Broadview is still in the mix for the finals after a win against Salisbury North in division two
‘Our destiny is in our own hands,’ says Broadview’s coach ahead of the final second tier game, while Port District caused an upset in division one. Read our Adelaide Footy League match wraps here.
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Broadview put itself in a strong position to snatch a finals berth in division two, while Port District caused an upset over Brighton in the top tier.
Read The Messenger’s match wraps of Adelaide Footy League’s round six here.
DIVISION ONE
The top tier’s penultimate round was full of twists and turns, including a huge upset by Port District in its clash with Brighton at Largs Reserve.
The Bombers, fresh from the bye, entered the game in top place and the Magpies were fourth.
But the hosts produced a huge second quarter, which helped set up the 15.12 (103) to 8.9 (5) victory.
Jack Foster starred up forward for the Magpies, booted four goals.
Cooper Gaffney, Zac Hawkins, Luke McInerney and Daniel Passaniti were also strong for Port District.
Jacob Carger battled hard for the Bombers, as did Ben Tate and Shane Harvey.
Brighton drops to second place after the loss and despite the win, Port District moved down to fifth spot, due to other results.
St Peter’s Old Collegians lifted itself into top spot following a 12.12 (84) to 11.8 (74) triumph against Prince Alfred Old Collegians at home.
PAOC dropped from second place to third after the loss.
James Mcleay finished with three goals for SPOC in the match against PAOC, while James Hargreaves was named best-on-ground.
Cameron Giles played well inside 50 for the Reds, kicking four majors.
Goodwood Saints also enjoyed a big move up the ladder after thrashing Unley Jets, 22.19 (151) to 4.9 (33) at home.
The Saints held the Jets to just two points in the third term, while slamming home 8.2 to seal the result.
Jacob Hughes was the hosts’ top goal kicker, finishing the game with five, while Anthony Dempsey and Tom Anderson kicked three.
Goodwood Saints coach Luke Donaldson said his side had come along way after sitting in seventh spot just three weeks ago.
“We weren’t happy with how we started the year but we felt, like a lot of teams, on our day we can beat anyone,” Donaldson said.
“I think we’ve been able to string together some really strong performances now which has been good.
“I think our intensity around the footy (against the Jets) was really good.
“The pressure we were able to put on the opposition to win the ball back was really strong.
“Certainly early we didn’t execute well but we executed a lot better after quarter-time which was a great result.”
Reining premier Payneham Norwood Union recorded a 10-point victory over Adelaide University away.
But the Falcons remain in seventh spot on the ladder with a 4-4 record and look unlikely to earn a finals berth this year.
Rostrevor Old Collegians, in sixth and also unlikely to earn a major round berth, prevailed in its match against Athelstone 16.22 (118) to 6.9 (45) at home.
Michael Coad was the star for ROC, booting seven goals, while James Jordan kicked three majors.
DIVISION TWO
A nervous week awaits coaches, players and supporters as one of the most intriguing final rounds at any level is about to play out.
Six teams are in the hunt for the top five.
Only Tea Tree Gully, which is top and has already played its final game, is assured of making the finals.
Tea Tree Gully finished its season as minor premier when it crushed Scotch Old Collegians away.
The Wolves proved too strong, prevailing 13.21 (99) to 3.11 (29).
Zac McKay, Isaac Hewson, Blake Penney, Cameron Sandercock and Jayden Blank were best for Tea Tree Gully.
Scott Spriggs, John Langford and Peter Rolfe battled hard for Scotch.
Broadview, meanwhile thrashed Salisbury North, 23.11 (149) to 6.6 (42) at home.
The big victory pleased coach Nathan Grainger.
“I was pleasantly surprised by that result,” Grainger said.
“The boys played really well and kept at it.
“The league would be loving this final round.
“About four or five teams can still make it and some can even miss out, including us.
“It could come down to who has the fittest list.
“But our destiny is in our hands.”
Corey Davey, who won the Crows best first year player in 2018 (Dean Bailey Award), was best for Broadview with five goals, while Jadyn Ryan and Kobi Russell were solid.
Jack Fergus also was strong in attack with five majors.
Aaron Christmann, Callum Hay and Anthony Hallebaut played well for Salisbury North.
Meanwhile, PHOS Camden, fifth, hosts third-placed Sacred Heart Old Collegians this Saturday in a huge day for the club’s past premiership players this Saturday.
But a loss to the Phantoms would lead to them being dumped from the finals with both teams on five wins.
SHOC also could drop out of the finals race, while Broadview and Old Ignatians, also on five wins, are in fourth and sixth place, respectively
The Tigers play second-ranked Henley away, while Old Iggies are away to bottom team Glenunga.
DIVISION THREE
Flinders Park sewed up the minor premiership after thrashing CBC Old Collegians in the last game for the season before finals on Saturday.
The Reds were way too strong and prevailed 22.17 (149) to 8.8 (56) at home.
Daniel Blythe starred, kicking six goals, while Luke Trenorden booted four.
James Schwarz (four majors) was best on ground for the Reds, while Jackson McCann (three goals) was also solid.
Brad Johansen booted two majors for the Dolphins, while Tom Pickering and Matthew Raymond battled hard.
Golden Grove retained top spot but was beaten by North Haven 14.14 (98) to 8.14 (62) at home on Saturday.
The Magpies, who ended the minor round in second place, were led by Jack McCafferty who booted four goals.
Ross Merrett and Josh Smithson kicked three goals each for the visitors.
Golden Grove has this weekend off, while North haven takes on Modbury in a qualifying final at home.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Westminster Old Scholars 14.5 (89) lost to Modbury 15.14 (104) at Glandore
■ Gaza 16.10 (106) d Plympton 10.6 (66) at Klemzig Oval
■ Edwardstown — bye
DIVISION FOUR
Morphettville Park was the big winner from the round, producing a spirited effort after quarter time to beat SMOSH West Lakes and grab fifth place on the ladder.
Morphies prevailed 13.18 (96) to 11.17 (83) at home.
Dane Thompson (two goals), Jacksen Trezise (three majors) and Edward Doak starred.
Matt Duldig also booted three goals for Morphettville Park.
Best for the Lions were Alex Hughes, Daniel Lees and Matthew Gates.
Cohen Mattner finished with four majors for the Lions.
Pembroke and Hope Valley produced a good contest in a battle between top and second on the ladder.
The Kings, who entered the match undefeated, eventually pulled away to triumph 3.12 (90) to 10.7 (67) at Haslam Oval
Tom Forster, Jaiden Pengelley and Jack Green stood tall for the Kings.
Alex Forster was good in attack with five goals.
Lucas Harney, Jamie Dowling and Josh Hand (three goals) played well for Hope Valley, while Matthew Min finished the match with four majors, bringing his season tally to 53 goals.
Pembroke, Mitcham, Hope Valley, Walkerville and Morphettville Park will contest the finals.
The Kings have the bye this weekend.
Mitcham is home to Hope Valley in the qualifying final, while Walkerville hosts Morphettville Park in an elimination final.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Gepps Cross 10.11 (71) lost to Mitcham 12.4 (7) at Duncan Fraser Reserve
■ Woodville South 17.18 (120) d Kilburn 11.16 (82) at Ledger Oval
■ Pulteney 7.4 (46) lost to Walkerville 21.18 (144) at Morgan Oval
DIVISION FIVE
Lockleys, Kenilworth, Colonel Light Gardens, Salisbury and Pooraka, with its final-round win and loss by Smithfield, make up this season’s finalists.
The major round kicks off this Saturday.
But the weekend’s match was a heartache for Smithfield which lost its game against Colonel Light Gardens, 12.19 (91) to 12.12 (84) away.
Nathan Studham, Bryce Smith and Sam George played well for Colonel Light Gardens.
The Lions will play a qualifying final against Kenilworth away this Saturday.
Meanwhile, Pooraka’s bid to sneak into the major round paid off when it beat Eastern Park 19.16 (130) to 6.11 (47) at home.
Michael Baker (seven goals), Frank Timpano and Ben Prater led the Bulls’ charge.
Eastern Park’s Brad Torkington, Maurice Freeman (three goals) and Jayden Alderson battled on.
This week Kenilworth is home to Colonel Light Gardens in the qualifying final, while Salisbury hosts Pooraka in the elimination final.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ West Croydon 7.10 (52) lost to Lockleys 15.21 (111) at Fawk Reserve
■ Salisbury 12.16 (88) d Rosewater 6.3 (39) at Salisbury Oval
■ Kenilworth 22.15 (147) d Fitzroy 7.12 (54) at Simonds Park, St Marys
DIVISION SIX
Third-ranked St Pauls Old Scholars earned a finals berth after it held out previously unbeaten Hectorville by a point in a thrilling finish at Thebarton Oval.
St Paul’s led by 21 points at quarter-time and then 18 at the last change before holding out to prevail 7.7 (49) to 6.12 (48).
Zach Norris, Anthony Alesiani and Riley Henriks were solid for St Pauls.
Dylan Kahl, Liam Ryan and Angus Bressington led the charge for the Hounds.
Marion, despite its 11.12 (78) to 11.4 (70) loss to Blackfriars Old Scholars, held fifth place after sixth-placed Elizabeth lost.
Best for Blackfriars were Brendan Dunn, Alex Dellamalva and Matthew Brincat.
Zac Angel, Ben Stewart and Joshua Burk were strong for the Rams.
Finals kick off this week with Blackfriars Old Scholars hosting St Pauls Old Scholars in a qualifying final and Trinity Old Scholars taking on Marion in an elimination final.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Houghton Districts 26.19 (175) d Mawson Lakes 11.8 (74) at Houghton Memorial Oval
■ Para Hills 13.11 (89) d Ingle Farm 11.9 (75) at The Paddocks
■ Trinity Old Scholars 10.15 (75) d Elizabeth 10.6 (66) at Trinity College
DIVISION SEVEN
One round remains for the six teams and Flinders University is a big chance to sneak into fourth place.
Heading into this Saturday’s final minor round Brahma Lodge, Adelaide Lutheran and Mitchell Park are safe for the top four.
But the interesting matches feature O’Sullivan Beach Lonsdale in fourth place taking on the top-ranked Tigers away.
Flinders University will be looking for a big victory against bottom side Central United away.
A win to Flinders and a loss by OSB Lonsdale would led to the Crabs likely jumping to fourth place on percentage.
Flinders University, meanwhile, was no match for Brahma Lodge, going down 5.12 (102) to 7.8 (50) on Saturday.
Jarrod Upton, Dylan Middleton and Joseph Timpano led the way for the Tigers.
Eric Hem-Mendes kicked four goals.
Best for the Crabs included James McDowell, Adam Vonow and Mitchell Read.
OSB Lonsdale kept alive its hopes of holding fourth place when it edged out Mitchell Park 13.6 (84) to 11.13 (79) at home.
Anthony Daish, Luke Madonna and Jacob Doherty were best for Mitchell Park, while Tyson Smith, Trevor Rigney (six goals) and Brodie Whitbourne played well for OSB.
OTHER RESULT:
■ Adelaide Lutheran 33.22 (220) d Central United 5.4 (34) at South Parklands
WOMEN’S DIVISION ONE
SMOSH West Lakes is straight through to the division one women’s grand final after beating Payneham Norwood Union by 20 points in the qualifying final on Saturday.
The Lions went in as the underdogs and had a point to prove after succumbing to their only loss in the minor round to the Falcons.
And last year’s runner up did just that, winning 5.9 (39) to 3.1 (19) at Payneham Oval.
Courtney Fretter was named best-on-ground for SMOSH and led the way for the visitors.
Fretter was given plenty of support from Molly Althouse, Nicole Carey and Shae Partington.
Abbey Scheer booted two goals for the hosts, while Jess Meachin, Danielle Stewart and Sophia Ialeggio also worked hard for PNU.
The Falcons will now play Old Ignatians in the preliminary final this Saturday.
Old Ignatians triumphed over Adelaide University, 4.2 (26) to 3.3 (21) in the elimination final on Saturday.
The scores between the Blacks and Old Ignatians were tied at three-quarter time before the hosts finished strongly to claim the victory.
Kate Ferguson played well for Old Igantains and Courtney Rossi finished with two majors.