AFTER an impressive first round win the Nelson Bay Marlins were brought back to Earth against league powerhouse Terrigal Avoca at Bateau Bay last Saturday, April 18.
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Keen to test themselves against the league's best, the Marlins know they have some work to do after suffering a 25.11.161 to 1.5.11 defeat.
Joel Erickson, Luke Price and Ben Grace tried hard all day for the Marlins.
The Nelson Bay women's side made an auspicious start to the season with an impressive performance at last Saturday's gala day.
The Marlins won one game and lost two by narrow margins to finish third in the six-team event, narrowly missing out on a place in the final, which was won by Newcastle City.
This week Nelson Bay have the bye before they are at home to Cardiff.