The Wagga club has been in the past six grand finals, winning three of them including the 2016 decider against Wagga City, but this time the tables have turned.

Five seasons ago it was Waratahs who went into the grand final undefeated and survived one hell of a scare.

Now they are looking to end a perfect season for the Boiled Lollies.

Captain James Whiteley believes not having the pressure of expectation will be a boost for the clash at Conolly Rugby Complex on Saturday.

"It's something new for the club but Wagga City have earned the favourite's tag and have been the benchmark all year," Whiteley said.

"I think it helps as we've got a fairly new playing group and the expectation of the past is still there in the background but we have a lot of fresh faces and some young faces as well who are keen to rip in and make their own history if they can."

Wagga City have won all three meetings between the two sides this season, but needed a last-minute try to remain unbeaten during their last match up earlier this month.

It gives Waratahs confidence they can spring a surprise on grand final day.

"We've been building throughout the year," he said.

"From the first round until now that is what we've been targeting so if we keep building like we have been I think we've definitely got a chance.

"We saw some good signs last time we played them so if we keep working on that we will definitely be competitive."

Whiteley is no stranger to grand finals, as he prepares to play in his sixth decider.

He's won three of them, including two with Ag College, as well as being part of the success against his former club last season.

The 32-year-old has taken over the captaincy after Waratahs lost a dearth of experience from last year.

He admitted it has been a crazy season with the impact of coronavirus creating a four-team first grade competition.

However he is looking for the side to put it all together in the game that counts the most.

"I think we just need to turn up," Whiteley said.

"In the last few weeks we've been playing well in patches but lull into pedestrian footy here and there.

"We just need to keep our attitude right, keep our heads screwed on and need to be playing on-the-ball footy all the time."

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