IN the first half of a split Round 16, two games were played across all three levels as South Adelaide won all three games on the road against Central District, while Glenelg claimed two out of three wins against North Adelaide, as a shock draw to the cellar dwellers forced the Tigers to split the points in the League game.

LEAGUE:

Central District 7.7 (49) defeated by South Adelaide 11.13 (79)

South Adelaide’s premiership hopes remain alive after downing Central District by five goals at X Convenience Oval in a dominant performance. The Panthers had 24 scoring shots to 14 in the win, booting eight goals to one in the first half to set up the victory. Joel Cross had a game-high 31 disposals, nine marks, four clearances, six tackles and a goal for the winners, while Nicholas Liddle (27 disposals, four marks, five clearances, four tackles and a goal) and Malcolm Karpany (22 disposals, four marks, 10 clearances and seven tackles) were others who had plenty of say on the proceedings. For Central, Corey Durdin continued to have an impact defensively with five tackles from seven disposals and three marks, while Travis Schiller (29 disposals, six marks, six clearances, eight tackles and a goal) and Jarrod Schiller (25 disposals, three marks, six clearances and four tackles) were among the best once again.

North Adelaide 4.15 (39) drew with Glenelg 4.15 (39)

In a display of inaccuracy, Glenelg has survived what was almost a disaster for the top side, managing to grab a draw with potential wooden spooners North Adelaide in a low-scoring match. The game yielded eight goals from 38 scoring shots in challenging conditions, as a remarkable 18 players registered at least one behind on the day. Glenelg’s Luke Partington was the best again with 28 touches, three marks, three clearances, six tackles and a goal, while Jonty Scharenberg (25 disposals, eight marks and three clearances) and Matthew Snook (25 disposals, five clearances and three tackles) found plenty of the ball. South Australian Under-18 captain Will Gould was solid once again with 16 disposals, six marks and four tackles. For North, Thomas Schwarz registered 29 disposals, eight clearances and seven tackles to tag-team with Aidan Tropiano (21 disposals, three marks, eight clearances and four tackles) in the middle, while Jarred Allmond had 27 disposals, five marks and three tackles.

RESERVES:

Central District 12.7 (79) defeated by South Adelaide 13.6 (84)

South Adelaide caused a boilover upset in its clash with Central District, downing the finals-bound Bulldogs by five points. Trailing by 18 points at the final break, the Panthers stunned the home crowd by booting five consecutive goals to steal the win. Luke Bogle continued his great form with 26 disposals, seven marks, five clearances, 10 tackles and two goals, while Jesse McKinnon (27 disposals, nine clearances, four tackles and two goals) and Kyle Emery (18 disposals, eight marks, seven tackles and two goals) were able to hit the scoreboard. For Central, Dylan Weaver (33 disposals, 13 marks and three tackles) was important, while Brody Mahoney had 28 disposals, 10 clearances, seven tackles and a goal. Central’s Jordan O’Brien tried his best to get his side back in it with the last goal of the day which was his second from 20 disposals.

North Adelaide 8.10 (58) defeated by Glenelg 10.11 (71)

Glenelg’s reserves kept their finals hopes alive with an important 13-point win over North Adelaide. Timmy Sumner booted three goals from five scoring shots and had 20 disposals and 12 marks, while Alex Martini (29 disposals, seven marks and four tackles), Todd Slade (22 disposals, nine marks, four tackles and three clearances) and Declan Carmody (18 disposals, six marks and one goal) were all productive for the winners. Brayden Kirk (24 disposals, 10 marks, three tackles, two clearances and a goal) was best for the Roosters, while Chris Barnes (24 disposals, nine marks) and Max Lower (27 disposals, seven marks and four clearances) were also strong.

UNDER 18S:

Central District 4.1 (25) defeated by South Adelaide 16.13 (109)

South Adelaide showed no mercy against Central District, piling on eight goals to one in the second half to run away from the bottom side in an 84-point rout. Key forward Daniel Sladojevic had another day out slotting six goals from nine scoring shots, as well as 19 disposals, nine marks and five tackles. Nicholas Kraemer had 31 disposals, four marks, eight clearances, five tackles and one goal, while Liam Hamilton finished with four goals from six scoring shots, 14 disposals and eight marks. Tyrone Milera (20 disposals, six clearances and a goal) and Lowan Welch (18 disposals, seven clearances) were productive in the middle for Central District, while Shay Linke laid six tackles from 17 disposals and six marks.

North Adelaide 6.12 (48) defeated by Glenelg 13.16 (94)

Glenelg moved to within percentage outside the top four with a huge 46-point win over fourth placed North Adelaide. Reid Kuller had a day out with 33 disposals, 11 marks, 11 tackles and five clearances for the Tigers, while Kye Dean (38 disposals, 10 clearances, five tackles and two marks) had the ball on a string. For the Roosters, South Australian Under-18 state players Josh Hart (33 hitouts and eight tackles from seven disposals) and Harrison Magor (12 tackles, four clearances and a goal from nine disposals) applied the defensive pressure, whilst key utility Dyson Hilder had 24 disposals, 10 marks, eight tackles, two clearances, two rebounds and 1.2 in the loss.