Bret Fisher knows "a big moment" awaits Dubbo CYMS if his juniors side gets things right on Sunday.
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The Fishies juniors are currently the only CYMS side not in the grand final, but their coach is eager to rectify that this weekend.
CYMS meets Parkes in the preliminary final at Forbes' Spooner Oval with the winner advancing to a grand final date with Forbes.
"The three sides already in are a big chance of winning and we're a chance too," Fisher said.
"No-one has got four in a row before so that's a big motivation and it's something the club has mentioned already.
"It's a big moment for CYMS."
While the opportunity is right in front of Fisher's side, he knows they can't get too carried away.
CYMS thumped Parkes 50-6 just a month ago during a strong run home to the minor premiership.
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Those results provide plenty of confidence, but Fisher knows Parkes has been building and has produced some of its best footy of the season in the finals.
The Spacemen overcame a hugely talented Wellington side in last week's minor semi, getting the result in an extra-time thriller.
"At the end of the day we've got a game ahead of us and we've got to focus on that," Fisher said.
"We've got to tick that box if we want to move on."
If CYMS are to get the job done on Sunday, the forward pack will have to set the tone.
Fisher said his side "got rolled" by Forbes' big men last weekend as they got on top early and helped the Magpies shoot to an early 16-0 lead.
"We didn't roll the sleeves up and that was that," Fisher said.
"And that's what we pride ourselves on. Those forwards and our defence.
"There's three or four Western Rams in the forward pack with boys like Colby Peckham, Sully Haycock and Tom Stimpson so we pride ourselves on that."
Fullback Noah Ryan will miss Sunday's game after suffering an ankle injury last weekend. Under 16s star Braye Porter has been named as his replacement.
Kick-off against Parkes is scheduled for 12.35pm at Forbes.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
