U16 & U18 Match Report: Round 16 vs West Adelaide
The Panther U18s suffered a 68-point loss while the U16s retook the top spot after mauling the Bloods by 83 points during Sunday’s games at Flinders University Stadium.
The South Adelaide Juniors’ day ended with a tough under-18s loss, 4.7 (31) to 14.12 (96). But it started with a comprehensive under-16s win which has seen the Panthers jump back into the top spot, 18.11 (119) to 5.6 (36).
Sunday’s junior games at Flinders University Stadium had 2 vastly different outcomes.
The Panther Under-18s, who trailed by 2 goals at quarter-time, quickly found themselves at the wrong end of a one-sided result as the Bloods booted 11 goals to 3 after the first break.
However, a highlight of the day came from Will Verrall, who finished with 39 hit-outs, 15 disposals, and 6 clearances. Ryan Pearsons also had a well-rounded display that included 11 disposals, 5 marks, and 4 tackles.
This result was hugely different to the day’s early match which saw the Panther Under-16s storm home to claim a percentage-boosting win. In that match, Cohen Shortridge (5 goals) and Ryan Borlace (4 goals) equated for half of the blue and white’s goals.
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Also impressive was Benny Barrett, who finished with 34 disposals, 9 clearances, 6 marks, and a goal. Jay Chapman was also busy with his 16 disposals, 7 tackles, and 5 marks.
And – although they didn’t get full reward for their chances – the Panther Under-16s certainly started well as they registered 8 scoring shots to 3 during the first term.
But when it comes to team-involved highlights, few moments can compare to the Panthers’ fourth-term blitz.
Leading 11.8 (74) to 5.5 (35) at the final change, the Panthers boosted their lead immensely within a stunning 10-minute stanza.
The Panthers, within 10 minutes, kicked 6 straight goals – 3 of which came from Shortridge. This greatly increased the Panthers’ full-time winning total to 83 points, 18.11 (119) to 5.6 (36).
The Panther Under-16s will look to replicate this success when they face off against Central District at X Convenience Oval on Saturday, 13 August, from 11:00am. Following this match, the Panther Under-18s will look to bounce back when they take to the field at 1:15pm.
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South Adelaide Under-18 vs West Adelaide Under-18
Round 16 - Flinders University Stadium - 07/08/2022
QT | HT | 3QT | FINAL | |||
South Adelaide | 1.1 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 31 | |
West Adelaide | 3.1 | 8.6 | 12.7 | 14.12 | 96 |
Goals: Cockshell, Delean, Kirkland, Rodrigues
Best: Kirkland, Bottroff, Hogg, Rodrigues, Verrall
South Adelaide Under-16 vs West Adelaide Under-16
Round 16 - Flinders University Stadium - 07/08/2022
QT | HT | 3QT | FINAL | |||
South Adelaide | 3.5 | 7.5 | 11.8 | 18.11 | 119 | |
West Adelaide | 1.2 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 36 |
Goals: Shortridge 5, Borlace 4, Singh, Pope, Sterzl 2, Barrett, Goss, Tomlinson
Best: Borlace, Shortridge, Barrett, Singh, Nicholls