Both teams had been undefeated before the clash.

From the viewpoint of the man with the whistle (first grade referee Mr Stacey Irvine), it was one of the fastest Under 13s games he'd experienced.

Mr Irvine praised the fast back-line defence and the broken-play running of the Orange City back row; nominated Alex Heap, Aiden Butcher, Harry Krueger, Jack Bell, Sam Green (particularly in defence) and Isaac Brown (top try-saving tackle) as Narromine players who certainly made constructive contributions; and both teams for their discipline, skills and preparedness to attack from anywhere on the paddock given the cards in hand.

Both teams are sure to re-meet in the semi-finals and probably the grand final: your correspondent can't wait.

In other news:

Agrigrain Friday night rugby tonight at Noel Powell Ovals vs Dubbo Roos from 6pm for the Under 7s, 9s and 11s.

A Saturday bye for the Under 13s, with the Under 17s off to Forbes (11.30am kick-off) and the Senior Gorillas hosting Bathurst Bulldogs at Royal Cale for Sponsors' Day.

Macquarie Emus Gala Day this Sunday at Trangie for the Under 7s, 9s and 11s

The Wallabies training session at Dubbo this coming Monday 2.30pm-4.30pm.

For your diary: Narromine Junior Gorillas presentation function at 5.30pm on Friday September 5 at Payten Park.

GO THE GORILLAS!