The Coonamble Bears Reserve Grade side travelled to Gilgandra on Sunday for their sudden-death semi-final against the top ranked Gulgong Terriers.
Finishing fourth at end of the regular season, the Bears were fighting to keep their campaign alive and push for a grand final berth.
A huge crowd braved the bleak conditions to watch both semi-final clashes.
Gulgong drew first blood, crossing for two converted tries in the first half.
Coonamble hit the scoreboard through Malakai Haley, who powered over to narrow the margin, sending the Bears into . . .
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