THE Muswellbrook Rams first grade players are itching to get onto Olympic Park this weekend, according to captain Cade Boney.
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And, with an A-Plus Contracting Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League premiership on the line, who could blame them.
It’s been a long time between drinks for the club, with the Scone Thoroughbreds the last hurdle in 2016.
But, there’s an air of anticipation throughout the organisation – and town.
“Everyone’s in good spirits,” Boney said.
“The guys are just excited to get into it.
“Sunday can’t come soon enough.
“After our semi-final win over the Thoroughbreds, the boys realise we deserve to be here.
“And, even though we’re full of confidence, we know this match will be 10 times harder.
“We’re not taking anything for granted.
“Scone’s been the most consistent side all year.
“We’ll need to be at our best.”
One aspect of the team, which is expected to hold the Rams in good stead, is the camaraderie among the senior contingent.
“It’s great to have the likes of Adam Grech, Zac Webb, Adam Hume and Clinton Blenman back at the club,” Boney said.
“They’re all ex-juniors.
“So, they’ve been a breath of fresh air this year.”
Boney also expressed his delight at the level of support throughout the community in the lead-up to the season finale.
“Seeing our colours (blue and gold) in the main street, and in shops, has been fantastic,” he said.
“It’s a big thing for the club this weekend – hopefully, we’ll have a massive crowd on hand.
“And, we can draw on their enthusiasm.”
The main match kicks off at 2.30pm.
The Muswellbrook Rams first grade squad consists of Jacob Ellis, Mitch Mather, Marcus Bower, Adam Grech, Elliot Serhan, Lennie Craft, Brady Benkovic, Andrew Pritchard, Rohan Pottinger, Jacobe Dowell, Jackson Anshaw, Heath Collins, Adam Hume, Liam Dunn, Cade Boney, Clinton Blenman, Jeffrey Sarrikko, Zac Webb and Drew Harker.
