Billy Le Poullain's brilliant top-of-the-bill display, preceded moments before by a fine win for Casey de la Mare, gave the big home crowd plenty to cheer about as they prepared to leave, but much of the evening proved uncomfortable viewing for the home club, who at one point were 7-0 down.
The squad selected from north-east clubs were highly impressive, Duff was happy to admit.
'They were very strong,' said Duff.
'And I know we lost the show, but there was plenty to learn from it.'
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