Bond University have stamped themselves as title contenders in 2021 with a comprehensive win 36-14 over reigning premiers Easts in Round 2.

The Gold Coasters ran in six tries to the Tigers’ two at the Canal, with Alex Mafi scoring a hat-trick in what was a statement victory for the Bullsharks.

After establishing a 17-nil lead by the half-time break, the ruthless Bond outfit continued to press ahead in the second stanza to eventually claim a 22-point win.