A determined Waalitj Marawar has beaten Euro-Yroke by 28 points on Sunday, standing up to secure the first win of Andrew McQualter's tenure.

The Eagles made a fast start and extended their lead through the first three quarters, seeing off a brief threat in the final term to win 16.12 (108) to 12.8 (80) at Optus Stadium.  

Jack Sinclair, who had 20 disposals to half-time, and Rowan Marshall (27 disposals, 40 hitouts) provided drive for the Saints in the first half, with Jack Higgins kicking his first goal for the game on the eve of the main break to cut the margin to 19 points. 

The Saints looked capable of making a run in the third and kicked back-to-back goals late in the term, but Brady Hough stepped up to ensure the Eagles won their third quarter for the game with his first career goal.  

A late rally that was led by five-goal star Higgins gave the home team a brief scare before Liam Ryan steadied the ship with back-to-back goals to seal a significant win for the club. 

WAALITJ MARAWAR          4.2     7.5     10.10     16.12 (108)
EURO-YROKE                      2.2     4.4       6.6         12.8 (80)  

GOALS
Waalitj Marawar: Williams 2, Waterman 2, Ryan 2, Reid 2, Allen 2, Hunt, Hough, Hewett, Graham, Flynn, Cripps
Euro-Yroke: Higgins 5, Wood 2, Wilson 2, Sharman, Marshall, Hall

BEST
Waalitj Marawar: Hough, Reid, Graham, Flynn, Duggan, Baker, Williams, Ryan 
Euro-Yroke: Higgins, Marshall, Sinclair, Wilkie, Wanganeen-Milera, Wilson

INJURIES
Waalitj Marawar: Owies (calf)
Euro-Yroke: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Waalitj Marawar: Tom Gross (replaced Matt Owies in the second quarter)
Euro-Yroke: Tobie Travaglia (replaced Angus McLennan in the third quarter)

Crowd: 42,860 at Optus Stadium