Darlington Point Coleambally have kept themselves in the hunt for third after seeing off Leeton 52-12 at Darlington Point Sportsground on Sunday.
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The win moves the Roosters level on points with third-placed West Wyalong after the Mallee Men fell to Yanco-Wamoon 14-6 at Yanco Sports Ground.
The Greens looked like pulling away after the opening ten minutes, with Quintin Heke and Jayke Stevenson crossing to give the side a strong start.
However, the Roosters responded in style, with Dillon Bartter claiming a hat-trick for the hosts, while Billy Robb scored twice as the Roosters heaped on 52 unanswered points.
Drew Hopwood, Robbie Simpson, Thomas Fattore and Roosters captain Josh Veivers also crossed the line for the hosts.
The win keeps the Roosters in the mix for a third place finish, with a second chance come finals time remaining on offer for the side.
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The Roosters face a trip to Exies Oval on Saturday to take on league leaders Waratahs Tigers in the final round of the regular season, with the Tigers hoping to claim top spot with victory over the Roosters.
West Wyalong, the Roosters rival for third place, will host Tullibigeal Lake Cargelligo at Ron Crowe Oval.
The Roosters sit behind the Mallee Men on percentage heading into the final round.
In the other games, Yenda Blueeheelers claimed a 68-16 win over Tullibieal Lake Cargelligo at Lake Cargelligo Sportsground while Hay downed Griffith Black and Whites 32-18 at Hay Sports Ground.
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