Trotz des kalten Wetters und des Rückzugs schlug Armidale Tamworth im Herrenfinale des Blues Knockout Carnival. Despite cold weather and withdrawals, Armidale beat Tamworth in the men's final of the Blues Knockout Carnival.

Der Armidale Blues Knockout Carnival fand trotz des kalten und nassen Wetters in Moran Oval statt, was einige Teams zum Rückzug veranlasste. The Armidale Blues Knockout Carnival took place at Moran Oval despite cold and wet weather, causing some teams to withdraw. Armidale, Pirates, Tamworth, Albies und Barbarians nahmen teil und gewannen das Training vor der Saison. Armidale, Pirates, Tamworth, Albies, and Barbarians participated, gaining pre-season practice. Armidale schlug Tamworth 12-0 im Männerfinale, und ein kombiniertes Pirates-Glen Innes-Team gewann das Frauenfinale gegen Tamworth 10-5. Armidale beat Tamworth 12-0 in the men's final, and a combined Pirates-Glen Innes team won the women's final against Tamworth 10-5. Pirates' Women's Team erhielt Lob, mit ihrer ersten Klasse Co-Coach Tim Collins, die ihre starke Leistung. Pirates' Women's team received praise, with their first-grade co-coach Tim Collins noting their strong performance.