REIGNING premiers Hay began their charge towards defending last year’s title with a three-goal win over Ultima at the weekend.

In a high scoring contest, the Lions blew the contest apart in the first half to hold a 17-goal lead at half-time, only to see the Roos work their way back into the match after the main break.

A 21-goal to 12 third quarter from the home side saw the margin reduced to j...