It was a soggy ground after 30 millimetres of rain overnight and mud patches made heavy going on the Newlyn ground on Saturday.

But the undefeated Kangaroos made themselves right at home and cruised to their seventh win on the trot this season.

Contrary to reports, Waubra skipper Shane Mullane took the field and the only change to the lineup was Josh King, who added a bit of an edge to stoppages.

The Cattery fell silent in the first quarter as signs of struggle became apparent and Newlyn finished the term with just a point on the scoreboard while Waubra kicked three goals and four behinds.

The word "accountability" was uttered loudly in the Newlyn huddle at the first break and the Cats took the second term up to the Kangaroos, kick for kick on the scoreboard.

But the damage was done and the Waubra half-time lead of 21 points grew to a 46-point buffer and eventually the Kangaroos ran out victors by 44 points.

Some key drivers in the Waubra attack were Josh King, Dean Kelly, Nick Sullivan, Steve Tung and Ben Webster.

In front of goal it was Tung and Webster, with three each, and Sullivan and Clint Molloy, with two each, who made a day of it. Captain Mullane and Kelly contributed one each.

Some big efforts came from players like Matthew Wapling, Adam Dufty and Paul Dodds.

Newlyn still got down and dirty despite the dominance of Waubra.

Lachlan Vallance shone many times through the game, whether in the ruck or as the big target out of defence or into attack.

Nathan Skewes and Anthony Taylor slotted home three majors each in a busy afternoon. Jamie Gardner popped one through at the start of the third term in a rare slick piece of play by the Cats.

If pain was a yardstick to performance then two players were stars Calvin Pane and Luke Faull copped heaps.

Waubra coach Jason Allen was happy with the result.

"It was a gutsy win," Allen said. "It was the first wet-weather footy, so we adjusted pretty quickly.

"I was proud the boys were pretty physical. They won the contested footy which was good.

"Overall I was very happy."

It was a different story from Newlyn co-coach Chris Gardner, who was disappointed the Cats failed to put four quarters of footy together.

"When we're on, we show we're competitive. But when there are a few lapses in concentration, that costs us," Gardner said.

"Waubra is a very good side with some very damaging players when they're given any chances. Any lapses by our players cost us dearly."

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