Experienced Wagga RSL paceman Tim Cameron is adamant the Bulldogs are not simply making up the numbers in this year's Wagga Cricket finals series.
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Wagga RSL will return to finals on Saturday when they take on St Michaels in the minor semi-final at Wagga Cricket Ground.
Cameron is no stranger to finals success, having played a key role in Wagga RSL's golden era, where he part of four premiership wins.
The 33-year-old admits the arrival of finals time still puts a spring in his step.
"Yeah absolutely. It was probably a pretty similar training run last night but you just feel the vibe start to change a little bit," Cameron said.
"Even this time of year, with the weather, it's finals time and you get a spring in your step and you know if you get ahead another week you're one step closer to the big one.
"We missed out last year, we went pretty close to winning a close prelim against Lake Albert a couple of years ago so it's exciting to be back in the fold and, I don't know, you say all this cliched stuff but anything can happen come finals.
"It's exciting to be back in and we're certainly confident knowing we can get the job done."
Cameron believes facing off in the 'big one' is an achievable goal for Wagga RSL.
Since Christmas, the Bulldogs have downed the Saints and tied with the minor premiers, South Wagga.
Asked how far Wagga RSL can go in finals, Cameron did not hesitate to aim high.
"All the way, really," he said.
"We're playing St Michaels this weekend, who we knocked off last time. Without being too confident, it was a really good win last time and we'll take a lot out of that.
"And only a few weeks ago, against the best team in South Wagga, and they're clearly the best team. They've got a fantastic squad with a lot of really good cricketers and we obviously pushed them all the way without getting that final hurdle of the last single."
Cameron has enjoyed another fine season for the Bulldogs.
After a shoulder injury early in the season, Cameron has returned to full fitness and is hitting his straps coming into finals.
He has taken 17 wickets at an average of 19 and has averaged 13 with the bat.
"To be honest, I wish I'd contributed a little bit more with the bat at times that I've had the opportunity," he said.
"Even last week...20 runs and a couple of wickets. I've got confidence in my ability that I can do that. Yeah, I'm happy with how I went but I'm given a pretty good opportunity most weeks to do that for the team, that's my role, and what Sam (Perry) asks me to do.
"You've got your badge on your shirt, you're running in with the ball and you're doing your bit for the club."
Cameron is confident two-day cricket will bring the best out in Wagga RSL.
"It's my favourite form, war of attrition and that sort of thing. You've really got to be on for the 160 overs," he said.
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