Adelaide Footy League match reports round 10: Prince Alfred Old Collegians defeats Payneham Norwood Union for important points
An Adelaide Footy League juggernaut has launched itself from relegation to a chance at finals, while a div two side lost its first game of the year in an upset. See the round 10 match reports from every division here.
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The Adelaide Footy League returned after the mid-season bye on Saturday, with round 10 officially kicking off the second half of the year.
There were upsets, significant wins and outstanding individual performances as clubs battled for important premiership points with finals fast-approaching.
Here are The Messenger’s match reports from every division:
DIVISION ONE
Prince Alfred Old Collegians coach was happy with how his “under the pump” side came to play against Payneham Norwood Union at home on Saturday.
The Old Reds sat just outside the relegation zone heading in, but is now just a win and percentage out of finals after emerging 15.13 (103) to 6.12 (48) victors.
“We’re very pleased with the win,” Pitt said.
“Obviously we’ve been a bit under the pump and it was a big game for us because we want to play finals so we had to win it.”
The visiting Falcons came out of the blocks fastest in the affair to lead 11-22 at the first break, but Princes cleaned up their inefficient play and turnovers in the second term and gained the ascendancy soon enough.
Chris Curran led by example in defence, while Jack Trengove and Hayden Jolly were dominant through the middle.
Captain Lachlan McNamara was also instrumental.
“We didn’t need to change anything structurally after quarter-time, it was just about realising we were getting too carried away and over-excited and needed to simplify things,” Pitt said.
“You invite pressure when you fumble and turn it over so I was glad we could rectify that pretty quickly.
“Our backline really stood up under pressure and our players through the middle were great when we needed them to be too.”
The win now opens up an avenue to finals for the Old Reds, who were in the relegation zone just two games ago.
Pitt said the club was ready for the challenge.
“We’re still really keen to play finals and we know it’s also really close down the bottom too so we just need to keep going through the process and keep getting wins on the board,” he said.
“Old Ignatians this weekend will be a big test for us which I’m looking forward to.”
Brighton caused its second upset in as many games with an impressive 16-point win over previously top side Goodwood Saints at Goodwood Oval.
The Bombers dominated from the outset, holding the Saints to just seven scoring shots in the first half while they kicked an inaccurate 4.13 to lead 17-37 at the main break.
Captain Otis Carthy contested well across the backline while Harrison Boyle and Tarik Illingworth won their share of contested footy and hit the scoreboard with two goals apiece, their side winning 8.11 (59) to 10.15 (75) and knocking the Saints down to third.
Old Ignatians continued its strong form to move up to fourth on the ladder with a 16.11 (107) to 11.15 (81) win over Tea Tree Gully at Karen Rolton Oval.
A solid display from Hugh Ferrari and Jared Centenera gave Iggies the advantage in the contest, while Hugo Munn (four goals) and Dom Grant (three goals) were also key in the win.
Coach Damian Boots looks to have his side firing on all cylinders as it mounts a finals challenge.
Port District achieved an impressive away win against Glenunga to move up to second, holding the Rams to two points in the first term and overcoming a fight-back by the hosts to win 5.10 (40) to 9.9 (63).
Glenunga overturned an 18-point deficit in the second term to lead 30-28 at the main break, but Port held the Rams goalless again in the third to wrestle back the advantage.
The visitors then held Glenunga to just one major in the final term as it ran away with the win.
Cooper Gaffney was again a standout for the Magpies, while Sam Gray and Gavin Shepherd (two goals) were also impressive.
St Peter’s Old Collegians reclaimed top spot with a tough 9.14 (68) to 11.11 (77) win over Rostrevor Old Collegians away.
SPOC was held goalless in the final term by the hosts after building a 43-75 three-quarter-time lead but managed to hang on, the side winning key clearances and locking the ball in its attacking half late.
Sam Dukalskis was best on ground in defence for Saints, while Michael Pope was with two goals and multiple score assists.
DIVISION TWO
Sacred Heart Old Collegians scored its biggest win of the season so far, handing Broadview its first loss of the season in an 11.5 (71) to 12.13 (85) away win.
The Tigers were held to just two behinds in the first term by an inspired SHOCs outfit, who piled on 5.4 behind an in-form Cameron Rankin (three goals) and Tristan Carcuro (four goals)
Also influential for the visitors were Clayton Symonds and ruck utility Alex Cailotto.
The result puts SHOCs just two points behind Broadview.
Unley Mercedes Jets recorded a significant victory, topping favoured North Haven at home 16.12 (108) to 9.11 (65).
Jacob Pedler starred for the hosts around the ground as they piled on eight goals to two in the first half and never looked back.
Nick Wark was a weapon up front, booting six majors for the day.
The win saw the Jets jump up to seventh on the ladder and clear of the relegation zone.
Athelstone held off Adelaide Uni to score an 11.11 (77) to 8.9 (57) win and remain in the division’s top three.
The Raggies built a 16-point lead in the first term and managed to maintain that separation through the four quarters.
Christian Elliott, Sam Tarca and Luca Stepic combined for eight goals up front while Christopher Lodovici was influential on the ball.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Henley 16.8 (104) d Gaza 6.10 (46)
- PHOS Camden 12.11 (83) d Salisbury North 12.10 (82)
DIVISION THREE
Morphettville Park put itself back in the winner’s circle, defeating SMOSH West Lakes away from home – 8.10 (58) to 13.12 (90).
The Roos were on fire early, leading by 24 points at quarter-time and then negating a strong second term from the hosts by pulling away in the third and fourth to win by five goals.
Star forward Chris Barns proved to be the difference between the two outfits, booting seven goals in a spectacular return.
Golden Grove extended its undefeated season to a remarkable 10 games with a 78-point win over Scotch Old Collegians at Scotch College.
Lewis Johnston was dominant from the outset for the Kookaburras, linking midfielders and forwards seamlessly as the visitors held their opponent to just one point in the first term and ran away with the momentum thereafter.
Joel Horskins was also impressive, booting five goals in a strong forward display.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Modbury 10.13 (73) d CBC OC 6.7 (43)
- Edwardstown 20.16 (136) d Seaton Ramblers 6.17 (53)
- Flinders Park 21.18 (144) d Westminster OS 4.8 (32)
DIVISION FOUR
Portland recorded a strong win against Pulteney away from home, booting five goals in the last term to top its opponent 11.13 (79) to 16.13 (109).
Jake Neade and Lindsay Thomas were the stars of the show as Portland held Pulteney scoreless and used its firepower to run away with the win.
Neade dominated at ground level and set up Thomas throughout the game, with the latter booting seven majors.
Pembroke Old Scholars defeated a resilient Hope Valley to remain top of the division, winning out 9.16 (70) to 7.10 (52) after a third quarter comeback by the visitor.
The Kings led 32-4 at quarter-time but would only lead by 13 points at the final break after a Jaggah Lambropoulos inspired Hope Valley kicked four goals to one in the third term.
The hosts would dominate the fourth quarter however, kicking 2.5 to 2.0 and emerging victorious.
Big man Patrick Levicki was the standout for Pembroke OS, while Zachary Slade was also valuable around the ground.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Walkerville 12.9 (81) d Kenilworth 9.8 (62)
- Pooraka 15.21 (111) d Woodville South 12.6 (78)
- Plympton 12.10 (82) d Mitcham 8.10 (58)
DIVISION FIVE
Colonel Light Gardens moved level on points with Eastern Park by defeating the demons 14.13 (97) to 19.12 (126) away from home.
The Lions only led by seven points at half time but managed to create separation in the final two terms, booting 10 goals to six on their way to an important win.
Paul McInerney produced a big performance, kicking seven goals to lead his side to the points.
Lockleys beat Hectorville in a top of the ladder clash to remain number one in the division holding the Hounds to three majors int he final two quarters to win 14.9 (93) to 11.14 (80).
The Demons trailed by 15 points at half-time but dug deep to quell the momentum of the visitors in the third term and eventually run away with the win.
Forward Henry Johnson was best on ground for Lockleys, kicking four goals and setting up his teammates.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Elizabeth 18.8 (116) d Blackfriars OS 12.16 (88)
- St Pauls OS 16.12 (108) d Salisbury 11.18 (84)
- Gepps Cross 22.9 (141) d Kilburn 8.9 (57)
DIVISION SIX
A huge win extended Trinity Old Scholars’ undefeated season to nine games, the Lions thrashing Ingle Farm 19.18 (132) to 3.3 (21) at home.
The hosts burst out of the gates and never looked back, holding their opponent goalless in two separate quarters.
Lachlan Barker had four majors for the Lions, while Brad Cameron was a standout through the middle.
Marion remained second with an impressive 17.6 (108) to 12.2 (74) win over Brahma Lodge.
The Rams recorded a huge 8.1 to 2.0 opening term to set up the win, with the Tigers unable to gain any advantage through the middle.
Vice captain Grant McLeod was the standout for the hosts, kicking two goals and controlling the game on the ball.
OTHER RESULTS:
- West Croydon 19.9 (123) d Central United 16.10 (106)
- Fitzroy 20.17 (197) d Para Hills 7.11 (53)
DIVISION SEVEN
Greenacres made it a spectacular 10 wins from 10 games, holding Hackham scoreless in the first term to win 5.4 (34) to 19.11 (125) at Hackham Oval.
The Dragons had the advantage around the ground, winning the contest with ease and giving their forwards endless opportunities each quarter.
Thomas Tacono was in strong form, booting five goals while Jack Mau, Matt Gibson and Ben Bamford all added three apiece.
Mitchell Park achieved an important win in the relegation race, beating bottom side Mawson Lakes 11.13 (79) to 5.7 (37).
The hosts trailed by four points at half-time but managed to hold their opponent goalless and add seven of their own over the final two quarters.
Jacob Doherty (four goals) was best on ground for Mitchell Park, who sit clear of the relegation zone for the time being.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Adelaide Lutheran 12.12 (84) d OSB Lonsdale 12.5 (77)
- Houghton Districts 15.11 (101) d Flinders Uni 13.11 (89)
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