JOE Edge crossed for a hat-trick and kicked five goals for a personal tally of 22 points in Widnes Vikings 46-6 win at home to Rochdale Hornets.
Vikings ran in nine tries in their first blast off of the pre-season with home fans getting their first glimpse at the six new signings, including Kyle Amor, Ant Walker and Ryan Millar.
Teams and scorers.
Widnes Vikings: Matt Fleming, Ryan Ince, Will Evans, Joe Edge, Brad Holroyd, Jack Owens, Joe Lyons, Owen Farnworth, Matty Fozard, Kyle Amor, Adam Lawton, Shane Grady, Liam Bent.
Interchanges: Jordan Johnstone, Oliver Davies, Callum Field, Lewis Hatton, Oliver Brookes, Ryan Millar, Max Roberts, Will Tilleke, Ant Walker.
Tries: Matt Fleming, Joe Edge 3, Ryan Ince, Shane Grady, Olly Davies, Max Roberts, Ollie Brookes.
Goals: Joe Edge 5.
Rochdale Hornets: Joseph Purcell, Cian Tyrer, Daniel Harrison, William Cooke, Daniel Nixon, Jack Mallinson, David Hewitt, Zach Braham, Aiden Roden, Benjamin Killan, Daniel Brewin, Duane Straugheir, Anthony Boardman.
Interchanges: Cameron Berry, Jack Arnold, Toby Brennan, Ethan O’Hanlon, Ben O’Keefe, Tommy Porter, Owen Blackwood, Andrew Clarke, Luke Forber, Jack Gatcliffe, Sam Haynes.
Tries: Tommy Porter.
Goals: Cian Tyrer.
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