在赛季开幕中, 鹿队以34-24击败了盖拉. Inverell Hawks beat Guyra 34-24 in season opener.

科里·亚历山大表现出色，因弗雷尔鹰队在风大的情况下以34-24战胜盖拉，开启了他们的卫冕冠军之路。 Corey Alexander delivered a standout performance as the Inverell Hawks opened their premiership defence with a 34-24 victory over Guyra in windy conditions. 尽管Guyra两次平局,但Inverell以两个快速尝试对翼球员迪昂肯尼迪进行回应,确保胜利. Despite Guyra tying the game twice, Inverell responded with two quick tries to winger Dion Kennedy to secure the win. 队长-教练本·维德勒赞扬了球队的性和准备,而老也在联赛标签和预备班级中取得胜利. Captain-coach Ben Vidler praised the team's resilience and preparation, while the Hawks also swept the day with victories in the league-taggers and reserve-graders divisions.