IT is a record that speaks for itself, but one the Port City Breakers are uncomfortable talking about.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
In the decade since the Group 3 ladies league tag competition kicked off in 2009, the Breakers are set to appear in their seventh grand final on Sunday.
The clash with Forster-Tuncurry will be their fourth-straight with a premiership on the line, but coach Troy Roach would rather talk about other things - ones that don't involve their impressive record.
"I always try and drum it into the girls that we need to be humble and keep our feet on the floor," he said.
"They're a good bunch of girls that deserve the success and the recognition, but I worry a bit about what others from the outside would think should we get a little bit cocky."
The history books don't lie - the Breakers will aim for their third premiership success in the last four years, but the coach knows they will have to be near their best to get the job done.
"We acknowledge how good we've been in the past, but none of that means anything come Sunday," he said.
"These girls work extremely hard for their success; it hasn't come easy for them."
The Breakers and Forster have history in grand finals - Port City got the better of the Hawks in 2010 and 2012.
But the Great Lakes side inflicted the Breakers' first and only defeat of the season a fortnight ago to progress straight to Sunday's match.
"In the early days Kylie Hilder and Ash Alcorn were in the Forster team and there's always been a bit of a battle, so it's a bit funny we meet them again on Sunday," Roach said.
Breakers captain Brittany Mackay said their two-point defeat to the Hawks on August 11 "woke us up a bit" with Alcorn proving the difference, scoring two tries.
"It was good to lose in a way because it woke us up a bit, knowing a team can beat us," she said.
"It made us work a bit harder and having that week off doesn't always do you the world of good."
Mackay echoed her coach's thoughts, saying they knew past successes meant nothing come kick-off.
"There's no point being cocky about it; it's anyone's game ... grand finals are a totally different ball game," she said.
"It's who wants it more on the day; it will be a great game and be close-run."
Kick-off is at 10.30am at Lank Bain Sporting Complex at Wauchope.
What else is happening in sport?
While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE.
