Marrar open their 2019 account with three-goal win against The Rock-Yerong Creek in Anzac Challenge

The Bombers made the most of an important occasion at Langtry Oval, claiming a third straight Anzac Challenge against The Rock-Yerong Creek and consigning their rivals to three consecutive losses to start the season.

Shortly after unfurling the premiership flags for wins in all three football grades last year, this season's Bombers opened their 2019 account with a three-goal victory against the Pies.

The 10.14 (74) to 8.7 (55) round three win put a smile on the face of coach Shane Lenon, one he said was primarily for his players.

"It was good. I'm just rapt. It's a young group, but they played pretty well," Lenon said.

"It was a big day for the club, with the unfurling of the flags and the Anzac Day ceremony and they enjoyed it.

"To taste victory on a big day, I'm really happy for them."

The Bombers had a pre-game boost when talented defender Adam Whyte's flight to Sydney was delayed, forcing him out of Greater Western Sydney's reserve grade side and freeing him up for Marrar.

That bonus was doubled by a slice of misfortune for the Magpies with their key forward Andy Carey a late withdrawal.

Still, the Pies turned up to play, dominating the first quarter only to let themselves down for the third week in a row when they had seven scoring shots to two but only a 10-point lead after five behinds.

The reprieve was all Marrar needed as captain Jackson Moye led their revival and they took control of the game either side of half-time, kicking 8.10 in two quarters for a match-winning 23-point lead at the last break.

They were as good as home after kicking the first goal in the last quarter, leaving TRYC chasing five for a win.

Despite the best efforts of midfielder Jim Carroll, who was outstanding throughout for the Pies, the young Bombers held on, and got to sing the song after their second game, and first at home.

"We're a work in progress, but I think it's exciting," Lenon said.

"They were better for the experience of a couple of weeks ago (in their first game) and improved in the areas that let us down a bit against North Wagga. We've got plenty of work to do, but we'll improve.

"It was a pretty good team effort but 'Slip' Moye our captain was sensational and he got the medal for best-on-ground in the Anzac game."

John Hoey at centre-half-back and ruckman Nick Molkentin were also good for Marrar along with the emerging Toby Lawler and Jed Jenkins.

Carroll and Cody Cool were the pick for TRYC while Ben Fixter was dangerous forward.

The Pies face Temora at The Rock next weekend while Marrar travel to Ariah Park.

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