Brighton Bombers claim another division one scalp, proving too strong for Port District
Brighton enjoys another win over a top-five side, this time beating Port District, while in division two, Salisbury North bounces back from its draw to defeat finals contender Athelstone.
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Plus, all the results from other divisions in Messenger Community News’ round eight match reports.
DIVISION ONE
Brighton dug deep to claim its second top-five scalp in three weeks as it held out Port District at Brighton Oval last Saturday.
The Bombers triumphed 11.8 (74) to 8.13 (61).
The victory led to Brighton heading into the competition-wide bye with three wins and in eighth place on the ladder.
Bombers coach Joel Tucker was proud of his team’s approach.
“This win has to be right up there,” Tucker said.
“It just instils belief in the group.
“The challenge for us is to produce our good form week after week, but the group knows we can match the good sides.’’
Tarquin Brown led the way for Brighton with five goals, while Luke Bonfiglio and John McPherson were also solid.
Port coach Simon Maddern said the side never settled.
“Unfortunately we didn’t bring our best and in this competition the result doesn’t come if you’re not at your best,” Maddern said.
“We couldn’t get our attacking game going and we failed to put scoreboard pressure on.”
Goodwood Saints head in to the long weekend break with winning form and a belief they can be a major player.
The club took the points over St Peter’s Old Collegians, 9.11 (65) to 6.15 (51) at Goodwood Oval last Saturday.
Goodwood now has four wins from eight matches this season and each victory has been recorded at home.
Its coach, Adam Jeffries, was relieved his side was able to pull through in the battle of the Saints after leading 3.2 to 1.3 and 5.4 to 4.3 at the first two breaks before trailing 5.12 to 5.8 at the last change.
“Again, it was a real arm-wrestle and a pressure game with nothing pretty,” Jeffries said.
“It was nice to win at home again but we have to start finding a few wins away from home.’’
Best for Goodwood included Jack Carter, Tom Carter and Jakob Heitmann.
Henley won’t be hitting the panic button as it struggles to stay afloat following a tough start to the top tier, says coach Jarrad Parker.
Despite some solid efforts in most games the Sharks sit bottom with a 1-8 record.
Henley matched second-placed Payneham Norwood Union for a half at home before being outpointed 14.13 (97) to 6.4 (40).
Parker said turnovers again hurt his side.
“The first half was quite good although we made a couple of skill errors just before half time,” Parker said.
“We fell in to the trap of inconsistency, combined with some of their bigger bodies catching us out.
“We seem to get goals scored quickly against us, so we are going to use a training night to have a few pizzas and have a look at some of the vision behind the goal to see why that is happening.’’
Charlie Morrison, Lachlan Ryan and James Lean led the way for Henley, while Ben Lodge kicked three goals.
Liam Davis (six goals), Jack O’Leary and Jameson Bower led the way, for the Falcons, while ex-Norwood player Alex Forster continued his strong form kicking three goals.
Rostrevor Old Collegians turned up the heat in its clash with Adelaide University away last Saturday.
ROC consolidated third sport on the ladder with a 10.16 (76) to 6.4 (40) victory
Only eight points separated the two sides at the last change as the visitors led 48-40.
But the hosts failed to hold on and ROCs booted 4.4 while Uni failed to register a score in the final term.
Daniel McCallum, Tim Baccanello and Michael Coad (four goals) led the way.
Paul Fantasia and Patrick Dawson kicked three goals each.
Ryan Marini, Charlie Parker (two goals) and Ben Adams battled strongly for Uni.
Tea Tree Gully could not match Prince Alfred Old Collegians at Park Nine and went down 16.18 (114) to 10.3 (63).
The result was set up with seven goals in the third quarter from the Old Reds.
Wolves coach Justin Maschotta said his young side was given a tough lesson.
“Our first half wasn’t good, we sat back and just made too many mistakes,” Maschotta said. “Our best is good but we are too up and down and that’s what happens when you are missing 14 premiership players from the side.”
Carlos Buccini battled hard for the visitors as did Nickolas Thomson and Chad Schoenmakers.
Jake Pitt was the star for the hosts with six goals, while Adam Perryman, Hayden Jolly and Mitchell Wicks also performed well.
DIVISION TWO
Salisbury North’s persistence and ability to make the most of key moments proved the answer when it edged out Athelstone at home on Saturday.
Hawks coach Joe Hay said the 12.10 (82) to 11.9 (75) win was another challenge met.
“We had a slow start but their (Athelstone) pressure was good,” Hay said.
“Our guys were able to turn it around again and our ability to move the ball better and lift at the stoppages was a key.
“If you would have said at this stage of the season we would be sitting second, we would have taken that.”
Paul Dreimann, Richardson, Corey Reichert and Jake Russo starred for the Hawks, as did Steven Evans in his first A-grade game this season.
Luke Rander was the visitors’ best in front of goals, booting six majors, while Alex Davies finished with two.
Unley Mercedes Jets’ unbeaten run icame to a screeching halt with a loss to Seaton Ramblers at Kingswood Oval on Saturday.
The Rams bounced back from a loss to Gaza the previous week to record a 14.9 (93) to 11.12 (78) victory.
It boosted their win-loss record to 5-3 and moved them up to fourth place.
Seaton was down by nine points at half-time but was buoyed by better conversion in attack and enjoyed a strong third quarter, outscoring the hosts 5.2 to 2.4.
Daniel Polanski (five goals), Bryan Leahy and Luke Rochester were the stars for the visitors.
The Jets still hold top spot with a 6-1-1 record and superior percentage to second-placed Salisbury North.
James Khabbaz was best for the Jets, while Tom Finlay and Andrew Khabbaz also worked hard.
Simon Munn and Clinton Donald were the hosts’ multiple goalkickers, booting three majors each.
OTHER RESULTS
■ Scotch Old Collegians 8.14 (62) lost to Sacred Heart Old Collegians 8.14 (62)
■ PHOS Camden 15.15 (105) d Modbury 11.7 (73)
■ Gaza 9.10 (64) lost to Braodview 9.12 (66)
DIVISION THREE
An 11-goal haul from ex- Glenelg goalsneak Ian Milera helped Portland record a 148-point thrashing of Gepps Cross at Port Reserve on Saturday.
Milera wasn’t the only player to kick a bag in the Thunders’ 32.17 (209) to 9.7 (61) triumph of the Rams.
James O’Loughlin Shane Catterall finished the clash with five majors each, while Adam Carroll kicked three and they all were all part of Portland’s list of 11 different goalkickers.
The Thunder moved to fourth on the third tier ladder with five wins, two losses and a draw.
David Bray was Gepps’ leading goalkicker with three, while Matthew Sawilski and Ricky Smith played well.
It was a disappointing result for the Rams, who won their first game for this season last week when it accounted for Morphettville Park by 20 points at home.
They remain bottom of the ladder and host sixth-placed Westminster Old Scholars after the league-wide bye on Saturday, June 15.
North Haven dropped to fifth after falling to Flinders Park by 31 points at Largs North Reserve on Saturday.
The hosts’ 13.19 (97) to 9.12 (66) defeat came despite Mark Rowe starring up forward and booting four goals.
Josh Gericke finished with four goals for the Reds, while Jay Hansen, Jake Webber and Mitchell Harvey also played well.
Flinders Park jumped to third with a 5-2-1 record, one win behind second-placed Glenunga.
OTHER RESULTS
■ Old Iganatians 11.16 (82) d Golden Grove 11.3 (69)
■ Morphettville Park 6.14 (50) lost to Glenunga 12.11 (83)
■ Westminster Old Scholars 15.13 (103) d Plympton 11.11 (77)
DIVISION FOUR
SMOSH West Lakes continues to dominate the division four competition.
The Lions proved too strong for Colonel Light Gardens, winning by 21 points away on Saturday.
Morgan Cocks booted three majors in the Lions’ 14.8 (92) to 11.5 (71) victory.
The result helped SMOSH remain top of the ladder with a 7-1 record and moved it two wins in front of second-ranked Woodville South.
But the Cats percentage is superior to that of the Lions’.
James Conlon was a shinning light for Colonel Light Gardens, booting four goals.
Emmett Wood, Harrison Lang and James Davies were also strong in the loss.
Pooraka fell short of Kilburn in their division four match, going down by 20 points at Blair Athol Reserve on Saturday.
The Bulls remained second-bottom after the 13.17 (95) to 10.15 (75) loss, while the Knights jumped to seventh.
Darren Francis was Kilburn’s leading goalkicker for the match, booting six, while Matthew Clark, Stuart Foster and Chad Parks were also best for the Knights.
Kye Vandermoer finished with four majors for Pooraka and he was given plenty of support around the ground from Brock Bodie, Steven Zolnowski and Luis Timpano.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Pembroke Old Scholars 11.12 (78) lost to Edwardstown 22.18 (150)
■ Woodville South 13.11 (89) d CBC Old Collegians 7.15- (57)
■ Walkerville 7.1 (57) lost to Mitcham 10.11 (71)
DIVISION FIVE
Kenilworth stepped up to the plate again to go into the long weekend break unbeaten in Adelaide Footy League’s division five.
The Kookaburras were forced to work hard to record a 13.13 (91) to 8.10 (58) victory against Lockleys away last Saturday.
But the result now has them with eight wins from as many matches.
Bek Garner, Theodosi Cotsaris (two goals) and Luke Gane stood tall for the visitors, while Ben Wright kicked three goals.
Kenilworth will be at home to Eastern Park on Saturday, June 15 when the league returns.
Hope Valley triumphed over Pulteney by two points in a nailbiter away on Saturday.
The Demons led by 28 points at half-time before the Navy Blues outscored them in the third quarter 6.2 to 1.2 and the visitors only led by a point at the final change.
Hope Valley was able to hold in and prevailed 12.12 (84) to 12.10 (82).
Daniel Polec booted four majors for the hosts, while Josh Giddings, Braden Hill and Rory Brodie also played well.
Jordan Thurgood, Jayke Hellmanns (four goals), Shaun Hunt (three majors) and Lee Duggan were best for the Demons.
Hope Valley is second with an 8-1 record, while Pulteney is third with five wins and three losses.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Eastern Park 20.21 (141) d Trinity Old Scholars 2.7 (19)
■ Rosewater 10.9 (69) lost to Salisbury 11.7 (73)
■ Blackfriars Old Scholars 13.8 (86) lost to Smithfield 25.14 (164)
DIVISION SIX
O’Sullivan Beach/Lonsdale will have to wait until after the long weekend to renew acquaintances with Marion.
The sides are set to meet on Saturday, June 15 in their division six contest.
While the sides dominated their first seasons in division seven in 2018 after leaving the SFL, it has been a tougher order this year.
The Lions are bottom without a win, while the Rams have one win on the board.
OSB/Lonsdale was crushed by Para Hills, 23.13 (151) to 4.3 (27) away last Saturday.
Daniel Weetra booted six goals for the hosts.
Andrew Riley, Dylan Veprek and Matthew Travis were also solid for Para Hills.
Adam Rigney, Byron Doody and Shaun Morris battled hard for the Lions.
Marion only lost to Ingle Farm by three points, going down 9.11 (65) to 8.14 (62) at home on Saturday.
The hosts fought back from eight points behind at the last change but ran out of time and suffered their fifth-straight loss.
Jack Heffernan was best for Marion.
Adam Knight and Rick Hoffmann were also solid.
Brad Sanderson was Ingle Farm’s sole multiple goalkicker and finished the match with two.
Tyson Dolby, Anthony Spence and Zach Mcgahey were also prolific.
Marion has a 7-1 record – its only win came in the opening round against Fitzroy.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Elizabeth 11.9 (75) d West Croydon 6.13 (49)
■ Fitzroy 12.10 (82) lost to Hectorville 14.6 (90)
DIVISION SEVEN
Greenacres failed to return to the winners’ list and suffered its second loss in a row when it went down to Houghton Districts by eight points at Edwards Smith Reserve on Saturday.
The Dragons were left to rue inaccuracy in front of goal when they were defeated 8.11 (59) to 6.15 (51).
Shawn McGregor was the hosts’ multiple goalkicker with two.
Brandon Bruin, Nick Mathews and Nathon Merritt were strong.
Caleb Sawyer and Corey Eversen booted three goals each for Houghton.
They were supported around the ground by Jack Currie, Ben Turner and Jesse Schulz.
Greenacres takes on Adelaide Lutheran away after the league-wide bye on July 15, while Houghton hosts St Paul’s Old Scholars.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Flinders University 5.7 (37) lost to Mawson Lakes 20.11 (131)
■ St Paul’s Old Scholars 18.12 (120) d Central United 4.7 (31)
■ Mitchell Park 6.9 (45) lost to Adelaide Lutheran 16.10 (106)
ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE WOMEN’S DIVISION ONE RESULTS:
■ Christies Beach 4.8 (32) lost to Salisbury 6.5 (41)
■ Morphettville Park 5.8 (38) lost to SMOSH West Lakes 7.9 (51)
■ Angle Vale 14.8 (92) d Mount Lofty 2.6 (18)
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