Forbes Platypis defeated Bathurst Bulldogs 28-26 in a Blowes Cup match, marking Bathurst's first loss.

Forbes Platypis defeated Bathurst Bulldogs 28-26 in a Blowes Cup match on 20 July. The win marked Bathurst's first loss of the year. Despite the absence of key players, Forbes Platypis maintained their second-place ranking on the Blowes Cup ladder. Platypi assistant coach Andrew Hubbard praised the team's performance, acknowledging that both teams were not at full strength.