The finals hopes of the Inverell Highlanders depends on what happens this weekend in the final home and away round of the Central North Rugby season.

The Highlanders sit in 5^th spot on equal points with the Quirindi Lions on 52 points with this weekends results determining whether their season is alive or finished.

Inverell need to beat the Scone Brumbies convincingly and hope that Gunnedah Red Devils exorcise the Lions to win a finals berth.

In the other Round 18 match, Narrabri Blue Boars host Pirates with the winner to claim 2^nd spot on the ladder and a major semi-final berth against Moree next week.