Eagles claim opening win

Eastbourne too good for Panthers

By Graeme Bailey Last updated: 30th March 2008

Lee Richardson: 12-point maximum

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The opening Sky Sports Elite League meeting of the season saw Eastbourne Eagles claim a convincing 59-33 success over Peterborough Panthers at Arlington.

Eastbourne, who you can see in the first Sky Sports live meeting of the season at Coventry on Monday, were far too strong for The Panthers who had nothing to offer after their top-two of Hans Andersen and Kenneth Bjerre.

Indeed there was hardly any weaknesses in the newly shaped Eagles side who lived up their billing as genuine title contenders.

Lee Richardson claimed a 12-point maximum, whilst Ed Kennett (11), Scott Nicholls (10+3) and Lewis Bridger (10+1) all claimed double figures.

Andersen was the top-scorer in the meeting as he picked up 16 points but that did include a tactical ride which saw him grab four points.

Bjerre weighed in with nine points - again with a tactical second, but there was too little else on show with Danny King obviously struggling in his role at number 5.