Around the Grounds: SANFL U18s – Round 9
THE SANFL Under 18s home-and-away season hit the halfway mark with a midweek round, as the state squad prepares for its National Championships opener on Sunday. A quartet of lopsided results were dished up in Round 9, with the lowest margin being 47 points. >> Scouting Notes: South Australia U18 vs. U20 Groups are beginning […]
Around the Grounds: Bulldogs, Bays remain clear atop Under 18s ladder
CENTRAL District remains level with Glenelg atop the SANFL Under 18s standings after a 30-point win over South Adelaide in Round 8. Kicking off a stacked Saturday fixture, the Bulldogs led from the first goal and kicked on from their 40-point advantage at half time to move to 7-1 on the season. Victorious captain Beau […]
SANFL Player Focus: Noah Howes (South Adelaide)
SOUTH Adelaide key forward Noah Howes has emerged as a mid-season draft candidate since making his SANFL League debut in Round 1. The 18-year-old kicked three goals against Adelaide on that day, and matched his effort in a 27-point loss to Glenelg on Sunday. The 196cm talent was overlooked in his draft year but suffered […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 7 – South Adelaide vs. Glenelg
SOUTH Adelaide handed Glenelg its first loss of the SANFL Under 18s season on Saturday, saluting to the tune of 26 points at Flinders University Stadium. The Panthers, who have recovered to 2-5 in the last fortnight, led at every break but were made to hold off constant pressure from the undermanned Tigers. The result […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 6 – Norwood vs. North Adelaide
NORTH Adelaide picked up its fourth SANFL Under 18s win on the trot, defeating Norwood by 19 points in their Round 6 clash. The Roosters were in control all match, transitioning the ball quickly across Norwood Oval to come away 11.14 (80) to 9.7 (61) victors. Among the most notable prospects afield were seven state […]
SANFL Sunday Scoreboard: April 28
ALL matches are done and dusted in the SANFL and SANFL Women’s competitions, with a number of upsets, huge victories, and strong individual performances that set the tone for the weekend. Here is the Sunday Scoreboard. SANFL League: Round 4 Glenelg 6.8 (44) lost to Sturt 11.16 (82)West Adelaide 17.10 (112) defeated South Adelaide 6.9 […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 5 – Central District vs. South Adelaide
CENTRAL District flexed its muscles in the tall forward department, overpowering an inaccurate South Adelaide to run away 71-point winners. Spearheaded by bottom-age prospect Dyson Sharp, the Bulldogs were potent in transition and capitalised on uncontested leads inside forward 50. Both sides boasted some strong draft prospects who were able to impact across the ground. […]
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Louie Montgomery (North Adelaide)
PORT Adelaide father-son prospect Louie Montgomery helped spark North Adelaide’s third win by under a goal on the SANFL Under 18s season, as the Roosters held on to beat Sturt by two points on Saturday. The defender’s pair of second half goals saw his side hit the front early in term four. Montgomery’s speed and […]
SANFL U18s MOTR: Round 4 – Sturt vs. South Adelaide
STURT got its revenge in Saturday’s SANFL Under 18s Grand Final rematch, as a dominant forward performance spearheaded a fourth-quarter breakaway. After the Panthers led heading into half time, the Double Blues lifted their intensity around the contest and started to punish the Panthers on turnover. Seven of the players who graced the field in […]
SANFL U18s Player Focus: Charlie Nicholls (Central District)
CENTRAL District tall forward Charlie Nicholls was in fine form as his side picked up a third straight SANFL Under 18s win on Saturday. The Bulldogs conceded the first five goals of the match to West Adelaide, but hit back to take the lead and run out 13.9 (87) to 7.7 (49) victors. Nicholls was […]
