The Boggabri Kangaroos head to Moree on Sunday knowing the round nine clash is another crucial showdown.
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Roos coach Shane Rampling outlined his side's situation.
A win would elevate them to equal fourth with Moree on the table.
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"A loss and they go four points ahead of us," Rampling said.
"It's always a tough trip up there and there is so much to play for. Seems like every week we've got a game with a semi-final feel to it.
"We've got to keep working hard. And we can't hang our season on last week."
He was referring to his side's massive 24-22 Boyde Campbell Cup win at Kitchener Park, Gunnedah.
It was the first time since 1964 that the Kangaroos had beaten Gunnedah.
"The celebrations were pretty good," Rampling recalled of the post-match festivities at the Boggabri RSL.
"We've got to put that behind us now and concentrate on this game," he added.
"Got to pick ourselves up and do it all again. Got to go up there and match them and somehow sneak a win."
Rampling has named a "similar side to last week" although Jack Gillham (work) and Bevan Flanagan (injured jaw) are in doubt.
Moree are coming off a big golden-point win over Narrabri.
Moree president Todd Mitchell believes the Boars will be close to full strength on Sunday although pivot Brenton Cochrane and centre Joe Wade will miss this week through injury.
The Boars are unbeaten at home this season.
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