Round 12 AAMI Talent League Boys Match Wraps

By ZAC MILBANK

Woodville-West Torrens surged to the top of the AAMI Talent League ladder with a hard-fought 18-point win against West Adelaide at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. 

Stringing together their sixth win in succession, the Eagles were only able to break clear of the persistent Bloods in the fourth quarter, booting 3.4 to 1.3.

Prime midfield movers Seb Cavallaro (25 disposals) and Noah Ah Chee (21 disposals) had an influence for the Eagles while Michael Daly (three goals) and Lachlan Marshall-Bates (four goals) hit the scoreboard.

Bloods ball magnet Laurence Andriani was at it again with 44 disposals and 13 clearances while receiving support from teammates Noah Martinson and Calvin Jones.

Norwood built invaluable percentage to remain in the mix for a top four berth after romping to a 95-point victory against South Adelaide at The Parade.

Leading comfortably at each change, the Redlegs piled on the scoreboard pressure for the Panthers after half-time by booting 10.11 to 1.4.

The hosts received noteworthy performances from William Tanner (27 disposals), Harvey Pearce (20 disposals, two goals) and Oliver Easton (two goals).

Making his comeback from a lower back injury, Panthers midfielder Archie Van Dyk showed promise with 23 disposals while Jayce Potter (32 disposals) and Ethan Sheppard (19 disposals, one goal) also contributed to the cause.

Glenelg forward Josh Jarrad continued to display his potent potential with a game-breaking eight-goal haul in the Tigers’ 42-point win against Sturt at Thomas Farms Oval. 

After booting six of his team’s 10 majors last round, Jarrad was at it again against the Double Blues as his team surged ahead in the second term by booting 5.2 to 0.2.

Bays’ teammates Ben Copping (20 disposals, three goals) and Joey Ottoson-Crossling (23 disposals) were also damaging as their team jumped back into the top four.

Sturt lauded the efforts of unheralded trio Archer Ryan, Lachlan Estcourt-Hughes and Angas Moyse.

A powerful solo display from Tony Marrone was a key factor in Central District’s 46-point win against North Adelaide at X Convenience Oval.

Marrone made his presence felt around every inch of the Ponderosa as he racked up 41 disposals, nine clearances, six marks, seven tackles and a goal.

Bulldogs ruck Hugo Semmler played his part in Marrone’s performance with 23 disposals, six clearances and 21 hit outs as Charlie Moss slammed through five goals.

Edged out of top spot on the ladder, the Roosters approved the performances of Blake Amos (25 disposals), Rafele Gallace and Wil Brown (20 disposals).