The third round of the Central North competition threw up a mix of big wins and close encounters, and saw Pirates stamp their authority on the competition.
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If they weren’t already, Pirates confirmed their premiership favouritism with a 41-19 win over grand final combatants Walcha.
Andrew Wynne and Andrew Mepham both crossed for doubles as the premiers converted a 21-14 half-time lead into a 22 point win.
There was nothing in it at Scone where Narrabri edged out Scone 34-33 after leading 17-12 at half-time. Winger Luke Tuckey found the chalk twice for the Blue Boars and outside centre Harry Morrow likewise for the Brumbies.
It was a contrast at Weebolla Oval where Jordan Cosh and Jamie Sampson pursed hat-tricks as Moree thumped Quirindi 90-17.
The Red Devils looked comfortable up 22-5 at half-time but the Highlanders fought their way back to go down 34-22 in the end.
