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State League wrap-up: Round Nine

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Matthew Hickey

WAFL

Subiaco 15.18 (108) def. East Fremantle 11.11 (77)

A six goal final term helped Subiaco claim a convincing win over East Fremantle. Liam Ryan led the charge for the Lions kicking four goals, while his teammate Leigh Kitchin racked up 30 disposals.

Despite the loss, Jonathon Marsh (28 touches and eight marks) was good for the Sharks.

Perth 5.3 (33) def. by Peel Thunder 18.15 (123)

Peel won every quarter, in what was a dominant display against Perth. Luke Ryan was good for the victors, finishing with 30 disposals, while Leroy Jetta kicked three goals.

Julian Jacobs was good for Perth with 32 touches, his teammate Clinton Jones was below his average, only collecting 22 disposals.

South Fremantle 10.10 (70) def. by East Perth 10.11 (71)

An impressive last quarter from East Perth has helped them just get across the line against South Fremantle. Luke Partington again impressed for the victors, collecting 32 touches, his day could have been better kicking 0.2.

Zach Strom kicked four goals for South Fremantle, while teammate Haiden Schloithe finished with 31 disposals, and 10 tackles.

West Perth 13.14 (92) def. Claremont 7.18 (60)

Five goals from Andrew Strijk has helped lead West Perth to a 32-point victory over Claremont. His teamamte Shane Nelson was also very impressive, with 34 disposals and seven inside 50s.

Keifer Yu was effective with his 20 touches for Claremont, while Jack Bradshaw will be ruing his inaccuracy, kicking 1.6.

VFL

North Ballarat 9.13 (67) def. by Werribee 10.12 (72)

The Roosters got close to registering their first win of the year, however, came up short against Werribee.

Majak Daw was solid for the Tigers kicking three goals, while teammate Ben Jacobs had 43 disposals.

Lachlan Cassidy was impressive for North Ballarat, collecting 37 touches, and kicking a goal.

Coburg 9.7 (61) def. by Essendon 22.18 (150)

Coburg has slumped to 0-6 on the back of an 89-point loss to Essendon. Bombers big man, Tom Bellchambers, had a day out, kicking six goals. Kyle Langford was also very good for the victors, finishing with 34 disposals, and 2.3.

Keenan Posar was one of Coburg's few shining lights, he racked up 27 touches and took eight marks.

Northern Blues 17.11 (113) def. Sandringham 10.15 (75)

An impressive display from Shane Savage (29 disposals & two goals) was not enough for Sandringham, as they were beaten by 38 points.

Liam Jones was excellent for the Northern Blues, finishing the game with 30 touches, and 15 marks. Rhys Palmers was also good, collecting 30 disposals and kicking a goal.

Footscray 13.9 (87) def. by Geelong 14.15 (99)

Geelong held off a late charge from Foostscray to claim a two goal win. Darcy Lang was in fantastic form, he kicked four goals to go along with 25 touches. Tom Ruggles also got a lot of it, collecting 35 disposals.

Toby Mclean (26 disposals and 17 tackles) was very good for the Dogs, while Tom Liberatore (19 touches) did not overly impress.

Collingwood 11.10 (76) def. by Box Hill 16.6 (102)

Box Hill remain undefeated, after knocking off Collingwood by 26 points. James Cousins was one of Hawks' best, he had 29 disposals and laid 15 tackles.

Matt Scharenberg continued his hot form for the Pies, finishing with 41 disposals, while Jackson Ramsay had 38 touches, and a goal.

Casey 14.12 (96) def. Port Melbourne 8.5 (53)

Casey have handed Port Melbourne their first loss of the year. Jake Melksham was one of the best on, kicking two goals. Alex Neal-Bulllen was again good for the Demons.

It wasn't a great day for the Borough, however, Dylan Conway managed to kick four of his side's eight goals.

Williamstown 19.12 (126) def. Richmond 10.10 (70)

Williamstown have moved their way into the top four after a convincing 56-point victory. William Wheeler (three goals) was excellent for the Seagulls, as was Adam Marcon (two goals).

Despite the loss, Todd Elton managed to kick three goals for the Tigers, potentially earning him a recall.

SANFL

Norwood 14.9 (93) def. Glenelg 9.8 (62)

Former Crow Mitch Grigg (20 disposals and three goals) has helped lead Norwood to a 31-point win over Glenelg.

Ziggy Vitkunas kicked four goals despite his teams loss, while his teammate Ben Sawford (29 disposals) had a lot of the ball.

Central District 9.12 (66) def. by South Adelaide 14.9 (93)

A strong finish from Central District made the scoreline respectable, as they lost to South Adelaide by 27 points. Nick Liddle was good for the victors, finishing with 21 disposals, and two goals.

The Bulldogs Josh Glenn will be disappointed in his goal-kicking, he finished with one goal, and four behinds.

Port Adelaide 6.7 (43) def. by Eagles 9.10 (64)

Port Adelaide have struggled at home, dropping a game to the Eagles. Matt Goldsworthy led the way for Woodville West Torrens, he had 28 disposals, and 14 marks.

Angus Monfries was arguable the Magpies best, finishing with 28 disposals and a goal.

West Adelaide 10.10 (70) def. by Adelaide 16.10 (106)

Despite being without Hugh Greenwood, Adelaide stormed home to beat West Adelaide. The Crows kicked the last six goals of the game to win by 36 points. Josh Jenkins kicked four goals, while Scott Thompson (30 disposals) and Harrison Wigg (38 disposals) were both instrumental.

Mason Middleton kicked three goals for West Adelaide, while teammate Kaine Stevens had 27 touches.

North Adelaide 10.8 (63) def. by Sturt 12.12 (84)

Despite some inaccuracy, Sturt did enough to beat North Adelaide. Kory Beard kicked 3.5 for the victors, while Aidan Riley had 28 disposals and a goal.

Marlon Motlop did a little bit of everything for North Adelaide, he finished with 20 disposals, eight marks, four inside 40s and four rebounds 50s.

NEAFL

Sydney Uni 6.10 (46) def. by Sydney 16.17 (113)

55 hit-outs and a goal from Darcy Cameron helped lead Sydney to a win over Sydney Uni. Oliver Florent was also impressive, racking up 30 disposals to go along with a goal.

Xavier Richards managed to kick three goals against his old side, although it could have been more, as he also managed two behinds.

Southport 10.5 (65) def. by NT Thunder 15.17 (107)

A big game from Abraham Ankers (34 disposals) was at the core of the Thunder's win over Southport. Adam Sambono kicked another bag, this week it was one of five.

Jordan Keras was once again one of the Sharks' best, finishing with 37 touches for the game.

Redland 8.14 (62) def. by Canberra 10.13 (73)

Inaccuracy in front of goal looks to have cost Redland a win, going down to Canberra by 11 points. Jordan Harper was again brilliant for the Demons, he had 28 touches, and 14 tackles.

Jack Rolls was one of Redland's leaders, recording 30 disposals, eight inside 50s, and nine tackles.

Giants 11.11 (77) def. by Brisbane 11.12 (78)

Brisbane have managed to just get across the line in what was a tight game against the Giants. Ryan Bastinac was good the Lions, with 35 disposals, as was Jonathan Freeman, who kicked four goals.

Zach Sproule (34 disposals & two goals) and academy player Rhys Pollock (five goals) were both good despite their team's loss.

Published by
Matthew Hickey