Eagles make it look easy in win over a wasteful Glenelg at Glenelg Oval in SANFL action

EXECUTION matters and Glenelg was taken to school in the art of it by Woodville-West Torrens on Saturday as the Eagles won at Glenelg Oval.

Angus Poole clears for the Eagles in their win over Glenelg. Picture: AAP/Dean Martin

EXECUTION matters and Glenelg was taken to school in the art of it by Woodville-West Torrens on Saturday.

The Eagles made their hosts look slow and second-rate in a nine-goal to one first half on their way to a 47-point victory at Glenelg Oval.

It came despite Glenelg winning more of the footy and almost matching the visitor’s inside 50 count in the opening two quarters.

The loss extended the Tigers’ horrid record against the Eagles to 12-straight losses with their last win coming back in 2012.

Glenelg's Aaron Joseph gets a handball out under pressure from Eagle Nick Hayes. Picture: AAP/Dean Martin

Glenelg was far too slow when moving forward in the first half, allowing the visitors to set up their zone and then feast when the ball was forced to be bombed in long.

But on the other side the Eagles were supreme by foot and clinical in front of goal.

The Tigers’ wastefulness with ball in hand was encapsulated by their 6.10 final scoreline.

Jack Hayes (five goals) electrified in attack and was the catalyst as his side shell-shocked Glenelg and jumped out to a 51-point lead at the main break.

James Boyd was everywhere for his 37 disposals, Luke Thompson took full advantage of the opposition’s mistakes as he mopped up expertly in defence and Louis Sharrad’s physicality was complimented by his cool finishing for three majors.

Defender Jake von Bertouch did an old school lockdown job on league-leading goalkicker Josh Scott and held him to just three touches and a goal in the first half.

Jack Hayes kicks another solid goal for the @EAGLES_WWTFC - still absolutely dominating the match today! #SANFL pic.twitter.com/T2EwJoSqd0

— 7SANFL (@7SANFL) June 23, 2018

Eagles coach Michael Godden said the opening two quarters were some of his sides best for the season as they made it five wins from their past six.

“It was a critical game and our first half was exceptional, it’s pretty hard to replicate what they did to start the game,” Godden said.

The Eagles dropped their guard after half time and Glenelg took advantage to kick 3.6 to 1.0 in the third term.

Finally, the Tigers showed some dare with the ball and began to switch and spread, but unfortunately for them the match was already lost.

Matthew Snook and Jonty Scharenberg put in good shifts in midfield and Chris Curran continued his form down back to be among Glenelg’s best.