In just their fourth season since entering the Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League competition, the Kearsley Crushers have qualified for their first-ever grand final.
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The Crushers will take on the Kotara Bears, in the D-grade decider at St John Oval, Charlestown this Saturday.
It will be the third time Kearsley have taken on Kotara - the minor premiers - in the space of four weeks.
The Bears defeated the Crushers 22-20 in the battle for the minor premiership in the final round of the regular season on September 26.
A fortnight later, the Crushers advanced to the grand final after defeating the Bears 24-16 in the major semi-final.
"It was a mighty effort by the boys, and let's support them in their premiership endeavour to bring home the main prize," club spokesperson Pam Snaddon said.
Kotara went on to beat Shortland 34-6 in last Saturday's preliminary final, setting up what's sure to be a thrilling premiership decider.
The game will kick off at 11.30am Saturday, and a supporters' bus will depart Kearsley Hotel at 9.30am. Bookings are essential; find out more on the club's Facebook page.
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