Fast-starting Waratah launch new campaign in style against the Raccoons

Dylan Hunt shone for Warath as they clocked up an eight-set victory over Raymond Terrace.

Waratah have leaped off the starting line early in Newcastle Dodgeball League's thirteenth season with a fast-paced 13-5 win over Raymond Terrace in the opening round of the competition.
The Cobras climbed to a 4-0 advantage against the Raccoons as they surged off the mark, and allowed their opening week rivals just two set points in the first half to roll into a 7-2 lead. Raymond Terrace were able to fight back with three in the second half, but a 6-3 run for Waratah sealed the first win of the season for the Season 5 champions.
Season 12 runners-up Belmont also chalked their first win with a 10-4 result over Kotara at Oakdale Road Arena. They were matched by Hamilton in their result, as the Stags also clocked a 10-4 victory at Glendale's expense.
It was a tight battle between Hamilton and the Ghost Busters on Court 1. Glendale grabbed early control in the match, taking a 3-1 lead before the Stags were able to find their feet and hit back with three in a row to take a 4-3 lead into the break.
Led by Alexander and Benjamin McIntyre in the next half, Hamilton were able to apply the pressure for a 6-1 second-stanza record to wave away Glendale's challenge in Round 1.
Finally, Shortland have announced their title defence with a resounding 17-nil win over Bar Beach in the early evening game. The Scotchies rolled through the postseason just months ago to clinch the team's first title. Now they look to have maintained the same dominant form to back their title-tilt as they eye going back-to-back in Season 13.

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