Merewether and Singleton have made ideal starts to the Newcastle-Hunter rugby season.
So too defending premiers Hamilton, who annihilated Lake Macquarie.
Beaten grand finalists Maitland had a tough day against University, while the Waratahs outclassed Nelson Bay.
At Townson Oval, Southern Beaches had the wind at their backs, but it was the Greens who kept their feet on the ground – Mick Gill and Dan Lewinski combining for the first try.
Minutes later, Mark Wade exposed another big hole in the visitors’ defence.
Against the run of play, Martin Delore provided some inspiration for Southern Beaches, awarded a penalty try.
