NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE
Round 1
MAITLAND 26
WESTS 10
SOUTHS 24
WYONG 6
In Newcastle rugby league, Maitland has made a winning start to its premiership defence, while Souths accounted for Wyong.
At Maitland, the Pickers hit the front thanks to a cheeky dart from Darcy Etrich.
Halfback Jade Porter sold plenty of dummies as he eased through the line to double Maitland’s advantage.
Minutes later Joel Osborn teed up Ryan Walker, who showed great control on his way to the line.
Wests were first to score after the break thanks to Callan Richardson, but the Pickers would prove too strong.
