NTFL 2022-23: Watch Palmerston Magpies vs Southern Districts Round 13 livestream

Southern Districts strengthen their spot on top of the NTFL ladder with a dominant win over Palmerston. WATCH THE REPLAY.

Keen to retain top spot on the ladder, Southern Districts began the post-Christmas competition where it left off before the break by overpowering Palmerston at Cazaly’s Arena.

Although Palmy scored the opening goal of the match, Districts quickly steadied and led by 12 points at the first break before going on to run out 17.13 (115) to 8.7 (55) winners.

Through the dominance of Matthew Dennis who rucked all game, the hard running mid-field led by Jake McQueen, Jack Sexton and Jye Bolton tore shreds off their opponents and continually pushed the ball forward with accurate kicking and judicious use of handball.

Jake McQueen had another dominant performance for Southern Districts against Palmerston. Picture: Tymunna Clements / AFLNT Media.

Recruited from Nhill in Victoria and in his second year at Districts, McQueen rose above all others but was full of praise for the ruck work of Dennis.

“Going into the game our number one priority was to play as a unit and follow the ‘we’ not ‘me’ edict and I reckon the group achieved that,” said McQueen.

“I played in the mid-field changing forward today and when I needed a rest I came off although in that third quarter I spent a bit of time on the bench with tightness in the hamstring but otherwise it was good.

“Handball is now a big priority for us and the way we have bonded this year is massively different from last season. Also, Matt Dennis is one of the best ruckmen I’ve played with, and he leads the charge.”

Though out played, and for the most part playing catch up footy, Palmy had its moments especially late in the second term when Orlando Turner led a mini recovery with two goals and the defensive work of Enrique Andrews and Ashton Hams together with the run and gather by Anthony Treacy gave the visitors some torment, but their work wasn’t reflected on the scoreboard, and they trailed by 32 points at the long break.

Districts defence closed ranks in the third and the Magpies were held goalless and while the visitors appeared to ease up in the closing stages of the match, they always held the upper hand.

Score:

Palmerston: 4.3 6.3 6.6 8.7 (55)

Districts: 6.3 11.5 14.11 17.13 (115)

Goals:

Palmerston:

Will Farrer 3

Orlando Turner 2

Eddie Betts 2

Josiah Farrer

Southern Districts:

Leigh Williams 4

Jack Sexton 3

Jake McQueen 2

Ronald Fejo 2

Tom Boustead

Matt Shannon

Ethan Maney

Nick Weightman

Luke Smith

Jye Bolton

Best:

Palmerston:

Enrique Andrews

Anthony Treacy

Eric Guthrie

Ashton Hams

Travis Varcoe

Southern Districts:

Jake McQueen

Matt Dennis

Jack Sexton

Jye Bolton

Frazer Driscoll

LIVESTREAM PREVIEW

Top of the table Southern Districts can strengthen their lead, but the return of a star could turn the match in Palmerston’s favour.

And the NT News will be there to livestream the game exclusively for you from 7pm, Saturday.

AFL legend Eddie Betts has been listed to return for the Palmerston Magpies in what could be a winning move for the side.

After a promising start to their season Palmerston has been struck by losses which has weakened their standing on the NTFL table.

However, no such misfortune has impacted the Crocs who sit comfortably on top and will be looking to add to their wins against the Magpies.

The Palmerston Magpies will take on Southern Districts in Round 13 of the 2022-23 NTFL season.

Districts have all the components to score the win with strong performing players across the field from Matt Dennis to Luke Smith

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