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THE Sing family name is one of the most famous in Dubbo rugby league circles, and while in the early days it was made through the deeds of patriarch Noel Sing with Dubbo Macquarie and Westside, his son Wayne and grandsons Billy and Marshall will be hoping to taste senior glory with Dubbo CYMS.
Back in 2013 the trio combined to win the Group 11 under-18s title with Wayne as coach, while Marshall scored a try in the decider and Billy, who also crossed for a four-pointer, was named as player of the match and player of the year.
Fast forward two years, and after a one-year break from rugby league they will be chasing first grade success when the Fishies meet Parkes at Caltex Park on Sunday, with Wayne as coaching director, Marshall on the wing and Billy coming off the bench.
"It's always good to play with your brother. We had that win a couple of years ago in juniors but it would be pretty good if we could win a senior grand final together," Billy said.
"I missed playing last year. I moved away and had a go but wanted to come back. In the end it was good to have that year off.
"I came back this year pretty keen. I missed the boys and I've come back to be part of a pretty strong squad so it has worked out well.
"I have a role to play off the bench and just do what (coach) Tim (Ryan) wants me to do."
For 19-year-old Marshall, 2015 has been a year of transition.
A noted half during his junior days, Sing has been transformed into a winger this season and while he admits it has taken time he says he's adjusting to the role.
And he is also aware that veteran Parkes half Dennis Moran might send some work his way
"At the start I found it difficult but I'm slowly getting used to it," he said.
"I'd never really played there before but I've had a lot of help from the boys and I'm getting there.
"But I know I'm going to have to be on my game on Sunday. Dennis has a very good kicking game but hopefully he doesn't aim too much of it at me."
Like most sets of brothers, the pair like to niggle.
When asked to dish any dirt on each other they hesitated, but the conversation quickly turned to hair.
"I don't have much on him but the one thing I'll say is that he needs a haircut," Billy said.
"I hope someone can get the shears out on Mad Monday and take it off."
Which drew this from Marshall.
"They've been saying I need it cut for a couple of years now but it's still here," he said.
"I hardly see Billy anyway, he's always at work so I don't know why it worries him."