Photo gallery: Macarthur Rugby League week-1 finals Camden v City and Oakdale v Picton

It was thrilling, intense and emotional. Finals rugby league returned to Kirkham Park last weekend and we were there capturing the action. Check out the GALLERY

It started in sunshine and finished with nail biting emotion.

The finals spotlight returned to the Macarthur region as sides ranked two to five fought for the right to progress their season.

And the footy hungry locals weren’t disappointed.

A healthy crowd is seen during the 2022 Wests Group Macarthur First Grade Premiership Finals on August 21, 2022, in Elderslie, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

On a day where the Camden Rams overpowered Campbelltown City and Picton held off Oakdale there was no shortage of quality action.

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Here are some of the best action shots from a great day out at Kirkham Park.

Patrick Dumont of the Rams looks on. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Metuisela Taungatua of the Rams is tackled. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Corey Makelim of the Rams kicks long. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Match action. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Jake Scott of the Rams celebrates a try with Josh Goulton. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Corey Makelim of the Rams runs the ball. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Corey Makelim of the Rams is tackled by Che Te Rangi of the Kangaroos. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Corey Makelim of the Rams is tackled by Alex Seve of the Kangaroos. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Jake Scott of the Rams is tackled. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Steele Brown of the Rams prepares a conversion attempt. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Match action during the 2022 Wests Group Macarthur First Grade Premiership Qualification Final match. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Nicholas Soloa Toomata of the Kangaroos reacts. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Kisi Taulani of the Rams is tackled. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Bradley Speechley of the Rams looks to pass. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Steven Williamson of the Kangaroos reacts. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Danny Fualalo of the Rams is tackled by Che Te Rangi. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Corey Makelim of the Rams breaks the line and scores a try. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

The Rams celebrate a try scored by Jake Scott. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Patrick Dumont of the Rams breaks the line and scores a try. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Steele Brown of the Rams is tackled. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Oakdale Workers and Picton Magpies at Kirkham Park. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Oakdale Workers celebrate a try. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Tony Williams of the Magpies runs the ball. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Oakdale Workers and Picton Magpies at Kirkham Park. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Billy Carroll of the Magpies is tackled. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)

Oakdale Workers and Picton Magpies at Kirkham Park. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Newscorp)