Tea Tree Gully and Modbury division one Adelaide Footy League derby adds spice while Brighton, PHOS Camden enjoy big wins
THE first northeastern derby between Tea Tree Gully and Modbury in many years proved entertaining while blowouts in the division two and and three matches create an interesting landscape ahead of a competition wide bye for Easter this weekend.
THE first northeastern derby between Tea Tree Gully and Modbury in many years proved entertaining while blowouts in the division two and and three matches create an interesting landscape ahead of a competition wide bye for Easter this weekend.
Catch up on the all the action below.
Division 1
Tea Tree Gully v Modbury
TEA Tree Gully enjoyed a double celebration on Saturday to kick off its division one Adelaide Footy League campaign.
It not only won its opening game at home against Modbury but won the Tea TreeGully District Council Shield, awarded for all Tea Tree Gully/Modbury games.
The Shield was instigated in 1990 by the late Cr Brian Lees who was a strong advocate for sporting clubs throughout the district. TTG Mayor Kevin Knight presented the shield to the Gullies after the game.
Gully president Lucas de Lorme said the clashes were always special and looked forward to by both clubs.
“It has been something like seven years since Modbury were in division one and it was good to play against them again.
“There’s been a long rivalry between the clubs and no matter where we are on the ladder it’s always a good game when we play.’’
The Gullies took the points 18.11 (119) to 15.7 (97) after coming from four goals down in the third quarter.
Peter Persinos (four goals), Jake Huggard and Dylan Schoenmakers were among the best.
Trent Melville kicked five goals, while Ryan Spittle also was strong with four goals.
Modbury coach Nathan Grainger said it was a good, hard game.
‘’All credit to the Gullies putting on a great spectacle (day),’’ he said.
“Both sides played hard but we weren’t good enough to keep up with a top-two side.’’
Matthew Gibson starred for Modbury with five goals, while Ciaran Hollingworth-Hughes and Tim Warden also had solid games.
Goodwood v Salisbury North
GOODWOOD Saints opened its Adelaide Footy League division one season on a winning note at home on Saturday against Salisbury North.
The Saints, which missed the finals last season, won 8.17 (65) to 5.10 (40) after
leading 2.3 to 1.2, 5.9 to 3.4 and 6.14 to 5.9 at the changes.
Saints coach Trent Mills was pleased with the win in a game he said rarely reached many high points.
“It was a scrappy game,’’ he said.
“They had a lot of players around the ball which made it hard. We had a lot of the play in the third quarter but let them in late with two goals.
A positive was that we played seven players who were new to A grade at our club.’’
Best for the Saints were Anthony Skara, Jordan Pinto and Jacob Hughes.
Rebuilding Salisbury North worked hard but couldn’t break down Goodwood Saints.
Hawks coach Gavin Chaplin said his side would take time to settle.
“We have quite a new side and lost a number in the off season,’’ he said.
“They (Saints) have improved and played the ground well,’’ he said. “We just couldn’t gain any ascendancy.
“We still have a relatively young side who will be good long term.’’
Best for the Hawks were Michael Clinch, Dion Lawlor and Stephen Drainer.
Prince Alfred Old Collegians v Rostrevor Old Collegians
A POWERFUL third quarter proved pivotal in Rostrevor Old Collegians’ win against
reigning Division One premier Prince Alfred Old Collegians in their opening round of the Adelaide Footy League.
ROCs won 14.10 (94) to 9.6 (60) at Park 9 to give Adrian Rocco his first win as senior
coach with the club.
Rocs trailed 4.3 to 3.2 at quarter time and 7.4 to 7.3 at half-time.
But they opened up the play to in the third quarter to lead 12.6 to 7.6 heading into the last quarter.
Rocco was impressed with his side’s spirit.
“It was a real arm wrestle in the first half but we got a bit of a run on in the third,’’
he said.
“But we were running on empty in the last. Any win away from home and against
the reigning premier is a good win.’’
Young ruckman James Butterworth was best for ROCs, while Craig Holm and Michael
Coad also played well. Nick Hombsch kicked four goals.
The Old Reds saw good games from William Brennan, Jake Pitt and George Hannaford.
Adelaide University v Payneham Norwood Union
ADELAIDE University lost to Payneham Norwood Union in their division one game at
Payneham, 16.11 (107) to 13.10 (88).
The Blacks led 9.5 to 7.9 at half time but trailed by 15 points at the last change.
Falcons coach Garry McIntosh said the standard of the game was an eye-opener.
“I haven’t been able to say this for a while but if this game is an indication of the division one standard we are in for a top season,’’ he said.
“Uni was very, very good and we only got them in the third. There was lots of hard running from both sides, both ways.’’
Mathew Brunoli, Dylan Auciello and Brett Ancell were best for the Falcons. Strato Agorastos kicked five goals for the Falcons.
Will Paynter was best for Uni.
St Peter’s Old Collegians v Port District
ST PETER’s Old Collegians battled strongly before going down away to Port District,
12.14 (86) to 11.6 (72).
The Magpies steadied in the end to win after trailing by six goals in the first quarter.
Port coach Jeremy Clayton said he unleashed on the side at quarter time after a poor
approach to the game.
“We chipped away and after giving them (players) a rocket at quarter time we were
much better defensively after that,’’ he said.
“They made us look silly early but we were able to get back and then hold on.
“We know they have come up from division two but the gap between division one and two is
minimal. The competition looks to be strong again this season.
Best for Port were Lachlan Greig, Harley Tiller and Trent Heffernan (three goals).
Ryan Obst, Sebastian Wiech and James Duncan led the way for SPOC.
Division 2
Sacred Heart Old Collegians v Old Ignatians
SACRED Heart Old Collegians took an early lead and then proved too strong for Old
Ignatians in their division two Adelaide Footy League game at Hunter Park on Saturday.
SHOC won 13.10 (88) to 7.8 (50) after leading 8.4 to 3.5 at half time and 12.7 to 4.7 at three quarter time.
SHOC coach Andrew Underwood said it was a solid win without being outstanding.
“It was windy and the conditions were a bit tricky,’’ he said.
“A lot of our lesser lights really stood up which was good.’’
Best for SHOC were Rupert Peake, Daniel Flavel and Sean Keen. Tristan Carcuro
kicked three goals.
Peter Collett, Jonathon Lagonik and Lachlan Giles were best for Scotch OC.
PHOS Camden v Scotch Old Collegians
PHOS Camden showed its depth with a crushing win against Scotch Old Collegians at
Scotch, 27.11 (173) to 6.8 (44).
The Phantoms were too strong in most positions with Mark
Ruwoldt, Nick Ramsey (eight goals) and Harry Young leading the way. Sam Underwood
kicked four goals.
Unley Mercedes Jets v Henley
UNLEY Mercedes Jets found Henley too strong in their match at Kingswood Oval.
The Jets lost 15.11 (101) to 10.11 (71) after trailing 9.5 to 5.8 at half-time.
Henley made it two wins straight.
The Sharks led 9.5 to 5.8 at half time and 12.10 to 7.9 at three quarter time before maintaining their edge to the end of the game.
Sharks coach Jarrad Wright said it was a pleasing effort without being dominant.
“It was a pretty congested type of game,’’ he said.
“Their (Jets) pressure was very good, while we missed some easy chances. They challenged us but we were able to pull away in the end.’’
Best for the Sharks were Denis Redden (five goals), Travis Lane and Jake Pavlich
(three goals).
Josip Habljak, Oliver Moss and Patrick Taggart were among the best for the Jets.
Broadview v Pembroke Old Scholars
BROADVIEW has lost at home to Pembroke Old Scholars, 10.12 (72) to 8.11
(59).
The Tigers trailed 4.2 to 2.1 at quarter time and could not peg back the deficit at the
next changes to trail by 14 and 15 points.
Brodie Pearce was best for the Tigers.
Gaza v Athelstone
GAZA fell away in the last quarter in its division two loss to Athelstone, 14.14 (98) to
7.13 (55).
The Eagles trailed by 16 points at half time and 14 points at the last change before
being overrun.
Division 3
BRIGHTON turned on the power in the second half in its big win against GOLDEN GROVE
in their division three game at Brighton.
The Bombers kicked 15.5 to 2.7 in the second half to win 23.15 (153) to 7.10 (52).
Jack Chalmers, Justin Evans and Ben Tate were among the
best for Brighton.
Brett Irons kicked five goals.
The Kookaburras got within two goals but leaked late majors just before the break to trail by 25 points at half time.
They fell away and only managed two goals after the break.
Daniel Lepka, Judd Morris and Duane Schultz were among
the side’s leading lights.
PLYMPTON was far too strong for SMOSH WEST LAKES at Plympton, winning 17.10 (112) to 5.6 (36). Lonnie Hampton, Jack Donkersley (four goals) and Stuart Tavener led the way for the Bulldogs.
Peadar Brady best for the Lions.
WESTMINSTER OLD COLLEGIANS struggled to kick goals in its 9.11 (65) to 4.14 (38) loss to WALKERVILLE.
Ben Fisher was best for the Dragons.
MITCHAM was never in the hunt at home against FLINDERS PARK, the Hawks beaten 18.17 (125) to 11.14 (80).
Chad Comitogianni was best for the Reds.
PORTLAND found SEATON too solid and accurate in their division three game
at Port Reserve.
The Thunder went down 22.8 (140) to 14.14 (98) with Robert Wilson, Brett
Prior and Aaron Christmann among the best.
The Ramblers converted better in attack with Todd Gates, Callan Annett and Luke Rochester playing well, while young star Rocco Rugari kicked seven goals.
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