BLACKBURN Hawks blast into 1999 at full pelt - and with a clean bill of health.

Hawks started the year on top of the English Premier League and have set their sights on staying there - starting with two points against Romford Raiders tomorrow night at the Arena (face off 6pm).

"We're not even halfway through the league fixtures yet - there's a long way to go," says Hawks administrator John Neville.

"Every game from here on in is a league game, and we will have to fight long and hard to stay where we are."

Hawks have a rare free night on Sunday.

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