BRAMLEY Buffaloes will be aiming to make it third time lucky against Underbank Rangers on Sunday as they embark on their fifth successive Grand Final appearance in the fourth tier of rugby league.

The West Yorkshire rivals go head to head at Warrington’s Halliwell Jones Stadium in the Conference National Grand Final (12.30).

Bramley are the favourites to triumph, having already taken the honours in their play-off clash two weeks ago – twice in the League and once in the play-offs – and coming up against opponents who are playing in the Final for the first time.

But Bramley head coach Mark Butterill, who is in his first season in charge, is well aware of the need to perform on the big stage.

“This is what we’ve been aiming for all season, but the job is far from done,” explained Butterill who played for the original Amber and Black in the 90s.

“And we’ll be going all out to win the Grand Final and make sure we bring the trophy back to Bramley.

“The last two seasons have been bitterly disappointing as we failed at the final hurdle.

“But I have fond memories of the 2006 final when we beat Hemel Stags at Warrington and I’ll be looking for a repeat against Underbank.”

Added Butterill: “We need to recapture that spirit.

“We’ve got a great sense of togetherness and unity in the squad and a lot of players who have now been with the club since it reformed in 2003.

“That experience will help a lot but we won’t underestimate our opposition.

“Both regular season games against Underbank have been exciting and tight contests with a win apiece, each by two points, and we were fortunate to squeeze past them into the play-offs last week.

“It promises to be a real cracker!

“It will be another fantastic occasion for the club but we won’t be happy unless that trophy returns back along the M62 to West Leeds!”