Sturt Dominates Glenelg; Norwood Crushes South Adelaide
In a display of superior performance, Sturt and Norwood secured commanding victories in recent matches. Sturt’s impressive performance against Glenelg showcased their premiership aspirations, while Norwood’s decisive win over South Adelaide highlighted their dominance.
Sturt’s Commanding Victory
Sturt emphatically announced their intentions, extending their winning streak to ten games by overcoming Glenelg with a 20-point win at Stratarama Stadium. Marty Mattner’s team delivered a stunning fourth-quarter surge, demonstrating their strength against the reigning champions.
Despite Alex Martini’s successful containment of Will Snelling, Sturt was propelled by standout performances from Tom Lewis and Sam Conforti. Conforti scored three goals in the final quarter. Lewis capped the day with a long-range goal before the final siren. He finished with 28 disposals, 10 clearances, and 13 tackles.
Angus Anderson and Martin Frederick each contributed 21 possessions. Tom Emmett had 19 disposals and one goal, while Snelling fought hard, finishing with 18 disposals. Corey Lyons of Glenelg is sidelined for two months. Patty Parnell and Luke Partington had 24 possessions apiece.
Norwood’s Decisive Win
Norwood dominated South Adelaide, securing a comfortable 52-point victory at The Parade. After Eamon Wilkinson scored early, the Redlegs took control. They scored 6.3 in the first quarter, fueled by a strong inside 50 count.
Billy Cootee and captain Jacob Kennerley were instrumental for Norwood. Jackson Callow scored four goals, while Tristan Binder added two goals. South Adelaide struggled, with only Callum McCarty reaching over 15 disposals.
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Key Players and Performances
Jarryd Lyons from Glenelg had 23 disposals and two goals, while Matt Allen had 20 disposals. Beau Symonds, son of former Tiger Jon, played for Glenelg. Lachie Hosie scored the most goals for his team.
Pierce Seymour controlled Norwood’s defense. Finn Heard collected 17 disposals and a goal. Freitag scored two goals for South.
The results underscore the competitive nature of the league. Several teams are vying for top positions.
