A sensational six-try performance from teenage winger Courtney Hodder has highlighted the Western Force's 85-13 Super W rugby opening round win over Melbourne on Sunday.
Hodder, 17, crossed four times in the first 25 minutes and added two more after the break In Cottesloe.
The Force led 45-8 at halftime and scored 13 tries to two.
Melbourne had flanker Sharlene Fagalilo sent off after 28 minutes.
Sunday's high-scoring game in hot conditions was in contrast to the competition's inaugural match at a wet Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, when,NSW beat Queensland 18-0.
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The honour of the five-team competition''s first try went to NSW five-eighth Chloe Leaupepe from a 40-metre run.
In round two next week, the Brumbies make their debut against Queensland in Canberra on Saturday.
The two first round winners meet in Sydney on Sunday, while the Rebels have a bye.
