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Reigning champions STG have the top of the ladder secured Maxing Out in round one, making easy work of the last-minute change in race formats. Wins from Josh Wooldridge and Gavin Biles cemented the significant (GIANT) lead from second placed, Hills.

The Hills Red Army did enough to snatch 2^nd thanks to an age-group win from legend of the sport, Dave McEwan and back-to-back second place finishes to Terranova and Wright,  but with 20points separating them from STG – there’s plenty of ground to make up as they progress through the season.

Warringah Waves round out the top three thanks to an age-group win for Graeme Beattie and a tidy 2^nd place finish for Michael Smith. Also collecting points in the opening round were Balance and Coogee. Securing vital points for Balance was Travis Shield with an age-group win and Macarorunas & Smith grabbing 2 points for Coogee.

Balmoral, Bondi, Concord, Cronulla and Rozelle head towards the next round with a dangerous nought hanging above their heads. February’s Richie Walker Aquathlon will prove vital for all clubs, especially those yet to make their mark on this season. Will a home crowd prove the difference for Cronulla, or will STG continue dominance in a bid for back-to-back titles?

Forager Sydney Triathlon League ICL04

#	Club	Total	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6
1	Sydney Giants (STG)	130.5	25	25 (30.5)	14.5	14.5	10.5	41
2	Warringah Waves	102.5	3.5	1.5-	21	12	14.5	50 (76)
3	Coogee Comets	80.5	2	14	10.5	4	1	49
4	Balmoral Purple Thunder	77.5	0	0	19.5	3.5	4.5	50 (57)
5	Cronulla Sharks	73.5	0	25 (37.5)	7	10	3.5	28
6	Hills Red Army	63.5	5	11.5-	20	9	2	16
7	Rozelle Pulse	62.5	0	14.5	9	9.5	0	30
8	Balance Bolt	61.5	2	0	15.5	9	3	32
9	Concord TC	61.5	0	18	9	13.5	3.5	18
10	Bondi Brats	40.5	0	2	22.5	3	3	10