# Forbes Magpies rugby league finals campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/forbes-magpies-rugby-league-finals-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

The Forbes Magpies have entered a historic finals weekend with five of their teams in premiership contention, including the newly launched Peter McDonald Premiership (PMP) women’s tackle competition.

As the competition progressed to the preliminary finals, the Magpies were scheduled to host the Mudgee Dragons at Spooner Oval. The Magpies faced roster challenges due to winger Zeke Hartwig being sidelined with a severe sternum injury, expected to be replaced by Jonah Little, while the Mudgee Dragons saw the return of hooker Jack Beasley.

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

The victory served as a tribute to the late Hayden Bolam, with the team using his memory as motivation through the display of banners and posters 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.

## Claims

- The Peter McDonald Premiership preliminary finals will be held at Spooner Oval in Parkes and Apex Oval in Dubbo. (single source)
- Forbes Magpies will face the Mudgee Dragons on Saturday, August 29, at Spooner Oval. (single source)
- Zeke Hartwig will miss the Forbes Magpies match due to a severe sternum injury. (single source)
- Mudgee Dragons hooker Jack Beasley returns to the lineup for the preliminary final. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Forbes Magpies win PMP grand final in tribute to late teammate

The Forbes Magpies won the 2026 PMP grand final against Macquarie, dedicating the victory to their late teammate Hayden Bolam despite the match being cut short by a serious injury to Farren Lamb.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forbes-magpies-win-pmp-grand-final-in-tribute-to-late-teammate

### 2026-08-26: Peter McDonald Premiership preliminary finals lineups announced

The Peter McDonald Premiership preliminary finals feature the Forbes Magpies hosting the Mudgee Dragons this weekend, with key roster changes including the return of Jack Beasley.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peter-mcdonald-premiership-preliminary-finals-lineups-announced

### 2026-08-24: Forbes Magpies enter historic finals weekend with five teams in contention

The Forbes Magpies face a historic finals weekend with all five of their teams in premiership contention for the first time.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forbes-magpies-enter-historic-finals-weekend-with-five-teams-in-contention

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