It was a close match, with the Dragons just edging out the Wolves by one try, taking the win 16-12.

Dragons player Jared Robinson's 200^th game got off to a cracking start, opening the scoring in the first 30 seconds.

It took another 26 minutes until the next four points were scored by Lithgow's Keelan Bresac to equal the score.

Harry Bender successfully converted the kick for Lithgow to take the lead heading into half time.

The Wolves came out of half time rejuvenated and eight minutes into the second half saw another four points awarded to the Workies as Greg Behan scored an important try and Josh Howarth successfully converted the kick, extending their lead to 12-6.

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With 15 minutes until full-time, it seemed all hope was lost for the home side until Nathan Orr brushed off a head hit to make his way to the try line to score. This was followed by a Ben Thompson conversion.

Moments later Thompson followed up with a penalty kick to even the score, 12-all.

Unfortunately the Workies couldn't stop the Mudgee side and with seven minutes remaining Dragons Harrison Maynard dove in the corner to secure the victory.

The loss puts the Workies in forth position on the leader board, ending the regular season on 22 points.

Lithgow will play the Cowra Magpies in a semi-final elimination match on Sunday, August 25 with both sides wanting to take the win to progress.

MUDGEE DRAGONS 16 (Jared Robinson, Nathan Orr, Harrison Maynard tries; Ben Thompson 2 goals) defeated LITHGOW WORKIES 14 (Keelan Bresac, Greg Behan tries; Harry Bender, Josh Howarth goals)