Adelaide Footy League: Aldi Div 4 Round 13 preview
GEPPS Cross will be aiming to down higher-ranked Eastern Park as it looks to hold its spot in the division four top-five this weekend.
GEPPS Cross will be aiming to down higher-ranked Eastern Park as it looks to hold its spot in the ALDI division four top-five this weekend.
The Rams sit in fifth with a 6-6 record after winning their past two, but Salisbury is behind them waiting for a slip up. Gepps faces a tough assignment as it aims for a third-straight win with Eastern sitting second on the ladder.
When the sides met earlier in the season, the Rams f
ell by four points after launching a stunning final-quarter comeback.
Gepps will be hoping home ground advantage makes the difference as it looks to consolidate its spot following wins over Colonel Light Gardens and Smithfield.
The most recent victory, over the Panthers, came on the back of another strong finish by the Rams.
Gepps Cross pulled in a 14-point deficit at the main break as it kicked 11 goals to four in the second half.
Robert Kovacic kicked six majors in a best afield display.
The Demons were ruthless against lowly Hectorville, winning by 107 points.
Shawn Mansell bagged 10.1 in Eastern’s massive victory.
Elsewhere, Kilburn will aim to keep the heat on the top three when it faces Salisbury at home.
The Chics ended their three-game run against the division’s best sides with a seven-point loss to
undefeated North Haven.
It followed a win over Morphettville Park and loss to Eastern Park as Kilburn showed it was not far off the pace.
Kyle Parks was impressive in the Chics’ loss to North Haven.
Salisbury was also involved in a close finish, holding off Colonel Light Gardens by five points to take sixth spot.
Jay Mansfield kicked two goals in a solid hitout for the Magpies.
North Haven will be looking to improve to 13-0 when it travels to Edwardstown.
The Towns sit three competition points outside the top-five with six games remaining after falling to Morphettville Park last weekend.
Smithfield can edge closer to safety when it visits Colonel Light Gardens.
The Panthers sit ninth, two wins back from the Lions.
Hectorville hosts Morphettville Park in a big test.
The Hounds sit in last spot while the Roos are flying in third as they look to secure a double chance.