Mat Skinner has been part of some of the strongest representative line-ups Dubbo has fielded.
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Squads with names like Moran, Bower, Cox, and many others which have been regulars on representative team sheets.
But even with all that talent there was a number of times Dubbo missed out on Western Zone titles, so the chance to take out this season's Premier League crown with a side few have fancied is something the Newtown all-rounder is keen to seize.
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"I've played in some strong teams and they haven't gone so well so to win it with a team no one expected to make it would be really good," he said.
Skinner was promoted to captain during a mid-season shake-up which saw Dubbo's Premier League side almost change completely.
With a dwindling interest from many players, frustration from others after traveling to the likes of Bathurst or Cowra without getting a chance, and Mitch Bower's infamous "weakest Dubbo side I've ever played in" comments, change was crucial.
Out when the likes of Bower, Buckley, Strachan, and Patterson and heading into the final only Corey McDean, Thomas Nelson, and Stuart Naden have played every game for Dubbo this season.
"The start of the season was a bit disappointing with so many coming in and out of the side and halfway through we decided to change the way we did things," Skinner said.
"We listened to the players and what they wanted and now we've got people who are keen, which is good.
"Blokes didn't want to travel and not bat and bowl. You look at round one at Bathurst and we had about eight all-rounders which was ridiculous and a lot of them didn't get a go.
"The last few games people have played their roles, whether it's batting or bowling or being that all-rounder."
Despite all the upheaval, Dubbo has only lost once this season and after finishing as minor premiers the side earnt hosting rights for the decider.
Dubbo takes on Parkes at No. 1 Oval on Sunday, having scored a 71-run win in the earlier match-up between the two sides earlier this season.
The side for the final is vastly similar to the one which won that day, and they worked well together again during a final round victory over Cowra.
"Even without guys like 'Patto' or Strachan there's a lot of talent around," Skinner said.
"We finished first with these other guys in and we only lost the one game to Orange. The talent is there and hopefully we can win the title."
Play starts at 10am.
- DUBBO: Mat Skinner ©, Angus Norton, Corey McDean, Charlie Kempston, Ben Wheeler, Thomas Nelson, Stuart Naden, Steve Skinner, Tom Atlee, Jacob Hill, Bailey Edmunds, Lee Price.