Old Reds remain top, while reigning premier Tea Tree Gully suffers 144-point thrashing
Prince Alfred Old Collegians enhanced its flag credentials over the weekend with a win over Rostrevor Old Collegians, while reigning premier Tea Tree Gully copped a 144-point beating.
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The Old Reds move a win clear at the top of the division one ladder, while 2018 premiers Tea Tree Gully go down by more than 100 points.
All that plus more in Messenger Community News’ round 10 match wraps.
DIVISION ONE
Adam Perryman, Jake Pitt (five goals) and Tom Spanovski led Prince Alfred Old Collegians to a 41-point triumph against Rostrevor Old Collegians at Park Nine on Saturday.
The Old Reds remain top after prevailing 13.12 (90) to 7.7 (49).
ROC player/coach Will O’Malley said poor skills and a lack of composure with and without the ball killed off his side’s chances of victory.
“They were too good for us in the end,” O’Malley said.
“But our skill level was the worst I have seen from us for the year and put us under pressure.
“We burned ourselves with our disposal but I said to the players not to get too disheartened, we can bounce back.’’
Sam Jonas, William Mead and Jackson Sutcliffe battled hard for the visitors.
ROC club stalwart Luke Manuel played his 150th game.
Rostrevor Old Collegians is away to second-placed Payneham Norwood Union this Saturday.
Reigning premier Tea Tree Gully endured a 144-point loss to second-placed Payneham Norwood Union at home on Saturday.
The Gullies went down 30.19 (199) to 8.8 (56) against the Falcons.
The hosts were only down by nine points at quarter-time but the visitors broke the game open in the second term booting 6.5 to the Gullies’ 2.2.
The flood gates well and truly opened in the third quarter as the Falcons kicked 7.5, while holding Tea Tree Gully to just two points.
Jordan Miller worked hard for the Gullies, finishing with four goals, while Chris Foura and Zac McKay also tried to provide a bit of support.
But they proved no match for the high-flying Falcons as ex-Norwood forward Alex Forster booted seven majors and Liam Davis had five to his name.
It was the Gullies’ fourth consecutive loss.
Tea Tree Gully is now staring down the barrel of relegation to division two next season as it sits second-bottom with a 3-7 record.
It has been an agonising fall from the top for the Gullies and coach Justin Maschotta after losing about 10 players from the 2018 flag-winning side.
Goodwood Saints will know if it is a contender or pretender for this season’s finals in its next two home games, says coach Adam Jeffries.
“We have games at home against Tea Tree Gully and Adelaide University who are below us on the ladder and playing at home where we haven’t loss this season,’’ Jeffries said.
“If we are serious about finals these are the games we have to win.”
The Saints held on beat Brighton away on Saturday in a heart stopping finish 11.10 (76) to 12.6 (78).
Tom Anderson and Ben Holzbauer were best for the Saints.
A kick on goal about 45m out after the siren from Bombers’ Jack Chalmers fell short, handing the visitors a victory.
Brighton coach Joel Tucker was left to lament his side’s inability to win close games.
“The second quarter cost us where we looked flat,” Tucker said.
“But then I thought we controlled the third and just didn’t take enough chances in the last.
“It was more what we did up the ground which cost us.
“We have lost several games narrowly. Win those and we would be higher. We just have to win those close games.’’
Henley coach Jarrad Parker says his team’s victory against St Peter’s Old Collegians at Caterer Oval on Saturday was one of the most inspiring he had seen since being involved with the club.
The Sharks entered the battle against then-fourth placed SPOC with a simple plan – to pressure the opposition at every contest.
Bottom-placed Henley did that for most of the day and were rewarded with a 10.9 (69) to 9.13 (67) win despite trailing by 11 points with about 10 minutes to go.
Ned Heath, Brad Geddes and Corey Gray led the way for the Sharks, while Ben Lodge, Jack Hambly and Jackson Smith kicked two goals each.
“Our pressure overall was the best it has been all season,” Parker said.
“Even though our third quarter was disappointing we kept believing.
“We were challenged a few times and down rotations but I think we controlled play in the end.
“Hopefully this was a turning point and will give the boys a bit of confidence.’’
Luke Mitchell booted four majors for the hosts, while Tom Fotheringham, James Moriarty,
Tom Matsouliadis and James Duncan also played well for SPOC.
A strong mix of defensive and attacking football proved the key to Port District’s gritty win against Adelaide University, says Magpies coach Simon Maddern.
“We were slow out of the blocks and were down at quarter time and half-time,’’ Maddern says.
“But the boys steadied and after half-time we played a strong brand of defensive and attacking footy.
“Things are building steadily for us as a club with four wins from four senior grades (on Saturday).’’
The Magpies took the match 13.8 (96) to 8.7 (55) to sit fourth on the ladder behind Rostrevor Old Collegians on percentage.
Sean Davidson, James Batty (six goals) and Tom Corcoran enjoyed strong games, while Gavin Shephard kicked three goals.
DIVISION TWO
Unley Mercedes Jets is flying after mauling Modbury by 69 points away on Saturday.
The Jets were too strong and prevailed 19.8 (122) to 6.17 (53).
They set up the big victory in the second term booting 6.3 compared to the hosts’ 1.3.
Simon Munn was the star up-forward, finishing the match with four majors, while Nick Stuart and Nick Petch chipped in with three goals.
Luke Heaslip was also solid for the top-placed Jets, as was Josh Stevens and James Khabbaz.
Daniel Kaipara and Jayden Watson were the multiple goal kickers for Modbury, booting two each.
Salisbury North coach Joe Hay again had his heart in his mouth as his side squandered a 39-point lead early in the last quarter only to hold on and beat Broadview by a goal on Saturday.
The Hawks prevailed 11.8 (74) to 9.14 (68) away.
Hay was relieved his side avoided recording its third draw for this season.
“We had them under pressure for most of the day but then we just froze in the last quarter,’’ Hay said.
“We were still three goals up with about five minutes to go but they kept coming.
“I’m starting to lose my voice.”
Other results:
■ Athelstone 14.13 (97) d Seaton Ramlers 12.9 (81)
■ Scotch Old Collegians 17.21 (123) d Gaza 10.8 (68)
■ Sacred Heart 13.17 (95) d PHOS Camden 9.10 (64)
DIVISION THREE
Glenunga jumped to the top of the ladder following a huge 100-point victory against Westminster Old Scholars at Webb Oval on Saturday.
The Rams were way too strong and prevailed 23.23 161 to 9.7 (61).
Glenunga only held a seven-point advantage at the main break but slammed on 8.5 to the visitors’ 1.1 and never looked back.
Steven Pollock was unstoppable inside 50 for the hosts, booting eight goals, while Michael McMahon added six.
Scott Blesing (two goals), Harrison Kaandorp and Zeb Kenny were strong for the Dragons.
Westminster Old Scholars dropped from sixth to seventh.
Other results:
■ North Haven 13.7 (85) d Old Ignatians 11.8 (74)
■ Golden Grove 28.17 (185) d Morphettville Park 11.9 (75)
■ Plympton 11.15 (81) d Gepps Cross 6.7 (43)
■ Flinders Park 15.20 (110) d Portland 3.6 (24)
DIVISION FOUR
Mitchell Mead, the oldest son of inaugural Port Adelaide Power best and fairest winner Darren Mead, starred for SMOSH West Lakes in its 12-point loss to Edwardstown at home on Saturday.
The 11.12 (78) to 10.6 (66) defeat was SMOSH’s second in a row after going down to Woodville South the week prior.
Sam Fairclough (three goals) was also solid for the hosts, while James Cibich and Kaden Huynh also worked hard.
The loss forced the Lions to drop from top of the ladder to third with a 7-3 record and percentage below second-placed Mitcham.
Other results:
■ CBC Old Collegians 10.9 (69) d Kilburn 8.13 (61)
■ Pembroke Old Scholars 13.17 (195) d Mitcham 21.9 (135)
■ Pooraka 12.10 (82) d Colonel Light Gardens 7.7 (49)
■ Woodville South 10.13 (73) lost to Walkerville 15.9 (99)
DIVISION FIVE
Rosewater was no match for Hope Valley and was defeated by 138 points on Saturday.
The Demons held the Bulldogs to just 3.4 at the main break, while piling on 10.13 and going on to prevail 28.17 (185) to 6.11 (47) at Hope Valley.
Anthony Giacobbe and Samuel Bugeja tried hard for Rosewater.
Adam Mahney and Shaun Jacobsen were the Bulldogs’ multiple goal kickers, finishing the match with two each.
Ren Miller was best for the hosts, while Daniel Williamson and Jayke Hellmanns led the way up-forward with six goals apiece.
Other results:
■ Lockleys 19.12 (126) d Smithfield 12.20 (92)
■ Pulteney 21.17 (143) d Blackfriars Old Scholars 5.4 (34)
■ Salisbury 10.9 (69) d Eastern Park 10.13 (73)
■ Trinity Old Scholars 3.3 (21) lost to Kenilworth 23.9 (147)
DIVISION SIX
O’Sullivan Beach/Lonsdale’s frustrating attempt to win its first game this season fell short against g Brahma Lodge at home last Saturday.
The Lions were beaten 13.16 (94) to 11.10 (76) despite being and level at half-time.
Ben Pittard, Trevor Rigney (four goals), Adam Rigney and Dan Loveridge played well for the hosts
OSB Lonsdale is away to Fitzroy this Saturday.
Other results:
■ West Croydon 24.18 (162) d Para Hills 4.5 (29)
■ Ingle Farm 13.11 (89) d Elizabeth 7.13 (55)
■ Marion 9.11 (65) d Fitzroy 10.3 (63)
■ Hectorville – bye
DIVISION SEVEN RESULTS:
■ Flinders University 8.8 (56) lost to Adelaide Lutheran 18.15 (123)
■ Mawson Lakes 12.9 (81) drew with Houghton Districts 11.15 (81)
■ Central United 15.16 (106) d Mitchell Park 10.8 (68)
■ St Paul’s Old Scholars 10.15 (75) d Greenacres 5.6 (36)
DIVISION ONE WOMEN’S RESULTS:
■ SMOSH West Lakes 3.7 (25) d Christies Beach 3.2 (20)
■ Salisbury 4.9 (33) lost to Adelaide University 7.8 (50)
■ Morphettville Park 7.8 (50) d Mount Lofty 4.4 (28)
■ Angle Vale – bye
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