Round 12 AAMI Talent League Boys U16 Match Wraps

By TOM WYMAN

A sensational final term helped West Adelaide defeat Woodville-West Torrens by 64 points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval in Round 12 of the AAMI Talent League Boys U16s.

The Eagles looked up for the fight in a competitive first term, however an eight-goal fourth quarter from the Bloods saw them run out comfortable winners.

West duo Kit Saracino and Lucas Piggott finished with five goals apiece and teammate Hugo Williams managed a game-high 23 disposals, five clearances and six inside-50s.

Nathaniel Mercer led the way for the Eagles with four goals, Nate Ashley collected 17 possessions and two goals and Mason Papps won a team-high six clearances.

Norwood upset South Adelaide by 12 points at The Parade to continue its strong recent form.

The Redlegs trailed by a point at the final break but booted two goals early in the last term to hit the front.

Norwood’s Zayd El-Hosni booted three goals from 21 disposals in a game-winning performance, with Patrick Boehm (21 disposals and nine clearances) and Harrison Tink (14 disposals and two goals) also influential.

Kyan Kemp-Laundy booted a game-high four goals for the Panthers, who were also well served by Jett Taylor (17 disposals and eight rebound-50s) and Darcy Campbell-Kearney (15 disposals and one goal).

Glenelg held on to defeat Sturt by six points at Thomas Farms Oval to solidify its standing on top of the ladder.

Although the Tigers led at each change, the Double Blues kicked four of the last five goals to make the visitors nervous.

Jack Cornish was busy for the Bays with 17 disposals, six inside-50s and two goals while midfielders Harry Thompson and Will Dower laid a combined 18 tackles.

Sturt’s Jesse Nunan (26 disposals and eight rebound-50s) provided run from half-back, Aiden Gamba managed nine clearances and key forward Emmett O’Keefe booted three goals.

A dominant North Adelaide stormed to a 105-point win over Central District at X Convenience Oval.

The Roosters were in control all day and finished with 11 goal kickers, led by Silas Torney (five) and Samuel Pedlar (four).

Midfielder Harry Hobby continued his strong season by gathering another 28 disposals, while teammate Tom Laube stood out with 25 disposals, seven marks and three goals.

Central duo Jake Jones (16 disposals and 19 hit-outs) and Connor Samain (14 disposals and 14 hit-outs) stood tall in the ruck, while Braith Hickey (28 disposals and five clearances) was the only Bulldog to collect more than 16 disposals.