The popular tackle competition continues to garner plenty of support in the region, despite its "end-of-year" positioning on the local sporting calendar.

And, with a number of representative selectors watching on from the sidelines, the encounters did not disappoint anyone.

Ironically, in all three showdowns, the team that scored first lost the match.

The Scone Thoroughbreds led 6-0 before falling victim to defending premiers Merriwa Magpies 24-6 and the Muswellbrook Ramettes held a 4-0 advantage but could not deny the Murrurundi Mavettes 18-4.

In the finale, the Singleton Greyhounds hit the front 4-0, although the Aberdeen Tigers rallied to prevail 12-4.

Despite its slow start in the opening fixture, Merriwa maintained its dominance in the format - thanks to an impressive second half.

A Millie Graham try, and Gracie Gallen conversion, gave Scone a slight six-point buffer at the interval.

Then the Magpies struck with Kate Morgan, Jessyca Morgan, Dimity Parker and Lucy Prudden all touching down within 15 minutes.

Prudden had her kicking boots on to land all four goals.

"That was probably our worst half of football in the first," coach Matt Morgan conceded.

"Luckily, the girls lifted a gear after the break."

It was a similar story in the next encounter.

Dahlia Tahu put Muswellbrook ahead 4-0, however Murrurundi hit back right on half-time, via Kaitlyn Vincent.

Jakira Vallance then kicked them ahead 6-4.

The Mavettes went on with the job afterwards, with Hannah Rando and Kimberley Brown crossing the white stripe.

Another two conversions to Vallance allowed Murrurundi to preserve its undefeated record in 2019.

Meanwhile, Aberdeen had plenty to celebrate, knocking over Singleton 12-4, for its maiden win.

The Greyhounds enjoyed an early 4-0 lead, courtesy of Ashleigh Noble - a margin they held until intermission.

But, the Tigers failed to lay down with Robyn Draper and Harmony Liddell scoring tries.

Draper also nailed both shots at goal to seal the victory 12-4.

The action moves to Pirtek Park, Singleton, on November 1, with Scone Park playing host a week later on November 8.

Round three results