"Definitely," he replied when asked if this was the best atmosphere he had experienced at Bective East.

And why wouldn't he be upbeat?

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The cancellation of the final round on Saturday due to wet weather has resulted in the Bulls securing their first minor premiership in a long time.

They will meet North Tamworth in the major semi-final at No 1 Oval on Saturday.

Paterson was 19 years old when he was appointed Bulls captain in 2018-19.

And after years of patchy form, he believes the Bulls are finally "playing to their potential".

He said: "Everyone's just got a bit of confidence around them now - everyone believes that we can do it."

He added: "We're a pretty close group of friends, really, through the whole side.

"Everyone just has fun out on the field and we have fun after the game."

In the minor semi-final, reigning premiers Old Boys will meet South Tamworth at Riverside 1.

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