ORANGE City Lions plucked victory from the jaws of defeat in downing Parkes Boars 17-16 at Northparkes Oval on Saturday.
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A try to winger Cameron Cole in the shadows of full time stole the four competition points for the defending premiers, ensuring they started their title defence in the best possible fashion.
The Central Western Daily's Michelle Cook was at the ground and, in between taking notes for her match report, took these action shots.
ORANGE CITY: Fly-half Mesui Lemoto looks to spin the ball wide. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: The Lions celebrate the last-minute try that secured them the game at Northparkes Oval on Saturday.
ORANGE CITY: Tatafu Na'aniumotu offloads in front of the Parkes defence. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Fullback Sam Dwyer on the attack. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
PARKES BOARS: Orange City's Jake Davis and Duncan Young try to bring down Parkes Richard Webb.
PARKES BOARS: Scrum-half Johnny Rathbone provides typically slick service for his backs. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Winger Cameron Cole is bundled up by the Parkes defence. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
PARKES BOARS: The Boars and Lions compete for possession from a line out. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Winger Joe ALexander enjoys some room to move. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
PARKES BOARS: Fly-half Mahe Fangupo finds some open space. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Duncan Young wins possession for his side at Northparkes Oval on Saturday.
PARKES BOARS: Darcy Byrne is tackled by Orange City's Steve Levett at Northparkes Oval on Saturday.
ORANGE CITY: Fly-half Mesui Lemoto surveys his options. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Winger Joe ALexander puts boot to ball. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Fullback Sam Dwyer puts in a clearing kick. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Hooker Chris Senior is tackled by Parkes Hooker Tim Lawler. Photo: MICHELLE COOK
ORANGE CITY: Parkes Richard Webb and Karl Oliver combine to bring a halt to Orange City's Steve Levett, who is supported by Billy Freeman.
PARKES BOARS: Mahe Fangupo looks to break through the Orange City defence.
He also called for more Super Rugby games in the Central West.
It will be his third NRL appearance of the 2024 season.
The wet weather couldn't stop junior footy from going ahead.
He also called for more Super Rugby games in the Central West.
It will be his third NRL appearance of the 2024 season.
The wet weather couldn't stop junior footy from going ahead.
Both are part of the Orange Little Athletics club.
