Old Ignatians record stunning upset, beating Henley in Adelaide Footy League division two clash
They entered the game as underdogs — seventh v top-place — but Old Ignatians pulled off a huge upset when they beat the Sharks in their division two match. Check out all the action from the Adelaide Footy League games here.
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Henley entered its division two match against Old Ignatians top but failed to hang onto their lead, going down by 22 points.
In division one, Prince Alfred Old Collegians moves one win behind top-placed Brighton after its thumping of Unley Jets.
Read The Messenger’s round eight Adelaide Footy League match wraps here.
DIVISION ONE
Prince Alfred Old Collegians returned after its bye in top form, thrashing Unley Jets at Park 9 on Saturday.
The hosts produced a solid first quarter to hold a 38-point buffer at quarter-time before prevailing 22.21 (153) to 3.9 (27).
Ex-Sturt SANFL dual premiership defender Jack Stephens made his debut for the Old Reds against the Jets but coach Craig Pitt said the victory was a result of the younger players stepping up.
“Unley has been pretty competitive with most teams all year so we weren’t expecting the result we got,” Pitt said
“But we played pretty well in the end and they probably didn’t play to their normal standard which helped us.
“Our whole team played well on the day.
“It was probably more the younger players who had just started this year who are really starting to find their feet a little bit.
“They are taking the next step which led to us being pretty consistent over the four quarters.”
St Peter’s rounded out the split round with a match against defending champions Payneham Norwood Union at Carterer Oval.
The Falcons went down 11.6 (72) to 8.13 (61).
St Peter’s sits third with the same win-loss record as PAOC but has a lower percentage than last season’s runner up.
In the clash against PNU, John Vrodos starred with three goals for the hosts, while Jesse O’Brien (two goals) and Nick McGill were also standouts.
Strato Agorastos and Dylan Pippett booted two goals each for the Falcons.
Brett Ancell and Dylan Auciello also worked hard for the visitors.
DIVISION TWO
An amazing last round awaits in two weeks with seven teams in the running for the finals.
Sacred Heart Old Collegians could finish top but the side could even miss the major round altogether depending on its results.
The mathematical conundrum was sent into overdrive, mainly through Old Ignatians’ plucky come-from-behind victory against Henley at home on Saturday.
The Sharks held a five-point lead at the main break before the hosts cut it to four at three-quarter time.
Old Iggies produced an incredible final term to run over the visitors, 11.15 (81) to 8.9 (57)
The hosts were able to use the strong wind more officially to help lift it to victory.
The result pushed Old Ignatians up to fifth place, while the Sharks dropped to second.
Old Iggies has one minor round remaining against bottom side Glenunga in two weeks’ time, following the completion of the split round, with Broadview taking on Salisbury North this Saturday.
Old Iggies coach Damian Boots said the victory was vital to help secure a finals appearance.
“We knew we were coming up against a quality side in Henley,” Boots said.
“It was a crucial game for us and our players just had that belief, I’m really proud of the players.
“We got a bit of a run and our confidence just grew.
“I know the permutations of the last round are mind-boggling but from our end we are just focusing on playing Glenunga in the last round and other things will take care of themselves.”
Will Ferrari (two goals), Jonathon Wilson and Jared Centenera were best for the hosts.
Pat Kerin kicked three goals.
Jake Cook, Nathan Bowles and Cody Egel and Jackson Smith (three goals) played well for Henley.
PHOS Camden jumped into fourth place with a strong win against Seaton Ramblers at Pedlar Reserve.
The Phantoms triumphed 19.9 (123) to 13.12 (90).
They set up the result with a solid second quarter, kicking 8.2, while holding the Ramblers to three points.
Liam Toohey, Nick Westhoff and Hamish Gordon (three goals) led the way for PHOS.
The Rams, out of the running for the major round, were best served by Bryan Leahy, Luke Rochester and Bradyn Wild.
Brett Harland kicked three goals.
Broadview hosts Salisbury North this Saturday to complete the split round.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Tea Tree Gully 15.18 (108) d Glenunga 6.7 (43) at Pertaringa Oval
■ Sacred Heart Old Collegians 6.25 (61) d Scotch Old Collegians 4.14 (38) at Sacred Heart
DIVISION THREE
Undefeated Golden Grove was forced to overcome a challenge in its local derby against Modbury away on Saturday.
The undefeated Kookaburras were let off the hook by an inaccurate Hawks side but prevailed 7.6 (48) to 5.12 (42).
Brayden Shaw was the star up forward for the visitors with two goals, while Corey Di Stefano, Mitchell Payne and Dylan Schwerdt were also strong.
Jack Turnbull, Jacob Coles and Ricky Ebert worked hard for the Hawks.
North Haven strengthened its spot in second on the ladder after thrashing Gaza by 82 points at home.
Josh Smithson was the star for the Magpies, booting six goals.
Kurtis Phillips and Ryan McInerney were also solid.
James Siviour was best for sixth-placed Gaza.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Edwardstown 12.8 (82) d Westminster Old Scholars 8.8 (56) at Edwardstown Oval
■ Pympton 5.11 (41) lost to Flinders Park 16.12 (108) at Pympton Oval
■ CBC Old Collegians — bye
DIVISION FOUR
Morphettville Park and SMOSH West Lakes will be vying for the coveted fifth spot when they battle at Kellett Reserve this Saturday.
The winner of the match will earn a finals berth but the loser will miss out.
The intriguing final round scenario was set up when the sixth-placed Morphies beat Walkerville 7.12 (54) to 4.14 (38) away.
Ex-Glenelg SANFL player Byron Murphy led the way for the visitors.
He was given plenty of support from Sam Murphy and Dane Thompson.
The Roos held tight in a dour last quarter where no goals were kicked by either side.
Matt Duldig kicked five goals for the winners to be the key factor in attack.
Best for the Cats, which would be unlikely to drop out of finals contention, were Daniel Woolford, Danel Slorach and Jonty Inglis.
Second-ranked Hope Valley overcame a three-quarter time, six-point deficit to beat Gepps Cross 13.9 (87) to 10.6 (66) at home.
The Demons, with a final minor round game against top team Pulteney to come, were best served by Jordan Thurgood, John Martin and Jamie Dowling.
Matthew Min dominated the attack with seven goals.
Jack Wood, Callum Camp and Matthew Schmidt played well for the Rams, while Jeff Ladd starred with five majors.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Kilburn 11.12 (78) d Pulteney 8.9 (57) at Blair Athol Reserve
■ Mitcham 17.12 (114) d Woodville South 6.12 (48) at Thomas Farms Oval
■ SMOSH West Lakes 6.5 (41) lost to Pembroke Old Scholars 7.16 (58) at West Lakes Shore
DIVISION FIVE
This weekend’s final minor round is set to go down to the wire with several games having a bearing on which teams make the finals.
Salisbury, Smithfield and Pooraka all have a chance of grabbing fourth and fifth places.
Kenilworth also breathed more life into its campaign with a gritty win to beat previously unbeaten Lockleys at Lockleys.
The Kookaburras may now just get a double chance for the finals.
The visitors trailed by six points at the last change before finishing strongly to triumph 13.12 (90) to 11.19 (85).
Sam Scott, (three goals), Isaiah Place and Joel Whittlesea starred for Kenilworth.
Simon Ascoli, Matt McDonough and Hayden Martinello were best for the Demons.
Salisbury trailed at each change before running over the top of Smithfield, winning 12.7 (79) to 10.10 (70).
Jack Shuurmans, Matthew Shields and Jed Banwell were solid for the Magpies.
Llewellyn Milera, Anthony Thompson and Luke Buckby (six goals) played well for the Panthers.
Smithfield needs to beat third-placed Colonel Light Gardens to hang on to a place in the finals, while Salisbury needs to win against bottom team Rosewater to sew up its place.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Eastern Park 18.14 (122) d West Croydon 15.7 (97) at Dwight Reserve
■ Rosewater 6.8 (44) lost to Pooraka 8.9 (57) at Eric Sutton Oval
■ Fitzroy 3.8 (26) lost to Colonel Light Gardens 8.20 (68) at Fitzroy Sports Club
DIVISION SIX
Six teams are in the mix for five places in the major round.
Marion, Elizabeth and Trinity Old Scholars look to be in their own competition for fourth and fifth place but one of them is likely to miss out.
Marion, sitting fifth, kept alive its finals hopes alive when it accounted for Houghton Districts 19.16 (130) to 6.6 (42) at home.
Ben Stewart, Kaleb Wilden and Ben Bird played well for the Rams.
Tim Stewart kicked four goals.
Picture: Supplied, Marion Football Club Facebook page
Cameron Thompson, Cameron Schutz and Brad Lees (four goals) were solid for the Raiders.
Marion will likely need to beat second team Blackfriars away to hold fifth place.
Top team Hectorville finished too well for Elizabeth at Argana Park, prevailing 13.8 (86) to 8.8 (56).
Zac Stephenson, Zane Donaldson and James Eckerman were solid for the Hounds.
Joel Foster, Matthew Naumann (three goals) and Jhye McConnell battled for the Eagles.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Mawson Lakes 5.7 (37) lost to Trinity Old Scholars 15.14 (104) at Mawson Lakes
■ Ingle Farm 3.5 (23) lost to Blackfriars Old Scholars 22.19 (151) at Rowe Park
■ St Pauls Old Scholars 17.12 (114) d Para Hills 7.8 (50) at St Pauls College
DIVISION SEVEN
Trevor Rigney was the star of the game for O’Sullican Beach Lonsdale when he kicked nine goals in the team’s 21.14 (140) to 7.3 (45) victory against Central United at Mofflin Reserve.
Clinton Calyun and Brad Hayes (three goals) were solid for the Lions, giving Rigney plenty of support.
Stephen Lynch, Rory McMillan and Tyson Brooks worked well for United.
Top team Brahma Lodge slammed on eight goals in the final quarter to beat third-placed Mitchell Park 20.14 (134) to 11.8 (74) at home.
Eric Hem-Mendes (four goals), Brodie Norman and John Williams played fine games for the Tigers.
Jake Spencely (three goals), Anthony Daish and Travis Doyle were solid for the Lions.
Flinders University is under pressure to hold fourth place with a game against Brahma Lodge to come.
OSB Lonsdale can make the top four with a win against Mitchell Park and a loss by Flinders University.
OTHER RESULT:
■ Adelaide Lutheran 11.14 (80) d Flinders University 7.9 (51) at South Parklands
WOMEN’S DIVISION ONE
SMOSH West Lakes will get another chance at beating Payneham Norwood Union — but this time in a division one women’s league semi-final.
The Lions set up the mouth watering second-chance semi with the Falcons after beating Old Ignatians in the qualifying final, 8.6 (54) to 3.4 (22) at Broadview Oval on Saturday.
SMOSH suffered its only loss of the minor round against PNU, after going down to the Falcons by 27 points at home last month in round three.
In the match against Old Iggies, Tehlara Lovett and Kassandra Stroh starred up-forward, booting two goals apiece.
Courtney Rossi was Old Ignatians’ sole multiple goal kicker with two.
Old Ignatians, meanwhile, will take on Adelaide University in the knockout semi-final after the Blacks beat Morphettville Park in an elimination final at Kellett Reserve on Saturday.
The visitors prevailed in a nailbiter, 6.2 (38) to 5.4 (34).
Ella Slape, Tara McDermott and Alexandra Fitridge starred for the Blacks.
Olivia Evans, Neave Delaney and Sarah Wilton battled hard for the Roos.
Payneham Norwood Union had a week off after finishing top and will play SMOSH at home this Saturday at 3.30pm.
The winner will go directly through to the flag decider, while the loser will play the winner of the Old Igantians v Adelaide University clash.
Old Ignatians hosts Adelaide University at Karen Rolton Oval, also this Saturday at 3.30pm.