The returning Jay Blackberry (four goals) starred for the Blues while Jack Donnellan (three goals) and Jake Smith proved lively up forward with multiple goals.

Mitch Thorp's side stormed to a commanding lead in the first term putting Lauderdale to the sword with a five-goal to none quarter.

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Smith was inventful up forward as the Blues suffocated Lauderdale to such an extent the Southern Bombers were unable to exit their defensive 50 at times.

In a rare bright spot for Lauderdale, star player Alan Christensen delivered a sensational snap to get the Southern Bombers on the board.

Lauderdale managed to string together multiple inside-50 tackles to lock the ball at their attacking end as Rhys Sutton found Christensen in the pocket.

Christensen, on the wrong side for a left-footer, deepened the angle but summised his options nicely to kick a goal and showcase his evident talent.

After a loss to Clarence last week, the Blues seemed fixated on proving why they are a premiership fancy this season with unrelenting pressure in the second half.

A 44-point lead at the halfway point represented the gulf between the two sides but the Blues moved through the gears in a six-goal to two third quarter in an emphatic statement.

Lauderdale arguably had some of their best moments in the third term when Josh McGuinness and Edward Stanley added goals for the Southern Bombers.

It counted for little though given the Blues routinely intercepted and rebounded the ball with efficiency where their superior ball usage shone through in tricky conditions on a muddy Windsor Park.

Launceston's attacking talents have received due praise all year but their defensive unit has been averaging around 49 points per game this season to highlight defensive nous, which was on display on Saturday once again.

Blackberry and Brodie Palfreyman's presence up forward was a huge tick for Thorp's team while Donnellan proved an impressive marking target and worked hard all game to present an option.

The fourth term was essentially a procession to the final siren as the Blues appeared to ease off slightly despite winning the quarter with four goals to two to crack the ton once again this season.

Thorp's biggest question will be who comes into the side ahead of the finals campaign given several stars were on the sideline for the Lauderdale fixture while the replacements stood up in style.

Thorp spoke during the week about wanting to see what depth the coaches had on offer as the Blues target a deep finals run in the coming weeks.

The coach would be pleased with the likes of Hamish Leedham in the ruck, offered a glimpse into the Blues depth, with an impressive game.

The likes of Fletcher Seymour, Michael Musicka and Cody Thorp have all had impressive seasons in a ladder-leading side but missed the Lauderdale fixture.

Those three are likely to be available for selection which should cause headaches at the selection committee for the Blues coaching staff.

Meanwhile, Lauderdale will enter the off-season as they look to see what changes they can affect in order to be a finals team in 2022.

The 83-point victory wraps up the regular season for the Blues and Lauderdale with the Blues officially named as minor premiers after a dominant season.

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