The home side’s third-straight victory was soured somewhat by Ridgway’s injury, the number 10 suffering a suspected fractured collarbone in the 60^th minute. 

Ridgway’s injury came after he combined with halfback Rory Davis to lead the team around the park, directing Shamrocks attack with impressive command.

While Ridgway and Davis have been building a potent combination throughout the team’s three-game winning streak, Ron Davis is confident second grade five-eighth Ben Stewart will have no issues stepping into the side.

“It’s starting to work, the pattern that we’re playing,” Ron Davis said. “It hasn’t changed for a few years, but the players are starting to really understand it and play it, which is encouraging.

“Ben and Rory have been putting it together the last few weeks really well at training, unfortunately today it looks like we’ve lost Ben with a broken collarbone.

“But, in saying that, the second grade five-eighth Ben Stewart has been playing well too, so he’ll walk back into there.

“Ben Ridgway missed the first two rounds and Ben Stewart stepped up into first grade and did a great job, so we’ve got no concerns there.”

While Shamrocks ultimately recorded a comfortable victory, Campbelltown were on top early.

With a strong southerly behind their backs, the Harlequins dominated field position throughout the opening 40. However they were unable to build any sustained pressure, repeatedly turning the ball over while on the attack.

Shamrocks were much more efficient with the ball in hand and took a 13-10 lead into half-time. Harlequins coach Owen Gregory lamented his side’s inability to make the most of their chances.

“We didn’t compose ourselves and play structured football, and it showed in the end result,” Gregory said.

“It’s something we have to work on.

“We just made silly errors and we rushed it a little bit, we need to learn to settle down and take our opportunities when they come.”

With the wind behind their backs, Shamrocks pulled away in the second half, taking advantage of a tiring Campbelltown side. 

The visitors would cross for two late tries to narrow the margin, but Shamrocks were deserving 13-point victors. Elsewhere, Camden upstaged Uni 31-24.

Bowral extended Vikings early season wobbles, snaring a tight 32-31 victory over last year’s grand finalists. Shoalhaven bounced back from last week’s loss to overcome Kiama 50-31. 

And Tech almost pulled off a stunning upset over Avondale, falling 29-27.