh, who has been a tower of strength for rugby league in the area for the past 28 years.
12:12pm: A thrilling last 10 minutes of the reserve grade season coming up here. CYMS score through Kyle SImmonds, kick misses and we're locked at 20-all. Strap yourselves in folks, the first premiers for 2014 will be known in the next 10-15 minutes, unless we go into extra-time.
12:28pm: Lengthy delay here as ambulance officers have been called to attend to Nyngan's Manasa Korokodinone, who appears to have broken his leg. Players from both sides reacted immediately after he was tackled and reports are it is a nasty break. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery. As far as the match is concerned there's still a little over nine minutes remaining once play resumes and the score is still 20-all.
12:39pm: The clock has started and we're back under way. Good luck to the two injured players that needed attention.
12:48pm: WOWEEEEEEE!!! A penalty goal from 40m out with 48 seconds remaining has handed Nyngan the 2014 Group 11 reserve grade title. The Tigers won 22-20 and CYMS' search for the green sweep is over!!
1:03pm: There may or may not have been a couple of questionable lyrics in the Nyngan team song but congratulations to the Tigers, premiers of reserve grade in 2014. Not far away from the start of the under-18s grand final between Forbes and Dubbo CYMS.
1:11pm: We're under way in the under-18s grand final between Forbes and CYMS. This should be a ripper but you'll go a long way to see a better game than the reserve grade clash we just saw.
1:26pm: Fourteen minutes gone here and no score between Forbes and CYMS in the under-18s grand final. No real chances as both sides settle into the contest.
1:29pm: Forbes will play from in front after their hooker Hayden Bolam scores the first try in the 18th minute of the match. Cameron Greenhalgh's kick is good and the Maggies lead CYMS 6-0. At half-time of this game the Whitney's Jewellers-Tooheys New Group 11 player of the year will be announced.
1:34pm: Oh dear. Another try for Forbes, this time through replacement Matt Woolnough, Greenhalgh's goal is good and Forbes are out to a 12-0 lead.
1:39pm: Mitch Dunlop over for CYMS three minutes before half-time, kick misses and it's 12-4 in favour of Forbes.
1:45pm: Half-time in under-18s and it's Forbes 12-4 over CYMS. Meanwhile, the Whitney's Jewellers Group 11 player of the year has been announced as CYMS centre Jyie Chapman. Very deserved winner, Chappo has had a brilliant year.
1:50pm: 2014 player of the year Jyie Chapman joins an honour roll that includes Justin Toomey-White, Dennis Moran (three times) and five-time winner Darren Jackson. Wellington legend Mick Peachey also won the award on a couple of occasions back in the early 90s.
1:53pm: The kick-off for the second half results in CYMS going touch-in-goal and the Magpies go on the attack in the very early stages of the second stanza.
1:56pm: The Liberal's star reporter Nick Guthrie is tipping CYMS to take out first grade by a score of 28-22, and also believes Alex Bonham will win the Bob Weir Medal. I'm tipping the Fishies as well, 32-18, with Luke Jenkins to win the medal.
2.00pm: Seven minutes gone in the second half and no addition to the half-time score, still Forbes leading 12-4 in the under-18s clash.
2:10pm: CYMS have had the running for the past five minutes, which culminates in them crossing the line. But Marshall Sing is ruled to have dropped the ball and the score remains 12-4 to Forbes with 12 minutes remaining.
2:17pm: This game is over. Forbes cross in the corner through Jarrod Andrews, Greenhalgh's kick misses and the Maggies lead the Fishies 16-4 with four minutes remaining.
2:20pm: Hold the phone, CYMS get the ball from the kick-off and go in through Joe Stageman. Hewett Haycock kicks the goal and CYMS trail by six with 2 minutes 40 seconds remaining. Could we have another grandstand finish????
2.24pm: CYMS knock on in possession and then give away a penalty and Forbes win! Tremendous defensive effort in the second half and the Magpies are premiers! 16-10 win for Cameron Greenhalgh's side.
2.28pm: Plenty of emotion from both sides here, Forbes elated while the young Fishies understandably shattered. Fantastic season from both sides but Magpies have just been that bit better all year. Some outstanding young talents to keep an eye on.
2.32pm: Under-18s final score - FORBES MAGPIES 16 (Hayden Bolam, Matt Woolnough, Jarrod Andrews tries; Nick Greenhalgh 2 goals) defeated DUBBO CYMS 10 (Mitch Dunlop, Joe Stagemen tries; Hewett Haycock goal)
2:43pm: Forbes have sung their team song and the field is cleared ahead of this year's Tooheys New Group 11 first grade grand final. Can CYMS finish a rough day with a win or will Parkes go back-to-back?
3:07pm: An Alex Bonham intercept try has CYMS up 6-0 after 13 minutes. Parkes have had the bulk of the play though. An error-riddled opening few minutes as both sides try to assert dominance.
3.15pm: Twenty minutes gone here at Apex Oval and it's still 6-0 in favour of CYMS over Parkes.
3:24pm: CYMS have scored through fullback Kieran Shipp in the 29th minute but there's some drama here with Parkes' Todd Barrow claiming he was bitten by CYMS prop Nick Wilson. WIll be interesting to see what comes out of this. Pellow kicks the goal and it's 12-0 to the Fishies.
3:27pm: CYMS are in again through winger Colby Pellow, who went from the left wing, kicked and scored over near the right corner. The Fishies are firing right now. John Grey playing a big role for CYMS. Pellow converts his own try and it's now 18-0.
3:35pm: The Spacemen have kept themselves in the contest with winger Aparosa Ada soaring high to score. Moran's kick is good and the score is 18-6 to CYMS at half-time.
3:41pm: CYMS coach Tim Ryan has praised his side's defence in the sheds. Has told his players they are frustrating Parkes but warned them about making errors while in possession.
3:45pm: Just had word from the Liberal's self-declared "half-a-star photographer" Cheryl Burke, who is tipping Parkes to steam home in the second half and beat CYMS 30-24 #bravecallchez
Also, the gate for today has been announced as $20,021.
3:48pm: Just heard that there has been an official biting complaint made against CYMS prop Nick Wilson by Parkes' Todd Barrow. No on-field action taken but will be interesting to see whether Barrow chooses to take it any further after the game.
3:52pm: Great to listen to Dubbo's favourite footy son Andrew Ryan calling this game with ABC broadcaster David Morrow. Both doing a great job identifying players and giving a good description of the game.
3:58pm: Todd Barrow crosses for Parkes but misses the conversion and the score is now 18-10 in favour of Dubbo CYMS with 28 minutes remaining in the grand final.
4:00pm: The Fishies hit back through back-rower Alex Ronayne, with Daryl Cubby setting up the try. Pellow's kick is waved away and the score is now 22-10 with 24 minutes remaining.
4:08pm: A long-range attack from Parkes has come off with Sam Dwyer scoring in the corner for the Spacemen. Moran set that try up with a pinpoint pass. Barrow's kick misses and it's 22-14 to CYMS with 18 minutes to go. Looks like we have another big finish coming up. Plenty of value for money on offer here today with some great matches.
4:15pm: Fancy footwork from Group 11 player of the year Jyie Chapman, who makes a break from a scrum and crashes over. That may be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Pellow kicks the goal and it's 28-14 with 13 minutes to go.
4:20pm: This game is opening right up now. Parkes captain-coach Pat Rosser gets his team back in the contest with a solo try, barging over multiple players to crrash over. Barrow nails the goal and it's 28-20 with 10 to go.
4:23pm: The old firm have secured the premiership for Dubbo CYMS. Luke Jenkins out of dummy-half, back inside to Blake Tremain-Cannon for CYMS to move out to a 34-20 lead.
4.28pm: Full time here and CYMS are 2014 Group 11 premiers courtesy of a 34-20 win over Parkes in a great grand final.