Scores were level at half-time after Matt Crowhurst scored following a kick on the siren. Crowhurst stormed up centre field to finish the movement which saw several players from both teams try to retrieve the ball which bounced around wickedly.

Joel Jackson scored Glen’s first try with typical strength but Armidale generally had the best of the first half hour and were probably unlucky not to lead at the break.

But it was a different story after half time and Glen scored four tries while keeping Armidale scoreless.

Nick Ehsman’s classy dummy and sprint through the gap in the 39th minute put Glen on the front foot and Jackson got his second try four minutes later. Jake Turner (five goals) converted both and Glen had a match winning 24 - 12 lead.

An impressive effort from Tim Croft was rewarded with a try six minutes before time and James Ryan was in good position to grab his try a minute from fulltime.

Ross Lewis was unfortunate to suffer what appeared to be a broken collar bone and he will be missed by the young Magpies. His pace on the wing and willingness to get in and chase defensive work have been impressive throughout the season.

Tom McCarney ran hard all day and was excellent for Glen. Jackson was strong throughout while Croft and Toby Scheutz had good games and Michael Adams was excellent off the bench.

Glen has a tough match against Guyra on Sunday. If Guyra produce the sort of effort they showed in their last clash at Mead Park, Glen will have to lift their form to retain their unbeaten tag.