Glenunga takes home division three flag with win over Edwardstown
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Glenunga announced its arrival as a genuine force in the Adelaide Footy League competition by claiming its third consecutive premiership at Richmond Oval on Saturday.
The Rams accounted for Old Ignatians in the division three decider, 12.14 (86) to 10.5 (65).
They have now joined an elusive club — Pulteney was the last term to win back-to-back-to-back flags in 1998 (A7), 1999 (A6) and 2000 (A5).
Glenunga kicked off its three peat in 2017 in division five, last year in the fourth tier, before Saturday’s victory.
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Rams’ coach John Cunningham said it was a special day for the team and the club.
“It’s a fantastic local news story with a lot of people putting in a lot of work to get the club to where it is today,’’ Cunningham said.
“It’s been a big challenge and a big journey but we are so proud of everyone.
“It was a tough grand final and Old Iggies just kept coming.
“I think having the week off really helped us.
“It just shows if you get the right people then anything is possible.’’
Steven Pollock with four goals (three in the first half) was awarded the best on ground medal.
He said his teammates and the club were outstanding.
“This is my first year at the club as I have been a bit of a journeyman with playing league (SANFL, North Adelaide), amateurs with Tea Tree Gully and coaching interstate,’’ Pollock said.
“I have loved it here.
“We met the challenge really well.’’
Old Iggies’ coach Damian Boots said his side gave everything but thought the hard game the week before probably hurt.
“We just kept believing right until the end,’’ Boots said.
“We were probably a bit banged up coming in but the players were terrific.
“The club’s in a very good position with good depth and in a strong position moving forward.’’
Glenunga looked set to blow the game open several times but had to give everything it had to shake off a plucky Old Iggies side.
Nick Wundke, with two outstanding goals early in the last quarter, sealed the win.
Harry Prosser also was dangerous in attack for the Rams with three goals in the first half, while Jared Centenera (two majors) provided a spark for Old Iggies, as did Jack Manson in the first half.
Glenunga and Old Ignatians will compete in division two next season.
OTHER RESULTS:
OTR DIVISION 1
PRELIMINARY FINAL
Payneham Norwood Union 19.9 (123) d Rostrevor Old Collegians 14.11 (95).
Goals — Payneham NU: A Forster 5 L Davis 5 P Lowe 2 C Milne 2 M Nye P Sanzo K Santillo B Ancell J Giannini.
Rostrevor OC: L Manuel 3 H Commane 3 T Dematteis 2 J Jordan P Fantasia D Mccallum C Holm M Coad P Dawson.
Best — Payneham NU: L Davis A Giannini C Milne J Giannini M Haynes. Rostrevor OC: P Fantasia T Dematteis L Manuel C Holm D Mccallum J Jordan.
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)
