The Bombers got off to a strong start, winning at stoppage and maintaining possession in the front half.

They just let themselves down with their conversion, recording four goals from 13 scores.

Co-captain Bonnie Toogood (14 disposals, one goal) got off to some strong leads in the first quarter, parting the seas inside 50, while Amber Clarke's move to a pure small forward role is a promising one, recording 10 disposals and a goal for the game.

That shift has been made possible by the inclusion of Bess Keaney (20 disposals, five inside 50s) on the wing.

Maddy Prespakis (25 disposals, seven tackles) was at her physical best through the midfield, working well at the feet of ruck Steph Wales (19 disposals, seven clearances).

Matilda Dyke and Emily Gough also spent some minutes through the ruck, with the latter also featuring at both ends of the ground.

Meanwhile, Daria Bannister is fit and firing after an ACL injury last season. Paige Scott (injury) and Jacqui Vogt (illness) were late outs on the day.

Major ball-winners: Maddy Prespakis (25), Bess Keaney (20), Steph Wales (19), Georgia Nanscawen (17), Bonnie Toogood (14), Steph Cain (14)

Goals: Bonnie Toogood, Amber Clarke, Daria Bannister, Sophie Alexander