Gateshead Thunder 4 Batley Bulldogs 100: Thunder savaged by rampant Bulldogs
The Bulldogs dominated from start to finish, running in 17 tries with playmaker Gareth Moore scoring twice and slotting home 16 conversions.
Half-backs Kyle Wood and Moore both scored twice in the first half, Moore starting the try avalanche in the third minute with Chris Buttery then crossing.
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Hide AdDave Toothill and Jason Walton continued went over before a stunned Thunder replied through centre Michael Brown.
After the break, winger Johny Campbell scored a hat-trick inside 20 minutes after Toothill had continued the onslaught.
Full-back Ian Preeece scored twice and Walton got his second of the game. Moore's conversion of Preece's last-minute try bringing up the 100-point mark.
Gateshead Thunder: Elliott, Lopag, Neigbour, M.Brown, J.Brown, Duffy, Clarke, Parker, Bate, Cash, O'Sullivan, Humphries, Wall. Substitutes: Young, M.Barron, Wilson, G.Barron
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Hide AdBatley Bulldogs: Campbell, Preece, Barlow, Maun, Grenwood, Wood, Moore, Smith, Lythe, Hesketh, Buttery, Walton, Lindsey. Substitutes: J.Gallagher, Potter, T.Gallagher, Toothill
Referee: C Leatherbarrow (RFL).