IN PICTURES: Crowd flocks to inaugural Regional Rumble clash between Albany and Margaret River-Geraldton

About 150 spectators lined the courts of Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on Saturday night as the Albany Roller Derby League went into battle with Margaret River-Geraldton for a bruising night of chaos and adrenaline. A combined side of passionate roller derby players from Margaret River and Geraldton’s (Sin City Savages) league squared off with Albany (Great Southern Breakers) in the inaugural Regional Rumble. The crowd was met with manic scenes as bodies flew across the floor with booming thuds that echoed through the arena as teams jostled for superiority throughout the fiery encounter. Great Southern Breakers proved the better side winning the ferocious battle against Sin City Savages in front of a boisterous home crowd, 174-131. Patrons enjoyed ice cool beverages and snacks from the volunteer-run bar and sumptuous meals from Mumma Jo’s food truck.