Forbes Magpies win PMP grand final in tribute to late teammate

Forbes Magpies PMP grand final Spooner Oval rugby league Hayden Bolam

The Forbes Magpies secured a victory over Macquarie in the 2026 PMP grand final, winning 36-16. The match was held at Spooner Oval and was ultimately abandoned with five minutes remaining due to a severe injury to Magpies centre Farren Lamb, who suffered a broken ankle during a tackle.

The win served as a tribute to the late Hayden Bolam. The team used the memory of their teammate as motivation, displaying banners and posters dedicated to him throughout the venue. Captain Nick Greenhalgh stated that the team hoped to have made Bolam proud following recent hardships faced by the club and the local community.

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Farren Lamb · Forbes Magpies · Hayden Bolam · Macquarie · Nick Greenhalgh

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