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All Memberships can still be purchased online during this time, please note that any merchandise orders received after Tuesday 18th December will not be fulfilled until the Club re-opens on Monday 7th December.

The Glenelg Football Club would like to wish all our Members & supporters a happy and safe Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year for a big 2019!

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KICK-OFF

The Tigers will kick-off season 2019 under lights against Norwood at Cooper’s Stadium on Friday March 29.

GOOD FRIDAY FOOTY @ THE BAY

Good Friday Footy is back home in 2019! We take on Sturt in a twilight blockbuster on Friday April 19 at ACH Group Stadium.

FOOTY UNDER LIGHTS

Plenty of practice with the yellow ball in 2019, with 4 of our first 5 games played under lights (3 night & 1 twilight). Two of these will be at ACH Group Stadium which includes our Twilight Good Friday Clash.

WOMEN’S FOOTY @ THE BAY

Our girls will be in action at ACH Group Stadium for the first time in 2019. 4 matches are locked in at home which also align with the Men’s home game fixture, meaning Men’s & Women’s Triple Headers!

GLENELG TO HOST WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL

Along with 4 scheduled home games at Glenelg, The Statewide Super Women’s League Grand Final will also be held at ACH Group Stadium on Sunday May 26.

View the full 2019 SANFL Statewide Super League Fixture HERE

By ZAC MILBANK

Glenelg has locked in the homecoming of skillful utility Cory Gregson, with the delisted Geelong forward targeting a Round 1 start with the Tigers in 2019.

Struck down by a debilitating foot injury which restricted him to 39 AFL games with the Cats in four seasons, Gregson revealed he has resumed running since his latest bout of surgery in July.

The talented 22-year-old said he's encouraged by his progress given he is pain free during, and after, each running session in the past month.

After playing five League matches with the Bays in 2014, the former gymnast burst on to the elite scene by playing 20 games with Geelong in 2015 after being selected at pick No.47 in the AFL Draft.

But he has since been restricted due to the navicular bone in his left foot, resulting in him being released by the Cats in September.

Measuring in at 175cm and 79kg, he is now refreshed and excited to spend more time in the midfield under Bays coach Mark Stone.

Even while playing in the VFL for the Cats, Gregson was chiefly stationed inside attacking 50m but he is likely to be used for longer around the centre square upon his return to Brighton Road.

Now set to start his off-field career as a carpenter, Gregson is looking forward to playing alongside fellow midfield recruit Luke Partington as well as good mates such as Elliot Chalmers, Matt Snook, co-captain Andrew Bradley and 2018 best-and-fairest Max Proud.

His signature adds to those of Partington, key forward Liam McBean, defender Brad Agnew and Launceston utility Rulla Kelly-Mansell in a promising off-season for the Tigers.

GLENELG FOOTBALL CLUB INC.

Notice is hereby given to all members pursuant to the Constitutions of the Clubs that the Annual General Meeting of the Glenelg Footballers’ Club Inc. will be held at 7:30pm on Monday, 25 February 2019 at the Glenelg Football Club, Brighton Road, Glenelg followed immediately, at approximately 7:45pm by the Annual General Meeting of the Glenelg Football Club Inc.

Two (2) positions on the Board of Directors of the Glenelg Football Club Inc. will become vacant and nominations from 2018 financial members to fill these positions are now invited. Nominations must be made on the official form obtainable from the Club office and must be proposed and seconded by two (2) financial members of the Club and returned to and in the possession of the Chief Executive Officer no later than 5pm on Monday, 10 December 2018. If necessary, voting for the above positions will be conducted prior to the AGM on Monday, 25 February 2019.

G Elliott, Chief Executive Officer

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Player sponsorship is the perfect opportunity for small business owners, families and passionate supporters to benefit from brand exposure and networking opportunities, whilst helping support our SANFLW Players in 2019.

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The Glenelg Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of versatile Tasmanian, Rulla Kelly-Mansell for season 2019. Kelly-Mansell joins the Tigers from Launceston in the Tasmanian Football League, where he has spent the past two seasons under former Glenelg midfielder, Sam Lonergan.

The 26 year old looks set to add depth off the half-back line, with the ability to push out to a wing or up to half-forward when required.

"We are really happy to have Rulla join us and are excited by what he add to our squad with his hard run and penetrating kick." Tigers Coach Mark Stone said.

"He is training ahead of schedule to get to know the players and is driven to make his mark in this competition."

Kelly-Mansell joins new recruit and former West Coast Eagle Luke Partington at The Bays alongside Liam McBean and Brad Agnew, both returning in season 2019 after spending this year overseas.

By ZAC MILBANK

Glenelg has secured the signature of promising midfielder Luke Partington, who will return to SANFL ranks in 2019.

Delisted by AFL club West Coast after playing six matches in three seasons for the Eagles, Partington settled on the Bays after being courted by at least four SANFL clubs.

''Going to school at Immanuel, it’s the place I really wanted to live. I already have relationships with a lot of the guys here, it’s a great spot to come in a play footy. Mark is a very experienced coach with great ideas, with a great team of coaches and support staff. Glenelg is the Club that really suits me best.'' said Partington, who was selected at pick No.28 in the 2015 AFL National Draft.

The 21-year-old - who was SA U18 vice-captain in 2015 - proved to be an extremely consistent and durable performer in the WAFL, averaging more than 24 disposals in 46 matches for the Eagles' feeder club East Perth.

This year, Partington was joint-winner of East Perth's best-and-fairest award with former Glenelg junior Matt Allen while also polling the most votes for the Royals at the 2018 Sandover Medal.

Originally from Tumby Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, Partington came through Port Adelaide's talent programs before transferring to Norwood in 2015 following SANFL's boundary redistribution of development zones.

As an 18-year-old, Partington - an Immanuel College graduate - played six SANFL League matches for the Redlegs in 2015, including the Elimination Final loss to Central District.

Measuring in at 181cm and 77kg, Partington is considered to be a ball-carrying midfielder, who can also gain possession on the inside of the contest.

''We’re thrilled to have Luke at the Club. We targeted him not only as a quality footballer with experience at AFL level, but as a kid with great character and strong values that will fit into our squad really well. We think he’s going to be a long-term player for us and a strong leader who will really boost our midfield.'' Glenelg coach Mark Stone said.

Partington's presence adds to the highly-anticipated returns of key forward Liam McBean and reliable defender Brad Agnew, who will again don the black and goal next year after spending this season travelling overseas.

Glenelg under-18 footballer Adam Beaumont has made it all the way from Adelaide to Melbourne in his stunning tribute to his mum, who passed away last year. Training starts soon for the Tigers' 2019 season and you can bet Adam will be fit enough! He ended up at the MCG having ridden with close mates Matt and Adam 1000 km via the Great Ocean Road in nine days. His mum, Sharon, an avid Tigers supporter, was just 51 when she passed away with pancreatic cancer. Adam, who has played with Glenelg since the under-13s and was an under-16 premiership player, rode to raise money for the Pancare Foundation. Thursday, November 15 is World Pancreatic Cancer Day and we reckon it's time to celebrate that Adam incredibly has raised more than $32,000 to create awareness of pancreatic cancer, research early-detection techniques and develop treatments. And it's not too late to help. Adam's Go Fund Raise Page can be found HERE

 

(Pictured: Glenelg Football Club President Nick Chigwidden, Senior Coach Mark Stone, ACH Group Acting CEO Trudy Sutton & Glenelg Player Liam McBean)

The announcement coincides with news the club’s coach Mark Stone has extended his contract to include the 2019-20 season. The club is also happy to acknowledge the signing of Liam McBean and Brad Agnew.  
 
Glenelg Football Club Chief Executive Officer Glenn Elliott said the naming rights partnership would further strengthen the relationship between ACH Group and the Glenelg Football Club. 
 
“Now established at the Glenelg Oval precinct, this exciting announcement confirms ACH Group’s long-term commitment to the local area,” Mr Elliott said. “As with ACH Group, Glenelg Football Club is a local not-for-profit entity with an established presence since its foundation in 1920. The Club promotes sporting participation leading to healthier lifestyles for South Australians of all ages.” 

Mr Elliott said the Club was pleased to announce that Gliderol Garage Doors will continue its sponsorship with another agreement spanning two years. 
 
“Continuing on from the existing 10-year agreement, Gliderol’s commitment to the club has been exceptional and for this to be extended for a total of 12 years is another positive move forward for the club and its supporters.” 
 
Gliderol Managing Director Ben Lumbers said Gliderol enjoyed a strong relationship with the club and was looking forward to continuing its support. 

Congratulations to our winners on the day:

3rd Place: Paul Stone, Tony Lynch, Luke Boyd (58)

2nd Place: Aceit Couriers Team 1 - Chris Geddie, Matt Lake, Brett Grove (57.7)

1st Place: Peter Jeffery, Ross Gibbs, David Marshall (57)

The Golf Day committee would like to thank all of our sponsors of the day, without whom the day would not be a success. Thank you also to all who donated items for the day and to all the volunteers and staff for their help in ensuring the day ran smoothly.

Check out the Photo Gallery from the day HERE

CLICK HERE to view the expression of interest form.

For further enquiries please contact Kieron Hicks - khicks@glenelgfc.com.au

Curran enjoyed a stellar year down back, taking more marks than any other player in the league (160), whilst Ken Farmer Medal Runner-up Josh Scott was named at Centre Half Forward after kicking 35 goals this season.

South Adelaide Ruckman Keegan Brooksby was named Captain of the side, with Norwood Coach Jarrod Cotton as Coach.

Players were selected on their form across the entire minor round, with AFL-listed players eligible for Macca’s League finals also considered eligible for The Advertiser SANFL Team of the Year.

This year’s team was selected by SANFL’s Adam Kelly, Tom Hurley and Zac Milbank, Channel 7’s Mark Soderstrom and The Advertiser’s Chief SANFL Writer, Warren Partland.

For more information on the team and selection CLICK HERE

2018 Junior Award Winners

Under 13's

MVP – Ben Ridgway

Development Award – Beau Symonds

Under 14's

MVP – Archie Lovelock

Development Award – Hayden Brokensha

Under 15's

MVP – Hunter Window

Development Award – Jake Swanson

SANFL Medallion – Hunter Window

Under 16's

Best and Fairest – Cooper Horsnell

Runner-Up Best and Fairest – Kaine Baldwin

Players Choice MVP – Cooper Horsnell

Under 18's

Best and Fairest = Adrian Corso

Runner Up Best and Fairest = Tex Dowdell

Players M.V.P = Adrian Corso

Best Team Man = Tex Dowdell

Junior E R Curnow Award - Tom McDermott

Proud enjoyed an outstanding year down back, tasked each week with the opposition's no.1 forward. Despite this challenge, Max still averaged 17 disposals a game across his 18 games this season, all whilst holding his opponent to the minimum.

Senior Coach Mark Stone paid tribute to Max's reliability and consistency, acknowledging that when his name was put on the whiteboard each week, "You just know exactly what you're going to get from him."

Max's award was one of many Senior Awards given at Thursday's count, the full list of award winners on the night is listed below.

2018 J H Ellers & E R Curnow Best & Fairest Awards

Stan Wickham Trophy for Most Outstanding Junior: WILL GOULD

Reserves Players Trademark Award: TIM MACKENZIE

GFC Best First Year Player: BRAD CLOSE

RESERVES BEST & FAIREST: TIM MACKENZIE

GFCW Best Team Player: CASS HARTLEY, ELLIE KELLOCKI (TIE)

GFCW CLUB CHAMPION: ELLIE KELLOCK

Junior Curnow Award: TOM MCDERMOTT

Senior Curnow Award Winner: MAX PROUD

Elsie Gleghorn Players Trademark Award: JOSH SCOTT

Leage Leading Goal Kicker: JOSH SCOTT

Snouts Louts Perpetual Award: MATTHEW SNOOK

Ossie Ames League Most Improved: ELLIOT CHALMERS

R E Campbell Best Team Man: CHRIS CURRAN

J H ELLERS BEST & FAIREST: MAX PROUD

How about this for some Football Royalty! Check out Club Legends Graham Cornes, Peter Carey & Neil Kerley in some SANFL "Carpool Karaoke". This clip was one in a series of videos featuring club legends from other SANFL clubs singing (questionably) their theme songs. Brilliant Viewing! Not sure about Cornsey's driving here either...

TIGER'S RIDE TO FIGHT CANCER

Glenelg under-18 footballer Adam Beaumont is riding to the MCG in a tribute to his mum, Sharon, an avid Tigers supporter who passed away last year.

Sharon, who was just 51, had pancreatic cancer. Adam, who has played with Glenelg since the under-13s and was an under-16 premiership player, will ride with three close mates 1000 km via the Great Ocean Road to the MCG in nine days in October. His aim is to raise money for the Pancare Foundation to try to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, to research early-detection techniques and develop treatments.

You can help Adam made a difference by going to Facebook page Shaz's Ride to Cure. The Go Fund Raise Page is on
 https://cycle.gofundraise.com.au/page/AdamBeaumont

Read more about Adam's story HERE

GLENELG VS CENTRAL DISTRICT: RESERVES 23 MAN SQUAD

Armfield

Boyle

Carmody

Close

Cox

Davidson

Davis

Feely

Gould

Hawkins

Leck

Lovelock

Mackenzie

Martini

Noble

Papatolis

Potter

Robinson

Searle

Sulllivan

Vea Vea

Viska

Walker

2018 West End SA Hall of Fame Inductee - Harry Kernahan

The Glenelg Football Club is proud to announce the induction of club great Harry Kernahan into the West End SA Football Hall of Fame.

One of only 17 “Greats of Glenelg” and Father of Glenelg Hall of Famer Stephen, Harry played 176 games for Glenelg between 1959-65, and again between 1969-71. The strong-bodied ruckman captained the Tigers in 1964-65, also notching up 10 State Games in a brilliant playing career. Harry returned as General Manager for 14 years through the 70’s and 80’s, a time in which Glenelg won 3 of its 4 Premierships.

Fellow SA football legends Graham Cornes & Neil Kerley once described Kernahan as a “powerful force” and a “tough, dependable competitor who has left and enormous legacy.”

Harry Kernahan was inducted to the West End SA Football Hall of Fame alongside fellow inductees Darren Smith (Port Adelaide) and Peter Vivian (Central District). 

Members of Harry’s family were in attendance to accept his induction in his honour, including Sons Stephen, Gary and David.

2018 GFC Junior Awards Nights

Monday 10th September, Glenelg Football Club: President's Room (Upstairs)

Under 16 & Under 18 Teams - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 12th September, Glenelg Primary School Hall:

Under 13 Development Squad, Tiger League & Interzone Presentations

Under 14 & 15 Development Squad - 7.30pm

Please free to stay for dinner/drinks over at the Club before & after presentation events!

Congratulations Chris! 

Chris was the winner of our "best dressed" competition at our Round 18 Retro Round game against Adelaide. Thanks to all those who helped us "bring back the 80's and those who attended the Bay Disco!

Our Reserves side are fired up for the all-important Qualifying Final this Saturday 1st September at Coopers Stadium in their clash against North Adelaide.

A narrow loss to the Roosters in Round 17 has made our reserves side hungry to even the playing field and score a spot in the Semi Final next week.

Get down to Coopers Stadium and help our boys fight their way through their finals campaign.

23-MAN-SQUAD

Zac Hawkins
Tim Mackenzie
Brad Close
Sam Walker
Sean Davidson
Neil Vea Vea
Tom Feely
Tim Sullivan
Tobin Cox
Declan Carmody
Alex Martini
Jack Yates
Nick Leck
Sam Davis
Henry Papatolis
Jack Armfield
Brad Potter
Harry Boyle
Finn Betterman
Brady Searle
Brad Noble
Oscar Lovelock
Luke Viska

#forevergold

2018 JH ELLERS & ER CURNOW BEST & FAIREST AWARDS

The Glenelg Football Club invites you to join us in celebrating season 2018 at the JH Ellers & ER Curnow Best & Fairst Awards, to be held at Morphettville Racecourse on Thursday September 13. Tickets are available NOW at $65 pp (2 course meal). For bookings please contact Reception on 8294 5333 or reception@glenelgfc.com.au. RSVP by Friday 7 September.

Congratulations to this week's Split 50/50 Raffle winner, Richard Jolly. Richard took home a cool $1241 from a total prize pool of $2482. Thank you to all who took part in Split 50/50 raffle this year, see you again in 2019!

Glenelg strung together its sixth win in succession after a dramatic five-point win against Sturt at Gliderol Stadium.

Classy Tiger Marlon Motlop produced the match-winning goal with less than 30 seconds left on the clock to snatch victory against the finals-bound Double Blues.

Leading for the majority of the contest after a productive five-goal second term, the Bays looked done when Sturt’s Josh Hone goaled on the run from 30m, stretching the lead to eight points, 22 minutes into the final term.

But it took less than two minutes for the hosts to reply when Josh Scott booted his second major from a 45m set shot after receiving a free kick.

With the deficit just two points, Glenelg’s Carl Nicholson had the chance to put his side in front when he took an overhead mark 30m from goal directly in front.

Nicholson missed his simple set shot but as Sturt’s Guy Page kicked the ball in, he was penalised for booting the ball over the line of the goal square, causing a stoppage just 10m from goal.

Tenacious Tiger Matt Snook managed to farm out a contested handball to Motlop, who snapped the ball around his body from 15m to put his side back in front.

As the players headed back to the centre square the final siren sounded, causing wild celebrations amongst the black and gold faithful in the outer.

Glenelg made the most of Sturt being severely restricted with its bench rotations, as the visitors looked to take no risks with a host of players they are wishing to prime for next Sunday’s Qualifying Final against the Eagles.

As forward Mark Evans – who kicked two first term majors – claimed the Ken Farmer Medal as the competition’s leading goal kicker, the Double Blues were also dealing with injuries to premiership players Fraser Evans (ankle), Aidan Riley (slight hamstring), Jack Stephens (cork) and John Greenslade (ankle).

Of those, Evans’ ankle is the most concerning, with the Jack Oatey Medallist – who was using crutches after the final siren – to get scans to determine the extent of his ailment.

In brighter news for the reigning premier, Shane McAdam returned to his early season form with four goals, including a genuine contender for Statewide Super Mark of the Year when he soared high over his opponent to take an overhead grab.

The Bays, who will finish sixth with nine wins and nine losses, will take several positives from the victory, with Snook and Nicholson productive in the midfield and ruckman Jesse White finishing the season strongly with 21 disposals and 22 hit outs.

GLENELG  3.3  8.5  10.6  13.7 (85)

STURT  5.4  6.6  8.9  11.14 (80)

LEADING DISPOSALS – Glenelg: Snook 32, Nicholson 31, Motlop 23, Sawford 22, White, Woolard 21, Curran 20, Schott 18.

Sturt: Kirkwood 31, Colquhoun, Battersby 29, Crocker 23, M. Evans 21, Harms, J. Hone 17.

GOALS – Glenelg: Scott, Uebergang, Reynolds, Motlop, I. Milera 2, Hosie, Snook, Bailey.

Sturt: McAdam 4, Taggert 3, M. Evans 2, Hone, Dodd.

"Buy a Bale" this Sunday and Help our Aussie Farmers in need

Look out for donation buckets at the gate and around Gliderol Stadium on Sunday and help us support our Aussie Farmers in need. Any dontation big or small can help make a difference, so spread the word and get friends and family down for a day at the footy and to show their support.

Donations will be taken from 11am when gates open, with proceeds going to the "Buy a Bale" program, which helps provide meaningful support for farmers by delivering hay and other essential items to farmers who have no feed left for their cattle.

Let's dig deep for a worthy cause!

GLENELG 20.6.126
ADELAIDE 10.9.69

We started a bit flat this week and although conditions were blustery we turned the ball over 7 times in our D50.

We were lucky the crows didn’t punish us kicking 2.4 from those turnovers. Fortunately we only had 1 more for the game. 

The rain came down hard in the 2nd quarter creating a stoppage game and the crows were better in this area of the game and we relied on scoring from turnovers to lead at half time.

Our structures in front and behind the ball from then on were really sound and we were able to control the game.

It was a very even performance across the board and a weight of numbers contribution even though there were players with multiple goals. 

After losing Jonty Scharenberg in the 1st 30 seconds of the game with a knee, the players ability to dig in and run against a very good crows midfield, will greatly benefit the development of our midfield. 

This week we face another team with a good midfield in Sturt and we look forward to taking on a top 3 team at gliderol stadium. 

BY ZAC MILBANK

Glenelg won its fifth match in succession with a straight-shooting 57-point win against Adelaide at Gliderol Stadium.

Despite being without the suspended Josh Scott for the second match in a row, the Tigers spread the scoring load as forwards Luke Reynolds, Lachie Hosie and Ian Milera each booted four goals.

And it was the Bays’ impressive accuracy which gave it the platform to springboard from after heading to the first break on level terms despite having five less scoring shots.

With midfielder Jonty Scharenberg sidelined by a first-term knee injury leaving them one man short for the majority of the contest, the hosts kicked 15.6 to Adelaide’s 6.3 over the final three quarters to engineer a clinical victory.

But it was to no avail though, as South Adelaide’s upset win against the Eagles at Woodville snuffing out any faint hopes Mark Stone’s men had of sneaking into the top five.

There was still a lot to like for the Tiger faithful though, particularly the form of midfielder Ben Sawford, who racked up 39 disposals, six tackles and a goal to continue his impressive late-season form.

The former Magpie – who was troubled by a thigh strain during the mid-part of the year – was back to his best in the centre square, with his long and direct pass inside 50m to Reynolds on the verge of three quarter-time indicative of his impact.

Defenders Chris Curran and Max Proud again played their part in keeping the opposition under the 70-point barrier while Elliot Chalmers backed up his impressive performance against North in Round 17 with another nine marks.

Former Collingwood bigman Jesse White has also improved his contribution significantly in the latter part of the season as he revels in the role of leading the ruck.

White – who kicked a nice goal off a step from 45m in the opening term – finished with 21 disposals, four tackles, 22 hitouts and seven inside 50s in his best game for Glenelg.

Exciting young midfielder Brad Close also made an encouraging return to the Macca’s League from a knee injury to compile 12 disposals, 10 tackles and a goal.

Losing veteran defender Andy Otten – who was a late call up to the AFL – before the bounce didn’t help matters for the Crows, who had few genuine four-quarter contributors.

Midfield trio Cam Ellis-Yolmen, Sam Gibson and Pat Wilson collected a staggering 112 disposals between them but it wasn’t enough for the injury-raved visitors to put up any meaningful resistance.

GLENELG  5.0  9.2  14.6  20.6 (126)

ADELAIDE  4.6  5.6  8.6  10.9 (69)

LEADING DISPOSALS – Glenelg: Sawford 39, Curran 25, Nicholson 22, White, Snook 21, Proud, Bradley 20, Chalmers 19, Schott 17.

Adelaide: Ellis-Yolmen 40, Gibson 39, Wilson 33, Boyle 25, Signorello, Irlam 18, Fogarty, Poholke 17.

GOALS – Glenelg: Reynolds, Hosie, I. Milera 4, T. Milera 2, White, Nicholson, Uebergang, Close, Sawford, Motlop.

Adelaide: Davis 3, Connelly, Boyle, Gibson, Ellis-Yolmen, Wilson, Signorello, Jarman.

The program caters for both boys and girls from beginner level to experienced junior footballers teaching them essential skills through a variety of tailored activities. Sessions willl run for two age groups, 5-8 year olds & 9-14 year olds. Registrations close Tuesday 28 August.

CLICK HERE to register.

The Black Label Dozen

The BLACK LABEL DOZEN is a fantastic selection of whites & reds specially put together by our friends at Reillys Wines. Get in quick and you'll also score 2 bonus bottles of 2013 Reillys Pinot Noir. To place an order, please contact Reception on 8294 5333 or email reception@glenelgfc.com.au

Payment can be made in person or over the phone.

The BAY DISCO is back!

Dust off those old retro kits (and dance moves) and party on at the Glenelg Club after our Round 18 clash with Adelaide. DJ entertainment kicks off from 6.30pm with best dressed awards given for the best outfits - ALL WELCOME

BY ZAC MILBANK 

Gutsy Glenelg made it four wins in a row and dented North Adelaide’s hopes of the finals double-chance with a hard-fought three-point win in testing conditions at Prospect Oval.

The Roosters, who fought back from 16 points down late in the third quarter, were attacking hard as the final siren sounded but agonisingly missed their chance to jump above Sturt into third spot on the ladder. But the win was another big step forward for Mark Stone’s Tigers, who mathematically remain a chance to snatch an unlikely spot in the finals, bravely hanging on for their seventh win of the season.

Chris Curran led the way from the back again, while fellow defenders Elliot Chalmers and Max Proud put their hands up in the final frantic moments to claim crucial, gutsy intercept marks. Jonty Scharenberg was outstanding all day and his long goal on the run in the last quarter proved critical, while hard-working Matthew Snook was in everything.

Rooster Callum Wilkie’s strong marking kept turning Glenelg out, while thumping left-footer Jarred Allmond earned 29 kicks. And just when it looked like the Tigers would stand firm and show what an improving outfit they are, the Roosters came thundering home, experienced Leigh Ryswyk goaling before Aidan Tropiano kicked truly at the 17-minute-mark of the final quarter. Tigers big man Jesse White’s desperate attempt to keep the ball out on the goal-line narrowly failed and the clash was set for a tense, desperate climax.

North’s hopes were hit with the loss of inspirational skipper Max Thring, likely to miss three weeks with a calf strain, while the Bays, having racked up successive wins against South, Port and West, were without in-form key forward Josh Scott (suspended).

Glenelg was on the board quickly when Terry Milera, who went into the clash with a remarkably accurate 29.7 for the season, threaded through a goal. The Bays had the better of it early but goals to skilful wingman Maris Olekalns and ball magnet Tropiano put the Roosters in front. An Ian Milera goal in time-on gave the Bays the narrowest of leads at the first break before the difficult conditions contributed to a battle of the defences early in the second term.

It took 10 minutes to break the scoring deadlock, Connor Rozee gifted a goal by a Glenelg turnover but suddenly the Tigers turned it on. Jesse White was having a big impact in ruck and with Snook and Ben Sawford working well at the stoppages, exciting forward Lachlan Hosie and Matt Uebergang banged on goals.

The Tigers did not make the most of the chances they were creating with Ian Milera, Snook, Hosie, Scharenberg and Uebergang all missing shots at goal before Hosie sank his second and Glenelg led 5.7 to 3.1. But a Rozee snap out of the pack that bounced through for a much-needed goal on the siren showed the Roosters were not finished with.

In the third quarter the Bays twice looked like they were working their way towards a win but goals to Terry Milera and Hosie were both answered by the Roosters, first from a Tom Schwarz snapped goal out of nothing, then with a stunning angled shot from the pocket by Mark Quinn in time-on.

GLENELG 2.2 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 8.8 (56)
NORTH  2.1 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 8.5 (53)

LEADING DISPOSALS
Glenelg: Curran 27, Scharenberg 26, Snook 24, Chalmers 23, Sawford 21, Schott, Bailey 19.
North: Allmond 33, Wilkie 26, Spina 24, Ryswyk 20, Smith 19, Tropiano 18, Craig 17.

GOALS
Glenelg: Hosie 3, T. Milera 2, I. Milera, Scharenberg, Uebergang.
North: Rozee, Tropiano 2, Olekalns, Quinn, Ryswyk, Schwarz.

Glenelg FC Ladies Day - 18th August

Join us as we celebrate Retro Round on August 18: Get out your best retro kit and enjoy drinks and refreshments in the President's Room while the boys do battle on the field. Then stick around and party into the night as we bring back the "Bay Disco" dowstairs in the GFC bistro for one night only! This is NOT to be missed!

MARK'S MATCH REVIEW - LEAGUE 

GLENELG 13.12.90
WEST ADELAIDE 8.13.61

We went into the West game expecting a tough tackling contest and that’s what we got. The 1st quarter was an arm wrestle but we were able to use the breeze well to score in Q2 while defending strongly to hold them to 0.4 for the term. 

The 3rd quarter had some significant moments - Burgess went forward and caused some headaches with match ups and kicked 3.

An off the ball incident with sawford gifted us a goal and then Scott was pushed hard into Beech after he’d marked which resulted in a free and 50m penalty and certain goal. I felt like these things distracted us slightly and we needed to regroup.

I thought our last quarter was strong and ran out the game well against a very good running team. 

To West Adelaide's credit, they were down to 1 rotation and played hard til the end. 

Next week we take on North at prospect, another challenge we must face head on. 

RELLS WRAP UP - RESERVES 

GLENELG 9.13.67
WEST ADELAIDE 9.7.61

Round 16 was always going to be a good clash between Glenelg and West Adelaide reserves.  It was a close battle between the two sides but it would have to be said West played a better brand of football for the first half but failed to punish us on the scoreboard.   We were wayward in front of the big sticks and even though we had more scoring shots still trailed by 5 points at the long break.  To the players credit they listened to instructions and worked hard on the basics whilst also building the connectivity between the lines.  The third term saw us again miss shots on goal but the endeavour was there and we felt like the game was ours to win if we could correct the goal kicking and balance all over the ground.  

We adjusted at three quarter time and and got the game back on our terms in the last quarter.  The main focus of score board pressure and intensity whilst making sure we had the right balance with moving the ball by hand and foot.  We wrestled back momentum producing a scrappy congested last quarter.  We drew level with West at the 6 minute mark of the final quarter and from there edged our way in front to hang on by 6 points.  The final score of 9:13 will need to be rectified as we head towards finals to make sure we are the side hitting the scoreboard.  We will take the win and get ready for North next Sunday at Prospect and will then have the quick follow up to play West again in the space of 12 days in a stand alone Friday night game.

2018 Past Players & Officials $100 Cash Lottery Winners

1st Prize: No. 102 - Neville "Twiggy" Caldwell ($2000)

2nd Prize: No. 51 - Trevor Wortmeyer ($1000)

3rd Prize: No. 146 - Brad Shiell ($500)

4th Prize: No. 80 - Andrew Trembath ($300)

5th Prize: No. 5 - Peter "Super" Carey ($100)

6th Prize: No. 56 - Michael King ($100)

MARK'S MATCH REVIEW - LEAGUE

GLENELG 16.7.103
PORT 9.14.68

We didn’t start well and couldn’t execute our plans in the 1st quarter, and although we were out-played in most facets of the game, our efficiency with the ball gave us the lead at the break.

From the 2nd quarter on we played a better brand of footy and were able to improve our contest and defence. 

Port beat us around the source of stoppage but our structures either side of the ball helped us minimise their scoring and set us up to rebound. 

Overall our ball use was really pleasing and our forwards were able to capitalise on our height advantage inside 50. 

Regardless of the various wins and losses across different areas of the game and various match ups, it was a great result to beat port at Alberton which is not easy to do. 

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES 

GLENELG 27.9.171
PORT 4.3.27

We went to Alberton confident we could win but we set ourselves some goals with regards to playing team footy and to work on being seen as a disciplined side.

Our first quarter was average by our standards and we thought we over used the ball and went away from our basic fundamentals at times. After quarter time we refocused and played a controlled style of football that was pleasing.  The ball movement improved as the game progressed and a real standout was our contested possession that was down last week.

We now prepare for what should be a fantastic contest with West Adelaide at home on Sunday.

The full list of Major Auction items can be viewed HERE

Formal pre-event bidding is now LIVE – if you would like to place a bid on an auction item, please express your bid in writing to kjeffery@glenelgfc.com.au

Please ensure to quote your name, the lot number, your bid and full contact details.

Pre-event bidding will close at 9pm SATURDAY 21st JULY, 2018. 

Luke Edwards (South Australia/Glenelg/Henley)

187cm 77kg DOB:12/01/2002

Composed and versatile medium midfielder with good decision-making ability and smart use of the ball by hand and foot. Averaged 16.3 disposals (10.3 contested) 3.3 marks, 2.7 clearances and six tackles to play a significant role in the Championship win. Son of former Adelaide Crows champion Tyson Edwards and eligible under the AFL’s Father/Son law to the Crows.

Kaine Baldwin (South Australia/Glenelg/Henley)

192cm  87kg  DOB: 30/05/2002

Strongly built tall forward who is excellent in one-on-one contests with his use of body and strong hands a real feature. Key target up forward for South Australia averaging 6.7 marks and two goals from his 15 disposals.

DAY 1 RESULTS FROM GLIDEROL STADIUM

U/15 Metro - Crows Division: GFC vs NAFC

Glenelg 2.7 (19) def by. North Adelaide 3.15 (33)

Best: H Kaesler, H Window, F Agnew, B Nash, A Terr,

Goal Kickers: C Brougham, N Wanganeen

U/15 Country - Crows Division: GFC vs NAFC

Glenelg 12.12 (84) def. North Adelaide 0.3 (3)

Best: L Burt, M Sims, J Harding, W Wiseman, S Hayes, J Virtanen

Goal Kickers: J Harding (4), M Sims (2), L Feder, A McKinnon, H Tunkin, W Rata, J Walker, T Yates

U/17 - Crows Division: GFC vs NAFC

Glenelg 12.12 (84) def. North Adelaide 7.5 (47)

Best: S Liambis, T Routley, B McRae, T McManus, L Bonutto, T Wilfred, S Bruhn

Goal Kickers: T McManus (3), P Odea (2), S Lambis (2), A Weir, O Woolford, J Chambers, B McRae, L Bonutto, T Jennings

MARK'S MATCH REVIEW - LEAGUE

Glenelg 10.6.66
South Adelaide 9.9.63

The game was a wind affected contest with a 3 to 4 goal breeze blowing to the Southern end all day.

But if the ball was controlled well enough, scores could be made into the wind.

We got the jump on South through some good centre clearance work and finished up front and held a good lead at quarter time.

South had their chances and found it hard to convert with the breeze. This was a good sign that if you could get close enough to goal into the wind you could score.

In the 2nd quarter, we failed to do this with 3 chances inside 50 that were kickable.

South started to dominate the ruck and centre square and threatened us with repeat inside 50s and brought the margin back to 4 points.

The same pattern continued in the 3rd quarter, and we knew we had to score in Q4 and not just defend the quarter.

Finally Josh Scott took a mark against 2 opponents and converted for the only goal to the Kernahan end.

South came at us hard in the final 10 minutes, as good teams do, and we’ll learn a lot from how to set up to defend those situations.

High risk high reward is the way to play when your chasing down 4 goals and they did it well.

But to get a hard fought win was very pleasing after two tight, tough games in a row.

These are the contests we want to be in – close and tough games where we give ourselves a chance to win if we can finish off our hard work. 

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES

Glenelg 7.9.51
South Adelaide 10.14.74 

Coming off a good month of football the Glenelg Reserves didn’t want to underestimate South Adelaide but that was not how it played out.  On review of the game our fundamental skills were way below the standard we expect of ourselves and it cost us as a team.  

South were harder at the contest which was reflected in the uneven possession count in particular the contested stats.  We failed to win crucial contests and when we did win the footy we were less than impressive with our decision making and ability to get quality inside 50’s and score.  Post game the players identified areas to work on immediately and were genuinely disappointed in their performance.  

We will work on some specifics on the training track this week and get ready to head to Alberton to take on Port Adelaide.

By Zac Milbank

Glenelg grinded out its first win since Round 7 when it held off a fast-finishing South Adelaide by just three points at Gliderol Stadium.

Only one goal was kicked to the northern Kernahan End for the match and it was this major to Glenelg’s Josh Scott which proved decisive.

Scott, who took a strong overhead mark after winning front position, kicked a high 40m set shot from a slight angle to give the Bays a 27-point lead 14 minutes into the fourth quarter.

It came just two minutes after South co-captain Joel Cross – celebrating his 150th Macca’s League game – kicked a nice checkside goal in traffic to give his side a pulse.

But the margin after Scott’s second goal proved to be enough as South’s Nick Liddle kicked truly before American ruckman Alex Aurrichio brought the visitors within nine points with a pair of goals from strong marks.

Exciting South forward Nathan Kreuger made the most of his free kick in the last minute but as it swung through with the breeze, the final siren sounded with the Bays in front.

A loss would have been a cruel blow for the Tigers, who controlled the contest right from the start with an impressive five-goal opening quarter.

Spring-heeled Glenelg forward Lachlan Hosie was a constant threat in attack as he kicked all three of his goals inside the first half-an-hour, the first coming within 32 seconds with a tight snap from the Snouts Louts pocket.

The hosts’ desperation was then illustrated perfectly when co-captain Andrew Bradley threw himself over the boot of his opponent to stop a certain South goal during time-on of the first term.

South came back in the second stanza as Anthony Biemans kicked his side’s first of the afternoon with a snap in traffic at the seven-minute mark.

But three quick goals to the Bays inside the opening six minutes of the third quarter handed back the advantage to the hosts, who went into three quarter time with a 29-point lead after Darcy Bailey’s sharp set shot from the boundary line.

Glenelg showed encouraging signs for the future, with its run and carry through the corridor catching the Panthers out as they moved the ball swiftly by hand and foot.

Tireless Matt Snook racked up 24 touches for Glenelg in the middle and he would have certainly welcomed the presence of Ben Sawford, who made a strong return from a quad strain to collect 21 touches and apply nine tackles.

Co-captains Bradley and Chris Curran were again steady in defence along with Max Proud while strong-bodied Brad McCarthy is continuing to gain confidence at Macca’s League level after having 18 possessions and a goal.

South will be bitterly disappointed such is its precarious position inside the top five, with West Adelaide drawing to within one win of the Panthers after beating Central District in Round 14.

Cross, Nick Liddle and Abe Davis battled hard through the midfield but the contributions dropped off significantly as 11 Panthers had fewer than 10 disposals.

GLENELG  5.1  5.3  9.5  10.6 (66)

SOUTH  0.2  4.5  4.6  9.9 (63)

LEADING DISPOSALS – Glenelg: Snook 24, Sawford, Curran 21, Proud, Bradley 20, McCarthy 18, Scharenberg, Motlop, Scott, Nicholson 17.

South: Davis 29, Cross 28, Liddle 27, Fields 21, Brown, Summerton 15.

GOALS – Glenelg: Hosie 3, Scott 2, Bailey, McCarthy, Motlop, Reynolds, Uebergang.

South: Aurrichio 2, Biemans, Brooksby, Liddle, Helyar, Heaslip, Kreuger, Cross.

"Stand Strong" by Keelan Fejo & Marlon Motlop

The Aboriginal man is holding his spear and shield which represents him standing strong in war/battle - this can reflect how we are when we play the game, for most of us it's like going to battle.
The cross-hatching (Rarrkbun) represents the direction of strength, power and knowledge when the spear is being thrown.
Boomerangs represent stories/songs - this reflects a connection to footy and how many great stories/songs come out of the game and stay with us forever.

The weapons/tools which represent the effort we give to get to where we are now. The under layer is The Torres Strait islander Head dress “Dhoeri”, which is a representation of Torres Strait Islander people. The streams in the layer represent the 6 different Indigenous identities at the GFC.

Football is very much like our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, when you are apart of a club you are apart of it's culture, you are committed and the effort you put in will get you to where you want to be - Stand Strong.

Warrick McGinty has retired from league football effective immediately.

Warrick began his career at Glenelg in 2007 in the junior grades and has gone on to play 105 league games. He has been a great contributor to the club on and off the field.

He has carried the Ruck duties at the club for the past 8 years and has been a tireless worker, giving his all every week. He leaves the club respected by his team-mates and coaches.

The GFC wish Warrick all the very best in the next phase of his life and we thank him for his commitment and passion for the club for over decade.

MARK'S MATCH REVIEW - LEAGUE 

Glenelg 9.9.63
Centrals 9.11.65

After reading the Centrals match report, I feel like we should apologise for giving them a 2nd rate game.

The truth is our defence was very well set up on Saturday, and with strong pressure and good structure we forced turnovers.

We kept a team to 40 inside 50s from 213 kicks – and forced them sideways

We made errors with the ball as well, some forced, some unforced, which is an area we are working hard on to improve.

But when you at their score of 9.11 and consider 7 of their points were rushed through from strong goal line defence, they converted 9.4.

However only 2 of our 9.9 were rushed and we missed 3 set shots from 30m out dead in front,  which was inexcusable and poor kicking.

The game was lost by us.

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES 

Glenelg 16.10.107
Centrals 4.4.28

Last time the reserves played Centrals we went down by a single figure margin at home.  Both teams have changed significantly since round 5 when we last met so it was important for us to focus on our style of play.  We wanted to play a disciplined style of team football which was our starting point. 

It was probably our best four quarter effort.  We defended well and as a team our ability to consistently score and hold the opposition to minimal scores was pleasing.  We now prepare to play South for the 3rd time this year back at Gliderol and will look to solidify our place in the top five.

By Zac Milbank

Central District hung tough in a tense final term to edge out Glenelg by just two points at My Money House Oval.

With both sides needing the two premiership points to stay in the race for September, it was the Bulldogs who prevailed after the Bays failed to capitalise on their opportunities in front of goal.

The greatest margin between the two sides all afternoon was 14 points midway through the fourth quarter when the the Tigers rushed a behind soon after Brody Mahoney snapped truly to put the hosts up by in excess of two goals.

Seeking to increase his team’s narrow lead, Central coach Roy Laird threw the 100-game key forward John Butcher into the centre square as a big-bodied midfielder while also shuffling key defender Murray Stephenson into attack.

The late moves on the magnet board appeared to be a master stroke until the fighting Tigers – stifled by many of their own skill errors by hand and foot – made a desperate charge during time-on.

Glenelg best-and-fairest winner Matt Snook put the Tigers within seven points when he was clever enough to keep his feet at the back of the pack before running into an open goal from 15m.

Central pushed the margin out to nine points after a miss to former Eagle Jacob Templeton and a rushed behind 23 minutes into the fourth term.

The Bays weren’t done yet though as they streamed forward to create a one-on-one which the creative Luke Reynolds made the most of to edge his opponent under the ball to mark in clever fashion.

The former Magpie then coolly converted from 45m out in front to cut the difference to three points in the 24th minute.

Glenelg midfielder Marlon Motlop then marked on the lead right on the 50m arc but in attempting to get the extra distance for his set shot, pulled his kick wide before it was rushed through for a behind.

The final siren sounded as Central kicked the ball back in to play, virtually killing off any hope the Bays had of playing in the major round.

Bulldog Brendan Dew joined the ultra-consistent Travis Schiller at the top of the disposal-winners list by reaching 30 while skipper Trent Goodrem collected 26.

Former Sturt and Port utility James Watt had an encouraging Macca’s League debut for the Bulldogs to finish with 21 touches and 10 marks.

Glenelg had few standouts throughout the afternoon, with Carl Nicholson (26 disposals) joining Reynolds as one of few Tigers to finish neatly by foot in kicking two goals each.

CENTRAL  4.1  5.3  7.8  9.11 (65)

GLENELG  2.1  4.4  6.6  9.9 (63)

LEADING DISPOSALS –  Central: Dew, T. Schiller 30, Goodrem 26, J. Schiller 25, Habel, Furnell 24, Presbury 23, Watt 21.

Glenelg: Nicholson 26, Scharenberg 23, Chalmers, Koster 20, Snook 19, Amato 18, Motlop, Curran 17.

GOALS – Central: Butcher, Hoskin, Richardson 2, Dew, Furnell, Mahoney.

Glenelg: Reynolds, Nicholson 2, Scharenberg, Uebergang, Snook, Scott, Cox.

The Glenelg Football Club congratulates Will Gould and Finn Betterman on being members of the SA Under 18 side which won the National Championships yesterday with a win over Vic Metro.

Will had a terrific carnival playing across half back where his relentless attack on the ball and rebound from defense saw him become a vital cog in the team. Finn played across half back/wing and midfield and was able to display his versatility in the last three games of the carnival. His run and carry was valuable to the team’s success.

A further congratulations goes to Will Gould on being selected in the All-Australian squad. 

The Glenelg Football Club also congratulates Coach Tony Bamford and his Assistant Coaches for the time and effort they invested in the playing group.

MARK'S MATCH REPORT - LEAGUE

Glenelg 6.10.46
Eagles 14.9.93

Really poor start in Q1 with eagles kicking 6 goals to none. They enjoyed 3 free kicks in their F50 which didn’t help us handing them 3 of their 6 goals. 

The 2nd quarter was similar to the 1st - our ball use wasn’t good enough - driving it into our key forward double and triple teamed made it very difficult to score.

By half time 6 frees against in our D50 alone produced 4.2 for the eagles and a commanding lead. 

We re-structured at the main break and produced some really good footy in Q3 having 9 shots to 1 but kicking 3.6. 

Battled on in Q4 with the aim of just winning the quarter but we were unable to do that. 

We head into the bye with some serious thinking to do about our footy. 

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES

Glenelg 19.9.123
Eagles 5.11.41

This week saw the Glenelg Reserves come up against the Eagles.  The Eagles have had some great wins at the Reserves level including two top five sides in Norwood and Centrals. So we were not sure about how the game would unfold.  

Combine this with us playing three debutants and 7 players from the Under 18 program being named we knew we had to bring our best.  Our focus was to play team football with high pressure and quick ball movement.  For two of the four quarters we took time to settle and the Eagles were tenacious in their attack on the footy.  

To our credit the playing group settled and brought their own pressure.  Considering 14 minutes into the second quarter we held a 6 point lead to finish that quarter kicking 6 goals straight was indicative of the teams effort.  The last half was also impressive with two 5 goal quarters to win the game by 82 points.  We now have a bye and make the trek out to My Money to take on Centrals.

Our partners at Something Wild are at the forefront of supplying Indigenous food to restaurants and consumers around Australia. This week sees Something Wild announce a partnership with Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA), one of Australia's largest indigenous enterprises in a partnership that will help provide healthy alternatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in regional communities.

Something Wild owner and former AFL star Daniel Motlop attended the recent partnership launch at the ALPA store in Ramingining, Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory (NT) and is very excited about the partnership.

"“It’s always exciting when two companies with similar visions can come together to make a tangible difference to the lives of people in these communities. We’re passionate about bringing these traditional foods back to the forefront of everyday cuisine and ALPA are perfectly placed to help us with our vision.”

Something Wild are a proud Partner of the Glenelg Football Club and the Major Partner of the club's upcoming "Something Wild Night" at the Intercontinental Hotel.

MARK'S MATCH REVIEW - LEAGUE 

Glenelg 7.11.53
Norwood 12.13.85

Started well against the Redlegs with a strong 1st quarter hitting our pressure targets and intercept targets. 

But in the 2nd quarter, Norwood started to dominate stoppages.  The clearances were 13 to 9 which is not drastic, but the quality of their exits was telling and they generated 8 inside 50s to 3 from stoppage, and by half time they had 9 shots to 2 from stoppage. 

The margin had stretched out to 17 points but we thought with the aid of the breeze in the 3rd quarter we could bridge that gap.

The 3rd quarter was 6 shots each but we didn’t have the finish that Norwood did and kicking 1.5 will always put you under pressure and the gap widend to 30 points.

The last quarter was a tough battle with the weather becoming very bleak and conditions difficult for footy.

I was proud of the way the boys fought on hard and played right to the end to lay 30 tackles and win 40 ground balls in the 4th quarter.

After a 5 day break, to lay 105 tackles and win 130 ground balls is a really good sign they are playing an effort based brand and we are working very hard on our method.

We need to bring the 2 together across 4 quarters and the aim is to do that this week against the eagles.

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES

Glenelg 9.11.65
Norwood 10.11.71

We always knew Norwood would be a tough match and we certainly got that.  The conditions were trying with rain and a bit of wind but the quality of football was still good.  It was a close game all day with neither side really taking control of the match.  

We again went into the last with a 15 point deficit that we managed to turn around to a 7 point lead deep in the last.  Some critical turnovers allowed Norwood to get back in front and come away winner by 6 points.  

As a playing group positives were aplenty with solid team play, some patches of good ball movement and with some small shifts we feel we can be competitive with all other sides in the Reserve competition.  We now head towards the Eagles at home, the game before the mid season bye.

BY ZAC MILBANK

A three-goal burst within five minutes of the third term propelled Norwood to a gritty 32-point win against Glenelg at The Parade.

As hard as the Tigers fought to hang in with their more-fancied rivals, the dam walls burst when Norwood’s Josh Glenn, Anthony Wilson and Brady Dawe booted consecutive majors entering time-on of the premiership stanza.

By the time Dawe booted a long set shot from 45m, the Redlegs had suddenly opened up a match-defining 30-point lead at the 23-minute mark while kicking against the breeze to the southern end.

Overcoming such a significant margin in such testing conditions amid the driving rain and wind was always going to be too much for the visitors to overcome in the final quarter.

Norwood’s ability to finish off its hard work further up the ground proved decisive, given both teams worked diligently to record 47 inside 50 entries each.

Even with dual Magarey Medallist Mitch Grigg (19 disposals and a goal) kept relatively quiet by his lofty standards, the hosts had plenty of contributors including the red-hot Matt Panos, who gradually willed himself into the contest to finish with 33 touches and a goal.

Lesser-lights Matt Nunn, Zac Richards and Will Abbott did more than their fair share, with the latter recording a game-high 15 tackles.

Another first-year Redleg in Cole Gerloff was promising in the first half, his two goals in the second term helping Norwood establish a handy 17-point lead at the main change.

It was always going to be a tough day at the office for the Bays when ruckman Neil Vea Vea battled through the warm-up with a groin strain.

The Northern Territory Thunder recruit taped up his leg and played the match under duress with the Tigers unable to make a late change.

Tigers best-and-fiarest winner Matt Snook revelled in the wet and slippery conditions to continually throw himself into the bottom of the packs.

The tireless left-footer finished with 34 disposals and 10 tackles as he attempted to lead by example for the Tigers.

Glenelg co-captain Andrew Bradley was also solid in defence to register 20 disposals and a third-term goal while Josh Scott’s kicking for goal was the only blemish on his performance which yielded 3.3 from his 10 possessions.

NORWOOD  3.3  6.10  10.12  12.13 (85)

GLENELG  3.2  4.5  5.10  7.11 (53)

LEADING DISPOSALS – Norwood: Panos 33, Johnston 30, Glenn 20, Grigg 19, Shenton, Abbott, Nunn 18, Z. Richards 17.

Glenelg: Snook 34, Schott 23, Bradley 20, Bailey, Scharenberg, McGinty 15.

GOALS – Norwood: Dawe, Gerloff 2, Grigg, Panos, Glenn, Shenton, Bampton, Baulderstone, Wilson, Smart.

Glenelg: Scott 3, Bradley, T. Milera, Bailey, Niicholson.

MARK'S MATCH REPORT - LEAGUE

Glenelg 11.6.72 
North 12.10.82

The game against North this week became a tactical battle with a gusting wind to the south (Phillis) end of the ground. Being able to restrict the opposition scoring with the breeze but still score into the wind was the challenge.

In a really spirited game our boys gave a strong account of themselves in the contested physical side of the game. 

It was a matter of who took their chances in front of goal and although we went into the main break 1 point in front - we missed a couple of easy shots to stretch that margin. 

In the 3rd quarter, North made us pay for mistakes and kicked 3 consecutive goals to lead by 20.

At the final break the gap was 2 goals and well within our reach. We scored enough in the quarter but every time we scored - North answered. 

Their composure with the ball at critical times was pivotal to them maintaining a lead and making it tough for us to bridge the gap. 

We rolled the dice with some moves and structures but couldn’t finish and fell short by 10 points. 

We dust ourselves off and prepare for Norwood in 5 days. 

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES 

Glenelg 7.7.49
North Adelaide 6.9.45

Another close finish where the Glenelg Reserves managed to fall over the line by 4 points.  We didn’t consistently play the way we wanted to with our turnover numbers being higher than any team likes.  

There were patches where we moved the ball well but we will certainly have to be a lot sharper against Norwood in the next round.  What we do take away from the game is playing some younger players who are coming through the U18’s to Senior mens and holding their own against regular reserves players.  

What can’t be questioned is the effort of the players and this was reflected with the high tackle count which ultimately kept us in the game.  We will take the win and look to fine tune both our skills and some structural parts of our game to get ready for our next clash.  

BY ZAC MILBANK

North Adelaide managed to hold off a spirited Glenelg outfit by just 10 points in an engaging battle at Gliderol Stadium.

With captain Max Thring celebrating his 100th Macca’s League match, his Rooster team-mates were determined to recognise his milestone in a positive manner.

Trailing by one point at half-time, the visitors were much cleaner with the ball than the Tigers during the third quarter as they edged ahead to lead by 14 points at the final change.

With both sides having a similar amount of disposals and similar kick-to-handball ratio, it was the Roosters who manufactured seven more inside 50 entries to their advantage.

North produced the first six scoring shots of the second half, with former Richmond utility Matt McDonough giving Josh Carr’s men a 19-point break with a long goal in front of the Bays’ clubrooms.

This proved to be definitive in the context of the match as Glenelg fought on with two goals to Ian Milera before three quarter-time but eventually found this margin too great to overcome.

Glenelg forward Josh Scott brought his side to within eight points when he nailed a set shot from 45m near the boundary to open the final term.

But it seemed that whenever Glenelg scored, sharp-shooting Roosters Keenan Ramsey and Alex Spina would respond with cool finishes from challenging set shots at the other end.

Former Rooster Nick Amato – who spent last season winning the Mail Medal with Uraidla in the Hills Football League – threatened to produce a miracle comeback by booting three of his four goals in the fourth quarter.

The last of which got the hosts within three points 18 minutes in but the poised Roosters slowed the play down, maintained possession and finished with another to Spina to claim the premiership points.

Thring was fittingly the leading possession-winner on the ground with 28 while Sandover Medallist Aidan Tropiano also made his presenve felt through the midfield for North to finish with 26.

Glenelg’s highest disposal-winner was defender Max Proud, who again battled valiantly against much taller opponents, while Amato, Matt Snook and Jonty Scharenberg had their moments.

Another positive for the Bays was the solid debut of BankSA Rookie Jack Yates, who hit his targets in defence while collecting 20 disposals and taking nine marks.

NORTH  3.3  5.5  9.8  12.10 (82)

GLENELG  2.3  5.6  7.6  11.6 (72)

LEADING DISPOSALS – North: Thring 28, Tropiano 26, C. Craig 23, Allmond, Castree 21, Spina, Smith 20.

Glenelg: Proud 23, Snook 22, Scharenberg 21, Amato, Yates, Nicholson 20.

GOALS – North: Ramsey, Spina 3, Hender 2, Schwarz, Harvey, Tropiano, McDonough.

Glenelg: Amato 4, I. Milera, Scott 2, Close, Schott, Motlop.

It was another history making event as we inducted two more Glenelg Legends into the Hall of Fame on Saturday night - Allan Bartlett and Kevin Abley. 

ALLAN BARTLETT
Glenelg Football Club Player No. 728

1989-99
201 games, 92 goals
1 State game
Adelaide 11 games

As loyal and devoted a clubman as you could wish to see, Bartlett was a tall, strong, hard-working player who adapted to stints in the key attacking and defensive positions and was often given tasks on key opposition big men. The more physical it was, the more the big man enjoyed it.

KEVIN ABLEY
Glenelg Football Club Player No. 394

1954-64
174 games, 96 goals
Leading goalkicker 1957 (41)
1 State game

A relentless, hard but skilful and versatile player who was outstanding at either end of the ground but is best remembered as a top-shelf full back.

MARK'S MATCH REVIEW - LEAGUE

We knew what to expect from Sturt and prepared ourselves for a tough contest. We planned to combat their style of play and for the 1st quarter this was effective. After quarter time, we failed to maintain our structures, and lost shape at both ends of the ground which allowed them too much possession. 

We also committed some critical errors and as result they had 5 F50 intercepts and scored off our mistakes. A poor quarter against a really well drilled team who don’t deviate from their game plan. 

After the main break we fought on hard but conceding the 1st 3 goals put us in a position where it was always tough to claw our way back.

To the credit of the players, they fought hard in the last quarter to kick 5 goals to 4 and play some better footy.

The game gives us strong clarity on what it takes to be one of the best teams in the competition and we’ll certainly learn a lot from it.

Next weeks bye allows us to freshen up for North Adelaide in 14 days time. 

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES

GFC Reserves came up against Sturt at Peter Motley oval for round 8.   The first quarter left us standing in the blocks with Sturt kicking 5-4 to our single point.  The breeze played a factor in the poor start but ultimately it came down to our poor ball use and simple skill errors.  

We regrouped at quarter time with the players settling and built some momentum coming into the main break with Sturt holding a 10 point lead.  Late in the 3rd quarter we allowed the opposition to kick 3 unanswered goal but managed to get a couple late ourselves to stay in the game.  

The last quarter was played on our terms and the effort was turned into slick ball movement and we produced a 7 goal last quarter holding Sturt to a single goal to run out 21 point winners.  We now have a genuine bye and return on the Monday of the Queens birthday long weekend to face off with North on our home deck.

Glenelg is celebrating National Volunteer Week by recognising its tireless volunteers who help our club thrive each and every week.

Each weekend, Glenelg volunteers roll up their sleeves at junior and senior level to ensure the game of Australian Football runs smoothy.

Whether they be administrators, trainers, scoreboard attendants, timekeepers or anything in between, our volunteers show a tremendous amount of unwavering loyalty to their football club.

The Tigers will travel to Unley Oval this Saturday for a blockbuster clash against the reigning Premiers Sturt as we look to continue our form from Round 7.

Tom Feely is again a chance to make his league debut for the Tigers. Darcy Bailey is up for league selection after solid performances at Reserves level while Matthew Uebergang is also a chance to return to the field after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in the season.

Jesse White has been sidelined with concussion due to a heavy knock in Round 7. Elliot Chalmers will also sit this round out with a hamstring injury.

See you at the footy!

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A chunky, energetic rover, Keith picked up plenty of possessions and used the ball intelligently. He made his one State appearance for South Australia at the 1969 Adelaide Carnival. As a rover, he finished his career with 109 goals for the club and went on to play senior football for Nightcliff in the NTFL, captaining the side in 1972-73.

Keith passed away unexpectedly whilst with his Daughter on the Gold Coast on Monday morning. Our thoughts and sympathies are extended to Keith's family at this time.

Congratulations to Andrew Grant, who was this week's winner of our Split 50/50 Raffle in our game against Adelaide. Andrew took home a cool $722 from a prize pool of nearly $1500! Don't miss out on your chance to take home the prize at our next home game on the 11th of June when we take on North Adelaide.

Glenelg 17.8.110
Adelaide 11.11.77

Goals: T Milera 5, J Scott 5, I Milera 2, N Amato, C Nicholson, J White, B Close, M Motlop

The 1st quarter was even in terms of possession and entry but Adelaide’s talls were dominant in the air and took 4 marks inside 50 to give them a start and we needed to get control of that facet of the game.

With some adjustment to the backs positioning and more midfield pressure we were able to reduce the Crows to 5 more F50 marks for the day which was pleasing.

The 1st half was an arm wrestle and not overly pretty footy but we went inside at the break confident and the stats were telling us we were doing the right things and needed to continue to grind away.

The 3rd quarter produced some of our best footy – structuring well behind the ball and played more direct with the ball.

The players hung in there well in the last quarter when we were down to 1 on the bench to come away with a strong win, and another step forward in building our brand with 111 tackles. 

BY ZAC MILBANK

Twin Tiger targets Josh Scott and Terry Milera kicked 10 goals between them as Glenelg defeated Adelaide by 33 points at Gliderol Stadium on Saturday.

After starting the game in sluggish fashion, the Bays took control of the contest in the third term when they opened up a 28-point break at the final change.

Much of this was due to the Tigers’ tremendous tackling, which resulted in a significant team total of 113 compared to Adelaide’s 85.

Nick Amato (16 tackles) and Matt Snook (13) thrived on restricting the opposition while Scott and Terry Milera provided the polish inside forward 50.

Glenelg had plenty of contributors through the middle which overwhelmed the Crows, who had Pat Wilson again as their chief contributor inside the centre square.

Amato, Snook, Jonty Scharenberg and Tom Schott each collected 23 touches while the impressive boy from Mount Gambier, Brad Close, continued to find his feet at Macca’s League level with 19 disposals, nine tackles and a goal.

This even-natured approach was required from the hosts considering they were a man down on the bench for the second half after Jesse White had to be stretchered from the field with concussion during the second term.

Tiger defenders Chris Curran and Max Proud controlled the air despite giving away plenty of height to the tall Crows forwards, while Todd Slade continues to show composure beyond his years on the last line of defence.

The victory keeps Glenelg in touch with the top five with a 3-4 win-loss record ahead of a challenging contest against Sturt at Peter Motley Oval in Round 8.

Adelaide is still sitting at the foot of the Macca’s League table, yet to register a win in 2018.

Wilson’s form this season is certainly a bright spot for Crows fans, with the Sturt premiership midfielder proving he was unlucky to be overlooked for AFL selection on the weekend with another 29-disposal performance.

Adelaide ruckman Reilly O’Brien made the most of his size advantage at the clearances to finish with 36 hitouts to go with his 18 disposals and six marks while Jackson Edwards worked hard for his 17 touches on his return to the Bay.

GLENELG  3.2  6.3  12.6  17.8 (110) 

ADELAIDE  4.2  4.7  7.8  11.11 (77)

LEADING DISPOSALS – Glenelg: Amato, Scharenberg, Snook, Schott 23, Nicholson 20, Close 19, Curran, Reynolds 17.

Adelaide: Wilson 29, Signorello 22, O’Brien, Edwards 18, Hampton 17, Leigh 16, Keath 15.

GOALS – Glenelg: Scott, T. Milera 5, I. Milera 2, Amato, Nicholson, White, Close, Motlop.

Adelaide: Dear, Himmelberg 2, Davis, Hadden, Hampton, Wilson, Signorello, Leigh, McMahon.

The Tigers are back home this Saturday as they take on Adelaide from 2:10 pm.

Tom Feely and Sam Walker are both a chance to make their league debut for the Tigers after solid performances in the Reserves. Zac Hawkins has been omitted due to a groin injury.

Head down early for a full day of footy as our Reserves side suit up for a trial game against the SA U18 State team from 11:20 am.

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Glenelg 14.14.98
South 10.7.67

The Bay Reserves played a stand alone game Friday night against South Adelaide.  We started slowly which has been a bit of a trend we have been trying to quell and at the first break we trailed by 3 points.  

The second quarter saw us settle and put together some solid passages of play to have a 5 goal quarter and hold South to a single goal.  We came into the third quarter determined to continue putting on score board pressure but we couldn’t achieve this and had a poor quarter where we were out worked and the opposition kicked an impressive 6.2.  

We were able to stem the flow with 3 goals of our own and we went into the last with a 9 point lead.  Credit to the players they lifted their work-rate for the last quarter and went on to win by 31 points keeping South to another single goal quarter.  Next week our League side play Adelaide on Saturday at Gliderol and a Reserves hybrid team will suit up against the State U18’s for a ’scratch’ match as the pre-game to the League game.

BY ZAC MILBANK 

Sturt star Zane Kirkwood has been named captain of the West End State team for the second time in succession after guiding the Croweaters to victory against the VFL in 2016.

The dual Magarey Medallist was voted in by his peers and will be hoping to back up his performance against the Vics when his 30 disposals and three goals earned him the Fos Williams Medal.

Kirkwood will lead a highly talented midfield unit, which will also include talented Norwood pair Mitch Grigg and Matt Panos on the inside and Marlon Motlop and Jarred Allmond on the outside.

Woodville-West Torrens co-captain Luke Thompson will be Kirkwood’s deputy, with the former Crows defender named vice-captain on Thursday night.

He will lead a back six including Jack Oatey Medallist Fraser Evans and another Fos Williams Medallist in West skipper Tom Keough.

Bulldogs giant Darcy Fort will lead the ruck with support from North’s Alex Barns, who will start in attack with fellow talls Josh Scott (Glenelg) and Jack Hayes (Eagles).

Classy goalsneaks Jake Johansen (Eagles) and Robbie Young (North) will be nipping at their heels while Central’s Justin Hoskin will play an important role as a mid-sized forward capable of pushing up the ground.

Cam Shenton (Norwood) and Keough will provide West End State coach Marty Mattner with plenty of flexibility given they can play multiple positions.

The match will be live streamed for free on the SANFL Digital Pass via the SANFL website.

WEST END STATE TEAM

F: Jake Johansen, Josh Scott, Alex Barns

HF: Robbie Young, Jack Hayes, Justin Hoskin

C: Marlon Motlop, Zane Kirkwood, Jarred Allmond

HB: Cameron Shenton, Luke Thompson, Jack Stephens

B: Matt Rose, Fraser Evans, Tom Keough

R: Darcy Fort, Mitch Grigg, Matt Panos

INT: Kaine Stevens, Travis Schiller, Josh Hone, Aidan Riley, Sam Colquhoun, Jonathon Beech, Luke Surman

WAFL

The WAFL side will feature several former AFL-listed players when it aims to win its first game in Adelaide since 1994.

Collingwood premiership player Sharrod Wellingham will start at half-forward together with AFL journeyman Rhys Palmer, who lined up with Fremantle, GWS and Carlton.

Former Power wingman Kane Mitchell should be familiar with his Adelaide Oval surroundings while Sandover Medallist Jye Bolton and centre half-back Jonathon Marsh also played for the Magpies at elite level.

Ex-Hawthorn defender Angus Litherland and former West Coast utility Andrew Strijk will link up in the back six for the Sandgropers, who will be coached by Michael Broadbridge.

F: Gerald Ugle, Brad Stevenson, Rhys Waters

HF: Rhys Palmer, Tony Notte, Sharrod Wellingham

C: Aaron Black, Jye Bolton, Kane Mitchell

HB: Andrew Strijk, Jonathon Marsh, Chris Phelan

B: Luke Meadows, Angus Litherland, Aaron Heal

R: Corey Gault, Kyal Horsley, Shane Nelson

INT: Lachlan Delahunty, George Hampson, Brock Higgins, Blaine Johnson, Leigh Kitchin, Cody Leggett, Ben Sokol

Our Reserves side are looking to make it two in a row tonight as they take on South Adelaide in a stand alone game at Gliderol Stadium. Head down from 6:30 pm and show the boys your support.

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The SANFL West End State Team will take on the WAFL this Saturday in a curtain raiser before Showdown XLIV at Adelaide Oval. Glenelg Football Club Members can purchase tickets, which includes Showdown access following the game, by clicking here.

Tickets are General Admission, $35 each (2 ticket maximum per member barcode) and can be collected from South Gate at Adelaide Oval from 12:30pm on the day. The game kicks off at 1:10pm.

Ticketed Port Adelaide Power membership holders do not need to buy a State Game ticket to access the game.

Only a limited number of tickets are available, make sure you get in quick before they sell out! 

The Glenelg Football Club farewells Lachlan Earl who has retired from League football. Lachy began his career in the Under 13 development squad and went on to play 160 games for the Tigers through the Under 17’s to League (55 league games).

He will be sorely missed as he was such a passionate club man who put the club and his team mates first. Lachy worked tirelessly to achieve the success he had and was a great role model for the younger players at the club. We wish Lachlan all the best and thank him for his commitment and professionalism over the years.

MARK'S MATCH REPORT - LEAGUE

Glenelg 13.12.90
West 10.5.65

Goals: T Milera 4, J Scott 3, M Motlop 2, L Hosie 2, I Milera 2

Friday nights win was a well earned victory at a venue where we haven’t tasted a great deal of success.

The 1st quarter was a slow, uncompetitive, easy to play against start, with full credit to West Adelaide who looked quick and sharp.

Play against anyone and register 5 tackles for a quarter and youre going to make it tough for your defenders and particularly if only 2 of those tackles were in the midfield.

But in the 2nd quarter, we re-aligned ourselves to the values we want to uphold in our game style and won the tackles 22-11, ground ball 28-20, the kick battle and the inside 50s to turn a 17 point deficit into a 13 point lead.

The players stuck to the task in the 2nd half and got the job done by 25 points.

It was reward for effort, coming off our 2nd 6 day break against a really quick and hard running West Adelaide team, and gives us strong belief in our fitness program and mentally how to dig deep when we need it. Losing Aaron Joseph in the 3rd quarter meant several players had to run out the game without a rotation and left the field exhausted and sore but winners.

We have 2 weeks to recover, work hard on the track, and prepare for Adelaide next at Gliderol Stadium. We have plenty to work on and must keep our heads down and all in together.

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES 

Glenelg 9.10.64
West 9.3.57

Goals: C Buchanan 4, S Davis 2, T Cox, D Bailey, B McCarthy

We had a strong reserves side hit the park Friday night at City Mazda Stadium and our goal was to put in a consistent four quarter effort.  Our contested numbers showed we were hard at the footy and this was reflective with the disposal count tipping in our favour for the majority of the match.  

We let ourselves down a little in front of goals having kicked 2-8 at the long break.  For the second half we focused on continuing to get our hands on the ball, using it constructively and wanted to add composure in the forward 50 to create more scoring opportunities.  

The players achieved this and righted the scoreboard by kicking 7-2 in the second half. We played some great team football to secure the win by 7 points.  We look forward to our stand alone game this Friday at home where we play South for the second time this season where we will look to build again on good habits and consistent performances.

BY ZAC MILBANK 

Glenelg has claimed a treble of premierships in the Torrens University Under-16 Cup competition, eclipsing Norwood by 63 points in the 2018 Grand Final at Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval on Sunday.

Leading comfortably at every change, the Tigers backed up their convincing 40-point win against West Adelaide in the Semi Final with a fine display after earning Under-16 flags in 2016 and 2017.

Coached by Kieron Hicks, the Bays transferred their dominance in general play on to the scoreboard after having 48 more disposals and 22 more inside 50m entries than the Redlegs.

Key forwards Will Schreiber and Kane Baldwin had a big impact on the match for the Tigers, kicking three goals each while also hauling in 20 marks between them.

Xavier Robins ran hard to be the equal leading possession-winner on the ground with 26 while captain Kye Dean led from the front for Glenelg to finish with 23 touches and two goals.

Tigers midfielder Luke Edwards – the middle sibling of Crows great Tyson Edwards – was another key contributor with 22 possessions and two goals – the first of which extended his team’s lead to 17 points midway through the first term.

The Redlegs managed to cut the deficit to just nine points 16 minutes into the second stanza after Matt Dnistriansky kicked truly but by the time captain Samuel Duke scored their next goal, the margin had ballooned back out to 47 points approaching the final change.

Duke was Norwood’s only multiple goal kicker with two while Dnistriansky was one of his side’s better performers – his 18 disposals and a goal only shadowed by team-mate Xavier Tranfa with 26 touches.

GLENELG  4.3  8.7  14.7  17.11 (113)

NORWOOD  1.2  4.2  5.2  8.2 (50)

LEADING DISPOSALS – Glenelg: Robins 26, W. Schreiber 24, Dean 23, Edwards 22, Baldwin 20, Pedlar 17, Carmody, Wright, Murphy 16.

Norwood: Tranfa 26, Schwerdt, Dnistriansky 18, Higgins 17, Vannini 15, Falco 14.

GOALS – Glenelg: Davis 4, W. Schreiber, Baldwin 3, Edwards, Wright, Dean 2, Drum.

Norwood: Duke 2, Belperio, Roberts, Murley, Carey, Hearing, Dnistriansky.

BY ZAC MILBANK

Glenelg turned around a sluggish start to earn a comfortable 25-point win against West Adelaide at City Mazda Stadium on Friday night.

Trailing the Bloods by three goals at the first change after conceding six majors in the opening term, the Tigers suddenly sprang to life to kick 10 goals to four across the remaining three quarters.

Returning to the side with his younger brother Ian, Terry Milera got things started by kicking two of his four goals in succession inside the first four minutes of the second term.

And by the time the former St Kilda forward booted his third by the 26-minute mark, the Bays had transformed their first-term deficit into a handy 13-point lead at half-time.

It was all Glenelg in the third term when they held the hosts scoreless while kicking an inaccurate 2.5 to keep the door slightly ajar at three-quarter time.

The previously sluggish Bloods suddenly had a sense of purpose about them in the final term, with coach Gavin Colville throwing experienced stars Jason Porplyzia and Jono Beech into the centre square.

West captain Tom Keough snapped truly over his shoulder from 25m before a pair of Zac Bates goals trimmed the margin back to 17 points 14 minutes into the fourth quarter.

But Glenelg showed plenty of grit and poise to slow the contest down when in possession of the ball, taking precious seconds off the clock before that man Milera kicked truly from a 15m set shot on the final siren to seal the deal.

The Mileras finished with six goals between them while star Glenelg forward Josh Scott booted three to continue his positive form in the lead up to next Saturday’s West End State match.

GLENELG  3.3  9.4  11.9  13.12 (90) 
WEST  6.2  7.3  7.3  10.5 (65)

LEADING DISPOSALS – Glenelg: Motlop, Snook 25, Curran, 21, Amato 20, Scharenberg 19, Bradley 18, Schott, Hawkins, Chalmers 17

GOALS – Glenelg: T. Milera 4, Scott 3, Motlop, Hosie, I. Milera 2

Another State squad member, Marlon Motlop, had 25 possessions as did fearless warrior Matt Snook, who for the second week in a row, finished with a bandaged head.

Bays co-captain Andrew Bradley made a successful return to the side after shoulder surgery to collect 18 disposals while his fellow co-captain Chris Curran again controlled the tempo in defence to finish with 21 touches and 11 marks.

The Tigers are out for blood this week as we travel to City Mazda Stadium to take on West Adelaide.

We welcome the Milera brothers back to the squad as well as Co Captain Andrew Bradley who will provide some maturity to the side. Andrew returns to the league side from a stint in the reserves last week after coming back from a serious shoulder injury late last season. Tim Mackenzie is a chance to make his way back into the league side after consistent performances in the reserves.

Ben Sawford and Derick Wanganeen have both been omitted from the side.

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A solid reward for effort. Congratulations to Brianna Walling who has been named in the SANFL Statewide Super Women's League team of the year after an impressive season. 

BY ZAC MILBANK

Glenelg has unveiled a tribute to club legend Graham Cornes, with the Cornes Gates featured before the Bays’ Round 5 clash with Central District.

A member of the Tigers’ Hall of Fame, Cornes played 317 games and kicked 347 goals for Glenelg between 1967 and 1982, including the club’s drought-breaking 1973 premiership.

The 70-year-old – who is also a member of the Australian and South Australian Football Hall of Fames – coached Glenelg to dual premierships in 1985 and 1986.

Cornes – whose two sons Chad and Kane were drafted from Glenelg to AFL club Port Adelaide – joins Stephen Kernahan and Fred Phillis in being honoured at Gliderol Stadium.

In 2016, star Bays forwards Kernahan and Phillis had the northern and southern ends of the ground named after them respectively.

BY ZAC MILBANK

Midfield depth and classy goal kicking power are key features of the 52-player McDonald’s SA Under-18 squad released on Tuesday. 

With the likes of Macca’s League players Jack Lukosius (Eagles) and Izak Rankine (West) roaming the forward line, the Croweaters will also have Central District’s Jackson Hately and North Adelaide’s Connor Rozee playing through the centre square.

Speaking on SANFL Radio, McDonald’s SA U18 coach Tony Bamford said the squad would be reduced to between 30 to 35 once an internal trial match is played on Sunday May 13 at Thebarton Oval.

While players can still be added once they recover from injuries, the final list of 30 to 35 will form the basis of the McDonald’s SA Under-18 side which will play in four AFL National Championships matches throughout June and July.

The Croweaters will open their campaign against WA at Alberton Oval on Sunday June 3 before getting a priceless chance to play at Adelaide Oval on Sunday June 17 against Victoria Country.

Matches against the Allies in Geelong on Friday June 29 and Victoria Metro at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday July 4 will conclude the campaign.

Bamford also provided an update on Hayden Sampson – the son of Crows premiership wingman Clay Sampson – while also singling out three players for high praise after forcing their way into the squad.

Glenelg defender Seb Schreiber, South utility Reece Milsom and Sturt ruckman James Braidwood were not part of the initial McDonald’s SA U18 Academy which undertook a camp in the city during last December.

Three players – all from South Adelaide – were unable to be selected due to injury – Sam Whitbread (collarbone), Luke Bogle (wrist) and Eamon Wilkinson (knee).

Whitbread and Bogle can still be added later in the campaign once they recover, however, Wilkinson will miss the rest of the season to undergo a knee reconstruction on his ACL.

Crows defender Brodie Smith, also recovering from a knee reconstruction, will be one of the team’s assistant coaches – guiding the defenders while Sturt premiership player Ben Nelson and former Glenelg wingman Ben Kane will also be on the coaching panel with experienced pair Peter Fitzgerald and Chris Smelt.

2018 MCDONALDS SA U18S SQUAD - TIGER INCLUSIONS

Finn Betterman GFC

Declan Carmody GFC

Seb Schrieber GFC

Brad Potter GFC

Tobin Cox GFC

Tom Jones GFC

Will GouldGFC

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MARK'S MATCH REPORT - LEAGUE

Glenelg 4.14.38
Central District 10.11.71

Goals: J Scott 2, M Motlop, L Hosie

We knew going into the game against centrals it would be a tough contest but we were prepared for them at their best.

We didn’t start well and several poor turnovers hurt us and we put ourselves under pressure through skill errors – some due to their pressure and some unpressured. However, we defended pretty well and at the midway point of the 2nd quarter – it was 3.3 to 0.4 – a 17 point deficit.

All we needed was a steadying goal to get ourselves to settle mentally but we weren’t able to do that – and more fundamental errors opened up opportunities for Centrals and they took them.

Half time 0.7 to 8.5.  At the break we spoke about the scoreboard being irrelevant and that our work rate around the contest had to improve, and our kicking game had to be more direct to gain inside 50s and allow us to score, but also to be able to set up behind the ball.

The second half was much improved but the gap was too big for us to narrow.

In the end, we kicked 4.14 and 3 out on the full to 10.11 – 21 shots each.

But the story was about Centrals being better at pressure and better connected with their ball use. We lick our wounds and saddle up again for West Adelaide in 6 days.

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES

Glenelg 10.7.67
Central District 11.7.73

Goals: T Cox 4, B Noble, 2, B Jordan, S Davis, S Walker, C Buchanan

The reserves set themselves a goal of bringing a four quarter effort.  It was disappointing for the first 3 quarters where we lacked consistency and defensive pressure at critical times.  Centrals made the most of that and held a comfortable 25 point lead at the last break.  

To our credit we never gave up and fought the game out.  The last quarter we held the opposition to just 2 points and kicked 3-3 going down by 6 points.  The pressure and offensive movement improved and showed when we bring a strong pressure game that scoring opportunities will come.  We move quickly onto the next game against West who will be keen to win on their home deck.

We are pleased to announce that Neil and Gary Eckerman were the winners of the Split 50/50 raffle on Saturday afternoon at our clash against Central District. They were lucky enough to take home $1,044 cash. For your chance to win big, purchase a ticket at our next home game on Saturday May 19th at the merchandise stand or the ticket sellers located throughout the ground.

Join us at the footy in style this Saturday at our Presidents pre-game lunch. For bookings phone 8294 5333 or email reception@glenelgfc.com.au. For more details, please continue reading. 

MARK'S MATCH REVIEW - LEAGUE

Glenelg 8.11.59
Eagles 18.12.120

Goals: J Scott 3, M Motlop, J Koster, T Milera, L Hosie, L Reynolds

We knew exactly what to expect from the Eagles and we planned to use components of our game plan to disprupt their style but overall we weren’t able to execute them well enough for long enough.

The 1st half was fairly even, both statistically and with opportunities in front of goal, but the late goal they scored on the half time siren really hurt.

It turned a 16 point deficit into 22, which is not unsurmountable, but should’ve been stopped.

From our point of view, we worked well in and around the stoppages and kept to our structures fairly well to be even in the stoppage game, and matched them in the turnover game. The disappointing factor at the main break was easily they scored from players getting out the back of the contest, and how hard we made it for ourselves by trying to score from the boundary when a team-mate inside was a better choice.

The 2nd half was one way traffic really – their midfield completely outran us and outworked us and although we fought through some adversity with illness and losing Jesse White, we didn’t work hard enough for long enough against a team that plays the same tempo from minute 1 to minute 120.

We make no excuses – the game gives us strong feedback on the gap between us and the better teams.

We put our heads down and get to work and prepare for Centrals in 6 days.

RELL'S WRAP UP - RESERVES

Glenelg 13.10.88
Eagles 13.8.86

Goals: N Amato 4, D Wanganeen 2, B Woolard, C Buchanan, D Robinson, T Cox, S Davis, S Kerrish, B Close

Our key focus against the Eagles Round 4 was team defence.  We wanted to bounce off that and create offensive opportunities as a result of playing as a strong defensive unit.  

It was a game of lead changes from both sides with blocks of goals being kicked by both sides. At times when we had the ball we looked dangerous and like a well drilled side and then at other times we lacked composure with the footy and turned it over with minimal resistance allowing the Eagles to score numerous times.  Going into the last quarter 11 points behind we wanted to grind the game out.  

It was pleasing to finish off strong with a 5 goal last quarter where for the majority we controlled the ball and moved it the way we want to.  Those goals in the 4th quarter set us up to sneak home by 2 points. We come up against Centrals this week in what presents as another challenge that we look forward to.  

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A Tough loss on Sunday afternoon to a worthy opponent but we'll be back for more. Bring on the the Doggies.