Adelaide Footy League Nine News Division 5: Finals week one

A MERE 0.07 per cent has spared Rosewater from relegation, as the Bulldogs pulled off a major upset to avoid the drop in the last minor round game last week.

A MERE 0.07 per cent has spared Rosewater from relegation, as the Bulldogs pulled off a major upset to avoid the drop in the last minor round game last week.

The Bulldgos defeated finals-bound Pooraka in a thrilling contest by two points.

In front of their past players, the home-side overcame a three-point half time deficit to establish a 25-point three-quarter-time lead before Pooraka stormed home to close within a kick, however, Rosewater held on to record a buoyant victory.

The Loss for Pooraka was detrimental as it missed the opportunity to claim a home elimination final.

The unlucky side to be relegated, Kenilworth, succumb to Lockleys by 33 points at Lockleys Oval.

The Kookaburras battled manfully against the Demons and tested the home side for three quarters, however, superior fitness and skill level came to the fore as Lockleys booted six goals to three in the final stanza.

Nick Jones and Slaven Pavic were outstanding for Lockleys, whilst Simon Ascoli returned to the A-grade after a week in the reserves to boot three goals.

Kenilworth have now suffered their second relegation in 2

years, after dropping from division four.

Minor Premier Glenunga demonstrated why it holds the premiership favourite tag, thumping Hope Valley by 57 points at Hope Valley Oval in a high scoring affair.

The Rams began brightly, kicking six of the first seven goals before Hope Valley responded to close within six points midway through the second term, however, four late goals to the Rams and some lapses in concentration from the home side undid all their hard-work.

After time it was a procession as Glenunga ran rampant, booting 11 goals to six to record a

comfortable victory.

Michael McMahon and Harry Prosser combined for 13 goals and are arguably the

most potent forward duo in the division.

Blackfriars Old Scholars recorded an important victory in the lead up to their home elimination final, defeating Woodville South by 19 points.

The Hounds extended their advantage at every change to ensure a top four finish.

Dolphin Shaun Turner had a day out against bottom placed Greenacres, helping himself to a bag of 10 goals on the way to his sides 134-point demolition of the Dragons.

Turner, along with Matthew Partington, Rick Strezovski and Adam Jaedi were instrumental.