REIGNING premiers Irymple made a statement with a commanding 31-point win over Red Cliffs at Henshilwood Oval in round 10 of Sunraysia senior football.

After a tight and physical opening, the Swallows broke the game open in the second quarter and didn't look back to win 15.7 (97) to 10.6 (66) -- a scoreline that perhaps flattered the Tigers, who kicked three late goals.

"It was competitive ear...