SFL reports - round one
By Gary Williamson
KINGBOROUGH proved it will be the team to beat this season with no
fears of the once-powerful New Norfolk, by defeating them by 23 points under lights at Kingston on Saturday. Scores were 13.12 (90) to 9.13 (67). The first quarter had
everything expected, with both sides attacking the football hard. With plenty of players at the contest there were no easy possessions
but the Tigers steadied late to grab a very handy 11 point lead at
quarter time.
In the second term the Eagles showed why they have been so successful, with five goals to three to work their way back into the
game. The third term saw
both sides throw everything into the contest as no team could get an
advantage and the game appeared to be set for a nail-biting finish.
Kingborough really lifted in the last term and used their fitness on the big ground to kick four goals to one and a deserved victory. Despite the loss, New Norfolk would be pleased with their first up performance away
from home.
Best players for the Tigers were captain Philp who dominated around the
ground all night. He was well supported by Collis with three goals,
Mitchell, and defender Huizing who kept Eagle forward Thomson goalless
for the evening. Better players for the Eagles were new recruit Moles,
Heron, Joseph and Jelkic. They will be seeking revenge at their next
meeting.
V ideo highlights of New Norfolk game
Central Hawks v East Coast Bombers
THE
Bombers opened up their season with a thrashing of a disappointing
Central Hawks who had the home ground advantage at Oatlands. The
Bombers won by 93 points, kicking 19.11 (125) to 4.8 (32). The first quarter was a very tight tussle with no side getting any easy possessions. The Bombers had a nine-point lead at the first change, but
the Hawks had more scoring shots and looked well in the contest. The
Bombers started to get on top of their opponents and with a watertight
defence they kicked three goals and moved to a solid 24 point lead at
half time and clearly looked the better side over a tiring Hawks. The
second half was all the Bombers as they piled on 13 goals to two
and raced away to a percentage-boosting victory in their best start to
the season since they joined the competition. Best players for the shellshocked Hawks were Cox, Horne and Goss.
Brighton v Huonville
BRIGHTON continued its good form from the
previous week with a solid game, defeating a disappointing Huonville at
home by 62 points, kicking 16.13 (109) to 6.11 (47). Brighton
dominated from the first bounce but kicked inaccurately. With nine scoring shots to two, they led by only 12 points at the first
change. The second term saw the game open up with both sides gaining
possession without any pressure and this seemed to suit the Lions who kicked three goals but still trailed by 16 points at the main break
but appeared well in the game. The Robins really stepped up a gear in
the third term and kicked six unanswered goals as Huonville dropped away. Brighton continued to control the game in the last term and ran
out big winners having really improved from last season. Best players
for the winners were Whitford, Conolon, Tubb with four goals along with
Smith in a very even team performance
Claremont v Cygnet
CLAREMONT opened their season in great form under new coach Kim Excel and showed they have recruited well and are an improved side by thrashing a disappointing Cygnet at home by 50 points, scoring 18.11 (119) to 9.15 (69).
Dodges Ferry v Lindisfarne
LINDISFARNE started its 2012 campaign with a great nine-point victory over arch rival Dodges Ferry away from home, 7.22 (64) to 8.7 (55).
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