GLENELG 2.1 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 6.7 (43)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GOALS:<\/strong> BEST:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n SOUTH ADELAIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #1 <\/strong>Kodah Edwards<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 5 tackles, 5 clearances, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edwards bounced back to his best with a powerful performance in midfield, driving the ball forward with intent. His clean handling and strong frame held up in wet conditions, as the National Academy member often swooped on the ball before wheeling around and blasting long inside 50. His kick penetration was on show all day, most notably with a set shot goal late in the third term from over 50m out. His explosiveness, punchy foot skills, aerial nous, toughness and ability to hit the scoreboard all point towards being this year’s regeneration of Sam Cumming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>Kody Shortridge<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>12 disposals, 5 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n In tandem with Florance, Shortridge provided a reliable link in the chain as South Adelaide transitioned from end-to-end. He presented up to the wing and looked to hurt Glenelg on the way back to goal, proving difficult to tie down at speed. Shortridge provided his teammates with plenty of scoring opportunities off the bat and snared a goal from the pocket in the opening term, judging the wind beautifully. He got a run in midfield too, made to use his craft and agility in tight spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #9 <\/strong>Cain Florance<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 5 marks, 7 inside 50s, 4 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Florance set himself apart with three first-half goals, putting the Panthers on top before the rain set in. He worked up the ground throughout, providing a connective option down the line and out of defensive 50. From there, Florance used his speed and foot skills over the back, while proving just as slick in front of the big sticks. His touches of class were clear to see, finishing with a pair of soccer goals which suited the conditions. He was superior in the way of decision making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #13 <\/strong>Hudson Boal<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>27 disposals, 10 tackles, 8 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n While only small in stature, Boal is a giant around the contest with his ability to win the ball and hunt opposition midfielders. The bottom-ager was supremely clean and quick when necessary, but mostly impressed with his ability to remain poised as the traffic moved around him. His distribution by hand was second to none, utilising efficient steps to work into space, or applying a stand-and-deliver method to releasing teammates. Like Florance, his class stood out amid stifling conditions, while like Edwards his tackling application suited the flow of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GLENELG:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #10 <\/strong>Kobe Gibson<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>24 disposals, 8 tackles, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given the highly contested nature of the game, particularly after half time, Gibson\u2019s clean handling and flashy skills were invaluable at the coalface. He looked to rove the ball on the move, making good use of Janeway\u2019s hit craft to gather cleanly before flicking out creative handballs at all angles. The Bays\u2019 skipper tended to dispose of the ball quickly, even if it meant hacking forward by foot, but completed some crafty bits of play under pressure. When Glenelg was able to chain together outside possession, he contributed well to running waves in the attacking phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #11 <\/strong>Harvey Croker<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>36 disposals, 5 marks, 7 tackles, 6 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Jacob McNicol<\/strong> among a slew of outs this week, Croker stepped up to lead all comers in midfield. The left-footer leant on his running power to accumulate in all parts of the ground, most notably dropping back to support his side\u2019s defensive transition. Croker was also highly involved at the contest where his clean hands and quick thinking came to the fore, immediately catching the eye with the game\u2019s first two centre clearances. He tended to trust his foot skills and covered plenty of ground throughout the day, never lowering his colours despite the margin or conditions. He can be prone to rushing under pressure, but is usually full of class on the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Adelaide:<\/strong> C. Florance 4, C. Knowles 2, J. Cleggett, M. Clifton, H. Davey, K. Edwards, E. Sheppard, K. Shortridge
Glenelg:<\/strong> L. Bordignon 2, J. Jarrad 2, B. Copping, K. Sumner-Pickett<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Adelaide:<\/strong> C. Florance, H. Boal, K. Edwards, M. Clifton, D. Shearer
Glenelg:<\/strong> H. Croker, L. Bordignon, K. Gibson, R. Arcot, J. Janeway<\/p>\n\n\n\nSouth Adelaide<\/h5>
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Midfielder\/Forward | 182cm | 25\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward\/Midfielder | 180cm | 11\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small Forward | 176cm | 13\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 177cm | 16\/10\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Forward | 178cm | 09\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Wing | 184cm | 15\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n