Garry McIntosh has led Payneham Norwood Union into another top tier flag decider

Payneham Norwood Union has earned the right to challenge for its first top tier flag after winning a tough preliminary final against Rostrevor Old Collegians. CHECK OUT ALL THE SCORES.

Payneham Norwood Union’s Josh Richards and Paul Lowe hunt Rostrevor Old Collegians’ Daniel McCallum who has the ball. PNU beat ROC in the preliminary final on Saturday to advance to the top tier grand final. Picture: AAP/ Keryn Stevens

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Payneham Norwood Union will need to “tidy a few things up” and switch on for longer to have a chance at claiming the division one premiership, says coach Garry McIntosh.

The Falcons earned the right to battle Prince Alfred Old Collegians in this Saturday’s flag decider after beating Rostrevor Old Collegians in the preliminary final last weekend.

McIntosh’s side trailed by 27 points at half-time against ROC but fought its way back to prevail 19.9 (123) to 14.11 (95) at Payneham Oval.

The Falcons are now chasing their first top-tier flag after losses at the top level in 2015 and 2017.

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Liam Davis starred with five goals, while Anthony Giannini and Cameron Milne (two goals) were key players.

Alex Forster was given plenty of attention from the opposition players but finished the match with five majors.

Payneham Norwood Union’s Alex Forster celebrates with teammate Anthony Giannini. Picture: AAP/Mark Brake

McIntosh said his side’s spirit shone through.

“The funny thing is that the last two times we have played ROC in a final we have been smashed in at least one quarter,” McIntosh said.

“That happened in the second quarter but our midfield was enormous in the second half after a very ordinary first half.

“If you match us up on ROC it is so even but the last two times in those finals they have embarrassed us.

“We have to tidy up a few of those lapses before next week’s final. It should be a very tight match.”

ROC player/coach Will O’Malley refused to make excuses after the loss.

“They dominated the second half and really deserved to win,” O’Malley said.

“We just couldn’t get our hands on the ball then after a good start.

“It wasn’t our day but that’s footy.

“The top three sides were so even during the year. I think we have had a good year.’’

Paul Fantasia, Tullio De Matteis and Luke Manuel (three goals) played well for ROC.

OTHER RESULTS:

OTR DIVISION 1 RESERVES

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Henley 11.9 (75) d Goodwood Saints 8.7 (55)

Goals — Henley: M Ahmatt-Lovett 4 J Harvey-Friel 3 J Hambly 2 N Pierson B Carey. Goodwood Saints: H Clarke 4 M Crump 3 W Clarke.

Best — Henley: J Harvey-Friel R O’Loughlin M Ahmatt-Lovett L Gray M Cullen. Goodwood Saints: D Trussell T Longden M Crump H Clarke S Laube.

ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE DIVISION 2

GRAND FINAL

Athelstone 14.8 (92)d Unley Mercedes Jets 9.7 (61)

Goals — Athelstone: T Binder 4 J Davies 2 D Sangermano J Sheedy C Radetti D Cluse K Durdin A Stewart K NUrton L Rander. Unley Mercedes Jets: J Holliday 3 B Harris 2 J O’sullivan M Minns A Skara D Caire.

Best — Athelstone: A Stewart D Sangermano J Schinella T Binder D Cluse. Unley Mercedes Jets: M Duval M Minns L Mcentee R Faehrmann B Harris D Caire.

ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE DIV 2 RES

GRAND FINAL

Unley Mercedes Jets 10.16 (76) d Sacred Heart OC 2.8 (20)

Goals — Unley Mercedes Jets: J Einarson 3 M Withers 2 D Duval 2 A Penfold A Clothier H Gill. Sacred Heart OC: L Paparella 2.

Best — Unley Mercedes Jets: T Rodger C Armiento D Duval M Khabbaz H Gill J OConnell. Sacred Heart OC: L Mill J Finckler R Clarke L Whitford B Richardson.

GUARDALL SECURITY DIVISION 3

GRAND FINAL

Glenunga 12.14 (86) d Old Ignatians 10.5 (65).

Goals — Glenunga: N Wundke 4 S Pollock 4 H Prosser 3 A Read. Old Ignatians: J Manson 2 M Brunoli S Janetzki W Ferrari D Mcneil D Mccabe P Kerin K Reynolds J Centenera.

Best — Glenunga: A Haren T Campbell J Wundke T Bielby N Wundke H Prosser. Old Ignatians: L Comazzetto E Shaw D Mcneil W Ferrari B Jones I Ryan.

GUARDALL SECURITY DIVISION 3 RES

GRAND FINAL

Flinders Park 7.7 (49) d Old Ignatians 4.8 (32).

Goals — Flinders Park: E Abbott 2 C Muirhead 2 M Smart 2 J Macro. Old Ignatians: A Valana B Lord A Horner T Scanlon.

Best — Flinders Park: M Smart J Stevens C Muirhead J Stott J Macro. Old Ignatians: X Owen-Thomas D Rossi A Horner Z Borlace B Owen-Thomas.

MORPHETTVILLE RACECOURSE DIV 4

GRAND FINAL

CBC Old Collegians 14.15 (99) d Edwardstown 11.7 (73).

Goals — CBC Old Collegians: S Madigan 2 B Johansen 2 J Johansen 2 J Greenbank 2 M Downie M Raymond A Watkins C Draper B Copping S Turner. Edwardstown: G Cornish 5 S Dean 2 A Parsons 2 B Roberts J Salt.

Best — CBC Old Collegians: J Johansen J Fielke L Matthias M Raymond C Draper T Sarunic. Edwardstown: G Cornish B Homburg M Jose B Roberts T Smelt.

MORPHETTVILLE RACECOURSE DIV 4 RES

GRAND FINAL

Mitcham 5.8 (38) d Walkerville 4.7 (31).

Goals — Mitcham: B Disher 3 K Peters S Webster. Walkerville: D Fromm 2 M May J Dean.

Best — Mitcham: J Wittervan B Disher L Robert L Foot K Peters. Walkerville: M Kelson M May B Griffiths B Jenke.

NINE NEWS DIVISION 5

GRAND FINAL

Hope Valley 10.1 (61) d Pulteney 6.12 (48).

Goals — Hope Valley: R Clapp 2 D Tanczos 2 D Williamson 2 J Hellmanns 2 J Dowling S Hunt. Pulteney: A Forbes 3 S Currie 2 D Tucker.

Best — Hope Valley: D Williamson S Pemble L Moore L Duggan L Williams. Pulteney: H Fitzpatrick R Brodie A Forbes J Fischer J Tripodi.

NINE NEWS DIVISION 5 RESERVES

GRAND FINAL

Salisbury 8.2 (50) d Lockleys 5.11 (41).

Goals — Salisbury: J Banwell 3 D Mills C Pryor N Shute T Evans C Bilney. Lockleys: T Mackenzie 2 M Fregona R Martin N Scala.

Best — Salisbury: J Mcpherson C Biddle S Hancock J Banwell L Sandercock T Rogers. Lockleys: J Foureur C Dickie J Rafanelli M Fregona P Rosshirt.

BALFOURS DIVISION 6

GRAND FINAL

Fitzroy 8.11 (59) d West Croydon 8.8 (56).

Goals — Fitzroy: D Miller 5 P Lindsay 2 K Garrett. West Croydon: T Harding 3 C Beaty 2 K O’toole 2 D Emery.

Best — Fitzroy: T Camp D Miller C Wheadon P Wootton M Dolley. West Croydon: T Harding N Symons L Walsh L Francis N Khan.

BALFOURS DIVISION 6 RESERVES

GRAND FINAL

Hectorville 8.6 (54) d Para Hills 4.5 (29).

Goals — Hectorville: C Young D Lombardi J Denton I Thomas J Eckermann M Balewaqa N Perera S Zappia. Para Hills: F Cirocco S Hanson M Grossmann N Laver.

Best — Hectorville: J Denton J Majewski B Murray J Eckermann M Potts. Para Hills: M Rowe S Charlton S Whitehead D Gates W Thach.

DIVISION C1

Preliminary Final

Adelaide University 6.8 (44) d Goodwood Saints 5.8 (38)

DIVISION C2

Grand Final

Unley Mercedes Jets 12.12 (84) d Modbury 8.5 (53)

DIVISION C3

Grand Final

Flinders Park 5.6 (36) d Golden Grove 4.7 (31)

DIVISION C4

Grand Final

Woodville South 12.4 (76) d Smosh West Lakes 6.5 (41)

DIVISION C5

Grand Final

Hope Valley 9.11 (65) d Pulteney 6.4 (40)

DIVISION C6

Grand Final

Adelaide Lutheran 9.6 (60) d Elizabeth 8.7 (55)