The Western Force’s Fortescue Academy started their run of three games against Fortescue Premier Grade clubs with victory, downing Southern Lions 48-5 in Success on Saturday.
Academy fly-half Brodie Mainwaring and winger Wallace Charlie both scored doubles in the victory. Mainwaring also slotted four conversions.
Back-rowers Nate Gallagher and Billy Browne also scored, along with full-back Justin Landman and front-rower Zane Wesley.
Among those in action for Southern Lions was Force trio Lopeti Faifua, Tiaan Tauakipulu and Papillon Sevele, who marked his competitive return following long-term injuries.
The Academy will next up play Cottesloe on Saturday 12 April from 11am WST at Harvey Field, before a third game against Nedlands on Saturday 26 April.
Western Force Fortescue Academy 48 def Southern Lions 5
Tries: Brodie Mainwaring x 2, Wallace Charlie x 2, Nate Gallagher, Billy Browne, Justin Landman, Zane Wesley
Conversions: Brodie Mainwaring x4
