SWAN Hill began their premiership defence in style by producing a hard-fought 10-goal win over a gallant Woorinen.

In the frenetic early stages, the reigning premiers were challenged by the Tigers, who took a one-goal lead into the main break.

The Swans then rallied, however, outscoring Woorinen 27 goals to 16 to eventually run out 43-33 winners.

In a match were the momentum swung wildly at tim...