Southern Football League - round three

SFL reports - round three
By Gary Williamson

Brighton v New Norfolk
New Norfolk proved they are still a big force this year with an easy 72 point win away from home over an improving Brighton, 17.10 (122) to 7.10 (52). The first term was a hard and fast encounter with neither side getting any ascendancy and even though the Eagles lead by eight points, the home side kicked poorly and could have been in front. The second term saw the powerful Eagles really up the pressure, kicking four goals to one as Brighton could not get the ball forward while the Eagles cruised to a very handy 30 point lead at the main break.

The second half saw the game really slow down and whilst the Robins kept pace in the third term then fell away badly in the last as New Norfolk kicked a further eight goals to record a really good win especially away from home. Best players for the impressive Eagles were Carver, Hall, Joseph and Clayton with Jelkic kicking three goals. Better players for Brighton were hard to find with Delaney, Willing and Wall their standouts in their second loss for the season.

Central Hawks v Lindisfarne
Lindisfarne move to the top of the ladder and remain undefeated after they downed an improved Central Hawks in wet and windy conditions, eventually winning by 70 points, 17.14 (116) to 7.4 (46). Whilst the Blues started slightly better they wasted scoring opportunities in front of goal and only led by 11 points at the first break. The second term saw Lindisfarne really start to run the ball out of defence as they kicked six goals to one and they cruised to a match winning lead of 45 points at half time as the Hawks were struggling to win the ball around the stoppages.

Lindisfarne continued to dominate the game in the third term against an undermanned opposition but they stopped in the last term, which would have disappointed coach Goodwin in an otherwise good performance whilst the Hawks are starting to show signs of improvement. Brown was clearly the best for the Hawks and he received support from Nibbs, Ladic and Daly as they remain without a win

Claremont v Huonville
Claremont remain undefeated in a great start to the season having come from behind in a very gutsy win over an inaccurate Huonville to scrape in by four points, 9.9 (63) to 7.17 (59).

Cygnet v  East Coast Bombers
Cygnet recorded their first win of the season at home with a very impressive 35 point win over an improved East Coast Bombers, 10.15 (75) to 5.10 (40).

Dodges Ferry v Sorell
Dodges Ferry recorded their first win of the season at home when they easily accounted for Sorell by 75 points in windy conditions, kicking 16.16 (112) to 7.17 (59).