Christies Beach aims to keep hold of a coveted sock trophy when it clashes with Port Noarlunga
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Christies Beach and Port Noarlunga will not only chase valuable premiership points in their Southern Football League clash this Saturday but are also set to pursue another prize – the sock.
The traditional battle between the fierce rivals which began in 1994 where a player from the winning team had his sock attached to a trophy, heads to Bice Oval.
There, the Saints will be looking to hang on to their hard-earned sock which they won in round five.
As part of the day’s activities, Christies Beach will celebrate its past players’ day and pay tribute to 1994 premiership coach Bob Boehm who died in November 2018.
CHRISTIES BEACH 13.13 (91) REYNELLA 3.6 (24)
The Saints enter their clash with Port Noarlunga in winning form, having triumphed over Reynella 13.13 (91) to 3.6 (24) away last Saturday.
The game was tight early as the Saints led 3.2 to 1.1 at the first break.
But the visitors took charge in the second for a 8.5 to 2.4 buffer at the long break.
Clayton Mesecke, Michael Mazey and Josiah Sheppard stood tall for the Saints, while Blake Carter kicked four goals to bring his season-tally to 67.
Reynella, celebrating, the reunion of its inaugural A grade premiership side of 1969, was best served by Ryan Mahony, Joshua Frisby and Brock Richards.
PORT NOARLUNGA 10.15 (75) ALDINGA 2.4 (16)
Strong winds came into play at Port Noarlunga where the hosts beat Aldinga 10.15 (75) to 2.4 (16) after leading 4.10 to 2.3 at half-time.
Nicholas Steele dominated for Port.
Dylan Williams, Ryan Kelly and Jake Veide (three goals) also stood strong.
Aldinga’s key players included Corey Mathewson, Luke Watson and Shane Comer.
Dominic Papazoglov kicked the two goals for the Sharks.
FLAGSTAFF HILL 20.19 (139) MORPHETT VALE 6.7 (43)
Flagstaff Hill’s firepower and ability to turn it on as needed was on show at home against Morphett Vale last Saturday.
The Falcons were trailing against the lowly Emus by nine points at quarter-time but capitalised on their turn with the strong wind to triumph 20.19 (139) to 6.7 (43).
Sam Tharaldsen (two goals), Brad Kirk and Brad Patterson played well for the Falcons and showed their experience.
Flagstaff Hill sits second with the same win/loss record as third-placed Christies Beach but better percentage.
Ryan Mountford kicked four goals.
The Emus’ best included Leroy Marsh, Louis Plowman and Bodie Sowter
NOARLUNGA 22.12 (144) HAPPY VALLEY 2.4 (16)
Noarlunga’s outstanding defensive work was on show as it kept Happy Valley to 2.4 (16) with just one point after half-time.
The Shoes were steady for three quarters but exploded in the last term with 11.4 to 0.1, eventually ending the game with 22.14 (144).
Jake Anderson, Reece Martell (seven goals) and Troy Johnson (three goals) led a long line of top players for the Shoes.
Jamie Huebner, Matthew Lillis and Corey Tugwell battled hard for the Vikings.
THIS WEEK (ROUND 14)
Saturday, July 27
■ Aldinga v Reynella
■ Christies Beach v Port Noarlunga
■ Cove v Happy Valley
■ Noarlunga v Morphett Vale
■ Flagstaff Hill – bye
