Making the trip to Gumly even tougher, the Blues were again under-strength with only 15 players available on the day.

To their credit, the Blues battled hard and pushed the competition leaders all day.

Suzi Northcutt was best on for the Blues, playing everywhere around the ground and winning plenty of hard ball.

Annette Parkinson, Jess Brien and Emily Brown were also among the best, giving everything they had.

Em Poulton continued her fine start to the season, showing her class in the middle of the ground, and was well supported by coach Mick Perceval, who tried her best to inspire her troops.

Unfortunately for the Blues, two injuries in the second half further complicated matters, causing the game to be called off early in the fourth quarter.

While the final score was 163-0, it doesn't reflect the hard running and contested football that was played.