SANFL Under 18s and Under 16s

[Bluedemon]

Round 4
Friday 14th April
Woodville-West Torrens v Norwood (Woodville Oval - Under 16's - 5:30pm, Under 18s - 7:45pm)

Saturday 15th April
South Adelaide v Glenelg (Flinders University Stadium - Under 18's - 10:00am, Under 16s - 12:30pm)
North Adelaide v Sturt (Prospect Oval - Under 18s - 12:00pm, Under 16s - 2:30pm)
West Adelaide v Central District (Hisense Stadium - Under 16s - 10:00am, Under 18s - 12:15pm)

[Big Phil]

Round 4
Saturday 15th April
North Adelaide v Sturt (Prospect Oval - Under 18s - 12:00pm, Under 16s - 2:30pm)

Myself and Nick Harris called this game for SANFL Now and it was as good as an underage game I've called in a long, long time.

What was also pretty amazing were the amount of Father Son connections in the game, with at least the 10 below that I was aware of.

From memory there were a good dozen to 14 lead changes throughout the course of the contest, with the Double Blues grinding out the win.

NORTH:
Tom Tasker - Son of Sean (NA, GL & ST)
Louis Montgomery - Son of Brett (WA)
Will Blair - Son of Jason (NA)
Oliver Francou - Son of Josh (NA)

STURT:
Connor Mills - Son of Trent (SA)
Ben Spehr - Son of Jason (WWT)
Ned Atkinson - Son of Brodie (NA & ST)
Luca Slade - Son of Matthew (CD)
Sam Waltham - Son of Tom (ST)
Finn Wakelin - Son of Michael (CD)


There was also some other family connections for both sides, with Kobe McEntee for Sturt the younger brother of Power player Jed, Luke Harvey is the younger brother of North big man Mitch, Liam Grubb is the younger brother of former Dogs player and current Rooster Lachlan, North's Under 18's coach Craig Brooks has son Fergus Lamp-Brooks in the team and finally PJ Carlin is the nephew of former SA Olympian Sean.

[Ronnie]

There is a Wakelin and a Powell in the Sturt u16/s squad as well.

[Bluedemon]

Round 4 Torrens University SANFL U18 Match Wraps
from sanfl website


Norwood 11.8 (74) d Woodville-West Torrens 10.7 (67)
Norwood has positioned itself nicely on the Torrens University SANFL U18 ladder with a fighting seven-point win against Woodville-West Torrens at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval.

Moving to a 3-1 win-loss record while also ensuring the Eagles fell to 1-3, the Redlegs were forced to work hard in the last term to stave off a Patrick Weckert-inspired comeback.

Highly-regarded AFL prospect Weckert, playing his first U18 match this season after lining up in the Hostplus SANFL League, booted two of his four goals in the final term to cut his team’s deficit to one-point inside the opening 10 minutes.

But key Redleg Will Rowlands had other ideas as he booted his third goal to push his side’s advantage back out beyond a goal, the last major kicked in the contest.

Rowlands was outstanding with his three goals coming from 22 disposals and five marks while Jacob Jones (22 disposals, 10 tackles) and Riley Kirchhofer (19 disposals) were also influential.

Weckert finished with 18 disposals and six marks to be shaded by Eagles ruck Tom Luck (21 disposals, seven clearances, 27 hit outs) and Callum Fairall (24 disposals) on the best players’ list.


Glenelg 15.8 (98) d South Adelaide 8.7 (55)
A sensational seven-goal second term set up Glenelg’s impressive 43-point win against South Adelaide at Flinders University Stadium.

Leading by 13 points at the first change, the Tigers put on the after-burners to boot seven goals without a miss while restricting the Panthers to 1.2 for the second stanza.

It proved to be an incredible display of efficiency inside the Bays’ forward half considering the hosts had five more inside 50 entries for the match.

Bays playmaker James Dutton led the charge for his side with 16 disposals, seven marks and five goals while Izayah Kean (14 disposals) and Harry Francis (16 disposals, two goals) made their touches count.

South ruck Taylor Goad (25 hit outs), prime midfielder Sid Draper (27 disposals, one goal) and Tom Wheaton (18 disposals, one goal) did their best to haul their side back into the contest.


Central District 15.10 (100) d South Adelaide 5.5 (35)
Central District’s Trent Tattoli was a driving force behind his team’s comfortable 65-point win against West Adelaide at Hisense Stadium.

A member of the Torrens University SA U18 squad, Tattoli showed why as he found the ball with ease on the way to registering 39 disposals, 12 marks, four tackles and four clearances while also hitting the scoreboard with two goals.

His dominance played a part in the Bulldogs allowing the Bloods to score just one goal across the first three quarters as James Noack and Will McCabe (23 disposals, seven marks) were other key contributors in the victory.

West’s Sam Burbridge (29 disposals, seven clearances) flew the flag in the midfield for the hosts while Charlie Haysman (23 disposals) and Oscar Talbot (17 disposals) did their best to stem the tide.


Sturt 13.13 (91) d North Adelaide 13.6 (84)
Sturt’s staying-power was a key feature in its come-from-behind seven-point win against North Adelaide at Prospect Oval.

The Roosters were seemingly headed toward securing the premiership points when Tom Tasker kicked truly to open up a 13-point advantage in the 10th minute of the fourth quarter.

But from here, the hosts could only manage one more behind as Double Blues’ goalsneaks Ben Spehr and Connor Mills booted consecutive majors during the start of time-on to secure a memorable triumph.

Sturt’s stoppage-winner Kobee Dabinett was adjudged his side’s strongest performer with 22 disposals and eight clearances while Brodie Maloney and Ted Newman were also hailed by the Double Blues’ coaching staff.

North’s Henry Turner (19 possessions), Jed Dignan (23 disposals, six clearances) and Tasker (16 disposals, two goals) put their side in a strong position to win but ultimately, the Roosters were left to rue their final 10 minutes of footy.

[The Bedge]

Get around former Ingle Farm now Modbury young gun Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier in the 16's - 4 matches and averaging a tick under 36 disposals a match at a ridiculous 84% DE!

Gun. Really come along since we had that chat.

[gadj1976]

Get around former Ingle Farm now Modbury young gun Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier in the 16's - 4 matches and averaging a tick under 36 disposals a match at a ridiculous 84% DE!

Gun. Really come along since we had that chat.

Averaging 40 before the chat Bedge?



I laugh because despite playing at Modbury (my son and daughter's club) the previous couple of years we claim him, much like Australia does for Sam Neill, Phar Lap and Russel Crowe.

You're dead right though - outright jet.

[The Bedge]

I laugh because despite playing at Modbury (my son and daughter's club) the previous couple of years we claim him, much like Australia does for Sam Neill, Phar Lap and Russel Crowe.

I'm still claiming him as a a product of my coaching, despite him lasting only a handful of games and then being bumped up into a higher age group.

[Bluedemon]

Round 4 Torrens University SANFL U16 Match Wraps
from sanfl website


West Adelaide 12.13 (85) d Central District 10.5 (65)
West Adelaide jumped into the Torrens University SANFL U16s top-four with a 20-point triumph over Central District at Hisense Stadium.

The Bloods had the momentum for much of the first half before a Bulldogs comeback saw scores level at the final change.

However, West rallied to claim its second win of the year, with Patrick Amber (31 disposals and a goal), Jaylen Sochacki (25 disposals) and Jonty Klemm (three goals) impressive for the home side.

Dougie Cochrane was sensational for the Bulldogs, booting five goals, with Joshua Reichelt (31 disposals and 10 rebounds) solid across half-back.


Woodville-West Torrens 16.5 (101) d Norwood 13.4 (82)
Woodville-West Torrens made it two wins in a row by defeating Norwood by 19-points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval.

The Eagles kicked seven goals to one in the first term in a clinical showing, and held off the Redlegs for the remainder of the contest.

Boasting nine goal kickers, including five players booting multiple goals, the hosts had Logan Hughes and Khye Maddern kicking three apiece.

Brock Jamieson was terrific, accumulating 27 disposals and two goals, with Will Prescott (17 disposals and four goals) and Robert Varcoe (three goals and 10 tackles) among Norwood’s best performers.


Sturt 14.10 (94) d North Adelaide 10.9 (69)
A bag of five goals from Sturt forward Gill Wakelin helped Sturt keep its undefeated start to 2023 alive with a 25-point win against North Adelaide at Prospect Oval.

Wakelin, the son of Port Adelaide premiership defender Darryl Wakelin, started well by kicking two goals in the first term as the Double Blues gained the ascendancy.

It was a battle of the hyphens in the midfield, with North’s Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier (31 disposals, nine clearances and a goal) and Sturt’s Noah Roberts-Thomson (27 disposals, eight clearances and two goals) both excellent for their respective sides.

Charlie Dickeson (28 disposals and two goals) was also among the ball-winners for North, so-to Louis Kellaway (24 disposals and seven clearances) for Sturt.


Glenelg 10.11 (71) d South Adelaide 7.10 (52)
Glenelg overcame a slow start to consolidate its position in the top-four with a 19-point win over South Adelaide at Flinders University Stadium.

South got the jump but the Bays quickly pegged them back in the second term to wrestle the game back on their terms.

The Tigers had an even-spread of contributors, with Darby Fitzgerald kicking three goals in the victory and Timothy Alver and Max Sweet playing well through the midfield.

Cameron Woods was the leading possession-getter for South Adelaide, finishing with 28, with the consistent Jesse Nye (23 disposals) also finding the footy.

[Bluedemon]

Round 5
Saturday 22nd April
Glenelg v Woodville-West Torrens (Glenelg Oval - Under 18s - 10:00am, Under 16's - 12:30pm)
North Adelaide v Norwood (Prospect Oval - Under 18's - 11:00am, Under 16s - 1:30pm)
Sturt v Central District (Unley Oval - Under 16s - 10:30am, Under 18s - 12:45pm)
South Adelaide v West Adelaide (Flinders University - Under 16s - 12:20pm, Under 18s - 2:35pm)

[Mythical Creature]

Get around former Ingle Farm now Modbury young gun Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier in the 16's - 4 matches and averaging a tick under 36 disposals a match at a ridiculous 84% DE!

Gun. Really come along since we had that chat.

Is that Boofers lad?

[Bluedemon]

2023 Torrens University SA U16 Talent Hub

The 2023 Torrens University SA U16 Talent Hub selections have been released, with 48 players set to attend a high-performance camp next week.

The first phase in preparations for the AFL U16 National Championships, the Torrens University SA U16 Talent Hub will feature three days of intense training on and off the field at Thebarton Oval from Wednesday April 26 to Friday April 28.

GPS and top end speed testing will take place on Thursday ahead of the main training session in the afternoon, ahead of a beach recovery session.

Education sessions focusing on public speaking, social media, strength and conditioning, team building, goal setting and Yoga will also be presented.

Familiar names in the Hub include Ben Francou (North Adelaide) and Gill Wakelin (Sturt), the sons of Port Adelaide greats Josh Francou and Darryl Wakelin.

Double Blue Louis Kellaway is the son of former Richmond utility Duncan Kellaway while West’s Lukas Eagleton is the son of former Power, Western Bulldogs and Bloods left-footer Nathan Eagleton.

Central’s Dougie Cochrane, the son of former Power and North Melbourne utility Stuart Cochrane, is among three underage selections together with South Adelaide pair Cain Florance and Brodie Bretones.

The Torrens University SA U16 team will play three matches at the AFL National Championships, against Western Australia in Perth on June 25 and against Victoria Metro (July 4) and Victoria Country (July 7) on the Gold Coast.

2023 Torrens University SA U16 Talent Hub (* Underage Player)

Central District
Dyson Sharpe
Matt LeRay
Joshua Reichelt
Ayden Colbourne
Kai Evans
Aiden Schubert
Dougie Cochrane*

Glenelg
Timothy Alver
Luke Candy
Darby Fitzgerald
Reed Francis-Nia Nia
Ned McCarthy
Harry Hosking
Rex Jones

North Adelaide
Blake Oudhoorn-Bennier
Sam Cumming
Charlie Dickenson
Ben Francou
Lachlan Gardner
Jayden Hawkins

Norwood
Will Prescott
Jim Kelly
Jeff Rozenbilds
Toby Callow
Jack Hayter
Robert Varcoe

South Adelaide
Cameron Woods
Brady McDonald
Elliott Duffield
Jesse Nye
Cain Florance*
Brodie Bretones*

Sturt
Harley Barker
Noah Roberts-Thomson
Gill Wakelin
Blake Thredgold
Louis Kellaway

West Adelaide
Gus Downs
Lukas Eagleton
Diego Bueti
Harper Ryan
Joseph Raphael
Jaylen Sochacki

Woodville-West Torrens
Jack Cook
Logan Hughes
Brock Jamieson
Zane Peucker
Lachlan Sands

[The Bedge]

Get around former Ingle Farm now Modbury young gun Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier in the 16's - 4 matches and averaging a tick under 36 disposals a match at a ridiculous 84% DE!

Gun. Really come along since we had that chat.

Is that Boofers lad?

Nephew.

[Bluedemon]

Get around former Ingle Farm now Modbury young gun Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier in the 16's - 4 matches and averaging a tick under 36 disposals a match at a ridiculous 84% DE!

Gun. Really come along since we had that chat.

Is that Boofers lad?

Nephew.

He has been very impressive at a couple of North 16s games I have watched this season

[Bluedemon]

Round 5 Torrens University SANFL U18 Match Wraps
from sanfl website


Woodville-West Torrens 11.9 (75) d Glenelg 9.6 (60)
Woodville-West Torrens kept in touch with the Torrens University SANFL U18 top-four with a vital 15-point win against Glenelg at Stratarama Stadium.

The Eagles’ second win of the season ensures they remain just one victory behind the fourth-placed Bays but had they lost, would have slumped to a concerning 1-4 win-loss record.

Instead, their season is well on track after leading at every change against the reigning premier, recording a significant inside 50 differential of 58 to 36.

Eagle Kade Herbert was outstanding with 31 disposals, five clearances, seven tackles and three goals to be best afield while fellow midfielders Brody Mair (28 disposals, six clearances) and Pat Toole (17 disposals, two goals) were also influential.

Glenelg praised Harry Ramm for his effort throughout the contest while Charlie McAuliffe (26 disposals, one goal) and Anders McShane (25 disposals) also battled valiantly.


North Adelaide 12.14 (86) d Norwood 6.6 (42)
North Adelaide booted the first four goals of the game en route to a comfortable 44-point win against Norwood at Prospect Oval.

Establishing an 18-point lead at the first change, the Roosters extended it to 32 by half-time while restricting the Redlegs to just three goals in the first half.

North’s Henry Wicks shone with his two-way play, racking up 27 disposals and a goal while also laying 15 tackles.

Roosters’ teammates Angus Tully (27 disposals, one goals) and Kalan Caputo (three goals) proved difficult for the visitors to curtail.

Norwood’s two Jacobs flew the red and blue flag for four quarters, Jacob Newton tallying 26 disposals, 10 clearances and a goal while Jacob Jones finished with 24 disposals and a goal.


Central District 13.11 (89) d Sturt 7.9 (51)
Central District lifted itself into outright first on the Torrens University SANFL U18 ladder with a 38-point win against Sturt at Wigan Oval.

Now the only team boasting a 4-1 win-loss record after five rounds, the Bulldogs led at every change while dominating the stoppages with a 38 to 22 advantage at the clearances.

Round 4 Torrens University MVP Trent Tattoli continued his eye-catching touch with 24 disposals and eight clearances while Will McCabe (31 disposals, nine marks) and James Noack (13 disposals) also drew attention from Central’s coaching staff.

Sturt’s Brodie Maloney and Thomas McCourt played their roles in positive fashion while Declan Gladigau chimed in with 21 disposals, six marks and a goal.


South Adelaide 16.9 (105) d West Adelaide 13.6 (84)
South Adelaide had no shortage of scoreboard contributors as it engineered a 21-point win against West Adelaide at Flinders University Stadium.

As many as 11 Panthers logged their names on the goal kickers list as Jack Delean (four) and Jake Agnew (three) booted seven majors between them.

Star South midfielders Sid Draper (32 disposals, 12 clearances, one goal) and Phoenix Hargrave (24 disposals, one goal) were in the thick of the action again while Ryan Pearsons was a positive contributor with 17 possessions and a goal.

Suddenly laden with an 0-5 win-loss record, the Bloods had Kade Hilton (three goals, 17 disposals), Jordan Gadaleta and Will Patton (22 disposals, one goal, seven tackles) fight hard to the final siren.

[Bluedemon]

Round 5 Torrens University SANFL U16 Match Wraps
from sanfl website


Sturt 14.17 (101) d Central District 3.3 (21)
Sturt made it five wins from five Torrens University SANFL U16 games by defeating Central District by 80 points in a Wigan Oval blitz.

The well-drilled Double Blues took control early and didn’t let the foot off the pedal, keeping the Bulldogs goalless after half-time while compiling 10 goals of their own.

The on-ball duo of Noah Roberts-Thomson (28 disposals and ten marks) and Jackson Moody (25 disposals and eight clearances) was dominant in the middle as the home side sent an ominous message to the rest of the league.

Sturt’s Angus Mills and Kyle Staker both booted three goals, with Naite Slade nailing two and six players managing singles.

Joshua Reichelt (27 disposals and 13 rebounds) and big man Aidan Schubert (two goals and three contested marks) flew the flag for Central.


North Adelaide 14.15 (99) d Norwood 10.7 (67)
The brilliance of North Adelaide midfielders Sam Cumming and Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier helped the Roosters to a 32-point triumph over Norwood at Prospect Oval.

Cumming managed a game-high 37 disposals, two goals and a mammoth 14 clearances and Oudshoorn-Bennier picked up 36 touches and 10 inside 50s in the win.

The Roosters were also well-served by Hugh Marshall and Lachlan Faulkhead, who booted three goals, as four North players kicked two.

Robert Varcoe kicked four goals for Norwood, with Jack Hayter and Jeff Rozenbilds both managing 25 disposals.


Glenelg 12.15 (87) d Woodville-West Torrens 6.15 (51)
Glenelg rode the momentum of a terrific start to knock off Woodville-West Torrens by 36 points at Stratarama Stadium.

The Bays booted four goals before the Eagles finally hit the scoreboard nearly eight minutes into the second term thanks to Freddie Wilson.

Glenelg had an even spread of contributors, with Luke Candy the Tigers’ most prolific with 26 touches and four clearances and Ned McCarthy and Reed Francis-Nia Nia booting two apiece.

Woodville-West Torrens ball magnet Jack Cook continued his strong start to the year by accumulating 34 disposals and six marks in the loss.


South Adelaide 12.14 (86) d West Adelaide 6.7 (43)
South Adelaide got back onto the winners list with a 43-point victory over West Adelaide at Flinders University Stadium.

After a tight, low-scoring start, the Panthers kicked four unanswered goals in the third term to break open, and effectively seal, the game.

The consistent Jesse Nye was prolific for South, gathering 28 disposals, eight marks and eight tackles in a well-rounded display, as teammate Cain Florance booted three goals.

West Adelaide’s Patrick Amber accumulated 26 disposals and five clearances in his side’s defeat.

[Bluedemon]

Round 6
Saturday 29th April
Woodville-West Torrens v North Adelaide (Woodville - Under 18s - 10:00am, Under 16's - 12:30pm)
West Adelaide v South Adelaide (Hisense Stadium - Under 16s - 10:00am, Under 18's - 12:15pm)
Central District v Sturt (X Convenience Oval - Under 16s - 10:30am, Under 18s - 12:45pm)
Norwood v Glenelg (Norwood Oval - Under 16s - 11:00am, Under 18s - 1:15pm)

[Bluedemon]

Round 6 Torrens University SANFL U18 Match Wraps
from sanfl website


South Adelaide 12.15 (87) d West Adelaide 4.10 (34)
A strong aerial display from South Adelaide propelled it toward a 53-point win against West Adelaide in Round 6 of the Torrens University SANFL U18s at Hisense Stadium.

Leading at every change, the Panthers moved the ball well by foot en route to registering 119 marks to the Bloods’ 71 to keep in touch with the top-four.

South ruck Taylor Goad was an imposing figure in his team’s victory while teammates Lachlan Hamilton (20 disposals) and Blake Rodrigues (23 disposals) were also positive contributors.

The Bloods were within striking distance at half-time but ultimately, the efforts of Riley Hill, Jack Hutton and Will Patton (29 disposals, seven marks) weren’t enough to match the Panthers.


Woodville-West Torrens 7.14 (56) d North Adelaide 3.8 (26)
Woodville-West Torrens overcame a goalless second term to grind out a 30-point win against North Adelaide at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval.

Establishing an 18-point lead at the first break, the Eagles could only manage one more behind as they clung on to a 10-point advantage at the main change.

It proved to be enough as Shane Reardon’s charges held the Roosters to just one goal in the second half while piling on 4.7 to earn the premiership points.

Eagles Darcy Hudson, Jake Andrews and Tate Delmenico drew high praise from their coaches for playing their roles in earning the team’s third win of 2023.

North’s Tom Stevens was rated as his side’s best performer while Kane McAuliffe and Jed Dignan collected 21 disposals each for the visitors.


Sturt 6.15 (51) d Central District 7.6 (48)
Not even inaccuracy prevented Sturt from holding off Central District by just three points in a thriller at X Convenience Oval.

Despite kicking one less goal than the Bulldogs, the Double Blues’ tally of 6.15 (51) was enough as the hosts threatened to steal the win with a goal to William O’Brien in the 21st minute of the fourth quarter.

Sturt captain Georgie Pope led the way for his side in the hard-fought triumph while Ted Newman (17 disposals) and Kobee Dabinett (20 disposals) also made their presence felt for the visitors.

Bulldogs’ prime movers Tom Giles (29 disposals) and Mitch McDonald (26 disposals) did their best to haul their team across the line together with bigman Jayden Matz (19 disposals, one goal).


Glenelg 11.14 (80) d Norwood 5.4 (34)
Glenelg exploded after half-time to record a comfortable 46-point win against Norwood at The Parade.

Battling hard to edge in front by just nine points at half-time, the Bays clicked into gear after the main break to bang on 7.9 while restricting the Redlegs to just 2.2.

Tigers midfielder Lucas Camporeale, son of Carlton premiership wingman Scott Camporeale, enjoyed a day out while registering 39 disposals and 10 marks while his twin brother Ben and Bodie Ryan each racked up 25 possessions.

Norwood’s Jacob Jones ran tirelessly for his 26 disposals and eight tackles while Declan Tomney (16 disposals) and Latrelle Sumner-Pickett (14 disposals, two goals) helped keep the Redlegs in touch during the first half.

[Bluedemon]

Round 6 Torrens University SANFL U16 Match Wraps
from sanfl website


West Adelaide 14.9 (93) d South Adelaide 11.5 (71)
West Adelaide jumped into the Torrens University SANFL U16 top-four with a 22-point win over South Adelaide at Hisense Stadium.

The sides couldn’t be split on the scoreboard at quarter time, but the Bloods broke away as the game wore on, with the home side finishing with ten goal kickers.

Jonty Klemm continued his strong form by kicking four goals in the win, with Gus Downs (24 disposals and one goal) and Josh Goldie (22 disposals) prolific.

South’s Cameron Woods was the leading possession-winner, picking up 33 touches to go with eight marks and nine clearances.


Norwood 14.4 (88) d Glenelg 9.14 (68)
Accuracy was the name of the game at Norwood Oval as the Redlegs beat Glenelg by 20 points.

Norwood booted a precise 14.4 (88) but the Bays were made to rue inaccuracy despite having more scoring shots, finishing with 9.14 (68).

Redleg Toby Callow was one of the stars of the show, booting five-straight goals as Jeff Rozenbilds, Jim Kelly and Jack Hayter all collected more than 30 disposals.

Max Atkin and Ned McCarthy both booted three goals for Glenelg, as Timothy Alver gathered 31 disposals.


Woodville-West Torrens 11.3 (69) d North Adelaide 6.13 (49)
Woodville-West Torrens defeated North Adelaide by 20 points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval in another match determined by goal kicking accuracy.

The Eagles kicked six goals without a blemish to half-time but the Roosters struggled in front of goal.

The contrasting accuracy continued for the remainder of the game, as the Eagles booted 11.3 (69) to North’s 6.13 (49).

Jevan Phillipou, the younger brother of St Kilda draftee and Eagles junior Mattaes, kicked three goals and Jack Cook gathered 30 disposals for the victors.

For the Roosters, usual suspects Sam Cumming (36 disposals and a goal) and Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier (33 touches and one goal) were strong in the middle.


Central District 17.9 (111) d Sturt 10.9 (69)
Central District handed Sturt its first loss of the season by defeating the ladder-leaders by 42-points at X Convenience Oval.

Sturt kicked two goals in the first two minutes of the contest, but the Bulldogs hit back to lead at the first break, before putting the foot down in the second term.

The momentum continued in the second half as the Bulldogs kicked four goals in eight minutes after half-time, with star on-baller Dyson Sharp leading the home side to a comfortable win.

Sharp was typically prolific for Central, picking up 37 disposals, ten clearances and two goals, while forward Dougie Cochrane booted four goals from 27 touches.

Noah Roberts-Thomson was the Double Blues’ best player, gathering 24 disposals and two goals.

[knowledge]

There is a Wakelin and a Powell in the Sturt u16/s squad as well.

Gillon (Gill) Wakelin is Darryl's son. Powell is Matthew's youngest son and Tom's brother.

[bulldogproud]

That Under 16 result was an incredible one. Last week, Sturt beat Central by 80 points; thus, a 20 goal turnaround in a week.