Christies Beach prized recruit Daniel Nobes kicks 14 goals to help Saints beat Cove
A racism incident marred one match, while a new recruit booted a staggering 14 goals to lead his side to victory. Check out all the action from the Southern Football League’s round four in our match wraps.
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Reigning premiers Flagstaff Hill’s big win over Port Noarlunga was marred by an awful racism incident, while a big forward kicked a bag to help Christies Beach return to the winners’ list.
Read The Messenger’s Southern Football League round four match wraps.
CHRISTIES BEACH 28.20 (188) COVE 8.12 (60)
Spearhead forward Daniel Nobes was the star who helped the Saints get back in the winners’ list, lifting them to a 128-point victory against Cove away on Saturday.
Nobes, who returned to Christies Beach this year after a few seasons with Waikerie in the Riverland Football League, booted a game-high 14 goals.
The Saints’ 28.20 (188) to 8.12 (60) triumph over the Cobras comes after a 38-point loss to four-times reigning flag winners Flagstaff Hill.
Jacob Crate, Nobes and Matthew Spenecely (three goals) led a long list of top players for the visitors.
Scott Grieve (two goals), Nikolas Flynn and Kylke Stoldt battled for Cove.
Jay-J Butler-Chaseling kicked three goals for the Cobras.
NOARLUNGA 13.5 (83) HAPPY VALLEY 6.9 (45)
Noarlunga gradually picked up its groove with a solid win at home against Happy Valley.
The Shoes were on the front foot in the first half and took a 33-point lead into half-time.
They then held firm in the second half to salute 13.5 (83) to 6.9 (45).
It was Noarlunga’s second victory in a row and lifted the team to fourth on the ladder.
Sam Carlyle, Troy Johnson (four goals) and Ben Goldfinch were best on ground for the Shoes.
Noarlunga coach Josh Thewlis said his side was getting more of a reward for its good work.
“I thought in the first two rounds we played really well but didn’t get over the line,” Thewlis said.
“But (on Saturday) we had a good start and then stayed in control from there.
“We are playing much more consistently.
“It’s been challenging and a bit of a rollercoaster season but we are enjoying it.
“Early wins are important but if we can make the four anything can happen from there.’’
Dwayne Ruddock, Matthew Lillis and Scott Rademacher battled hard for the Vikings.
MORPHETT VALE 12.17 (89) REYNELLA 10.10 (70)
Morphett Vale produced a gritty last quarter to overrun arch rival Reynella by 19 points in front of a big crowd at home on Sunday.
The Emus trailed at each change — by 18, 12 and 14 points.
But they stormed home, kicking 5.5 while holding Reynella to just two points in the final term.
Jack Langdon, David Sampson, and Connor Lock starred for the hosts.
It was Morphett Vale’s third triumph from four matches and helped the Emus move to third place on the ladder.
Jack Glazbrook kicked three goals, two in the first quarter.
Max Sampson, son of multi-premiership star for the Emus Dylan Sampson, made his A-grade debut.
Reynella’s better players included Steven Farrell, Ben Lockett and Joshua Frisby. Bailey Marshman kicked three goals.
FLAGSTAFF HILL 23.16 (174) PORT NOARLUNGA 9.6 (60)
Flagstaff Hill is well on its way to defending its four flags in a row after proving too strong for Port Noarlunga on Saturday.
The final term was stopped for five minutes after a group of Falcons spectators racially abused Port Noarlunga’s Ian Milera and Elijah Satala.
But the game was already in the bag for the Falcons and they went on to claim a 114-point victory at home.
Zak Cavouras, Brayden Heyward-Ferors and Daniel Butcher (six goals) played well for the Falcons.
Flagstaff Hill is undefeated after four minor rounds and sits top of the ladder.
The hosts set up the triumph in the opening quarter, kicking 10.2, while holding the visitors to no score.
For the Cockledivers Milera continued his fine form with a bag of six goals, while Dylan Williams and Aaron Peterson battled well.
THIS WEEK:
Saturday, August 8
■ Christies Beach v Happy Valley.
■ Flagstaff Hill v Morphett Vale.
■ Port Noarlunga v Cove
■ Reynella v Noarlunga