In their return to the playing field for the first time since the 2019 Riverina League grand final, the Griffith Swans have fallen to a quick finishing Collingullie GP Demons side at Crossroads on Saturday.
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The Demons made a strong start in the first quarter, kicking four goals to two to head into the first break with a 20-point lead.
The Swans came out flying in the second quarter to kick five goals in the second quarter while holding the home side to just the two majors to head into the main break with an eight-point lead.
Collingullie were able to hit back in the third term and retake the lead with a 7-goal quarter to take a 15-point lead heading into the final term.
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The Demons were able to maintain their hold on the game in the final term as they held the Griffith side goalless while kicking three late goals to take a 16.6 (102) to 10.9 (69) victory.
It will be a big game for the Swans next weekend as they prepare to take on arch-rivals Leeton-Whitton.
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