The dangerous half-back flanker is expected to miss at least a month with the injury after an otherwise promising opening for the Demons in a battle between two sides who took last year off.

The hosts booted three unanswered goals in the last quarter to ice a 16.6 (102) to 10.9 (69) win, with Joe Perryman kicking four goals.

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Youngster Harry Wichman was among the Demons' best on first grade debut on the wing, and key player Nick Perryman said it was a good building block for the side to progress from.

"It was good to get back in front of the local crowd, it's a country social event we've missed," he said.

"Obviously not playing for such a long time it was going to be scrappy and they've got a few quality players we had to focus on.

"It took us a bit to get on top and there's still a bit to work on, but there's good signs.

"It was a good contest all day, they (Griffith) will beat sides throughout the year no doubt."

Jayden Klemke was also among the hosts' best in his return from a knee injury.

Collingullie-Glenfield Park 4.2 6.3 13.3 16.6 (102) def Griffith 2.2 7.5 10.6 10.9 (69)

Best: Collingullie-Glenfield Park - Joe Schultzx, Ed Perryman, Jayden Klemke, Chad Fuler, Dusty Rogers, Harry Wichman; Griffith - not supplied

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