The Port Macquarie Pirates Rugby Union Club face the Marlins at Stuart Park in Port Macquarie from 2pm on Saturday, September 5.

The Pirates secured their spot after defeating Hastings Valley Vikings, 47-0 in the preceding round. The Pirates have previously won against the Marlins twice this season, one game by forfeit.

Thomas Currey said a win in the grand final would be the ultimate send off for many players exiting this year into senior grades.

"We've mostly been doing more team based training and preparing for the game," he said.

"It's a big moment for the club because most of the boys have played all the way through from 14s. It's a big year of moving through in the last year before seniors.

"A win would be great, fantastic. A way to finish off the juniors years will a high moment and something to be remembered.

"It's been a hard season through COVID but we did well to remain undefeated. The boys' commitment to continue pushing hard through tough times and the coaching commitment to training. Everyone has done more than they can."

A win against the Marlins could set the club up for a double grand final victory on Saturday, as the Pirates Women's 10s side also seek their fourth straight grand final win against Coffs Harbour Snappers at 12.45pm.

Coach Andrew Currey said there is certainly some advantage gained by hosting the grand final in Port Macquarie.

"The boys get to host a grand final and out of all the years I've been here this will be a first to host a grand final. It's certainly an advantage to know the ground and have local support," he said.

"It's just lucky we can hold it here because the boys have played well all season and got the minor premiership to host the final. Full credit to them.

"The boys at this age are all about attitude. If they turn up on the day as a good, fit, young side and if they can go from there, we know they will do a good job.

'This is the third grand final for some of the boys (in 18s and 16s) and so there's no better way to head off to seniors than winning a grand final. It will act as a strong stage of their life before they head away for other things such as senior football, university and HSC.

"It will be a good moment for the boys, especially on home ground."

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