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Riddell romps into week two

Riddell blew Romsey out of the water early to set up a Riddell District Football League elimination final win on Sunday.

The Bombers kicked seven first-quarter goals with the wind to open up a 43-point lead by quarter-time.

The lead was a handy one, with the Bombers restricting the Redbacks to three goals for the game.

The Bombers won 14.5 (89)-3.3 (21).

Bombers coach Jamie Elliott said the strong first quarter took the pressure off the side, which included several players playing their first senior final.

“We thought it was a three- to four-goal wind and we kicked seven goals,” he said.

“I think it was the second quarter when we out-scored them against the breeze that set up the win.

“The game was done and dusted at that point. There was a bit of scrappy football in the second half.”

Elliott said the win was a real team effort, with the seniors showing the way for some of the less experienced players.

He said Daniel Sahlberg down back was brilliant on a day when the Bombers had quite a few winners.

The Bombers will face Rupertswood in an elimination final this Sunday. The Bombers past two losses have come against the Sharks.

“We’ve got a bit of form at the right time,” Elliott said. “We’ve got to keep the pressure up all day. I think we have a good chance.”

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