Sponsored for the second year by Country Energy, the event attracted a record 37 teams and 800 visitors in men’s and mixed divisions.

Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Blue Mountains, Mudgee and Gundegai were new teams this year.

The 98 games on a picturesque Cheney Park playing surface generated 1022 tries and not one send off, testament of the spirit of the event.

First time performers Mudgee and Gundagai, together with Forbes and Temora were regional winners with Marrickville and Strathfield the best of the city slickers.

Wagga Wagga yet again were rated best presented team.

Prior to the start of play a minute’s silence for the memory of former long serving Parkes Mayor Robert Wilson OAM who was instrumental in the event’s formation in 1993.

Carnival final results

Mens A: Marrickville I def Marrickville 2 (best player Michael Grech)

Mens B: Gundagai def Kogarah (Dalwya Vale)

Mixed A: Temora def Parkes (Matt Longhurst)

Mixed B: Mudgee def

Holroyd after extra time (Melissa Sharpe)

Mixed C: Forbes def Woollahra (Scott Hocking)

Mixed D: Strathfield def Bogan Road (Brook Lampard)

Best presented team Wagga Wagga.