Photo gallery: Macarthur Rugby League finals action from Thirlmere

With a double extra-time finish it was a day that will be long remembered and we were there capturing the action across three grades. Check out the GALLERY

It was a Sunday that started with grand final spots up for grabs.

First up, Campbelltown Collegians had to exert all their strength to hold off a resilient Corrimal Cougars in the open age women’s competition.

In the men’s reserve grade, Mittagong Lions showed their class to defeat the Oaks Tigers before Camden eventually won through to next week’s first grade grand final after withstanding Campbelltown City across two scintillating periods of extra time.

First Grade: Camden Rams 29 defeated Campbelltown City Kangaroos 25

Kienan Tempest scores the winning try despite getting cramp in the run in to the line. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Jackson Willis has an attempted field goal charged down by Kangaroos halfback Alex Seve. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Jackson Willis is tackled by Kangaroos Alex Seve. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Jackson Willis brings the scores level with a late field goal. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kangaroos captain Michael Stevens ducks under a tackle from Rams Brad Hopkins. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Bradley Speechley’s crunching tackle on Kangaroo Dylan Nunes. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Hatrick hero Kienan Tempest battles with Kangaroos fullback Shannon Gallant. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kisi Taulani does battle with Kangaroos halfback Alex Seve. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kangaroos skipper Michael Stevens leading the charge. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kangaroos backrower Christopher Williamson leads the comeback with two tries. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kangaroos forward Christopher Williamson scores one of his two tries. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kangaroos fullback Shannon Gallant carrying the ball. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

JohnRyan dives for the corner but is smashed by a try saving tackle from Kangaroos halfback Alex Seve. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kangaroos centre Aykan Bosnali scores. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Rams playmaker Corey Makelim. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Kienan Tempest scores the first of his three tries. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Reserve Grade: Mittagong Lions 38 defeated The Oaks Tigers 18

The Oaks showing battle wounds. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Oaks Tigers showing battle wounds. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Mittagong’s Lleyton Wallace scores. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Mittagong’s Jack Phillips runs in a try. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Mittagong’s Jack Phillips runs in a try. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Mittagong’s Jake Mercieca runs in a try. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

The Oaks Nicola Sbezzi is hauled down. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Mittagong’s David Eccleston with an un-orthodox tackle on The Oaks Matthew Richards. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Mittagong’s David Eccleston with an un-orthodox tackle on The Oaks Matthew Richards. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Mittagong’s Jake Mercieca. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Open Age Women’s: Campbelltown Collegians 20 defeated Corrimal Cougars 18

Collegians players celebrating their win on the final siren. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Collegians on the burst. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Collegian prop Adi Kelera Turaganivolo breaks a tackle. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal’s Ana Raduva crosses for a try. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal’s Ana Raduva crosses for a try. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal’s Ashley Swan-Hayles is tackled by Collegians Tetuanui Dean. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal fullback Ana Raduva. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal’s Zali Yeo hands off a Collegians defender. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal’s Christine Gaudiosi. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Collegians on the attack. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal score a try. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Collegians player Tetuanui Dean scores her second try of the game. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Corrimal on attack. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.

Collegians Tetuanui Dean scores a try. News Local, Pictures by Julian Andrews.