LIONS SEND A MESSAGE TO THE REST OF THE COMPETITION

Wests will also head into Newcastle netball’s mid-season break on top, posting another big margin today.

Maryville Tavern joined the winner’s circle with a narrow result.

Nova got up, while the Lions held onto second.

Facing the third-placed Forsythes, they needed to be at their best – and certainly were.

Leading at every change, the result never appeared in doubt.

Forsythes were competitive – and should feature in the finals, but it was the Lions who underlined their title credentials with another strong outing.