Adelaide Footy League match reports round two: PAOC edges Old Ignatians in division one
A reigning premier bounced back and a key forward booted 20 goals for a 250-point victory in round two of the Adelaide Footy League. We recap every division.
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Round two of the Adelaide Footy League season is over, with thrilling contests played out across the competition.
Here are The Messenger’s reports from every division:
DIVISION ONE
Prince Alfred Old Collegians coach Craig Pitt said a tight win against Old Ignatians was exactly what his team needed to bounce back after last week’s loss to PNU.
The Old Reds went back and forth with Iggies all day until the third quarter, breaking away to a one-goal lead and maintaining the advantage through the fourth to grab an important victory – 9.13 (67) to 8.8 (56).
“Any win at the start of the season is pretty important but you can see how tight the competition is this year so when you play in tight games the more you win the better it is for you,” Pitt said.
“We have a fair few areas we’d like to improve in but it was just a really tough contest and we’re glad we’re happy to get the monkey off the back.”
Old Ignatians brought high intensity throughout the matchup, Kristian Roocke dominating for the visitors.
Jack Trengove, Chris Curran and Will Dallwood all produced sturdy displays for Princes however, leading the hosts to an important win.
“It’s good to see multiple guys stepping up for us, and kids like Oscar Clark and Josh Garrels really stood up for us and got a lot of the ball, which is positive because we’ll need the youth to produce throughout the year,” Pitt said.
“They (Old Ignatians) definitely brought the pressure and intensity around the ball but I felt like we managed to control the game for the most part, so hopefully we can fix some things, build and keep winning.”
The thrillers didn’t end there in division one, St Peter’s OC coming back from three kicks down in the final term to oust hosts Glenunga – 11.7 (73) to 11.12 (78).
The Rams were in control for most of the game but Saints managed to bounce back from an ugly incident which saw Glenunga’s Nick Wundke red carded, to win – Jake Sutcliffe slotting one home from 50 to win it in the final minute.
Tea Tree Gully also stormed home for an epic win, defeating Port District 14.18 (102) to 14.13 (97).
The Magpies led by 10 points at the final break but the hosts kicked five goals to three in the last term to win, Jordan Persinos dominating, while Peter Pesinos and Brodie Latham had six goals between them.
Rostrevor OC rebounded after last week to beat Brighton 12.9 (81) to 8.13 (61).
Patrick Dawson had four majors as the hosts used a big start to record a win.
Goodwood defeated Payneham Norwood Union 14.7 (101) to 10.9 (61) in a convincing display, celebrating Anthony Skara’s 200th game in style.
Angus Rana and Nicholas Burgess each booted three as the Saints used a seven-goal fourth quarter to record a big win.
DIVISION TWO
Broadview continued its strong start to 2022 with a 10.7 (67) to 8.6 (54) win over PHOS Camden at home.
Despite trailing 28-41 at halftime, the Tigers were dominant in the contest in the second half and used four goals from Jared Petrenko to surge to a win.
Sacred Heart OC bounced back after an agonising defeat against Broadview last week to top Unley Mercedes 4.6 (30) to 14.20 (104) away from home.
Josh Koster was an important presence for SHOC on the ball, kicking two goals while also distributing to teammates throughout to lead his team to a much-needed victory.
Henley also recorded its first win of the year, the Sharks defeating Adelaide Uni 5.8 (38) 12.12 (84) away from home.
The visitors held the Blacks scoreless in the third term on their way to an emphatic victory.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Athelstone 8.16 (64) d Salisbury North 5.7 (37)
- North Haven 15.15 (105) d Gaza 6.11 (47)
DIVISION THREE
Westminster OS and SMOSH West Lakes played out the first draw of 2022, with the visitors producing a four-goal final term to make it 13.8 (86) to 12.14 (86).
The Dragons started the fastest but the visitors pegged them back gradually, Adam Mahney booting five.
Aaron Fielke was a standout for Westminster, also kicking five in a thrilling affair.
A mind-boggling comeback saw Morphettville Park record a 10.15 (75) to 12.12 (84) win at Edwardstown in division three.
The Roos trailed by five kicks at three-quarter-time, but were galvanised by Alex and Chris Barns up front.
The brothers booted six goals between them in the final quarter to lead their side to a memorable victory.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Golden Grove 17.6 (108) d Flinders Park 7.13 (55)
- Seaton Ramblers 14.10 (94) d CBC OC 12.7 (79)
- Modbury 22.5 (137) d Scotch OC 7.9 (51)
DIVISION FOUR
Walkerville recorded its first win of the season in style on Saturday, thrashing Mitcham 28.12 (180) to 13.10 (88).
The Cats remarkably led 107-25 at halftime and didn’t look back, Adam Proud booting a huge 11 goals in the game to lead the division in round two.
Pembroke OS continued its strong start to the year, defeating Plympton by 29 points – 17.9 (111) to 12.10 (82).
A six-goal to one behind second term catapulted the Kings to victory in what was otherwise an even affair.
Alex Forster continued his goalkicking form with five majors, while Mark (five) and Tom Evans (three) booted eight between them.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Hope Valley 17.9 (111) d Woodville South 11.10 (76)
- Pooraka 21.14 (140) d Pulteney 13.7 (85)
- Portland 21.6 (132) d Kenilworth 13.10 (88)
DIVISION FIVE
Eastern Park’s 41.23 (269) to 3.1 (19) win over St Paul’s OS could remain the biggest victory of the year.
In what was one of the most dominant individual performances in recent Adelaide Footy League history, Shawn Mansell booted home 20 majors for the Demons, tearing apart the opposing defence.
The visitors had no answer for Eastern Park or Mansell as they stormed home for a massive win.
Elizabeth claimed its second win of the season, defeating Salisbury 6.4 (40) to 26.15 (171) away from home.
The Eagles held the Magpies to a single point in the first quarter and just seven points in the opening half, as key forward Jarad Clinton slotted home nine goals.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Lockleys 23.15 (153) d Kilburn 7.11 (53)
- Colonel Light Gardens 13.13 (91) d Gepps Cross 13.10 (88)
- Hectorville 24.15 (159) d Blackfriars OS 7.6 (48)
DIVISION SIX
Trinity OS remained at the top of the division six ladder, defeating Rosewater 3.4 (22) to 17.17 (119).
Ryan Roberts was dominant for the visitors, while Cameron Matters topped the goal tally with five majors for the day.
Brahma Lodge achieved its first win of the year but it wasn’t without a scare against West Croydon.
The Tigers went up 57-18 at quarter-time but were held to a single point in the second term by the Hawks as the hosts charged back to make it 58-59 at the main break.
An inspired performance by Adam Shelly, who dominated on the ball and had two majors, was enough to get Brahma Lodge over the line however.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Central United 21.10 (136) d Ingle Farm 8.12 (60)
- Marion 21.16 (142) d Fitzroy 9.6 (60)
- Para Hills had the bye
DIVISION SEVEN
O’Sullivan Beach Lonsdale pulled off a thrilling victory over Hackham, emerging 11.10 (76) to 9.18 (72) victors at home.
Brayden Fielder was a standout for the Lions, and five timely goals from Trevor Rigney were enough to prevent a late Hawks comeback.
Greenacres remained top of the division with a convincing win over Flinders University – 13.17 (95) to 5.3 (33).
Jack Mau booted five majors as his team dominated Flinders around the ground and hit the scoreboard with relative ease.
OTHER RESULTS:
- Adelaide Lutheran 21.10 (136) d Mawson Lakes 8.5 (53) Houghton Districts 13.15 (93) d Mitchell Park 12.14 (86)
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