Adelaide Footy League match reports round three 2021: Payneham Norwood Union defeat Brighton
Spurred on by a revitalised veteran, Payneham Norwood Union has claimed a big win in division one. Read match reports for every Adelaide Footy League division.
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Three rounds in to the Adelaide Footy League season and the competition’s seven A grade divisions are beginning to take shape.
Some sides are flying along and yet to lose a game, while others are still searching for an elusive first victory.
Here are The Messenger’s reports from all the round two matches.
DIVISION ONE
Payneham Norwood Union coach Jace Bode believes his side is “building nicely” in division one after it grabbed a second win for season away to Brighton on Saturday.
Spurred on by a revitalised Nick Jolly, the Falcons were too strong for the Bombers in a fiery contest at Brighton Oval.
Veteran Jolly starred for much of the day and kicked two goals in the process as the visitors won 11.13 (79) to 7.12 (54).
Bode said a strong start helped PNU to control the game on its terms.
“We’ve just got a real focus on starting well,” Bode said.
“It’s something that Payneham notoriously hasn’t done in the past so our focus for the first three games has been on our start.”
He said his side was showing good signs early in the year and labelled them a different outfit to the one which won the top flight flag in 2019.
“The perception that the majority of people outside of Payneham have – and probably some within Payneham – is that we’ve got a stacked team,” Bode said.
“That’s all well and good, and we absolutely do have some fantastic players, but we’re also giving some pretty good opportunities to kids at the moment.
“You’ve got Alex Scali who played his third game, Cooper young played his second, Nick Hyland played his second. It’s a completely different group to the one that won a flag in 2019, which I don’t think people really understand.
“Every week we’ve gotten better, I think we’re building nicely.”
Bode said the performance of Jolly, who dropped “20-25kg” in the off-season, was the leading light against tough opposition in Brighton.
Gun recruit Anthony Wilson kicked three goals in a sign he is edging towards his best while Cooper Young also booted two majors.
Harrison Boyle fought hard in a losing side. It was the Bombers’ second loss of the season.
St Peter’s Old Collegians bounced back from a big round two loss in impressive fashion, edging reigning premier Goodwood Saints by two points at Caterer Oval.
Jock McLeay starred with seven majors as the hosts prevailed 13.10 (88) to 13.8 (86).
Nicholas Burgess kicked a goal for Goodwood with only a minute remaining, but SPOC was able to hold firm to see the match out.
At Campbelltown Memorial Oval, Prince Alfred Old Collegians showed another sign of is premiership credentials with a hard-fought nine-point defeat of Rostrevor Old Collegians.
The hosts led by a goal at the main break but the Old Reds managed to power home in the second half to win 11.15 (81) to 11.6 (72).
Port District scored its first victory for the season, proving too good for Tea Tree Gully at Largs Reserve.
Jack Gaffney and Louis Sharrad dominated for the Magpies in the 12.14 (86) to 9.11 (65) victory.
Adelaide University also got off the mark for 2021 as it took care of battling side Unley Mercedes at home with a 41-point triumph.
William McGowan kicked four goals for the Blacks in the 11.16 (82) to 6.5 (41) win at University Oval.
DIVISION TWO
PHOS Camden has sent a message to the rest of division two that could have what it takes to go all the way this season.
The Phantoms, who missed the finals last season on percentage, appear a much-improved outfit under new coach Damian Minervini after they moved to 3-0 with a win over Old Ignatians.
Iggies looked in control early at Camden Oval and led by 20 and 16 points at the first two breaks.
But PHOS, on the back of strong work from Dylan Strickland and Henry Papatolis (four goals), fought its way back into the match to triumph 15.16 (106) to 12.15 (87).
Glenunga is also yet to lose this season and made light work of 2020 grand finalists Sacred Heart Old Collegians on Saturday.
Michael McMahon booted six goals for the Rams as they put together an impressive 16.13 (109) to 5.5 (35) victory at Sacred Heart Senior College.
Henley is the third undefeated side so far this campaign after it heaped more pain on winless Scotch Old Collegians.
The Sharks prevailed 17.10 (112) to 10.8 (68) at Henley Memorial Oval with Liam Martin leading the way.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Salisbury North 13.8 (86) d Seaton Ramblers 11.12 (78) at Pedlar Reserve
■ Broadview 17.10 (112) d Athelstone 4.20 (44) at Broadview Oval
DIVISION THREE
Last year’s defeated grand finalists Flinders Park look determined to go one better this season in division three after extending its unblemished start to the campaign on Saturday.
The Reds ran riot at home to thrash CBC OC by 65 points, sending them top of the ladder.
The long-serving Daniel Blythe was best-on-ground for the hosts, booting three majors, as they recorded a comfortable 18.11 (119) to 7.12 (54) win.
It leaves the Dolphins battling in ninth on the ladder without a victory.
Modbury got off the mark for 2021 by showing plenty of fight in a tight, 10-point triumph away to Gaza.
The Hawks won 12.11 (83) to 10.13 (73) at Klemzig Oval.
Daniel Kaipara kicked five majors for Modbury while veteran Tim Davey put in yet another stellar performance.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Edwardstown 11.12 (78) d Westminster OS 10.13 (73) at Edwardstown Oval
■ North Haven 23.11 (149) d Plympton 3.5 (23) at Largs North Reserve
■ Golden Grove 31.17 (203) d Portland 4.8 (32) at Port Reserve
DIVISION FOUR
It was billed as division four’s game of the week and Walkeville’s clash with Pembroke Old Scholars did not disappoint on Saturday.
The reigning champion Cats overcame last year’s minor premiers by 18 points in a highly-competitive contest at Walkerville Oval.
The Kings came out strong with 3.0 to 1.6 in the opening term before the hosts straightened up in from of goal to lead by 21 points at the main break.
Walkerville is top of the ladder and the division’s only undefeated side following the 12.16 (88) to 11.4 (70) result.
Tyler Wagner, Paul Spilios and Luke Westbury led the way for the Cats.
Alex Forster kicked six goals to continue his strong start to the year for the Kings.
Star recruit Cory Gregson put in his best performance for the season to inspire Morphettville Park to a bounce back win over Hope Valley at Kellett Reserve.
In need of a win following a hefty defeat in round two, the former Geelong and Glenelg forward dominated along with Ben McConnell as the Roos triumphed 19.8 (122) to 14.12 (96).
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Mitcham 16.8 (104) d Pulteney 13.7 (85) at Morgan Oval
■ Gepps Cross 20.12 (132) d Kilburn 12.12 (84) at Duncan Fraser Reserve
■ Woodville South 15.6 (96) d SMOSH West Lakes 13.12 (90) at Ledger Oval
DIVISION FIVE
Eastern Park has heaped more pain on reigning premiers Lockleys by condemning it to a third-straight defeat to start the season.
In the battle of the Demons at Dwight Reserve, the hosts won 16.11 (107) to 11.16 (82).
It was Eastern Parks’ first victory for the season while Lockleys now sit eighth on the ladder and without a win so far this campaign.
Kenilworth came out on top against Colonel Light Gardens in their Anzac Day clash at Morlock Park on Sunday.
The Lions kicked a wasteful 0.5 in the first quarter and the Kookaburras took advantage, opening up a 25-point gap at quarter time and not looking back on their way to a 16.12 (108) to 9.18 (72) victory.
Samuel Scott and Sheldon Currie (four goals) led the way for Kenilworth while Sam Vivian battled hard for CLG.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Salisbury 9.10 (64) d Hectorville 6.6 (42) at Salisbury Oval
■ West Croydon 19.16 (130) d Fitzroy 12.12 (84) at Fawk Reserve
■ Pooraka – bye
DIVISION SIX
Trinity Old Scholars has moved to 2-0 after making the long trip to Marion and coming away with a 17-point victory.
The Lions, who had the bye in round one, held the Rams at bay to win 10.13 (73) to 8.8 (56) at Marion Oval.
Former Glenelg forward Terry Milera booted four goals for the hosts, but it was the likes of Nathan Brand and Cameron Hankinson who made the difference for TOS.
Ingle Farm snagged its first win for the season by edging out northern rivals Para Hills in a close contest at The Paddocks.
The Bulldogs had a good spread of goalkickers in the high-scoring affair as they won 15.16 (106) to 19.13 (97).
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Elizabeth 16.20 (116) d Mawson Lakes 6.9 (45) at Argana Park
■ St Paul’s OS 16.18 (114) d Blackfriars OS 12.11 (83) at St Dominic’s Oval
■ Rosewater – bye
DIVISION SEVEN
For the first time in five years, southern rivals O’Sullivan Beach Lonsdale and Hackham clashed in an A grade match, this time in the Adelaide Footy League.
And it was the Lions who came out on top in the 13.5 (83) to 8.16 (64) result at Hackham Oval.
The two sides last met in a senior contest in 2016 while both were playing in the Southern Football League.
Hackham then fielded its top side in the C grade competition the next season and the Lions moved to the Adelaide Footy League in 2018.
The Hawks made the switch this year but have struggled in their first two matches and are yet to win a game.
Central United has no such problems as it continued its unbeaten run with a 61-point belting of Mitchell Park on Anzac Day.
The ladder-leading Dogs dominated at Mofflin Reserve in an impressive 17.15 (117) to 8.8 (56) victory.
Jamie Lane booted five goals for the hosts and Darrell McIntyre added four, while Brandon Olszewski led the way for much of the day.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Greenacres 19.9 (123) d Houghton Districts 9.12 (66) at Edward Smith Reserve
■ Brahma Lodge 11.12 (78) d Flinders University 8.7 (55) at Flinders University
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