A big crowd packed into Ashwood Park on Saturday, August 24, to witness the Bathurst Bulldogs win three grand finals - women's, third grade and first grade.
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The Bulldogs would hold on by just three points in the first grade decider against the Orange Emus, as the home-side broke a nine year premiership drought to be crowned premiers.
In second grade, Orange Emus stormed home to secure a 28-25 win over the Bulldogs, while in third grade it was Bathurst who secured a scrappy 22-13 win over the Orange Emus.
Bathurst had remained undefeated the entire season in colts until the grand final, as the Dubbo Kangaroos caused a massive upset to win 22-15 on foreign soil.
Bathurst's women's side collected a third consecutive premiership with a 34-28 win over Orange Emus, with Jakiya Whitfeld and Kirsten Howard scoring doubles.
