The NRL premiership trophy was in Parkes on 10 February and plenty of young football fans had the opportunity to get up close and personal.
Western NRL development officers hit the road visiting many towns in the Central West on the Penrith Panthers NRL Trophy Tour Blitz.
Local primary schools were lucky enough to have a visit before an open training session at Cheney Park.
Nick Davis was one of the lucky students at the Parkes Christian School who had the chance to hold the iconic Provan-Summins Trophy.
"It was a great opportunity and the trophy was heavier than I thought," Nick said.
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The message Western NRL was spreading during their visit was all about trying your best, with development officers hoping to share success stories from the region to inspire school-age children.
"This week the students had a rare and exciting opportunity to see the real NRL premiership trophy up close in our school hall," Holy Family reported.
"It was a thrilling moment for them to interact with the trophy they usually only see on TV, something they wouldn't typically have access to.
"It was an unforgettable experience for both the staff and students alike."
There are of course plenty of young Panthers fans in Parkes who were keen to have a photo with the trophy.
