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A conversion from the sideline after the full-time siren had sounded ensured the Moree Boomerangs would claim back-to-back Group 19 premierships.
Player-of-the-match Will Fernando slotted the goal to break a 34-all deadlock in the grand final against Glen Innes to win the trophy.
The match started disastrously for minor premiers, the Magpies who found themselves down 16-nil in the first 10 minutes after a Boomerangs onslaught which saw Ethan Pegus, Wyatt Roberts and Peter Duncan all crossing for tries.
The Magpies clawed their way back into contention before half-time with Will Newberry crossing for their first before Jamie Watts made his way over under the posts for the first of his four tries for the game.
The half-time score favoured the Boomerangs 16-10.
The Moree started the second stanza in a similar fashion to the first.
Duncan scored his second try and then Fernando slotted a penalty goal to put the Boomerangs out in front 24-10.
Watts then brought the Magpies back into the game with two converted tries.
The Magpies were only two behind the Boomerangs and the intensity lifted.
Moree extended their lead again to 30-22 with Anthony Williams crossing but the competition's leading try-scorer, and best and fairest winner in Watts, added a fourth four-pointer.
Glen captain-coach Guy Mepham crashed over to put the Magpies in front for the first time with three minutes left on the clock.
The Boomerangs opted for the short kick-off which paid dividends with Roberts bringing up his brace on the stroke of full-time to bring up the 34-all scoreline before Fernando's sideline conversion.