Walcha made a definitive statement with a scintillating opening round display at Walcha on Saturday.
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Predicted to be big improvers, the Rams hammered Quirindi 88-12.
The Lions had no answer to the Rams power and speed outwide, centres Pat Keene and Ed Cordingly, and fullback Ed Churchill all pursing hat-tricks in the 13 tries to three romp.
Prop Ross Fletcher was the only forward to make the scoresheet as the Rams backs cut the Lions apart.
Inverell fullback Dylan Lewis also finished with three tries beside his name in the Highlanders’ 48-12 home win over Tamworth.
Trent Hoscher, Scott Houston, Siaki Maea, Illaitia Navavcu and Josh Phillips also bagged five-pointers, the home side laying the groundwork for the victory in the first half.
In the other game Narrabri were 61-5 winners over Barraba with outside centre Luke Tuckey and winger Peter Meppem both finding the tryline twice as they converted a 35-point half-time lead into a resounding win.
