There has been a change in the ladder following games over the weekend with the majority of the Young Cherrypickers looking to head into the finals series.
The First Grade Cherrypickers secured their spot in the elimination finals taking a 24 -18 win over the Temora Dragons at Alfred Oval last Saturday.
Tries for the Pickers were made by Matt Murray, Che Hyslop and Jake Kambos with Tom Demeio converting all three.
Players Player for the game was Jayke Hogan.
The win locked the Pickers into third place on the Group 9 ladder behind the Gundagai Tigers in second and Wagga Roos in first.
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The Pickers will now face off against the second place Tigers this Sunday at ANZAC Park in Gundagai with kick off at 2.35pm.
The other game in first grade over the weekend will be the Temora Dragons and Tumut Blues playing in the Elimination Final at Nixon Park in Temora.
It is now the end of the season for the Cherrypickers Resevrve Grade side with the Reggies unfortunately dropping to seventh on the ladder after their loss to Temora 14-22.
Tries for the Reggies were scored by Ryan Buckley, Sofeni Tuapo and Billy Corcoran with Brody Smith converting one.
The game was the final run on the field for the Reserve Grade side for Kyle Richens, who was also named Players Player for the match and Dan Barclay.
Dan has been a part of the club for the past three years in a coaching capacity but decided to throw the boots back on for 2025 to help out during a player shortage.
Dan will continue with the club in a coaching capacity.
Kyle has been a part of the club for well over a decade with the Pickers family proud to show their appreciation for his service to the club.
No matter if he has been a player or a coach, Kyle has been said to have the ability to get the most out of everyone around him.
With multiple premierships under his belt, including the drought breaking 2023 reserve grade premiership, he has played 225 games and never leaves anything on the field.
Following a forfiet on Sunday the Cherrybombs will play off in the elimination final this Saturday facing off against the Gundagai Tigers at Nixon Park in Temora with kick off at 12.10pm.
The qualifying final will be played on Sunday between the Junee Diesels and Southcity Bulls.
The Under 18s finished the normal season in second place on the ladder and secured themselves a place in the qualifying final where they will face off against Southcity Bulls on Sunday August 31 at ANZAC Park in Gundagai with kick off at 11am.
The under 18s have an impressive record for the season having played 14 games they only lost two.
The League Tag side have finished off their season with their final game of the normal season, the side will be looking to improve and dig deep for the 2026 season.
Well done to all of the sides for what has been a huge season and we will all be cheering along in the elimination and qualifying finals being played this weekend.
