The visitors fielded only nine players, so Glen matched them with the same number and rotated their players to give everyone a hit out.

It didn’t take centre Joel Jackson long to get into try-scoring mode, getting his first in the opening minute. He crossed for three more inside the first half but played no part in the second half. Sam Kiehne was great at dummy half and continually set his supports in motion while Michael Adams had a terrific game, scoring two tries and gapping the defence on several occasions. His defence was also spirited.

Adam McPhillips had another strong game and then played well in Reserves off the bench. He could have scored an early try but unselfishly passed the ball to centre Adrian Wadley who got the second try of the game. Nick Ehsman had a strong game with a couple of bell ringers in defence and a forty metre sprint to the line.

Wingers Andrew Grob and Luke Whan also got four pointers, but the game was a disappointing way to finish before the semi finals.

Nevertheless, it was a great effort from the Magpie lads to go through a season unbeaten, although they pulled the Houdini act against Guyra at Mead Park in a game that finished in a draw. Several times they won without playing great football but they will face staunch opposition from Inverell and Guyra in the playoffs.