This has been demonstrated by the fact three of their sides have qualified for their league's grand finals this season.

The under 13 boys and U15 girls, both coached by Al Baker, and the U17 girls, coached by Gary Jones, will compete for silverware this Saturday.

For the latter, it will be a difficult task as they come up against a formidable West Newcastle side, who defeated the Rams in last year's decider.

The task has been made more difficult by the lack of matches the side has actually been able to play throughout the year, with the coach revealing they had only played four home-and-away matches and one final due to other teams forfeiting.

But, they were strong enough to defeat Kincumber in the qualification final, showing the ability is there and that they deserve a place in the grand final.

Jones said he firmly believed his side were capable of upsetting West Newcastle if they were at their best, and thinks a new rule change will benefit his squad.

"Muswellbrook has pretty much a different side to what they did last year, and I'm pretty confident they'll give a good account of themselves," he said.

"With the new COVID-19 rules where they play four-quarter-football that probably favours us and brings us closer to them than we've ever been.

Despite only having been able to run out onto the field five times together, and with a lot of new players in the side, the team have still been able to build their own identity and strength this season according to Jones.

He said they have shown a lot of resilience, often getting the better of their opponents in 50/50 contests, and have played a hard, defensive style when they've needed to - putting away their natural desire to play more attacking football.

As for Baker, he will be hoping his U15 side can switch on their attacking game when they face Raymond Terrace, who have barely been scored against all season.

In an unfortunate twist for the Rams, captain Isla Johnston and second rower Jessica Foreman both picked up anterior cruciate ligament injuries last week and will be unavailable.

However, their coach is backing in their squad depth to cover for the duo.

"But the girls we got can cover their roles, Evie Jones will be a leader for us, she's a star player and so is Ellie Ferries.

As for the U13 boys, they will face Macquarie, who they have not faced all year, and will go in with confidence having gotten through the season undefeated.

Baker has been impressed with their ability to remain focused and play a tough, tactical style of rugby league at such a young age.

"I coached them last year and we got beat in the final after the bell last year, and they have come back hungrier and they have worked hard all season," he said.

"Defence win matches and the boy have jumped into their defensive roles well.

"With the boys I've worked really hard on their fitness this year and that's starting to show in their attacking ability."

For that side, Baker believes the likes of Leroy Baker, Thomas Beckingham and Jeremiah Irkart could make the difference.