Young look to have put a horror season behind them with a strong performance at the West Wyalong Knockout.
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Little went right for the Cherrypickers last season, who lost their first eight games despite making finals in 2017, but under new coach Roy Jewitt things look a lot more positive.
Eventual winners Goulburn proved far too strong in the semi-final, taking a 30-0 win.
Jewitt thought they failed to match their level after coming off tight games against Mudgee and Griffith Black and Whites.
"We struggled, didn't get into the game and they were too good, Jewitt said. "They stepped it up another level."
However Jewitt could see plenty of positives from the weekend.
Sam Langford looked strong in his return to the club at hooker while Saul Lealaitafea looked a new man in the front row, consigning Aaron Slater to the bench.
"Obviously we have a lot to work on, but this is what these games are for," Jewitt said.
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