Kaitlyn Mason's under 15s Goannas side may have struggled to find their urgency and press the physicality earlier in the season, but those troubles are now a thing of the past.
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The coach, and former Dubbo CYMS halfback, has already seen and experienced the nerves of a grand final appearance, but she says her under 15s team are riding high after avenging a last round loss to the Panorama Platypi in the all important semi-final.
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"They're feeling really confident, confidence in the team is really high after our great semi-final performance against Bathurst," Mason said.
The youngest Goannas side to secure a grand finals appearance, the 15s are finding new focus as the finals wrap up.
"They're very focused, I think if we train well and we keep that focus and prepare ourselves well, it'll be a good game against Woodbridge."
Mason wants aggression and forward motion from her forward pack, and expects that to be the deciding factor against the ever imposing defending premiers when they meet in Eugowra this weekend.
"Our go forward in the middle will have a big impact, if we can muscle up there and keep things tight on the outside, we'll be in for a good game."
Her team, which hails from towns all across the Central West, has had to do much of their bonding on the field and Mason says the results have shown through in their recent performances.
"We had a hard tough game in our last round against Bathurst, then we backed it up seven days later and beat them, the girls have really showed what they're capable of."
"I'm very proud of all my girls' efforts throughout this season," Mason said.
"I'd also like to thank all the parents for their support this season, it's a huge honour to be given the chance to coach these young girls and give back to the game that has given me so much."
Mason also said she was 'excited' to be part of the emerging pathway for young girls in rugby league.
"With the talent we currently have on display across the competition, I can't wait to see where we'll be in five or six years time."
Kick off will take place at 11am on Eugowra Oval.