Adelaide Footy League round seven match reports: Broadview defeats PHOS Camden
A nailbiting one-point thriller was among a string of close contests in a single Adelaide Footy League division on Saturday. Read all the match reports here.
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An entertaining round of Adelaide Footy League action on Saturday produce a string of tight contests and some big upsets.
Here are The Messenger’s reports from all the round seven matches.
DIVISION TWO
Four games have been decided by less than 10 points in a wild weekend of division two action – headlined by a one-point nailbiter.
It was a shootout at Camden Oval as Broadview needed to muster all its grit to hold on in a thriller and beat PHOS Camden 16.6 (102) to 15.11 (101).
The Tigers held a 15-point lead going into the final term, before standing firm against an admirable fightback from the Phantoms.
PHOS Camden coach Damian Minervini said he was proud of his side in a game which could have gone either way.
“Broadview probably looked a bit cleaner with the ball and took their opportunities better than we did in the first half,” Minervini said.
“We had a look at things at half-time and backed ourselves in.
“Just couldn’t get the job done in the end and we missed a couple of goals as well … but to their credit, Broadview was just a bit too strong in the end.”
The Phantoms hit the front late in the last quarter when Henry Papatolis goaled from a long-range set shot.
But the Tigers were up to the task and skipper Jay O’Leary stood up when it mattered to kick the winner for his side in the dying minutes.
It was a second-straight loss for PHOS – dropping it from second to third spot on the ladder – while Broadview moved up to fourth.
Minervini said the Phantoms needed to respond this week.
“We always knew we had a tough bunch of three games with Henley, Broadview and Glenunga all in a row.
“Glenunga look like they’re incredibly hard to beat so we’ll have a task in front of us.
“You’d like to think every win they get, they’re one closer to a loss and hopefully it’s this week.”
The tight clash was just one of a string of close contests in division two.
At Webb Oval, the Rams extended their undefeated streak to seven games by edging out an inaccurate Old Ignatians in a three-point win.
Glenunga was challenged by the visitors all day managed to prevail 11.6 (72) to 9.15 (69).
Oliver Gasparin and Beau Schwarze (three goals) starred for the Rams while former Norwood midfielder Will Abbott battled hard for Iggies.
Scotch Old Collegians came desperately close to finally claiming its first win of the campaign but faded late to lose 12.12 (78) to 10.9 (69) away at Sacred Heart Old Collegians.
Two of Scotch’s seven defeats so far have been by less than 10 points.
Salisbury North was the victor in its tough battle at home to Athelstone.
The Hawks held on to win 11.11 (77) to 10.12 (72) after maintaining a slight advantage over the Raggies almost all day.
Henley’s 18-point defeat of Seaton Ramblers was the division’s biggest margin on Saturday.
Brett Harland booted seven goals for the Ramblers but it was not enough as Jack West, Adrian Corso and James Lean led the Sharks to a 13.7 (85) to 10.7 (67) victory at Pedlar Reserve.
DIVISION ONE
Port District’s season is well and truly up and running after it made it two wins on the bounce in the top flight by upsetting St Peter’s Old Collegians on Saturday.
The Magpies stunned the injury-hit hosts to win 12.14 (86) to 11.13 (79) at Caterer Oval.
It follows a stirring one-point victory over Unley Mercedes the week before.
District led by six points at the final change and was able to stand up when it mattered once again to kick 4.5 to SPOC’s 4.4 in the fourth quarter.
Mitchell Gaffney and Harrison Hawkins were influential for the Magpies while Jock McLeay (five goals) and Nick McGill were admirable for Saints in defeat.
Port is far from out of the woods yet however, as it remains in eighth spot on the ladder.
SPOC meanwhile have now lost back-to-back games, slipping from third to fifth in the process.
Ladder leader Prince Alfred Old Collegians bounced back from its first defeat by smashing Tea Tree Gully to the tune of 67 points.
Star men Bryce Woolard, Cameron Giles, Adam Perryman and Jack Trengove ran riot as the Old Reds piled on 16.15 (111) to the Wolves’ 6.8 (44) at Park 9.
Rostrevor Old Collegians moved into the top three by seeing off Brighton in a hard-fought 16.5 (101) to 10.16 (76) victory at Campbelltown Memorial Oval.
Star midfielder Luke Manuel dominated with a stunning five-goal display for ROC.
Redlegs premiership players Liam Davis and Anthony Wilson combined for 11 goals as injury-ravaged Payneham Norwood Union beat Adelaide University by 54 points.
Davis kicked six and Wilson added five in the much-needed 18.12 (12) to 10.6 (66) triumph for the Falcons.
Unley Mercedes provided the upset of the round by surprising Goodwood Saints by 11 points in a boilover at Kingswood Oval.
Read the full match report here.
DIVISION THREE
Flinders Park has avoided a second-straight defeat by overcoming a resilient Edwardstown outfit by 10-points under lights on Saturday.
In a twilight fixture at Flinders Park, the Reds appeared to be in full control at half-time with a 35-point lead thanks to a seven-goal to one second term.
But the Towns charged back into the contest to lead by three points at the final change.
Second-placed Flinders Park then kicked 3.2 to the visitors’ 1.1 to win 13.11 (89) to 12.7 (79).
It was Edwardstown’s third-straight defeat, including a six-point loss to ladder leader Golden Grove last round, after beginning the campaign with four wins in a row.
Former North Adelaide forward Liam Verity booted six goals as Modbury took down Westminster Old Scholars by 59 points at home.
Verity, who has now kicked 16 majors in the past two games for the Hawks, was on fire in the 18.6 (114) to 7.13 (55) belting.
Daniel Kaipara (five goals) and Bradley Vassal were also terrific for Modbury, which is fourth on the ladder.
The Dragons meanwhile hold a 2-5 win-loss record and are struggling in seventh place.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Golden Grove 22.14 (146) d CBC OC 3.3 (21) at Harpers Field
■ North Haven 12.10 (82) d Gaza 9.9 (63) at Klemzig Oval
■ Plympton 23.19 (157) d Portland 5.7 (37) at Port Reserve
DIVISION FOUR
Hope Valley has sunk cellar dweller Kilburn to its lowest point this season after an almighty 155-point thrashing at home on Saturday.
The 30.15 (195) to 5.10 (40) defeat was the Chic’s biggest of the season as they remain bottom and winless in division four.
It was a training run at times for the Demons with midfielder Adam Maschotta and ruckman Machok Garang doing as they pleased.
Division one medallist Josh Hand was also dominant, while forwards Daniel Williamson (nine goals) and Jayke Hellmanns (six) finished off a lot of their teammates’ good work up the field.
Morphettville Park showed why it must be considered a serious contender in the division by handing reigning premier Walkerville its first loss of the season.
The Roos were too classy for the Cats at Kellett Reserve, prevailing 19.13 (127) to 17.14 (116).
Veteran spearhead Matt Duldig starred with seven goals to continue his strong season.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Pulteney 20.12 (132) d Gepps Cross 11.14 (80) at Morgan Oval
■ Pembroke OS 12.11 (83) d SMOSH West Lakes 8.9 (57) at West Lakes Shore Oval
■ Woodville South 15.10 (100) d Mitcham 13.17 (95) at Ledger Reserve
DIVISION FIVE
Reigning premier Lockleys has shown its biggest sign yet that it is back on track in division five by downing Kenilworth in the grand final rematch on Saturday.
The Demons lost their first three of the season but have since gone on a four-game winning run to move into third spot on the ladder, ahead of a bye this weekend.
The Kookaburras led by seven points at the main break but it was one-way traffic in the second half as Lockleys stormed home to win 17.4 (106) to 8.5 (53) at St Mary’s.
Matt Traianos and Stavros Gatis (six goals) starred for the Demons while Kenilworth’s Bradley Rayson impressed in a losing side.
The Kookaburras are second on the ladder, ahead of Lockleys on percentage but with a game in hand.
Colonel Light Gardens prevailed in a tight contest for the second week in a row, defeating Salisbury 16.6 (102) to 14.14 (98) at Mortlock Park.
In a back-and-forth affair, the Lions played the closing minutes better than the Magpies.
The win moved CLG into the top five, while Salisbury dropped from fourth to seventh.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Hectorville 15.12 (102) d West Croydon 12.16 (88) at Fawk Reserve
■ Pooraka 14.23 (107) d Eastern Park 12.4 (76) at Lindblom Park
■ Fitzroy – bye
DIVISION SIX
A brilliant seven-goal performance from star man Daniel Weetra has inspired Para Hills to its first win in division six.
Weetra was almost unstoppable as the Big Reds piled on 20.6 (126) to 11.7 (73) in a comfortable victory over Marion at the Paddocks.
It snapped a five-match losing run for Para Hills.
Second-placed St Paul’s Old Scholars ensured it kept pace with ladder leader Elizabeth by grinding out a 25-point victory over Trinity Old Scholars.
The Saints pulled away in the fourth quarter to win 10.6 (66) to 5.11 (41) at Thebarton Oval.
SPOS pulled equal on six wins with the Eagles, who had the bye.
For Trinity, it was a second successive defeat after going down to Elizabeth in round six.
OTHER RESULTS
■ Ingle Farm 14.9 (93) d Mawson Lakes 10.12 (72) at Mawson Lakes Oval
■ Blackfriars 12.13 (85) d Rosewater 11.12 (78) at St Dominic’s Oval
■ Elizabeth – bye
DIVISION SEVEN
Mitchell Park has claimed the impressive scalp of Brahma Lodge to grab its second straight win in division seven.
Fielding their strongest line up of the season so far, the Lions came close to blowing a 41-point half-time lead but managed to hold on and prevail 12.12 (84) to 11.14 (80) at home.
The hosts put Brahma to the sword in the first half but were then overran late on as the visitors hit the front in the closing stages.
But Mitchell Park was able to steady and regain the lead to seal a stirring win.
Jordan Mandemaker and Daniel Smith were best for the Lions.
Greenacres survived a serious scare when it went on the road and was pushed to the end by winless side Hackham.
The second-placed Dragons triumphed 8.14 (62) to 7.13 (55) to deny the Hawks their maiden victory since joining the Adelaide Footy League.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Central United 13.8 (86) d Flinders University 5.17 (47) at Flinders Uni Sporting Ground
■ Adelaide Lutheran 16.12 (108) d OSB Lonsdale 8.10 (58) at Lonsdale Oval
■ Houghton Districts – bye
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