It's a phrase synonymous with the NSW State of Origin side, and it's what Dubbo CYMS players had in their minds during Sunday's incredible Peter McDonald Premiership grand final.

Bend, don't break.

Through 80 minutes of gruelling grand final intensity, 10 minutes of extra-time, and a further seven minutes of golden point , the Fishies did all they could to stave off the Forbes Magpies.

"I think at one stage there we were bent all the way over, but we didn't break," coach Shawn Townsend said post-game.

A Jeremy Thurston field goal was the difference on Sunday, September 7, at Apex Oval as Dubbo CYMS downed Forbes 23-22 in a grand final that will live long in the memory .

CYMS captain Jarryn Powyer admitted doubts started creeping into his mind as the game dragged on.

His side was

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