NRL season is just around the corner and the Gunnedah Times is looking for the footy fanatics that dream of a grand final getaway while staying at a five-star Sydney hotel.

Each year, the publication holds its NRL footy tipping competition for readers and businesses.

Last year it was Chris (Paddy) Mallon who won the readers comp and took his wife Jann to stay at the luxury Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney hotel.

As a part of the winning package, the trip also included return airfares and premium tickets to the grand final.

Scoring the same prize was Jenny Randall who further won an advertising package for Davidson Cameron & Co in the business competition.

Businesses battled it out for the top spot, but they also went up against locals in the ‘beat the biz’ challenges.

Even if the business lost a round against players, readers scored $50 or upwards to spend at their store and other participating businesses.

The same winnings are on the table for this year’s challenges but there could be a chance of one big change. It could be you watching live from Sydney! For your chance to be a tipster, simply fill in the coupon on page 10 of today’s paper and drop it into the Gunnedah Times office before 5pm, Friday, February 14.

Interested businesses are encouraged to email [email protected] or call 5700 3815.

More details can be found on the coupon.

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