They're two of the strongest developers of junior talent in the region and on Sunday bragging rights will go on the line when the Forbes Magpies do battle with Bathurst St Pat's.
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The winners of the juniors premierships in Group 11 and Group 10 premiership lock horns at Wellington's Kennard Park as part of a bumper set of Premiers Challenge fixtures.
The match has the potential to be the highlight of the day given the sheer amount of talent and potential within both lineups.
The battle between the forward packs could well be worth the price of admission alone.
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The Magpies' powerhouse pack played a huge role in the side's successful bid for back-to-back titles, with the likes of Jack Hartwig, Thomas Phillips, Harrison Leadbitter, and Thomas Hopkins all constantly putting their side on the front foot.
On Sunday they'll do battle with a Saints side led by standout and captain Nic Barlow.
Barlow has been huge for Saints again this season and was awarded the man of the match in his side's grand final win last weekend after having a hand in each of the tries in the 20-8 victory.
St Pat's coach Kevin Grimshaw knows the battle up front will go a long way to deciding the contest.
"They're a pretty good side, with some really good forwards," he said of Forbes
"There's a few of their players that are moving to Sydney next year and I think they've got a couple of Country players in their side.
"We're going in determined to do our best.
"It's not just a fun game for us. It's a pretty prestigious event I think, to be crowned the area's top side."
Forbes earned a ticket to the Premiers Challenge after a hard-fought 26-24 grand final win over Dubbo CYMS.
Kick-off is 1.10pm.
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.
