Latrobe Valley Express | They're the reigning premier for a reason.

Strong home ground support and the unfurling of their 2023 premiership flag had Fish Creek in the right frame of mind to start the 2024 season as they had left 2023, as winners.

However, it was never going to be a cruisy day at the office against a hungry Newborough side.

Fish Creek held firm for majority of the four quarters, after gaining the lead in the opening term at home.

Newborough fought back to hold a halftime lead, but an explosive third quarter saw the lead change hands again.

Seven points up going into the last, Fish Creek had to defend their lead, and they did so, only just.

Despite not scoring a goal in the final term, the Kangaroos held on, keeping Newborough to only one goal.

Fish Creek had to call on their big game experience to snatch a two-point victory, 9.10 (64) to 9.8 (62).

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