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Plains Producer, Wednesday June 3, 2009
SPORT v Football
APFL steals a win in under 15 carnival
The under 15 APFL team, back from left: coach Rob Michael, Brayden Harkness, Michael Clifford, Andrew Power, Tom Lloyd, Mathew Daly, Chad Ruiz, James Zweck, Dylan Kearns, Lewis Helps, Adam Drew, Luke Williams, Bradley Calvet, runner Liam Whitwell, front: Ricky Catanzariti, Ben Martin, Lewis Bannear, Tim Shepherd, Devaughn Bromley, Riley McDonald, Troy Algar, Dylan Wise, Tate Michael. A team representing Adelaide Plains Football League in the Woodville/West Torrens Eagles Under 15 carnival performed creditably, winning one game and losing two. Played last Sunday at Moonta, the carnival gave players experience at a higher level of football and for some, a chance to go even higher. Game 1: This was played against a composite side made up of players from the three participating leagues, who were unfortunate not to be selected in their respective sides. The centre line, Andrew Power, Hamley Bridge along with Mallala duo Troy Algar and Jake Birchmore, gave their side lots of drive and with Luke Williams and Chad Ruiz, both from Balaklava, grabbing their chances up forward with three goals each, were able to run out comfortable winners by six goals.
Mallala’s Ben Martin led a defence which withstood most attacks by their opponents. Final score: APFL 7.3 Eagles comp. 1.4. Game 2: This brought the boys “back to earth” against carnival favourites, Yorke Valley. Best players for the Plains came mainly from defence, who were under continuous pressure. Balaklava’s Michael Clifford, Brayden Harkness and Tim Shepherd, performed well under intense pressure along with teammate Tom Lloyd, who batted hard in ruck. Mallala’s Dylan Kearns saved several goals with some desperate defence on the last line. Final score: YVFL 11.7 APFL 1.0. Game 3: The final game against North Eastern, a side boasting a
couple of brilliant footballers including Clare youngster Luke Dunstan, proved to be similar to the previous game. Brayden Harkness again put in a good game, keeping his opponent goal-less at full back. Two Wells’ Matthew Daly accounted for himself well when moved into ruck. Jake Birchmore continued his good play and Tom Lloyd and Tim Shepherd had serviceable games. Overall, North Eastern’s pace and skills were too much for the Plains boys. Final score: NEFL 13.3 APFL 1.2. Presentations were made after the game with Brayden Harkness winning his team’s best player for the carnival. A training squad of 30 players was
ABOVE: Matthew Daly, Two Wells holds up Ricky Catanzariti so he can hear coach Rob Michael’s speech. BELOW: Lewis Helps, Mallala attempts to punch the ball away from his YPFL opponent.
then announced to represent the Eagles under 15 country team against North Adelaide’s country squad. This is prior to final selection of 22 players to represent WWT Eagles in under 15 intra state championships, to be held in Adelaide mid July. Adelaide Plains players selected for this squad are: Andrew Power (Hamley), Lewis Helps (Mallala), Lewis Bannear (Virginia), Brayden Harkness, Tom Lloyd, Michael Clifford, Chad Ruiz and Luke Williams (Balaklava). Thanks were given to John Goodes from Mallala who assisted as trainer for the fifth year, and the parents who assisted as time keepers and boundary umpires. Thanks were also given to Josh Harkness and Jake Michael for running drinks. – John McDonald, manager.
Woodville/west torrens under 15 carnival results Game 1
Game 4
Game 2
Game 5
YPFL 5-3 33 v NEFL 4-3 27 Best: YPFL – Nick Clift, Daniel Blythe, Daniel Toole, Mitch Morby, John Harrop; NEFL – Cameron Andriske, Karl Milde, Luke Dunstan, Tom Whittlesea, Sam Jordan. Goals: YPFL – Daniel Blythe – 2, William Northeast, Sam Harris, Alex Lister – 1; NEFL – Tom Connell, Karl Milde, Luke Dunstan, Sam Jordan – 1. APFL 7-3 45 v Composite Eagles 1-4 10 Best: APFL – Jake Birchmore, Andrew Power, Luke Williams, Troy Algar, Chad Ruiz; Composite – Sam Roads, Ryan Haylock, Connor Blumson, Thomas Julyan, Jordan Monopoli. Goals: APFL – Luke Williams, Chad Ruiz – 3, Lewis Bannear – 1; Composite – Jordan Monopoli – 1.
Game 3
NEFL 16-7 103 v Composite Eagles 1-1 7 Best: NEFL – Luke Dunstan, Tom Whittlesea, Pat Hill, Cameron Andriske, Caleb Lloyd; Composite – Connor Blumson, Giles Ellis, Thomas Julyan, Sam Roads, Jordan Monopoli. Goals: NEFL – Andrew Bruce, Luke Dunstan – 5, Caleb Lloyd, Riley Knight, Pat Hill, Sam Jordan, Cameron Giles, Toby Pumpa; Composite – Carey Graham – 1.
YPFL 11-7 73 v APFL 1-0 6 Best: YPFL – Daniel Toole, Nick Clift, Daniel Blythe, Mitch Miller, Trent Wanganeen; APFL – Michael Clifford, Brayden Harkness, Tom Lloyd, Tim Shepherd, Dylan Kearns. Goals: YPFL – Nick Clift, Michael Miller – 3, Sam Harris, Malcolm Karpany, Jack Kuhndt, Trent Wanganeen, Tyler Andrews – 1; APFL – Andrew Power – 1.
YPFL 14-6 90 v Composite Eagles 2-4 16 Best: YPFL – Mitch Miller, Daniel Toole, Nick Clift, Daniel Blythe, Trent Wanganeen; Composite – Giles Ellis, Jordan Monopoli, Thomas Julyan, Connor Blumson, Carey Graham. Goals: YPFL – Daniel Blythe – 4, Adam Robertson – 3, John Harrop -2, William Northeast, Trent Wanganeen, Daniel Toole, Alex Lister, Nick Clift; Composite – Carey Graham, Jordan Monopoli – 1.
Game 6
NEFL 13-3 81 v APFL 1-2 8 Best: NEFL – Luke Dunstan, Caleb Lloyd, Cameron Giles, Tom Whittlesea, Sam Connell; APFL – Brayden Harkness, Mathew Daly, Jake Birchmore, Tom Lloyd, Tim Shepherd. Goals: NEFL – Luke Dunstan – 5, Cameron Giles – 3, Riley Knight – 2, Caleb Lloyd, Toby Pumpa, Tom Whittlesea – 1; APFL – Tate Michael – 1.
Carnival Best Players: APFL – Brayden Harkness, NEFL – Luke Dunstan, YPFL – Nick Clift, Composite Eagles – Giles Ellis, YPFL
TROY Algar, Mallala runs away with the ball. chad Ruiz, Balaklava gets a kick away in front of Ram opponent Dylan Long during the senior colts game at Balaklava.
KHAN Leighton, Two Wells tackles Tiger Adrian Mills to the ground during the A grade game at Long Plains.
LEIGH Michalanney scoops up the ball during the reserves game.