It's a grand final 81 years in the making as the Newtown Jets face off against the North Sydney Bears for the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup title at CommBank Stadium on Sunday.
The two foundation clubs met in a senior decider for the first and only time – until now – more than eight decades ago when the Jets prevailed 34-7 to win the 1943 NSWRFL competition.
While they're no longer in the top-flight premiership, the Jets and Bears still share a famous rivalry. They've already staged several absorbing battles this season, with North Sydney triumphing 18-16 in week two of the finals to earn a week off and a direct pass to this weekend's blockbuster clash.
That loss forced the Jets to go the long way to the grand final, hanging tough to come from behind and defeat the Raiders 18-16 last Saturday.
Captained by second-rower Billy Burns and with a host of other Sharks NRL squad members combining to propel the Bluebags towards glory, the Jets are well placed to earn their first NSW Cup premiership since 2019.
Kick-off is at 3pm. CLICK HERE to secure a ticket from as little as $5. You can also catch the action live on 9Now and NSWRL TV.
See the two teams below.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bears is number 20 Sualauvi FaalogoFullback for Jets is number 1 Liam Ison
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Winger for Bears is number 2 Allan FitzgibbonWinger for Jets is number 2 Tom Rodwell
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Centre for Bears is number 3 Israel OgdenCentre for Jets is number 3 Chris Vea'ila
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Centre for Bears is number 4 Dean IeremiaCentre for Jets is number 4 Mawene Hiroti
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Winger for Bears is number 5 Tuipulotu KatoaWinger for Jets is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet
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Five-Eighth for Bears is number 1 Kieran HaymanFive-Eighth for Jets is number 6 Khaled Rajab
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Halfback for Bears is number 7 Harradyn WilsonHalfback for Jets is number 7 Niwhai Puru
Forwards
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Prop for Bears is number 8 Kurt De LuisProp for Jets is number 10 Tuku Hau Tapuha
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Hooker for Bears is number 9 Bronson GarlickHooker for Jets is number 9 Jayden Berrell
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Prop for Bears is number 10 Tepai MoeroaProp for Jets is number 14 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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2nd Row for Bears is number 11 Joe Chan2nd Row for Jets is number 11 Kyle Pickering
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2nd Row for Bears is number 12 Matt Stimson2nd Row for Jets is number 12 Billy Burns
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Lock for Bears is number 13 Ativalu LisatiLock for Jets is number 13 Blake Hosking
Interchange
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Interchange for Bears is number 14 Nathaniel RoacheInterchange for Jets is number 15 Jordin Leiu
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Interchange for Bears is number 15 Regan HughesInterchange for Jets is number 17 Billy Magoulias
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Interchange for Bears is number 16 Phillip MakatoaInterchange for Jets is number 18 Samuel Healey
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Interchange for Bears is number 17 Ben TaltyInterchange for Jets is number 19 Brad Fearnley
Reserves
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Replacement for Bears is number 18 Coby ThomasReplacement for Jets is number 8 Rhys Dakin
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