In a see-sawing affair, the Bulldogs led 14-12 at half-time, and were up 18-16 with a minute remaining.

Cessnock 22 def Kurri Kurri 18

Kurri Kurri Try Scorers - T Dow-Nikau 2, P Dinauvoli, B Wyborn. Goals - K Hardy 1.

Cessnock Try Scorers - S Mercalf, C Orchard, K Barber, U Baker. Goals - B Mendyk 3.

Reserve Grade: Kurri Kurri 22 def Cessnock 16

Open Grade: Kurri Kurri 16 def Cessnock 12

Under 19: Kurri Kurri 18 def Cessnock 16