Dubbo Bulls bounced back from a round one loss with 3-1 win on Saturday

Midfielder Tom Busch was undoubtedly one of Bulls best netting two goals and he admitted the side was happy to bounce back after a 1-0 loss to an under strength Macquarie United in round one.

"Yeah (it was) definitely much better than the week before especially against club rivals Macquarie but definitely had to push ourselves for that win." he said.

Many have predicted Panorama to be one of the top teams in the competition this season and Busch can see why.

"I thought they (Panorama) were good especially they have a different side apparently from last season, they are definitely a strong team." he said.

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Busch was tipped by some to have a breakout season and the midfielder was happy with his on performance on Saturday but was also full of praise for his teammates.

"I felt good, especially in the second half I felt really good scoring those two goals and I think the team lifted after Alex (Richardson-Bell) scored his first one." he said.

It was the second half effort that helped Bulls away after the scores were tied 0-0 at half-time before the home side went up 3-0.

Jaiden Culbert scored the away side's only goal with a shot from from a kick-off which caught goalkeeper Mitchell Bestwick off his line but it was not enough at the scores would not gone on to change.

The competition has changed this season with Mudgee Gulgong and Orange-based Waratahs joining while Orana Spurs and Parkes appear stronger after missing the 2020 finals.

"I wasn't sure about Mudgee, I've heard they are supposed to be a pretty strong side but so are Spurs," Busch said.

Just one point separates first place from sixth after round two with Orange Waratahs sitting top of the table after a thrilling 8-5 win over Macquarie United and Busch feels any side could take out this year's competition.

"Like last year, it can come down to anything," he said.

Fourth-placed Bulls will now turn their attention to Saturday's clash against Barnstoneworth United, again at Hans Claven.

Barnstoneworth is coming off a 1-0 defeat to Spurs.

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