The local watering holes are sure to packed to the rafters as the town prepares to watch a former junior Terrier run out at ANZ stadium for the first time wearing the blue of NSW.

Kim Honeysett and the team at the Commercial Hotel are planning a big night, covering the pub in blue for  one of the biggest games of Josh’s career to date, even supplying free hot dogs at half time.

There was a real sense of pride after the local star’s selection, and the talk around town is that Jackson can make a real impact in tomorrow night’s game.

Some members of the Gulgong Community got the chance to pass on their best wishes to their local hero yesterday.