The Tamworth Roosters will be looking to double up when they host the Glen Innes Celts on Saturday.
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Both Roosters sides go in fresh from victories on the weekend with the under-17s accounting for the Moree Suns and the under-14s celebrating their first win over Gunnedah in three meetings.
An outstanding backline display from Liam Bramley and skipper Ned Hagon was decisive in the Roosters 14s finally turning the tables on the Bulldogs with Bramley taking at least 15 intercept marks.
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The midfield of Harry Hagon, Ryan Knee, Brody Kelly and Josh Vallender were also very strong. In the windy and damp conditions, the straight kicking of Ashley Collins and Tom Aitken up front was also a feature as the Roosters finished on top 11.8 (74) to 7.13 (55).
Collins, Bramley and Harry Hagon were adjudged their best in what was a strong team performance.
An undermanned under-17s meanwhile took on the Suns for the third time in four weeks, the only variation being the game was held in Narrabri.
In what was a tough physical game in the rain, the Suns came out strongly, demonstrating an intent to make amends for the previous two matches.
After an injury scare, Latrell Allan rose to the occasion and was pivotal in repelling the Moree attack.
It took until the second quarter for the Roosters to settle and play their game. The fluidity in execution from the ruck to the midfielders was highlighted when Allan kicked one of his four goals off a ruck tap from the 50m line.
Newcomers Jayden Smeeks and Aaron Humbert showed their worth with Smeeks kicking a goal and Humbert superb in defense.
Jake Cosgrove, Seth Morony, and Seb King played strong defensive roles whilst Dusty Hagon created scoring opportunities and kicked four goals. Jack Dadd again showed his dominance in the ruck, winning possession around the field and booting five goals.
Moree fought back in the third quarter lead by another strong performance from Connor Williams and James Haines, but the Roosters' ability to work together and support each other, and determination to play good football saw them score their third win over the Suns 17.18 (120) to 11.6 (72).
