Led by Stewart Walker, Alex Walker and Chris Whitton, the Saints took charge from the outset and out scrambled the Nomads who were without their leading goal kicker Mark Handley for the top of the table clash.
Youngster Alex Walker grew in confidence before he was KO'd early in the match while Joe Kimmince again showed he's improving with each senior game under his belt with yet another solid performance at fullback.
The form of Jono Elphick and Tony Halloran again impressed with both running freely and contesting hard for the footy. At one stage both collided into each other, leaving Halloran with a corked thigh and the wind knocked out of Elphick.
The pleasing attribute for Saints Coach Dick Gleeson is the number of goal scorers the Saints have had in recent weeks. Instead of one player kicking the goals, there's 7 to 9 players kicking goals while the forwards kick multiple majors, giving the side many avenues to kicking goals.
Dave Kent again managed to kick 4 goals while Mick Viney, who was double tagged for most of the game, and Alex Walker kicked 3 a-piece.
The form of Stewart Walker has been outstanding. His presence in the forward line and in the ruck has been a key factor to the Saints good start to the year. If he stays injury free, he is certainly going to pick up votes for the TAFL player of the year award.
Other standouts included Chris Whitton's pace and physical attack on the ball, the freakish skill of talented import Craig Gill and the return of Fraser Hughes from injury and personal commitments.
It all builds up to another titanic struggle this Saturday when the Muswellbrook Cats travel to Varley oval to meet the Saints in yet another top of the table clash. Both teams play a very physical game and will be out to maintain their undefeated record in 2007.
All senior players need to be at training to put their hands up for selection on Thursday night. Those not playing are asked to be at the ground at 12:30pm on Saturday for an intra club match.
All senior players are asked to be at the ground by 1pm for a team photo at 1:15pm
Saints 5-2-32 7-7-49 10-8-68 16-13-109
Nomads 2-3-15 4-3-27 7-6-48 8-6-54
Goals: Dave Kent 4, Mick Viney 3, Alex Walker3, Gary Hadland 2, Craig Gill 1, Fraser Hughes 1, Chris Whitton 1, Tony Halloran,
Best: Stewart Walker, Shaun Mansbridge, Alex Walker, Dave Kent, Tony Halloran, Craig Gill.
By Gerry Taveira
Last Modified on 08/05/2007 09:47