Dubbo Macquarie returned to their best in the Peter McDonald Cup last Sunday, June 30, despite going in without suspended Captain-Coach, Jack Kavanagh and some other key players.

Winger Charlie Kempston crossed for three tries, with brother Jack, Carl Ralph, and Ash Wilders, also scoring one each, as the locals powered home by 32-10 against Orange Hawks.

The Raiders, however, will face another stern test on Sunday when the always-dangerous Forbes Magpies swoop onto Apex Oval, a happy hunting ground that has netted the southerners three premierships in recent seasons.