by Rob Popplestone
There was to be no room for the faint hearted when two talented and physical teams in Newborough and Thorpdale clashed at "The Kennel" on Saturday.
Newborough v Thorpdale
The Blues were conscious of the opportunity they had against last year's grand finalists.
A win would give Thorpdale a two game break on Newborough, leaving the home side a mountain to climb in the months ahead.
That mountain - for the time being - can remain in the distance, after the Bulldogs proved too strong, 18.10-118 to 11.8-74.

Newborough coach Craig Skinner said they wore pink jumpers and socks i