Rostrevor Old Collegians hold on to second spot on the top tier ladder after beating Henley
Seven goals to former Sturt captain Michael Coad helps Rostrevor Old Collegians beat Henley, while St Peter’s Old Collegians comes from behind to defeat Adelaide University.
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Rostrevor Old Collegians is roaring and ready for its top-of-the-table battle with Prince Alfred Old Collegians after beating Henley.
Plus all the results from other divisions in Messenger Community News’ round nine match reports.
DIVISION ONE
Rostrevor Old Collegians faces a key test when it meets Prince Alfred Old Collegians in a top-of-the-table clash at Park Nine, says ROC playing coach Will O’Malley.
“This will be a big game for both sides and we just have to be ready to go,” O’Malley said.
“It could well be a season-defining game.”
ROC finetuned for its coming top-tier challenge when it put away Henley 19.14 (128) to 10.11 (71) at Campbelltown Memorial Oval last Saturday.
O’Malley said the victory was solid but the team would need to lift a cog or two this week.
“Henley acquitted themselves very well, especially in the third quarter,’’ O’Malley said.
“We stuck to our task well and our last quarter was very good but we will need to again this week.’’
Michael Coad booted seven goals for ROC.
Henley could welcome back Corey Cray and Harry Jessen as well as a couple of others who missed last week’s loss.
Sharks coach Jarrad Parker said the effort against ROC was reasonable.
“Early I thought we didn’t come to play and I asked for a response but that third quarter with 11 scoring shots was one of our best for the season,’’ Parker said.
“We were down to 19 players at quarter time through injury and 18 into the last so overall it wasn’t too bad an effort.
“We hope to get a few key players back this week which should help.’’
Jack Enright, Nathan Bowles and Ben Lodge (three goals) played strongly, while debutant Jack Hambly showed promise with three goals.
Grit and desire played a big part in St Peter’s Old Collegians’ come-from-behind victory against Adelaide University at University Oval last Saturday.
The Saints trailed by 20 points midway through the third quarter but willed themselves over the line 13.9 (87) to 12.4 (76).
SPOC coach Geoff Riddle was relieved his side rallied under pressure.
“It was really an arm-wrestle for three quarters but getting that momentum in the third quarter and the last (quarter) was the key,” Riddle said.
“We really just hung in there and overran them from 20 points down.
“This was really important so it could set us up going forward.’’
Best for SPOC were Toby Kelly, Tom Matsouliadis, Jesse O’Brien (three goals) and Hamish Allan.
James McLeay also kicked four majors for SPOC.
Edward Dadds was solid for Adelaide University, while Lewis Parker and Ben Adams were also strong.
Port District coach Simon Maddern hailed the effort of his captain Trent Heffernan after an inspirational game in the Magpies’ 48-point win against Goodwood Saints at home.
The Magpies entered the match in fifth, while the Saints were sixth but they were level on four wins.
Port took charge after quarter-time to account for the Saints 13.18 (96) to 7.6 (48), moving to two points plus nearly nine per cent clear of the Saints and Brighton.
“We played four quarters of consistent football,” Maddern said.
“The boys were switched on from the start and although we didn’t convert our opportunities overly well we had control of the game.
“We had lots of good contributors from players all over the ground but our captain Trent Heffernan was outstanding with four goals and relentless pressure.’’
Best for the Magpies were Heffernan, Ben Gould and James Batty (three goals).
Prince Alfred Old Collegians held top place on the ladder after beating Payneham Norwood Union by 19 points away on Saturday.
Jake Pitt led the way for the Old Reds with five goals to help them prevail 10.17 (77) to 8.10 (58).
Adam Perryman was best for the ladder-leaders, while Craig Pitt and Tom Humphries provided plenty of support.
Anthony Giannini and Nick Jolly battled hard for the hosts.
Brighton’s first trip to Pertaringa Oval proved a happy one after beating reigning top-tier premiers Tea Tree Gully 13.10 (88) to 10.8 (68).
The Bombers finished solidly to take the match,
Brighton coach Joel Tucker was pleased to tick off another first for his team.
“I don’t think any of us had been out there, let alone played on the ground so that was pleasing to come away with a win,” Tucker said.
“We knew it was going to be tough and they were very strong.”
Veteran Ben Brookman was solid in defence for the visitors.
DIVISION TWO
Salisbury North coach Joe Hay watched his side draw for the second time in three weeks.
The Hawks trailed Seaton Ramblers by 18 points at the 20-minute mark of the last quarter at Pedlar Reserve on Saturday, before booting three majors to level the scores 13.11 (89).
A bemused Hay said his side was fortunate to escape with a draw.
“We didn’t use the ball very well and didn’t play our best,’’ Hay said.
“We locked them down at the stoppages after an open first quarter but being a small ground it was fairly easy to score.
“It was disappointing not to play with the intensity we can but in the end we were lucky to steal a point even though we had the chance to win.’’
Josh Russo, Bradyn Lehman and Jake Russo were solid for the Hawks, while Solly (three goals) and Sharpe (two goals) led the scorers.
Bradyn Wild, Lleyton Hedges (seven goals) and Matthew Johncock played well for Seaton.
PHOS Camden had to work overtime to hold out bottom side Scotch Old Collegians at Camden Oval.
The Phantoms got home 14.13 (97) to 11.7 (73) despite being under siege in the second quarter.
Justin Whitford, Luke May, Ryan Reavley, Matthew Rowe (five goals) and Sam Inglis were best for PHOS.
Jack Chard, Ashley Johnson (three goals), Harrison Jolly and Jonathon Lagonik performed well for Scotch,
Sacred Heart Old Collegians went down to Athelstone 7.10 (52) to 6.8 (44) at Max Amber Reserve in a dour contest.
Only four points were scored between the two sides in the first quarter as the visitors led 0.3 (3) to 0.1 (1).
Goals continued to be hard to come by as both sides struggled in front of the big sticks but Athelstone managed to take 1 2.4 (16) to 1.4 (10) advantage into the main break.
Matthew Delmenico, Ned Brooks Connor Hartshorne (three goals) and Tom Carroll played well for the visitors.
Kane Nurton, Daniel Cluse and Josh Schinella were prolific for the Raggies.
Unley Mercedes Jets outgunned Broadview by 44 points away on Saturday.
The visitors set up the 15.6 (96) to 7.10 (52) victory in the final quarter when they outscored the hosts 6.3 to 1.2.
Anthony Skara, Jack Holliday and Dylan Duval played well for the Jets, while Simon Munn (four goals) and Nick Petch (three majors) starred up-forward.
Adrian Stephens and Brayden De Prinse were named in the best for the hosts.
DIVISION THREE
Westminster Old Scholars enjoyed a 32-point victory against Gepps Cross at home on Saturday.
Andrew Tanner booted a game-high seven goals for the Rams but the Dragons proved too strong, prevailing 18.9 (117) to 12.13 (85).
Blake Read was the hosts best up-forward with four goals, while Frazer Goodes, Joel Steer and Scott Blesing also stood out.
Caleb Travis performed strongly for the Rams, as did Callum Camp and Daniel Mason.
Westminster Old Scholars is sixth with a 5-4 record, while Gepps Cross is languishing at the bottom of the ladder with just one win from eight games.
Flinders Park held onto third place after it triumphed over Morphettville Park by 53 points at home on Saturday.
The Reds were too strong, winning 18.11 (119) to 9.12 (66).
Josh Ramsey starred up-forward for the hosts, booting four goals, while Chad Comitogianni kicked three majors.
Lachlan Smith, Simon Yiannicou and Daniel Blythe also played well for Flinders Park.
Nathan Higgins was best for the visitors, while Chris Gibbie was the Kangaroos’ multiple goal scorer, finishing the match with two.
North Haven lost to Golden Grove in their match at Harpers Field, going down 16.19 (115) to 11.12 (78).
The Magpies led by 11 points at the main break but were then outscored 6.6 to just two points in the third quarter and never recovered.
Sam Keane, Andrew Smithson, Kurtis Phillips and Kyran Dixon battled hard for the visitors.
Sam Gunning booted five majors for the hosts, while Nick Preston, Rohan Shenton and Shane Walker also starred.
OTHER RESULTS
■ Plympton 8.7 (55) d Old Ignatians 13.12 (90)
■ Glenunga 18.9 (117) d Portland 12.7 (79)
DIVISION FOUR
SMOSH West Lakes held on to top spot on the ladder despite losing to second-place Woodville South by 11 points at home on Saturday.
The Lions are still one win ahead of the Cats with a 7-2 record but have a lower percentage following the 10.11 (71) to 8.12 (60) defeat.
SMOSH led at every break and held a narrow 14-point advantage at three-quarter time.
But the visitors came out firing in the last term holding the hosts to just two points while booting 4.3.
Shaun Smith and Anton Vassallo were the multiple goal kickers for the Cats, finishing the match with two each.
Simon Tyler and Nathan Rayner also starred for Woodville South.
Dylan Olive, Matthew Gates and Nathan Brown were best for the Lions.
Bottom-placed Colonel Light Gardens pushed third-ranked Edwardstown but eventually went down by 15 points on Saturday.
The Towns proved too strong at home and prevailed 13.9 (87) to 10.12 (72)
Colonel Light Gardens is 10th with an 8-1 record, while Edwardstown has the same win-loss record as second-placed Woodville South (6-3) but is behind on percentage.
Adam Brugioni booted four goals for the visitors, while Bryce Smith added three majors.
Isaak Kudinoff performed well for the hosts, as did Sean Munn and James Uren.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Pooraka 11.14 (80) d Pembroke Old Scholars 11.9 (75)
■ Mitcham 16.20 (116) d Kilburb 14.7 (91)
■ CBC Old Collegians 13.2 (99) d Walkerville 3.7 (25)
DIVISION FIVE
Kenilworth’s new-found depth this season was on show when it crushed fifth team Eastern Park in their division five match at St Marys.
The Kookaburras sit top and are undefeated from nine rounds after 25.14 (164) to 5.5 (35) victory against the Demons. Jack Zesers (two goals), Nicholas Chesser and Blake Moore played well for Kenilworth, while ex-Power forward Daniel Motlop kicked six goals. He was given plenty of support from Jordan Wilson-King (four goals), Andrew Liverton (four) and Kyle Bray-Wallace (four).
Kenilworth is away to Trinity College this Saturday.
Trinity Old Scholars is continuing to find the going tough after being promoted into the fifth tier for this season, losing to Pulteney by 108 points at home on Saturday.
The hosts went down 20.15 (135) to 4.3 (27).
Daniel Polec, Cabbot Stewart-Browne and Daniel Scott-Collings all booted four goals in the huge victory for the visitors.
Josh Sipek, Josh Giddings and Tom Cotton also played well for Pulteney.
James Forwood worked really hard for Trinity, while James Forwood and Jordan Smith were also strong.
Trinity Old Scholars is second-bottom with a 1-8 record, while Pulteney sits third, having won six out of its nine matches so far this season.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Hope Valley 33.16 (214) d Blackfriars Old Scholars 7.5 (47)
■ Salisbury 5.5 (35) lost to Lockleys 15.11 (101)
■ Smithfield 17.21 (123) d Rosewater 16.7 (103)
DIVISION SIX
It was a close game between O’Sullivan Beach Lonsdale and Marion but it was the Rams who got over the line by a point in a come-from-behind victory away on Saturday.
The Rams trailed by 19 points at three-quarter time but came out of the blocks hard in the final term to snatch a 9.10 (64) to 10.3 (63) victory.
Trevor Rigney was the star for the Lions up forward booting six goals and Shaun Morris was the hosts’ other multiple goal kicker, finishing with two majors.
William Cavallo was best for the Rams, while Adam Knight and Shannon Day also performed well.
The Rams are second-bottom with a 2-6 record, while the Lions sit bottom having yet to win a game from eight matches.
Hectorville kept hold of top spot after a 35-point victory over Elizabeth at Daly Oval on Saturday.
The Hounds were too strong, prevailing 14.10 (94) to 8.11 (59) and extending their winning streak to five games.
Hectorville held Elizabeth scoreless in the third term, while piling on 6.2 to take a 53-point advantage at the main break.
The visitors fought back in the final quarter but ultimately fell short.
Jak Goudman-Glasson booted four goals for the hosts, while Cooper Burt led the goal kicking for the visitors, finishing the match with three.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Ingle Farm 8.8 (56) lost to Fitzroy 9.12 (66)
■ Hectorville 14.10 (94) d Elizabeth 9.12 (66)
■ West Croydon – bye
DIVISION SEVEN
Mitchell Park made sure Flinders University’s winless streak extended to 684 days after beating the Crabs by 11 points at home on Saturday.
The Lions and the Crabs entered the clash in second-bottom and last place respectively, and many thought it would be an opportunity for the visitors to finally notch a win.
But it was not to be as the hosts prevailed 9.12 (66) to 8.7 (55).
Dean Schofield booted five goals for Flinders, while Adam Halime and Shaun Nelson finished with three majors each for Mitchell Park.
Greenacres failed to notch its fourth victory of this season after losing to Adelaide Lutheran by four points away on Saturday.
The Bulldogs triumphed 14.12 (96) to 14.8 (92).
Greenacres fought back from being 19 points down at the final change and outscored the hosts 5.3 to two goals-straight but it was not enough.
The Dragons are sixth with a 3-6 record, while Adelaide Lutheran sits fourth, having won five of its nine matches.
OTHER RESULTS:
■ Houghton Districts 8.5 (53) lost to St Pauls Old Scholars 15.14 (104)
■ Mawson Lakes 16.16 (112) d Central United 11.12 (28)
WOMEN’S DIVISION ONE RESULTS:
■ SMOSH West Lakes 4.8 (32) d Salisbury 2.1 (13)
■ Angle Vale 9.9 (63) d Christies Beach 4.4 (28)
■ Adelaide University 11.7 (73) d Morphettville Park 3.3 (21)
■ Mount Lofty – bye
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