Glenelg's experience and accuracy in front of goal proved the difference as they cruised to a 68-point victory in the First Nations Round at Magain Stadium.

The match also marked a special milestone, with the Panthers celebrating 30 years in the South.

It was back in Round 8, 1995, when over 10,000 fans packed Magain Stadium for the club's inaugural game at their new home - which, coincidentally, was also against Glenelg.

South Adelaide nearly got off to the perfect start when returning forward Eamon Wilkinson hacked the ball off the ground from 40 metres out within the first 30 seconds, only for it to miss to the near side for a behind.

Following this early opportunity, the visitors took control of the game. Despite South's pressure, Glenelg struggled to move the ball effectively due to tight tackling. 

The Bays registered their first score of the day, a behind, courtesy of Matty Allen’s penetrating boot. They made up for the miss minutes later, with Cole Gerloff converting his set shot.

Glenelg quickly added their second and third goals, and before South Adelaide had time to respond, the margin had grown to 18 points.

In the midfield, Callum McCarty and Oliver Davis worked tirelessly to contest the ball, laying several tackles and winning crucial possession under pressure. 

South's efforts were rewarded when Davis intercepted a wayward kick from Glenelg and found Jaiden Magor, whose long-range shot was marked on the goal-line by Tom Wheaton. 

Wheaton's goal from point-blank range sparked some energy for the home side, but shortly after, Cory Grocock had a perfect chance to snap truly from close range, only for his effort to miss across the face.

South's slick ball movement by hand began to expose holes in Glenelg's structure. McCarty’s work rate allowed outside runners, such as the hard-working Charlie Duncan, to use their foot skills effectively.

The margin shrank to just five points after Brad Jefferies led strongly, played on, and fired a shot at goal, only for it to be marked in the square by Damon Freitag.

After a spirited fightback from the Panthers, two late goals from the Bays saw them take a 15-point lead into the first break.

With some bright passages in the first quarter, South were keen to find more consistency as the game progressed.

An early second-quarter goal for Glenelg pushed their lead out to 21 points, but South responded quickly. 

A poor kick deep inside defensive fifty resulted in a last-touch free kick in the forward pocket. Luke Bogle remained composed and snapped truly to keep the Panthers within reach.

Defensively, the return of Oscar Clavarino provided solid aerial support alongside co-captains Sam Skinner and Jake Summerton. However, Glenelg's ball movement continued to pose problems for the South Adelaide defenders.

Magor continued his strong first half, using his aerobic capacity to provide options across the ground and act as a key link in South's forward forays.

Two quick goals from Glenelg stretched their lead to a match-high 26 points, but these were quickly cancelled out by Wilkinson’s clever soccer skills and Cody Lowe’s accurate set shot.

Just as South Adelaide looked to get back within reach, Glenelg’s experienced players found another gear. 

Three straight goals from Liam McBean to end the half dealt a cruel blow to the Panthers' chances, leaving them 33 points behind at the main break.

Things worsened for South Adelaide in the third term as Glenelg started with an intent to put the game to bed. 

South's backline continued to defend gallantly, but the Bays' ball movement had their forwards licking their lips with every forward entry.

Three goals in the opening five minutes of the second half essentially made a comeback near impossible, with the margin ballooning to 51 points.

Phoenix Hargrave continued to work his way into the contest, with his determination around the ball leading the way for South Adelaide in clearances. 

In the ruck, Olivier Northam was a physical presence, halving marking contests and laying strong tackles.

South Adelaide’s only goal of the quarter came through Grocock, who converted a set shot after taking a strong mark on the lead under pressure. 

However, Glenelg responded immediately, with Allen kicking his third goal of the match - incredibly, the away side had kicked 15 straight goals without registering a behind.

Grocock had a chance to add his second, but his radar seemed to go astray in the afternoon heat. 

As the third term neared its conclusion, Luke Partington took full advantage of a poor turnover from South Adelaide, kicking his first of the day and pushing the lead out to 56 points.

The final quarter was more of the same, with Glenelg controlling the game from the outset. The visitors scored the first major within the opening 90 seconds of play.

Skinner continued to defend resolutely while also being proactive with the ball in hand. 

Goals remained hard to come by for South, though Grocock consistently found himself in the right spots to take shots at goal. However, his set shot kicking let him down, as he registered four behinds.

The last quarter wasn’t a high-speed, skilful contest, but Glenelg maintained control and added two more goals to their impressive tally.

Wheaton capped off his standout performance, converting his second goal of the match, alongside 18 possessions and eight marks.

The siren sounded on a disappointing day for South Adelaide, with Glenelg running out 68-point winners.

Magor produced one of his most prolific individual performances, finishing with a match-high 28 possessions, 11 marks, and seven rebound fifties.

South Adelaide will be hoping for a better performance when they take on the fourth-placed Adelaide Crows at Magain Stadium on Saturday, 7 June at 2:30pm.

Thanks to club partner Magain, it is FREE Entry for all on Saturday, with plenty of fun for the whole family! 

South Adelaide fell agonisingly short of victory against Glenelg, with a wasteful third quarter proving costly as the Bays held on for a nine-point win at Magain Stadium.

The match started at a frenetic pace, with both teams attacking the contest with intensity from the opening bounce. 

Glenelg made the most of their early opportunities, registering the first two goals within the first two minutes, giving them a bright start to the game.

South quickly responded through a clinical set shot from Sam Hindes, who was providing a strong target up forward and causing problems for the defenders. 

Despite their strong reply, Glenelg continued their fast start, adding another two goals to extend their lead to 19 points.

The Panthers then began to find their rhythm, moving the ball with precision across the ground and using the width of the oval to their advantage. 

Sam Foley and Finn Emile-Brennan were instrumental in this, using their kicking skills to cut through Glenelg’s structure and open up forward opportunities. 

After several promising passages of play, South were rewarded for their efforts when Cohen Shortridge got out the back of the contest and slammed home his first goal from the goal square.

Jacob Collins, making his return to the Reserves, was busy around the contest, collecting plenty of the ball and laying numerous tackles, with strong support from his midfield partner, Lachlan Gill. 

The tackling pressure from South Adelaide was immense, making it difficult for the Bays to move the ball freely.

Shortridge added his second goal following a free kick and penalty, converting from point-blank range to reduce the margin to just six points. 

Ryan Borlace and Tye Gander both presented well in attack, halving marking contests and providing valuable support when the ball hit the ground. At the first break, South trailed by only six points.

Ben Ashley-Cooper set the tone early in the second term with some hard tackling, earning a holding-the-ball free kick in the centre stoppage. 

Defensively,Dayne McGarry continued his strong individual form, closing the gap on his direct opponent and spoiling well on the lead. 

South Adelaide struck first in the second quarter, with Borlace kicking a long-range goal on the run to level the scores. However, Glenelg quickly responded to restore their one-goal buffer.

The game then turned into a tight arm wrestle, with both sides struggling to get a clean shot on goal as the pressure ramped up. 

Despite the lack of scoring, the intensity was palpable, with Ashley-Cooper’s desperate dive for a spoil energising his teammates. 

After almost ten minutes without a score, Glenelg broke the deadlock with two quick goals in as many minutes, extending their lead to 18 points as half-time approached.

Needing the first goal of the term to build some momentum,Blake Rodrigues remained composed in the tight contest and found Shortridge in the goal square, who converted his third goal of the match. 

Despite missing a chance for a fourth moments later, Shortridge’s work around the contest remained pivotal as South continued to apply pressure to the Bays.

Harvey Lambert’s flying soccer shot went wide, but the Panthers’ tackling pressure was firmly on top, stifling Glenelg’s attempts to settle. 

Foley continued to be prolific across the ground, and his foot skills allowed South to drive the ball forward on numerous occasions. 

McGarry was solid at the back, combining well with Lachlan Scott and Jacob Sheean to ensure the Bays had little space to work with in attack.

Hindes offered plenty during his stint in the ruck, using his strength to grab the ball and hack it forward to find Borlace, whose set shot from 40 metres out missed. 

South’s pressure remained intense, with Gander providing several desperate tackles to stop the Bays from walking the ball out of their defensive fifty. 

Ashley-Cooper displayed another selfless effort by getting back to take an intercept mark when the Bays looked likely to score.

Despite dominating much of the quarter, South Adelaide couldn’t convert their chances. 

Borlace missed a shot from 40 metres out after a strong contested mark, and Lambert’s running shot on goal missed, though he was awarded a free kick, which then hit the post. 

At the final break, South trailed by just four points but would have been disappointed not to be in front given their dominance around the ground.

With both teams vying for the win in the final quarter, the opening moments were a tense arm wrestle, with neither side able to create quality chances. 

South continued to enter their forward fifty but couldn’t get a clean shot, as Glenelg’s defenders stood firm, rushing the ball through for a behind.

Rodrigues showed poise with ball in hand around the contest, while Isaac Birt continued to provide plenty of spark on the outside. 

The Bays then capitalised on a turnover, with a 52-metre set shot pushing their lead to nine points, dealing a cruel blow to South’s chances of taking the lead.

South responded with a brilliant kick from Foley to find Kaleel Ross, who took a strong mark and kicked his second goal to reduce the margin to just three points. 

With the next goal crucial, both sides were desperate. Gill laid a massive tackle to snuff out a Bays attack, and Sheean’s spoil denied Glenelg a mark in their forward line.

As the minutes ticked down, Glenelg continued to defend resolutely, making it incredibly difficult for South to get forward and find the goal they needed. 

With just a minute remaining, the Bays were awarded a free kick that killed the clock, before slotting a goal to seal the win and confirm their nine-point victory.

Despite a valiant effort from South Adelaide, they were left to rue missed opportunities, while Glenelg held on for a hard-fought win. 

South Adelaide will look to bounce back when they take on West Adelaide at Magain Stadium next Saturday, 7 June, at 9:30 am.

Thanks to club partner Magain, it is FREE Entry for all on Saturday, with plenty of fun for the whole family!