But the Mudgee Dragons recruit didn't get that chance due to the Group 10 season being cancelled but on Sunday the star half will line up at the Bathurst ground in a bumper Presidents Cup fixture.

The former NRL talent will be guiding the Western Rams against the North Sydney Bears in what will be a big moment for Siejka and his Rams teammates.

"It's huge, it's massive for the area to get a foundation club out here. For the young kids that never went to Sydney, it's a really good test for them and is probably going to be a highlight of their career," Siejka said.

"I am excited, but it's more to play in Bathurst again. Like I played in the [pre-season] knockout, but other than that I haven't played there for years, so I'm pretty excited to play back at Carrington Park and it is exciting to do it for the Rams against North Sydney - it's a big occasion.

"It would be good to get a lot of people down there to have a look, North Sydney is a pretty big attraction. I know we haven't been going too good, but it's the sort of game you lift for."

Founded in 1908, the Bears have a rich league history. One of its former stars - Jason Taylor - is the coach of the Presidents Cup outfit, which sits second on the ladder with four wins through five rounds.

The Rams are at the bottom of the ladder without a win but Siejka feels they have done better than their record suggests.

"Everyone looks at wins and judges you off wins, but we've been in most games we've played," he said.

"There are still positives, but it's hard. We are playing Sydney teams who have older boys and bigger boys who have been playing together. We are mostly made up of under 23s and get to train for 45 minutes the day before we play, it's tough."

The Rams have been boosted by the inclusion of Group 10 stars Willie Heta and Zac Merritt, the latter having previously won a Group 11 premiership with Forbes.

Kick-off is 2pm.