A first win in the black and gold will mean plenty of Matt Graham but the prop knows it will also means a huge lot to the entire Dubbo Rhinos club.
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Having previously lived and played on the Central Coast, Graham was keen for something new and made the move to Dubbo and after meeting with coach Darren Taylor linked with the Rhinos.
After three rounds of the New Holland Agriculture Cup the Rhinos have gone close to a win, particularly in gallant performances against last year's grand finalists CSU and Narromine, but have little to show for those efforts.
This weekend is another test against the physical Mudgee Wombats but Grahame knows a victory is the one thing missing after a string of improved performances.
"I think we're going well compared to the stories I've heard from last year," the man more commonly known as Grimace said.
"We've come a long way and I think last weekend [against Narromine] proved that."
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The Wombats have two wins a bye from the first three rounds of the season and head to Apex Oval on Saturday as the early season front-runners.
But Graham is confident his side has what it takes to topple the Batties, should they play the consistent brand of footy they've gone so close to so far this season.
"With the team we've got if we can put together an 80-minute performance we can beat anyone," he said.
And if they were to down Mudgee?
"When we get that first win and if it's this weekend it will be enormous for the club and the confidence of the boys," he added.
Graham has played a big part in the improved performances of the Rhinos this year.
Despite being a new face at the club he's someone captain Matt Neill has come to look for.
Graham's experience has been welcomed in what is a young Rhinos side and it's something the front-rower has enjoyed as well.
"I think it's one of the main things I'm here for," he said.
"Show the young fellas how to go about things and give that encouragement. I love it."
The motivation and guidance has been big for the side but his performances on the field have been just as important.
The Rhinos' scrum and set piece has been a real point of strength so far and Graham is eager to maintain that this weekend.
"I'm looking forward to the challenge," he said of going up against Mudgee's pack.
"I've heard they're strong in the lineout and scrum and our scrum has been pretty good so we're looking forward to it."
Kick-off is 3.15pm, Saturday at Apex Oval.