GLENELG has moved a step closer to securing the minor premiership after downing Adelaide in a thrilling top-of-the-table contest, while Sturt moved to within a point of the top two with victory over the Eagles. We recap all the results across the three levels of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

SANFL LEAGUE:

West Adelaide 10.2 (62) defeated by Central District 11.11 (77)

Central District moved further ahead of the bottom two sides with a 15-point win over West Adelaide. Jarrod and Travis Schiller were dominant for Central District, combining for 57 disposals, 10 marks, 18 clearances, 11 tackles and two goals, while Troy Menzel booted four goals from 18 disposals, six marks, three clearances and three tackles. For West Adelaide, Christopher Schmidt had 34 disposals, 10 clearances, four tackles and three marks in the win, while Kaine Stevens (31 disposals, five marks, five clearances, four tackles and a goal) and Murray Waite (28 disposals, three clearances and six tackles) also produced big numbers. Bottom-age talent Riley Thilthorpe picked up 15 disposals and had eight marks and two goals in the Bloods’ loss.

Glenelg 15.6 (96) defeated Adelaide 14.10 (94)

Glenelg has all but sealed the minor premiership after downing Adelaide by two points in a thriller at ACH Group Stadium. The Crows had some pretty impressive names in the line-up and hit back in the final term booting the only three goals of the game, but a seven goals to three third term was the difference for the Tigers. Luke Partington‘s continued good form saw him rack up 31 disposals, seven marks, three clearances, seven tackles and a goal, while Luke Reynolds and Liam McBean both booted four goals. South Australian Under-18 state captain Will Gould had 12 disposals and five rebounds in the narrow win. For Adelaide, Bryce Gibbs had the ball on a string with 40 disposals, eight marks, 11 clearances and 10 tackles, while Richard Douglas booted three goals from 34 disposals and 11 marks. Sam Jacobs (13 disposals, 28 hitouts, four marks and two goals had a good battle with former Sydney and Collingwood forward/ruck Jesse White (14 disposals, five marks, 32 hitouts and a goal). Up forward, Eddie Betts put his best foot forward with four goals from 14 touches, two goals and three tackles.

Norwood 22.11 (143) defeated North Adelaide 10.12 (72)

Norwood dominated North Adelaide in a thumping 71-point win which included 15 second-half goals to storm to a massive victory. Sam Baulderstone picked up 28 disposals, 11 marks and six clearances in the win, while Matthew Panos (22 disposals, 10 marks and five clearances) and Anthony Wilson (11 disposals, two marks) both booted five majors in a big day out up forward. Top AFL Draft hopefuls Dylan Stephens (26 disposals, four marks, eight tackles, three clearances and a goal) and Cameron Taheny (10 disposals, one mark and five tackles) continue to feature for the League side. For North Adelaide, Thomas Schwarz had 30 disposals, four marks, six tackles, eight clearances and a goal, while Jarred Allmond (23 disposals, nine marks) and Campbell Combe (30 disposals, four marks, eight clearances and three tackles) were busy.

South Adelaide 10.11 (71) defeated by Port Adelaide 15.9 (99)

Port Adelaide have held firm on a top four spot, downing South Adelaide by 28 points at Flinders University Stadium. AFL-listed players Jack Trengove (25 disposals, eight marks, five tackles and two goals), Peter Ladhams (22 disposals, four marks, 21 hitouts, seven clearances, three tackles and three goals), Sam Hayes (20 disposals, 10 marks, 19 hitouts and a goal) and Willem Drew (26 disposals, seven marks, six clearances and four tackles) all pressed for a call-up to the senior side. The Panthers’ Matthew Rose (30 disposals, seven marks, nine tackles and two clearances), Joel Cross (24 disposals, seven marks, four clearances and a goal) and Abe Davis (19 disposals, five marks and three goals) all tried hard.

Woodville-West Torrens 8.13 (61) defeated by Sturt 13.8 (86)

Sturt drew to within a point of the top two after a strong 25-point win over Woodville-West Torrens at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. Sam Colquhoun continued his ripping form this season with 31 disposals, nine marks, five clearances and nine tackles, while Zane Kirkwood finished with 29 disposals, six marks and seven clearances, and Steven Slimming had 23 disposals, five marks, five clearances and four tackles. James Battersby was a key at the stoppages, picking up 12 clearances – five more than anyone else on the field – as well as 27 disposals, three marks and three tackles. For the home side, Nicholas Hayes had 24 disposals, seven marks, four tackles and a goal, while Jordan Foote helped himself to 28 disposals, nine marks, four clearances and four tackles.

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RESERVES:

Glenelg 8.4 (52) defeated by South Adelaide 12.15 (87)

A six goals to one final quarter has seen cellar dwellers South Adelaide cause a remarkable 35-point upset win over Glenelg. The Panthers had booted an inaccurate 6.14 to 7.3 at the final break, leading by just five points despite double the scoring shots. They settled in the final term to find their kicking boots and slot 6.1 to Glenelg’s 1.1. Luke Bogle (21 disposals, five marks, four clearances, seven tackles and three goals), Hayden Sampson (34 disposals, four marks, three clearances and two tackles), Tate Coleman (20 disposals, seven marks, three tackles and a goal) and Jesse McKinnon (18 disposals, three marks, 11 clearances and five tackles) were all among the strong performers for South Adelaide. For Glenelg, Ben Sawford owned the stoppages with 16 clearances to accompany his 32 disposals and eight tackles, while Sam Davies had 24 touches and nine marks, and draft hopeful Callum Park finished with 18 disposals, seven marks and three tackles.

West Adelaide 8.6 (54) defeated by Central District 11.12 (78)

Central District has kept in touch with the top two by defeating West Adelaide in a four-goal win. Isaya McKenzie was the star for the Bulldogs, booting three goals whilst having an impact around the ground with 26 disposals, nine marks, six clearances and two tackles, while Oliver Shaw (21 disposals, nine marks) and Corey Durdin (18 disposals, eight marks) were among South Australian representatives who found their fair share of the footy. Patrick Fairlie was the clear best on ground despite being on the losing side, racking up a massive 35 disposals, 10 clearances, 12 tackles and seven marks for the Westies, while Scott Bentley (25 disposals, eight clearances, nine tackles and four marks) and Ethan Moore (32 disposals, six marks, three clearances and a goal) were other key contributors.

Norwood 12.9 (81) defeated North Adelaide 7.12 (54)

Norwood continued their dominant season with another win, this time over bottom two side North Adelaide by 27 points at Coopers Stadium. Jack Heard had a team-high 25 disposals, four marks and three tackles, while Mac Bower and Sam Buckham (nine clearances) both had 23 disposals in the victory. For the Roosters, James Schwarz had 27 disposals, five marks, seven clearances and seven tackles, while Brayden Kirk had 23 disposals, 10 marks, two clearances and three tackles.

Woodville-West Torrens 11.5 (71) defeated by Sturt 11.7 (73)

Second placed Sturt has stolen the points from the jaws of defeat in the final 10 minutes, winning by just two points against a brave Eagles’ outfit. The Eagles led by 16 points at the 15-minute mark of the final term, before three consecutive goals to the visitors – the last one at the 21-minute mark put them in front by two to steal the win. It was the first time since the first term that Sturt had lead in the game. Mihail Lochowiak was the difference for the Double Blues, booting an accurate five-straight goals from 12 disposals and three marks, while Edward Allen racked up an equal game-high 29 touches to go with three marks, seven clearances, six tackles and a goal. Father-son prospect Casey Voss had 26 disposals, four marks, eight clearances and three tackles, whilst South Australian Under-18 representative Josh Shute picked up 25 disposals and eight marks in the win. For the Eagles. Jake Comitogianni had 29 disposals, six marks, four clearances and three tackles, while Lachlan McNeil was strong on the inside with seven clearances from 17 disposals.

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UNDER 18S:

Norwood 13.8 (86) defeated North Adelaide 11.7 (73)

Norwood won a crucial game over North Adelaide after trailing at quarter time and sitting level at the final break. The Redlegs booted six goals to four in the final term, extending the margin to as much as 26 points early in the quarter before the Roosters hit back to get within seven in the last few minutes before the home team settled. Cooper Murley enjoyed a big day out with 31 disposals, six marks, eight clearances, three tackles and three goals, while Sam Morris laid 11 tackles to go with his 18 touches, seven marks and five clearances. Tristan Binder was also strong in front of goal for the winners, booting three majors, whilst Elliott McNamara (18 disposals, four marks, four clearances, four tackles and three goals) was the main source of goals for the Roosters. Harrison Magor was North Adelaide’s best with a massive 34 disposals, five marks, seven clearances and a goal, while Josh Hart had an eye-opening 55 hitouts to accompany his 17 disposals, three marks, six clearances and three tackles working hard through the ruck.

West Adelaide 14.7 (91) defeated Central District 5.8 (38)

West Adelaide has stormed away from Central District to post a large 53-point victory at City Mazda Stadium, booting 11 goals to three after quarter time. Jason Westley (33 disposals, eight marks, 14 clearances, two tackles and two goals) was a clear best on ground for the Bloods, well assisted by Aryan Sareen (33 disposals, nine marks) and Bailey Boughen (22 disposals, nine marks, six clearances and two tackles). For the Bulldogs, Jakob Thomson had 28 touches and 12 marks, while Tyrone Milera looked classy with 21 disposals, three marks, five clearances and seven tackles.

Woodville-West Torrens 17.12 (114) defeated Sturt 1.6 (12)

The top-of-the-table Eagles showed no mercy in a 102-point belting of lowly Sturt. The Eagles booted the last 12 goals of the game in the massive 29 scoring shots to seven win, restricting the Double Blues to just the one major – in the first term – and two behinds in the second half. Lachlan Hoile picked up a game-high 35 disposals as well as five marks, three clearances and three tackles, while Lachlan Jones was not far behind with 31 disposals, six marks, six clearances and four tackles. Bottom-age father-son prospect, Taj Schofield was also productive for the Eagles, racking up eight clearances to go with his 29 touches, while Zane Williams piled on four goals to go with his 24 disposals, four marks, four clearances and six tackles in the win. For Sturt, William Britten-Jones had 29 disposals, 11 marks, seven clearances and two tackles, while Heath Wingard helped himself to 28 disposals and 11 marks.

South Adelaide 18.15 (123) defeated Glenelg 9.6 (60)

A massive six-goal game from South Australian Under-18 state squad key forward Daniel Sladojevic has helped South Adelaide run away with a 63-point victory over Glenelg to snatch fourth spot from the Tigers. Sladojevic racked up 15 disposals, eight marks and 6.2 as well as six tackles in the big win. Jason Horne (28 disposals, seven clearances and two goals) and Damon Freitag (16 disposals, four marks and two goals) also hit the scoreboard multiple times for the Panthers. Tex Dowdell did his best with 23 disposals, eight marks, 10 tackles and two clearances in the loss, while talented bottom-ager Luke Edwards was strong with 21 touches, six marks, three clearances and four tackles, and Austin Kitschke booted four goals from 11 disposals and seven marks.