Round 6 SANFL U16 Match Wraps

By TOM WYMAN

South Adelaide ultimately overcame Woodville-West Torrens by nine points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval in Round 6 of the SANFL U16s.

In a high-octane first quarter, the Eagles kicked five goals in the first 11 minutes before South hit back with three late majors to wrestle back the momentum.

With talented forward Zemes Pilot looking ominous inside-50, the Panthers got their game going and opened up a 10-point lead at half-time.

Despite the Eagles’ accurate goal-kicking, South’s midfield ascendency and inside-50 dominance saw it take the premiership points.

In a standout display, Pilot finished with a stat-line to behold, including a game-high 32 disposals, four goals, five contested marks, nine clearances and 11 inside-50s.

Sturt defeated West Adelaide by 19 points at Hisense Stadium to remain on top of the SANFL U16 ladder.

Goals were at a premium in a tight first half, then the Bloods hit their groove in the third term, nailing four goals to lead by a kick at the final break.

However, the Double Blues responded by keeping West goalless and kicking three majors to finish victorious.

Sturt’s Taj Garrett had a big say on proceedings with 30 disposals and a goal, while ball-magnet Laurence Andriani (38 disposals) was everywhere for West.

A terrific performance from Ollie Easton propelled Norwood to a 29-point win over Glenelg at The Parade.

The Redlegs led at every change and the result never looked in doubt despite an inaccurate final term from both sides.

Easton’s three first-half goals were integral to the victory and he finished the game with 27 disposals, 10 marks, six tackles and five clearances.

His Norwood teammate George Serocki gathered a game-high 29 disposals and consistent Tiger Tim Cain managed 28 possessions and 12 inside-50s.