The Red 'n' Blacks began their home defence of their title with a resounding victory over Old Scotch at Toorak Park.

Led by the dashing diminutive dynamos Jack Hewitt and James Agius, the home team was untroubled in the first half and totally dominant in the second.

Tom Simmons, who had impressed seasoned watchers in the pre-season, booted six.

Next week, a clash with top-of-the-table St Kevin's is on the menu for the 2-0 Xaverians. Coach David Landrigan will need to make changes, with several players recording injuries, but there is no shortage of aspirants for these positions.

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Goal Kickers: T. Simmons 6, T. Amad 2, O. Silk 2, J. Langford, J. Hewitt, J. Agius, B. Scala, C. Holmes, T. Hart
Best Players: J. Hewitt, J. Agius, T. Simmons, J. Tobin, T. Amad, L. Soccio