Albury Thunder Burmeister Shield coach Tommy Gemmell believes his side’s experience will give them a huge advantage in Sunday's grand final against Gundagai in Wagga.
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"In the last six years we've made five grand finals and won three,” he said.
"The loss in 2014 means the boys have learned a lot and we know we can get the win.”
The Thunder won their past two encounters against the Tigers in the regular season, and Gemmell said the recent matches between the sides were very intense.
"We've played them three times this year, and there is not one player you can single out,” he said.
"The whole team is a threat … we were ahead 20-6 a few weeks ago, before they sparked to life and we won on golden point.
“We are going out there on Sunday to play our game, and get on top of them early."
Gemmell said a win would culminate in a consistent season for the Thunder players who have delivered results throughout the year.
"It would be icing on the cake, we've been a really tight knit team this year,” he said.
"Captain Rhys Dawe, Matthew Garness and Jarrod Maxwell have been very consistent first graders.
"It's exciting and there's a good youth balance."
Gemmell said the Tigers would come out with a point to prove after two recent defeats at the hands of the Thunder.
"They've been the form team of the reserve competition, and they'll have a fire in their belly to try and rectify recent results, so we'll be expecting them to come out with a lot of force."
Full-back Curtley Jenkinson (10 tries) and Zak Tipene (9 tries) lead the scoring for the Thunder, while 17 rostered players have played more than 10 games for the season.
Gemmell said he aimed to ensure his side honed the elements of the game.
"We try to do the little things and one percenters and play on the back of those,” he said.
"We have strong backs and talented forwards who can throw the ball around and score some pretty exciting tries."
"White line fever" will be felt on Sunday, however Gemmell declared his side was fit and ready to go on a fast and dry track.
"There are a few players saying they're nervous, but most of them have grand final experience,” he said.
"When we come out for the warm up and see the crowd, we know it's game time and the adrenaline is racing."
Gemmell declared strong support at McDonald's Park would give Albury a boost and the crowd numbers were always big.
"Everyone gets behind the club when someone gets through to the grand final, and it's always good to see the support."
