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Hi Footy fans...
So now the regular season is once again at an end. Five sides go into planning for 2020 and the other five play a little game called LAST CLUB STANDING. Yes, SA footy-heads. It's that time of year, this coming weekend heralds the arrival of the 2019 SANFL Finals Series, the battle for the premiership flag and the Thomas Seymour-Hill Trophy. But of course before that can happen, there's always the chance for a little last minute shake-ups. The final round of the home and away portion of the year always seems to bring about some late drama, one club looking to snatch some 11th hour glory, a badly-timed loss against a team unable to qualify for finals while another usurps their coveted spot... and so forth. So before we head into finals, did we get said dramas? Read on!
Welcome to the Round 18 edition of the SANFL Wrap-Up.
For the last instalment of Friday Night Mayhem for this year we head across the Hilton Bridges and to the inner west side of town where the Bloods hosted the Redlegs at City Mazda Stadium in Richmond. It was back in Round 8 that these two last met, the Redlegs brushing the Bloods aside by 53 points at The Parade. Just one quarter of solid bulldozing footy was needed, after an inaccurate start that kept West within two kicks of the lead at quarter-time, the 'Legs booted seven goals to one behind in the second to sink the Bloods early. Norwood's hold on the Elimination Final spot looked shaky last week after the Dogs put one over them, while the danger of slipping to a wooden spoon finish looked likely for West after their heavy loss to the Tigers. The Redlegs looked like they would have another early finish like their Round 8 efforts, ramming home 8.1 to the Bloods' 2.2 to take a 47 point lead at quarter-time. But the goals seemed to dry up for the Redlegs from here, the Bloods trying like mad to repair the damage in the second term but a return of 2.5 to the visitors' two behinds had them 20 points adrift at the long break. The third term was not a highlight reel in regards to the scoring, both sides only managing a goal each, the Redlegs' three behinds to Westies' two making it a 21-point gap going into the last term. No doubt some concerns in the Norwood camp going into the Elimination Final, the home side continued to come at the 'Legs but with a swag of missed opportunities they just couldn't bridge the gap. West kicked 1.5 to 1.2 as Norwood prevailed by three goals. Dylan Stephens was named best for the Redlegs, while Kaine Stevens was voted best for the Bloods.
The other four games all played out at the same time on Saturday afternoon, we now head up north to the X-Convenience Oval in Elizabeth where the Bulldogs faced the Magpies. Back in Round 6 at Alberton, it was the 'Pies with a 34-point win. They were made to earn it though against a game Bulldogs, the final term was the one that broke their backs as Port scored five goals to two. The Dogs gave their fans one of their more memorable moments for the year with their 19-point win at The Parade last week, while the Magpies slogged it out in the wet at Unley for their 15-point victory. With the imminent departure of coach Roy Laird it was hoped that the Dogs would put up one last fight, but against a Power-loaded line-up it was going to end in tears. Early on the Dogs looked like they could make a real game of it but accuracy was a problem. Not so much for Port, who scored 5.1 to the Dogs' 2.7 to lead by two goals at quarter-time. The Magpies' started to get a bit wayward at their end in the second term, but Centrals' struggled to break into their 50 and their 1.1 to 5.7 saw the deficit run out to seven goals by half-time. A further point would be added to the gap by the final change, both teams scoring three goals each along with Port's four misses to the Dogs' three. At the final change, it was a 43-point Magpies lead. But then came the exclamation point. Centrals scored a further two goals, Port would smash through 9.5 on their way to a brutal 15-goal victory. Sam Mayes was named best for the Magpies, while the Dogs named Travis Schiller as their standout.
We now head back towards the city, diverting into the inner northern suburbs and into the Prospect Oval for the first dead rubber game between the Roosters and the Eagles. Its a long time for a chance at revenge in this game, they last locked feathers back in the season opener where the Eagles got their own back for the Preliminary Final controversy with their 25-point win at Woodville. The Eagles were pretty much done and dusted for the year after their trio of losses, so it was a welcome thing last week with their eight-point win over Adelaide. The Roosters on the other hand got hammered by South and they had one hand on the spoon. However with the Bloods' loss on Friday, there was a chance to dodge such a humiliation. The Eagles kicked two of the first three goals, but a further 2.1 to the Roosters saw the home side hold a seven-point lead at quarter-time. The Eagles should have taken full control in the second term going by their amount of shots on goal, but North would stay within two straight kicks on the lead going into the long break. The Eagles kicked 3.6 to 1.2 to lead by nine points at half-time. That inaccuracy came back to bite them when play restarted for the second half, although the Roosters had their own goal-scoring issues themselves. North scored 4.5 to the Eagles' single major to re-take the lead, a 14-point gap at three quarter-time. The Roosters would eventually avoid the wooden spoon, holding the Eagles at bay in the final term to win by 13 points with a 2.2 to 2.3 scoreline to finish the afternoon. Jarrad Allmond was named best for the Roosters, Jack Hayes took best afield votes for the Eagles.
Next is one of the more anticipated games for the final round, over at the Peter Motley Oval in Unley was the match between 4th and 1st, the Double Blues against the Tigers. A late goal by the Tigers put the game beyond the Blues reach back in Round 4 at Glenelg, a nine-point win for the eventual minor premiers. It was an enthralling battle, but it was one that escaped the Blues who at one point were up by 23 points. Last weekend the Tigers put the Bloods to the sword at home, while the Blues were put in quite a precarious position by the Magpies. Their Elimination Final spot was now in peril and within striking distance of the Panthers. The Blues got off to the perfect start, kicking five goals without a miss while the Tigers managed just 1.3. As anticipated though, the Tigers cut that lead back some by the long break. They scored 2.2 to 1.3 to draw the deficit back to 16 points going into the rooms at half-time. Some inaccuracy in the third quarter by the Blues stopped them from truly exerting some control on the game, scoring 2.7 to 1.3 to go into the final change with a 26-point lead. Glenelg made a serious run at the home side in the final term, kicking 3.3 to draw the gap back to five points half-way through the quarter. But Sturt held strongly from here, Glenelg's final two goals not enough against Sturt's 3.1 as the Blues confirmed their spot in the eliminator with a two-goal victory. Sam Colquhoun was named Sturt's best afield, the Tigers named Matt Agnew as their best.
Now it's off to the outer southern metro for what would end up as the other dead rubber game, the Panthers hosting the Crows at the Flinders Uni Stadium in Noarlunga. The last game between these two sides will go down in history as the Crows' first drawn game in their short history in the SANFL, a 73-all scoreline back in Round 4. South had actually come back from a 43-point half-time deficit to draw to within a kick of the lead at three quarter-time. But their inaccuracy throughout the game saw a share of the spoils. Unfortunately for the Panthers, with the Redlegs victory on Friday their season was brought to a premature end, but with a pair of long-time players about to make their exit there was good reason to end the year on a winning note. While the Panthers belted the Roosters last week, the Crows weren't as fortunate against the Eagles. So with only pride to play for, the Panthers started the afternoon with a 4.3 to 2.1 opening quarter to lead by 14 points at the first change. Adelaide swooped back to within a kick by the half-time break, outscoring the Panthers 5.1 to three goals to reduce the margin to a single point. The Panthers had some accuracy problems in the third term, but still outscored the Crows 3.4 to 1.2 to re-establish their earlier advantage. At three quarter-time, the Panthers held a 15-point lead. As expected, the Crows made yet another comeback attempt as the Panthers continued to waste opportunities. But the Panthers held firm, their 2.4 to Adelaide's four goals allowed them to finish 2019 on a high, winning by seven points. Nick Liddle was named South's best in his last appearance in the blue and white, the Crows named Myles Poholke as their best.
FINAL SCORES IN ROUND 18 OF THE SANFL...
Friday August 23
Norwood 10.8 (68)
West Adelaide 6.14 (50)
City Mazda Stadium, Richmond -- crowd number unknown
Saturday August 24
Port Adelaide 22.17 (149)
Central District 8.11 (59)
2,625 @ X-Convenience Oval, Elizabeth
North Adelaide 10.10 (70)
Woodville-West Torrens 8.9 (57)
1,940 @ Prospect Oval
Sturt 11.11 (77)
Glenelg 9.11 (65)
3,422 @ Peter Motley Oval, Unley
South Adelaide 12.11 (83)
Adelaide 12.4 (76)
1,557 @ Flinders Uni Stadium, Noarlunga
INJURIES
Port -- Ladhams (concussion)
South -- Haren (concussion)
Adelaide -- Butts (concussion)
REPORTS
Port -- Johnson (rough conduct)
Central -- Jy. Neagle (rough conduct)
North -- Tropiano (striking)
W-WT -- Lewis (striking)
Sturt -- Fahey-Sparks (striking)
Adelaide -- Davis (rough conduct)
LEAGUE LADDER -- Final standings
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Glenelg -- 28pts (13-3-2), 58.4%
Port -- 26pts (13-5-0), 56.3%
Adelaide -- 23pts (11-6-1), 53.9%
Sturt -- 22pts (11-7-0), 52.4%
Norwood -- 22pts (11-7-0), 51.3%
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South -- 20pts (9-7-2), 52.2%
W-WT -- 16pts (8-10-0), 49%
Central -- 10pts (5-13-0), 42.4%
North -- 5pts (4-13-1), 44.2%
West -- 4pts (2-16-0), 38.8%
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TIGERS TAKE OUT LEWIS TROPHY
With sterling efforts across the board, the Glenelg Football Club have taken out the 2019 Stanley H. Lewis Trophy. The Tigers have not only won the league minor premiership, but have also had their reserves and U-18 teams finish within finals contention. It is their ninth such honour in the club's history, with their most recent collection coming in back-to-back form in 2009-2010. The Tigers tallied 2300 points in total, with Norwood coming in 2nd on 2100 and the Eagles in third with 2050. The trophy is named after Stanley Heathcote Lewis, who was chairman of the league from 1950 to 1961. The trophy was created in 1962 to recognise club efforts in all levels of the SANFL, the first winner being Port Adelaide who won three in succession from 1962 to 1964.
Lewis Trophy Ladder (League - Reserves - U-18)
Glenelg -- 2300pts (1400, 400, 500)
Norwood -- 2100pts (1100, 650, 350)
W-WT -- 2050pts (800, 500, 750)
Sturt -- 1950pts (1100, 600, 250)
South -- 1950pts (1000, 400, 550)
Port -- 1300pts (1300, N/A, N/A)
Adelaide -- 1150pts (1150, N/A, N/A)
North -- 1150pts (450, 250, 450)
West -- 1150pts (200, 350, 600)
Central -- 1100pts (500, 450, 150)
So now its finals time, here is the schedule across the grades for Week 1!
Saturday August 31
U18's @ Maughan Thiem Kia Oval, Woodville
ELIMINATION FINAL
South Adelaide vs. Glenelg; 11am
QUALIFYING FINAL
Woodville-West Torrens vs. West Adelaide; 1:30pm
Reserves @ Peter Motley Oval, Unley
QUALIFYING FINAL
Sturt vs. Woodville-West Torrens; 11am
ELIMINATION FINAL
Central District vs. Glenelg; 1:30pm
League @ Adelaide Oval
ELIMINATION FINAL
Sturt vs. Norwood; 3:20pm
QUALIFYING FINAL
Port Adelaide vs. Adelaide; 7:05pm
So until next weekend... see you at the Footy!
So now the regular season is once again at an end. Five sides go into planning for 2020 and the other five play a little game called LAST CLUB STANDING. Yes, SA footy-heads. It's that time of year, this coming weekend heralds the arrival of the 2019 SANFL Finals Series, the battle for the premiership flag and the Thomas Seymour-Hill Trophy. But of course before that can happen, there's always the chance for a little last minute shake-ups. The final round of the home and away portion of the year always seems to bring about some late drama, one club looking to snatch some 11th hour glory, a badly-timed loss against a team unable to qualify for finals while another usurps their coveted spot... and so forth. So before we head into finals, did we get said dramas? Read on!
Welcome to the Round 18 edition of the SANFL Wrap-Up.
For the last instalment of Friday Night Mayhem for this year we head across the Hilton Bridges and to the inner west side of town where the Bloods hosted the Redlegs at City Mazda Stadium in Richmond. It was back in Round 8 that these two last met, the Redlegs brushing the Bloods aside by 53 points at The Parade. Just one quarter of solid bulldozing footy was needed, after an inaccurate start that kept West within two kicks of the lead at quarter-time, the 'Legs booted seven goals to one behind in the second to sink the Bloods early. Norwood's hold on the Elimination Final spot looked shaky last week after the Dogs put one over them, while the danger of slipping to a wooden spoon finish looked likely for West after their heavy loss to the Tigers. The Redlegs looked like they would have another early finish like their Round 8 efforts, ramming home 8.1 to the Bloods' 2.2 to take a 47 point lead at quarter-time. But the goals seemed to dry up for the Redlegs from here, the Bloods trying like mad to repair the damage in the second term but a return of 2.5 to the visitors' two behinds had them 20 points adrift at the long break. The third term was not a highlight reel in regards to the scoring, both sides only managing a goal each, the Redlegs' three behinds to Westies' two making it a 21-point gap going into the last term. No doubt some concerns in the Norwood camp going into the Elimination Final, the home side continued to come at the 'Legs but with a swag of missed opportunities they just couldn't bridge the gap. West kicked 1.5 to 1.2 as Norwood prevailed by three goals. Dylan Stephens was named best for the Redlegs, while Kaine Stevens was voted best for the Bloods.
The other four games all played out at the same time on Saturday afternoon, we now head up north to the X-Convenience Oval in Elizabeth where the Bulldogs faced the Magpies. Back in Round 6 at Alberton, it was the 'Pies with a 34-point win. They were made to earn it though against a game Bulldogs, the final term was the one that broke their backs as Port scored five goals to two. The Dogs gave their fans one of their more memorable moments for the year with their 19-point win at The Parade last week, while the Magpies slogged it out in the wet at Unley for their 15-point victory. With the imminent departure of coach Roy Laird it was hoped that the Dogs would put up one last fight, but against a Power-loaded line-up it was going to end in tears. Early on the Dogs looked like they could make a real game of it but accuracy was a problem. Not so much for Port, who scored 5.1 to the Dogs' 2.7 to lead by two goals at quarter-time. The Magpies' started to get a bit wayward at their end in the second term, but Centrals' struggled to break into their 50 and their 1.1 to 5.7 saw the deficit run out to seven goals by half-time. A further point would be added to the gap by the final change, both teams scoring three goals each along with Port's four misses to the Dogs' three. At the final change, it was a 43-point Magpies lead. But then came the exclamation point. Centrals scored a further two goals, Port would smash through 9.5 on their way to a brutal 15-goal victory. Sam Mayes was named best for the Magpies, while the Dogs named Travis Schiller as their standout.
We now head back towards the city, diverting into the inner northern suburbs and into the Prospect Oval for the first dead rubber game between the Roosters and the Eagles. Its a long time for a chance at revenge in this game, they last locked feathers back in the season opener where the Eagles got their own back for the Preliminary Final controversy with their 25-point win at Woodville. The Eagles were pretty much done and dusted for the year after their trio of losses, so it was a welcome thing last week with their eight-point win over Adelaide. The Roosters on the other hand got hammered by South and they had one hand on the spoon. However with the Bloods' loss on Friday, there was a chance to dodge such a humiliation. The Eagles kicked two of the first three goals, but a further 2.1 to the Roosters saw the home side hold a seven-point lead at quarter-time. The Eagles should have taken full control in the second term going by their amount of shots on goal, but North would stay within two straight kicks on the lead going into the long break. The Eagles kicked 3.6 to 1.2 to lead by nine points at half-time. That inaccuracy came back to bite them when play restarted for the second half, although the Roosters had their own goal-scoring issues themselves. North scored 4.5 to the Eagles' single major to re-take the lead, a 14-point gap at three quarter-time. The Roosters would eventually avoid the wooden spoon, holding the Eagles at bay in the final term to win by 13 points with a 2.2 to 2.3 scoreline to finish the afternoon. Jarrad Allmond was named best for the Roosters, Jack Hayes took best afield votes for the Eagles.
Next is one of the more anticipated games for the final round, over at the Peter Motley Oval in Unley was the match between 4th and 1st, the Double Blues against the Tigers. A late goal by the Tigers put the game beyond the Blues reach back in Round 4 at Glenelg, a nine-point win for the eventual minor premiers. It was an enthralling battle, but it was one that escaped the Blues who at one point were up by 23 points. Last weekend the Tigers put the Bloods to the sword at home, while the Blues were put in quite a precarious position by the Magpies. Their Elimination Final spot was now in peril and within striking distance of the Panthers. The Blues got off to the perfect start, kicking five goals without a miss while the Tigers managed just 1.3. As anticipated though, the Tigers cut that lead back some by the long break. They scored 2.2 to 1.3 to draw the deficit back to 16 points going into the rooms at half-time. Some inaccuracy in the third quarter by the Blues stopped them from truly exerting some control on the game, scoring 2.7 to 1.3 to go into the final change with a 26-point lead. Glenelg made a serious run at the home side in the final term, kicking 3.3 to draw the gap back to five points half-way through the quarter. But Sturt held strongly from here, Glenelg's final two goals not enough against Sturt's 3.1 as the Blues confirmed their spot in the eliminator with a two-goal victory. Sam Colquhoun was named Sturt's best afield, the Tigers named Matt Agnew as their best.
Now it's off to the outer southern metro for what would end up as the other dead rubber game, the Panthers hosting the Crows at the Flinders Uni Stadium in Noarlunga. The last game between these two sides will go down in history as the Crows' first drawn game in their short history in the SANFL, a 73-all scoreline back in Round 4. South had actually come back from a 43-point half-time deficit to draw to within a kick of the lead at three quarter-time. But their inaccuracy throughout the game saw a share of the spoils. Unfortunately for the Panthers, with the Redlegs victory on Friday their season was brought to a premature end, but with a pair of long-time players about to make their exit there was good reason to end the year on a winning note. While the Panthers belted the Roosters last week, the Crows weren't as fortunate against the Eagles. So with only pride to play for, the Panthers started the afternoon with a 4.3 to 2.1 opening quarter to lead by 14 points at the first change. Adelaide swooped back to within a kick by the half-time break, outscoring the Panthers 5.1 to three goals to reduce the margin to a single point. The Panthers had some accuracy problems in the third term, but still outscored the Crows 3.4 to 1.2 to re-establish their earlier advantage. At three quarter-time, the Panthers held a 15-point lead. As expected, the Crows made yet another comeback attempt as the Panthers continued to waste opportunities. But the Panthers held firm, their 2.4 to Adelaide's four goals allowed them to finish 2019 on a high, winning by seven points. Nick Liddle was named South's best in his last appearance in the blue and white, the Crows named Myles Poholke as their best.
FINAL SCORES IN ROUND 18 OF THE SANFL...
Friday August 23
Norwood 10.8 (68)
West Adelaide 6.14 (50)
City Mazda Stadium, Richmond -- crowd number unknown
Saturday August 24
Port Adelaide 22.17 (149)
Central District 8.11 (59)
2,625 @ X-Convenience Oval, Elizabeth
North Adelaide 10.10 (70)
Woodville-West Torrens 8.9 (57)
1,940 @ Prospect Oval
Sturt 11.11 (77)
Glenelg 9.11 (65)
3,422 @ Peter Motley Oval, Unley
South Adelaide 12.11 (83)
Adelaide 12.4 (76)
1,557 @ Flinders Uni Stadium, Noarlunga
INJURIES
Port -- Ladhams (concussion)
South -- Haren (concussion)
Adelaide -- Butts (concussion)
REPORTS
Port -- Johnson (rough conduct)
Central -- Jy. Neagle (rough conduct)
North -- Tropiano (striking)
W-WT -- Lewis (striking)
Sturt -- Fahey-Sparks (striking)
Adelaide -- Davis (rough conduct)
LEAGUE LADDER -- Final standings
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Glenelg -- 28pts (13-3-2), 58.4%
Port -- 26pts (13-5-0), 56.3%
Adelaide -- 23pts (11-6-1), 53.9%
Sturt -- 22pts (11-7-0), 52.4%
Norwood -- 22pts (11-7-0), 51.3%
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South -- 20pts (9-7-2), 52.2%
W-WT -- 16pts (8-10-0), 49%
Central -- 10pts (5-13-0), 42.4%
North -- 5pts (4-13-1), 44.2%
West -- 4pts (2-16-0), 38.8%
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TIGERS TAKE OUT LEWIS TROPHY
With sterling efforts across the board, the Glenelg Football Club have taken out the 2019 Stanley H. Lewis Trophy. The Tigers have not only won the league minor premiership, but have also had their reserves and U-18 teams finish within finals contention. It is their ninth such honour in the club's history, with their most recent collection coming in back-to-back form in 2009-2010. The Tigers tallied 2300 points in total, with Norwood coming in 2nd on 2100 and the Eagles in third with 2050. The trophy is named after Stanley Heathcote Lewis, who was chairman of the league from 1950 to 1961. The trophy was created in 1962 to recognise club efforts in all levels of the SANFL, the first winner being Port Adelaide who won three in succession from 1962 to 1964.
Lewis Trophy Ladder (League - Reserves - U-18)
Glenelg -- 2300pts (1400, 400, 500)
Norwood -- 2100pts (1100, 650, 350)
W-WT -- 2050pts (800, 500, 750)
Sturt -- 1950pts (1100, 600, 250)
South -- 1950pts (1000, 400, 550)
Port -- 1300pts (1300, N/A, N/A)
Adelaide -- 1150pts (1150, N/A, N/A)
North -- 1150pts (450, 250, 450)
West -- 1150pts (200, 350, 600)
Central -- 1100pts (500, 450, 150)
So now its finals time, here is the schedule across the grades for Week 1!
Saturday August 31
U18's @ Maughan Thiem Kia Oval, Woodville
ELIMINATION FINAL
South Adelaide vs. Glenelg; 11am
QUALIFYING FINAL
Woodville-West Torrens vs. West Adelaide; 1:30pm
Reserves @ Peter Motley Oval, Unley
QUALIFYING FINAL
Sturt vs. Woodville-West Torrens; 11am
ELIMINATION FINAL
Central District vs. Glenelg; 1:30pm
League @ Adelaide Oval
ELIMINATION FINAL
Sturt vs. Norwood; 3:20pm
QUALIFYING FINAL
Port Adelaide vs. Adelaide; 7:05pm
So until next weekend... see you at the Footy!
