IN a tough match played out before a crowd of over 200, Nagambie Lakers prevailed over the never-say-die attitude of Violet Town in their Round 1 clash for this year's season.

The opening term looked like the setting for a close game, with any 'ho-hum' about last year's differences between the two sides soon dashed with Violet Town leading by 2 points at the break, before the Lakers hit the peddle in the second quarter and broke away with eight well-deserved goals to the Towners' two.

Violet Town could not capitalise when they had the ball inside 50m and in the third quarter they had more scoring shots than a tiring Nagambie and did not give up on pushing their hosts until the final siren.

Despite some strong efforts from Violet Town's midfielders such as Patrick Horsburgh, who seemed to be everywhere during his purple patches, the likes of Hockley, Laverie, and Barnes snaring more than a couple of goals each saw Nagambie sail home.

Praise for Nagambie is clearly warranted with that second quarter burst, but Violet Town should not be underestimated in 2025.