Heading into round nine of the AFL North West competition, the Tamworth Swans were flying high at the top-of-the-table.
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But they faced a determined New England Nomads outfit coming off a 20-point triumph and were "up for the challenge."
The Nomads set the tone early and nailed six goals in the opening quarter and didn't slow down from there.
They continued to hold the edge and managed to finish the clash as 15.8-98 to 10.11-71 victors.
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