SANFLW Season 2023

[Bluedemon]

Round 9
Saturday 29th April
Sturt v Norwood (Wigan Oval - 9:50am)
Glenelg v South Adelaide (Stratarama Stadium - 12:00pm)
Woodville-West Torrens v West Adelaide (Maughan Thiem Kia Oval - 2:50pm)
Central District v North Adelaide (X Convenience Oval - 3:20pm)

[Bluedemon]

Round 9 Hostplus SANFLW League Match Wraps
from sanfl website


Central District 6.6 (42) d North Adelaide 6.5 (41)
Central District nailed three goals in the final quarter to retrieve a 19-point deficit and deny North Adelaide in Round 9 of the Hostplus SANFLW League at X Convenience Oval.

When Katelyn Pope kicked a magnificent goal just a minute into the final term, the Roosters looked set to join fourth-placed Sturt and Glenelg on eight premiership points on the ladder.

But gun forward Katelyn Rosenzweig, a former Rooster and the league’s leading goalkicker, stood tall in attack to kick two goals in two minutes and put the Bulldogs on the path to victory.

With five minutes left on the clock, Caitlin Wendland earned a holding the ball free kick and quickly jumped to her feet to snap the goal and give the home side the lead.

Bulldogs Maria Moloney and Shelby Smith, who leads from the front on the ball, were the leading possession winners.

Roosters full back Kristi Harvey maintained her outstanding form this season and continually defused attacking raids from the Bulldogs.

Pope also has had a highly productive season and again had an impact for the visitors.


Woodville-West Torrens 3.3 (21) drew with West Adelaide 3.3 (21)
Woodville-West Torrens and West Adelaide produced the first draw of the season after the Bloods rallied in the final quarter at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval.

Lily Johnson ran into an open goal after receiving a handball from dangerous Bloods forward Gemma Houghton to level the scores 13 minutes into the final quarter.

Just two minutes earlier, Houghton nailed her second goal to give her side life after the Eagles appeared set to grab their third victory.

The Eagles opened the game in emphatic fashion to have three goals on the board within nine minutes.

There would be no more goals from the home side, although they still held a handy 14-point lead early in the third term.

Leah Cutting was everywhere for the Eagles, while teammate Marlie Fiegert continued her impressive form.

Zoe Zenning is the leading disposal-winner in the league and she was at it again for the Bloods, picking up 33 touches.

West’s Asha Dufour had 26 and Illish Ross finished with 10 clearances and eight tackles.

The draw snapped a six-game losing streak for the Bloods and they joined the Eagles on five premiership points on the ladder.


South Adelaide 5.8 (39) d Glenelg 4.2 (26)
All season South Adelaide has responded when challenged to earn their lofty role on top of the ladder.

And the Panthers again showed their fighting qualities, and why they are title-favourites, to conquer Glenelg by 13 points at Stratarama Stadium.

The Tigers, with Madisyn Freeman and Ellie Kellock in fine form, had the ascendency in the opening quarter to grab a 12-point buffer.

After being restricted to just two behinds, the Panthers wrestled control in the second term to bag three goals and keep the Tigers scoreless for the quarter.

Cheyenne Hammond got her hands to plenty of possessions for the visitors and Jordann Hickey was a star deep in the forward line.

Hickey capitalised on her strong marking to kick all three goals of the second quarter and then added another in the third when the Panthers charged to a 16-point advantage.

The Tigers climbed back into the contest on the back of two goals from free kicks, only for the Panthers to again have the answers.


Norwood 7.9 (51) d Sturt 2.3 (15)
There was one glaring statistic which fully reflected the dominance of Norwood in crushing Sturt by 36 points at Wigan Oval to climb to third on the Hostplus SANFLW ladder.

The Redlegs had 30 more visits inside 50 and restricted the Double Blues to only three for the first half, such was their total control of territory.

It took nine minutes for the home side to move the ball forward of the centre line, and that was only momentarily.

Ebony O’Dea and Lana Schwerdt were outstanding for the Redlegs, while Jade Halfpenny, the game’s first goal kicker, was potent in attack.

Teenager Sachi Syme had a brilliant opening quarter for the Redlegs and her goal early in the
second term was apt reward for her heavy influence.

The Redlegs, needing a response to the loss to North Adelaide the previous round, were relentless with their pressure and they spent most of the game camped deep in the forward zone.

The Double Blues were missing a raft of quality personnel, but they got productive service from Isobel Kuiper and full back Alex Ballard.

[Bluedemon]

With 3 rounds to go, time to have a quick look at the run home.

1. South (8 wins, 1 Loss – 16 points – 55.17%)
• North (Away)
• Sturt (Away)
• Norwood (Away)

2. Central District (7 wins, 2 Losses – 14 points – 53.13%)
• Glenelg (Away)
• Eagles (Away)
• West (Home)

3. Norwood (5 wins, 4 Losses – 10 points – 58.6%)
• Eagles (Away)
• West (Home)
• South (Home)

4. Sturt (4 wins, 5 Losses – 8 points – 52.42%)
• West (Home)
• South (Home)
• Glenelg (Home)

5. Glenelg (4 wins, 5 Losses – 8 points – 49.55%)
• Central District (Home)
• North (Home)
• Sturt (Away)

6. North Adelaide (3 wins, 6 losses – 6 points – 50.13%)
• South (Home)
• Glenelg (Away)
• Eagles (Home)

7. Woodville-West Torrens (2 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw – 5 points – 40.33%)
• Norwood (Home)
• Central District (Home)
• North (Away)

8. West Adelaide (2 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw – 5 points – 39.32%)
• Sturt (Away)
• Norwood (Away)
• Central District (Away)

[Bluedemon]

Round 10
Saturday 6th May
Woodville-West Torrens v Norwood (Maugham Thiem Kia Oval - 12:00pm)
If Norwood can win this, it will get close for them to sew up the finals chance and still have a slight chance of 2nd spot.
Eagles will be playing for pride and trying to get a win into the young players.

Sturt v West Adelaide (Wigan Oval - 2:50pm)
Sturt will want to win this game as finals is on the line for them, if they lose, it could see them out of the top 4.
West will be doing the same as the Eagles.

Glenelg v Central District (Stratarama Stadium - 2:50pm)
What a game this will be, very much an early finals game.
Glenelg need to win to stay in the race for the finals as if they win and Sturt lose, Glenelg could be sitting in the top 4 come Saturday night.
Central wouldn't want to let this one slip as if they win this one, it will get them very close to getting 2nd spot and the double chance.

North Adelaide v South Adelaide (Prospect Oval - 2:50pm)
must win game for North, if they lose, will make it hard to play finals.
If South win, it will go close for them to sew up the Minor Premiership

[bulldogproud]

The next two weeks will be a bit tougher for Central, with the loss of captain Shelby Smith due to suspension. Strangely, the umpire didn't see anything wrong with her tackle at all, actually rewarding Shelby with a holding the ball decision. It sort of shows how grey an area adjudication of tackling is now... there isn't much difference between a 'good' tackle and one that will result in a suspension.

[The Bedge]

The next two weeks will be a bit tougher for Central, with the loss of captain Shelby Smith due to suspension. Strangely, the umpire didn't see anything wrong with her tackle at all, actually rewarding Shelby with a holding the ball decision. It sort of shows how grey an area adjudication of tackling is now... there isn't much difference between a 'good' tackle and one that will result in a suspension.

She was suspended for face / eye gouging.

It'll be a good test for Centrals though - no Smith and lose Moloney / Teakle back to AFLW.

[bulldogproud]

The next two weeks will be a bit tougher for Central, with the loss of captain Shelby Smith due to suspension. Strangely, the umpire didn't see anything wrong with her tackle at all, actually rewarding Shelby with a holding the ball decision. It sort of shows how grey an area adjudication of tackling is now... there isn't much difference between a 'good' tackle and one that will result in a suspension.

She was suspended for face / eye gouging.

It'll be a good test for Centrals though - no Smith and lose Moloney / Teakle back to AFLW.

Thanks for updating me on that, Bedge. Disappointed to hear that Shelby would engage in that kind of act; hoping that this is her one and only time of doing so.

[Bluedemon]

Round 10 Hostplus SANFLW League Match Wraps
from sanfl website


Norwood 5.4 (34) d Woodville-West Torrens 4.2 (26)
Norwood all but confirmed a spot in the Hostplus SANFLW League finals after holding out a determined Woodville-West Torrens at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval.

The Redlegs, missing a raft of key personnel, built the platform for the eight-point win with a supreme first-quarter performance when they put 4.1 on the scoreboard and held the Eagles scoreless.

The victory lifted the Redlegs to third on the ladder with two rounds remaining.

Captain Alison Ferrall nailed the first goal for the Redlegs just three minutes into the contest on Saturday, and the visitors added another three in seven minutes to take control.

The Eagles struggled to get the ball into attack, and it was not until 11 minutes into the second term they were able to impact on the scoreboard courtesy of a goal from Chantelle Mitchell.

Responding to the first quarter issues, the Eagles added two goals for the quarter while keeping the Redlegs scoreless to climb back into the contest.

Marlie Fiegert was her usual busy self for the Eagles and Leah Cutting had an influence in ruck.

But with Tahlita Buethke finding plenty of possessions for the Redlegs, the visitors were able to steady the ship and secure the crucial premiership points.


Sturt 3.9 (27) d West Adelaide 4.2 (26)
Sturt’s hopes of a finals berth have been aided by a nail-biting one-point win over West Adelaide at Wigan Oval.

Bloods’ young gun Lauren Young had a chance to win the game for the visitors, but her kick, from an anti-density penalty, fell short.

It was a goal following a similar penalty 11 minutes into the final term which enabled the Bloods to level the scores. Kendall Saffin marked 25m from goal and nailed the set shot for her first major in the SANFLW.

Two minutes later, Georgia Swan marked in front for the Double Blues. Her kick drifted to the left of the goal post, but the behind was enough to get the home side home and be fourth on the ladder.

Kate Harris was the leading possession winner for the Double Blues, amassing 27 disposals and 15 tackles, while teammate Monique Bessen had 26 and 11 tackles.

Young had another outstanding game for the Bloods, along with inform teammate Zoe Venning.


Glenelg 6.1 (37) d Central District 4.8 (32)
Superior accuracy in front of goal proved decisive for Glenelg in conquering form side Central District at Stratarama Stadium and keeping its finals hopes alive.

Late goals from Shelby Raven and Katelyn Rosenzweig had the Bulldogs threatening to overrun the Tigers, but the home side hung on to be fifth on the ladder, only percentage behind Sturt.

The Tigers took advantage of the wind at their backs in the first quarter to bag two goals.

Tessa Kohn kicked a goal within two minutes and Lucy Armitage added another 13 minutes later.

However, the Bulldogs bagged the only two goals of the second term to grab a three-point lead at half-time.

Elaine Grigg was again outstanding for the Bulldogs, being the leading possession-winner in the contest.

Three goals in the third term, with two kicked close to three-quarter time, without a response from the Bulldogs, who were without inspirational captain Shelby Smith, enabled the home side to build a handy break.

Youngster Piper Window is thriving this season and she led the Tigers with 19 disposals, nine clearances and a whopping 12 tackles.


North Adelaide 5.3 (33) d South Adelaide 1.5 (11)
North Adelaide’s title defence is still alive following an upset victory over ladder-leading South Adelaide by 22 points at Prospect Oval.

The Roosters are sixth on the ladder after claiming their fourth win, just a game outside the top four.

Full back Kristi Harvey had a massive influence for the Roosters, gathering 22 disposals and thwarting many dangerous Panthers’ forward thrusts.

Jess Edwards was also outstanding, amassing 13 tackles and picking up plenty of disposals to provide a spark for the home side.

The Roosters were on top from the outset and bagged the first three goals to have the Panthers on the back foot.

Lucy Northcott gave the visitors some hope when she kicked a goal early in the third quarter, only for the Roosters to snuff out a Panthers comeback with the next two goals.

Taylah Levy had a significant impact for the Panthers, who are a game clear on top of the points table.

[Bluedemon]

SA U16 Girls win 2023 AFL National Championships

Game 1
Sunday April 23 at Arden Street, Melbourne
Victoria Metro v South Australia

South Australia 1.2 4.3 5.4 8.5 (53)
Victoria Metro 0.2 0.5 1.5 2.9 (21)

BEST – SA: Charlie Hazelhurst, Edwina Thornquest, Emma Charlton, Matilda Wilmore, Sophie Eaton, Lily Baxter
GOALS – SA: Matilda Wilmore, Taya Maxwell 2, Chloe Tonkin, Sophie Eaton, Zahlia Niemann, Sarcha Taylor


Sunday April 30
AFL National Championships – Game 2
Joondalup, Perth

SA 2.1 5.3 8.5 9.8 (62)
WA 2.1 3.2 4.2 5.3 (33)

BEST – SA: Sophie Eaton, Holly Tralaggan, Eloise Mackareth, Chloe Tonkin, Monique Bessen, Stephanie Tredwell
GOALS – SA: Eloise Mackareth 4, Stephanie Tredwell 2, Emma Charlton, Taya Maxwell, Zahlia Niemann

SA MVP
Sophie Eaton (Central District)

SA All-Australians
Eloise Mackereth (Glenelg) – Wing
Chloe Tonkin (West) – Ruck
Sophie Eaton (Central) – Rover
Charli Hazelhurst (Norwood) – Interchange
Stephanie Tredwell (West) – Interchange

[Bluedemon]

SA U18 Girls defeat WA in Game 1

Sunday April 30
AFL U18 Girls National Championships – Game 1
Joondalup, Perth

SA 2.4 5.7 6.11 8.12 (60)
WA 0.1 1.1 2.1 4.1 (25)

BEST – SA: Shineah Goody, Jacinda Schunselaar, Brooke Boileau, Jemma Whitington-Charity, Holly Ifould, Lauren Young
GOALS – SA: Lauren Young 3, India Rasheed, Melissa Anderson, Zara Walsh, Ruby Ballard, Brooke Boileau


Remaining Games
Sunday 9th July
Victoria Metro v South Australia (Avalon Airport Oval - 1:30pm)

Saturday 15th July
South Australia v Queensland (Adelaide Oval - TBA)

[Bluedemon]

Round 11
Friday 12th May
Norwood v West Adelaide (Coopers Stadium - 7:40pm)
If Norwood win, can keep them with a chance of 2nd spot, if they lose, will finish season end in 3rd spot.
If West win, they can shape up the top 4 and give their young side some confidence for season 2024.

Saturday 13th May
Sturt v South Adelaide (Wigan Oval - 12:20pm)
If Sturt win, will keep their push for finals alive, if they lose, could be sitting out of the 4 after the completion of the round.
If South win, Minor Premiership and home semi will be sewn up.

Glenelg v North Adelaide (Stratarama Stadium - 5:00pm)
If Glenelg win, they can be sitting in 4th spot if Sturt lose to South, if they lose, can make things hard for finals.
If North win, finals is still in the hunt, if they lose, season is over and playing for pride in the last round.

Woodville-West Torrens v Central District (Maugham Thiem Kia Oval - 5:00pm)
If Eagles win, they will be doing the same as West where they can shape who finishes top 4 and give some confidence to the playing squad going into season 2024.
If Centrals win, keeps them in the hunt for that double chance, if they lose, could be sitting 3rd at the end of the round.

[Bluedemon]

Round 11 Hostplus SANFLW League Match Wraps
from sanfl website


Glenelg 4.5 (29) d North Adelaide 2.9 (21)
Glenelg moved a huge step closer to Hostplus SANFLW League finals action after accounting for North Adelaide by eight points at Stratarama Stadium.

The Tigers rode home on the back of a dominant second quarter when they bagged three goals and restricted the Roosters to a single behind.

When Madisyn Freeman kicked a goal eight minutes into the third term, the home side was a commanding 24-points clear.

The Roosters kicked the final two goals, but the horse had bolted and the Tigers climbed to fourth on the ladder.

They will face fifth-placed Double Blues, who have superior percentage, in the final round to decide the fourth spot in the finals.

Chelsea Parker kicked the first two goals for the Tigers, before highly promising Piper Window nailed a brilliant goal from an awkward angle.

Window was again outstanding, picking up a team high 19 possessions and having seven tackles.

The four highest disposals winners on the ground were all Roosters.

Jess Edwards had a massive influence with 28, feisty full back Kristi Harvey had 24, Brittany Perry 23 and Aprille Crooks 22.


South Adelaide 4.7 (31) d Sturt 4.6 (30)
South Adelaide survived a spirited comeback from Sturt at Wigan Oval to retain its spot at the top of the ladder.

The Panthers seemingly had the premiership points in their keeping when they led by 21 points at half-time, only to concede three goals in the final quarter.

Impressive Double Blues youngster India Rasheed marked on the goal line and kicked a major to cut the deficit to just one point 15 minutes into the final term.

And when she marked strongly just outside the 50 a minute later and sent the ball deep into attack, resulting in a goal to Monique Bessen, the Double Blues looked to have grabbed the much-needed win.

But with only one minute remaining on the clock, Panthers’ Jorja Hooper took a mark 25m from goal and held her nerve to kick truly.

The Panthers, led by Brooke Boileau and Caitlin Couch, dominated territory in the first half to put three goals on the board and restrict the Double Blues to a behind.

Isobel Kuiper was a driving force in the home side’s revival and she finished with 27 disposals.


Norwood 6.7 (43) d West Adelaide 4.3 (27)
Norwood is guaranteed a berth in the major round after overcoming bottom-placed West Adelaide by 16 points at Coopers Stadium.

The Redlegs kicked the final four goals, including three in the final quarter, to come from behind at three-quarter time and clinch a seventh win for the season.

Tahlita Buethke proved the hero for the Redlegs, amassing a game-high 21 possessions, as well as seven tackles, and she bagged the final goal to ensure the home side were triumphant.

Lana Schwerdt had another prolific performance for the Redlegs, collecting 19 disposals to have a major influence on the result.

Just three points separated the two sides at half-time, with one goal apiece, before Zoe Venning nailed two goals in the first four minutes of the third quarter to set the Bloods alight.

There would be no more goals from the Bloods, however, as the Redlegs tool control.

Georgie Pater had a superb game for the Bloods, leading the side with 20 disposals.

The Redlegs have won their past three games to lock up a finals spot, while the Bloods are without a win since round two.


Central District 10.5 (65) d Woodville-West Torrens 7.4 (46)
The minor premiership is within reach of Central District following an impressive 19-point win over Woodville-West Torrens at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval.

The Bulldogs are a game behind top-placed South Adelaide, but have superior percentage.

Jemma Whitington-Charity kicked the first of her three goals seven minutes into the contest to set the Eagles alight. She added another nine minutes later.

But the Bulldogs stamped their authority on the game with four unanswered goals.

Jasmine Evans kicked the first two of that run, while the competition’s leading goalicker, Katelyn Rosenzweig, added the third.

Rosenzweig finished with two goals to have 18 for the season.

Elaine Grigg was terrific for the visitors, recording a team high 19 possessions and finishing with eight tackles. Laitiah Huynh was busy to have 18 disposals.

The leading possession winner for the Eagles was Shineah Goody with 18. Poppy Waterford made her mark with an incredible 12 tackles.

[wenchbarwer]

How on god's green earth does Kristi Harvey continue to get off at the tribunal?

Got done for striking in round 4, got 2 games, down to one on appeal.

Done again, for striking again, in round 10, got one game, down to a reprimand.

Done yet again for striking in round 11, only one game, got off with another bloody reprimand!

Would have thought you lose your reprimand if you plead guilty all the way back in round 4, and get suspended as a result. Piss weak, slapped with a wet lettuce leaf sanctions like this do nothing to remove on field thuggery

[whufc]

How on god's green earth does Kristi Harvey continue to get off at the tribunal?

Got done for striking in round 4, got 2 games, down to one on appeal.

Done again, for striking again, in round 10, got one game, down to a reprimand.

Done yet again for striking in round 11, only one game, got off with another bloody reprimand!

Would have thought you lose your reprimand if you plead guilty all the way back in round 4, and get suspended as a result. Piss weak, slapped with a wet lettuce leaf sanctions like this do nothing to remove on field thuggery

Haha i will never forget that name.

Run social soccer comps in a previous life and her name often came up on our report files despite playing primarily as a goal keeper.

[The Bedge]

Was clumsy but not a lot in it.

[Bluedemon]

Round 12
Saturday 20th May
Sturt v Glenelg (Wigan Oval - 12:00pm)
Sturt have to win to play finals, Draw means season over
Glenelg will be happy with either a draw or a win from the game to play finals

Norwood v South Adelaide (Coopers Stadium - 12:00pm)
If Norwood win, they could jump into 2nd spot if Centrals lose to West, if Norwood lose, they will finish 3rd
South will be happy with either a win or draw so that they can take the minor premiership and host Semi-final day at Flinders University Stadium

North Adelaide v Woodville-West Torrens (Prospect Oval - 12:00pm)
For both teams, it is playing for pride in the last game of the season.

Central District v West Adelaide (X Convenience Oval - 12:00pm)
If Centrals win, and South lose to Norwood, Centrals can take the minor premiership by % and host the Sem-Final day, if they lose and Norwood win, Centrals could finish 3rd.
West are playing for the pride in the last round and if they take the win, could shape the top 4 for the finals.

[bulldogproud]

Round 12
Saturday 20th May
Sturt v Glenelg (Wigan Oval - 12:00pm)
Sturt have to win to play finals, Draw means season over
Glenelg will be happy with either a draw or a win from the game to play finals

Norwood v South Adelaide (Coopers Stadium - 12:00pm)
If Norwood win, they could jump into 2nd spot if Centrals lose to West, if Norwood lose, they will finish 3rd
South will be happy with either a win or draw so that they can take the minor premiership and host Semi-final day at Flinders University Stadium

North Adelaide v Woodville-West Torrens (Prospect Oval - 12:00pm)
For both teams, it is playing for pride in the last game of the season.

Central District v West Adelaide (X Convenience Oval - 12:00pm)
If Centrals win, and South lose to Norwood, Centrals can take the minor premiership by % and host the Sem-Final day, if they lose and Norwood win, Centrals could finish 3rd.
West are playing for the pride in the last round and if they take the win, could shape the top 4 for the finals.

Should be a great final round of matches. Double-chance a possibility for three sides, all but three can play finals depending on results.

[wenchbarwer]

Was clumsy but not a lot in it.

Both were "clumsy", there's form. The one where she landed with her forearm on the opponent's head, was a grubby act

The one in round 4 or 5 was a cheap shot that would have got her 3 weeks in the AFL

[Bluedemon]

Round 12 Hostplus SANFLW League Match Wraps
from sanfl website


Sturt 9.2 (56) d Glenelg 2.4 (16)
Sturt has charged into the Hostplus SANFLW League finals on the back of an emphatic 40-point thumping of Glenelg at Wigan Oval.

The equation was simple, the winner advanced beyond the minor round, and the Double Blues dominated the Tigers to claim fourth spot on the ladder.

The tone was established early for the Double Blues with Kate Harris kicking a goal just a minute into the contest. Millie McCarthy added another four minutes later, and when Elsie Dawes goaled late in the first term, the home side was in command.

Not only did Harris nail the opening goal, she was busy accumulating possessions to lead the Double Blues from the front.

The Tigers had issues getting the ball inside their attacking 50 and it took eight minutes into the second quarter to register their first score.

Their first goal, courtesy of Lucy Armitage, did not come until midway through the third term.
Isobel Kuiper, as has been the case all season, was prominent for the Double Blues, along with India Rasheed, while Piper Window was again the leading possession winner for the Tigers.


South Adelaide 4.6 (30) d Norwood 3.6 (24)
South Adelaide secured another minor premiership with a hard-fought victory over Norwood at The Parade.

Needing the win to deny Central District from jumping above them on the table, the Panthers withstood plenty of pressure from the Redlegs to grab the valuable premiership points.

Elise Barwick proved the hero for the visitors, kicking a terrific goal 16 minutes into the final term. In fact, all four Panthers’ goals came late in quarters.

Needing a win to have any hope of claiming to second on the points table, the Redlegs hit the front 14 minutes into the third quarter when Charli Hazelhurst kicked a goal.

But there is plenty of fight in the Panthers outfit and they hit back with a goal from Jordann Hickey.

Soriah Moon led the disposal count for the Panthers with 18 and Molly Brooksby was outstanding for the home side, amassing 25 possessions.

The Panthers will take on the Bulldogs in the major second semi-final and the Redlegs meet the Double Blues in the cut-throat first semi-final.


Central District 6.5 (41) d West Adelaide 2.4 (16)
Central District will take strong form into the finals after accounting for West Adelaide by 25 points at X Convenience Oval.

Led by a superb three-goal performance from the competition’s leading goalkicker Katelyn Rosenzweig, the Bulldogs had too much firepower for the bottom side.

It was the ninth win for the season for the Bulldogs and they finished second on the ladder, a game below South Adelaide, albeit with superior percentage.

Caitlin Teague topped the disposal count for the home side with 20 and she also finished with an amazing 11 tackles.

Elaine Grigg had 19 disposals, while Rosenzweig showed she is more valuable than just a goalkicker, finishing with 18 possessions.

Gun youngster Lauren Young gave the Bloods some hope of an upset when she marked strongly in a pack and slotted her second goal just second before the three-quarter time siren.

There would be no more scoring from the visitors though, with Chantel Reynolds kicking her second goal six minutes into the final term to seal the deal for the Bulldogs.

The league’s leading possession winner Zoe Venning was again busy for the Bloods to add 23 to her tally. She also finished with six tackles.


Woodville-West Torrens 4.9 (33) d North Adelaide 3.7 (25)
Woodville-West Torrens avoided the wooden spoon with a come-from behind win over North Adelaide at Prospect Oval.

The Eagles kicked the final two goals of the contest in the fourth quarter to secure their third win for the season.

Captain Annie Falkenberg had a huge impact for the Eagles, getting her hands to a team high 20 disposals as well as finishing with seven tackles.

Roosters full back Kristi Harvey continued her strong season, picking up 27 touches. Isabelle Starmer was also prominent for the home side with 24 possessions, nine tackles and seven clearances, and Jess Edwards had 22 disposals.

The Roosters had the early ascendency, bagging three goals in the opening quarter and conceding just one to the Eagles. Incredibly, there would be no more goals from the Roosters against a tackle-hungry Eagles.

Amie Blanden goalled for the visitors a minute into the second term and there would be no more goals until Kayleigh May and Chantelle Mitchell, who finished with two, kicked goals within two minutes in the final term.

[Bluedemon]

SANFLW Semi-Finals
Sunday 28th May
Flinders University Stadium

Second Semi-Final - 12:00pm
South Adelaide v Central District

First Semi-Final - 2:10pm
Norwood v Sturt