Peter Burke: Tamworth Magpies confront Blues in Armidale on Saturday

The veteran mentor said Tamworth "tried to score points" every time they got the ball in a 38-29 home loss to Albies in round one last weekend.

"Well, I think you've just gotta, like a game of chess, try and build to that point - just maintain possession," he said.

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Burke has made a host of changes to the side that lost to Albies.

Tom Croake was used as a replacement in round one, but will start at breakaway against the Blues, while Jack Barker comes into the second-row for the injured Samu Bruce.

Blake Clout is back in the centres after missing the season opener and has replaced Nat Ellerton.

"We understand that we need to play better than we did last week," Burke said.

"We've identified all those area [they need to improve], and hopefully we see the improvements."

Game management and ball security are two areas Burke wants to see improvement.

"Those changes should get us back to a much more competitive situation," he said.

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