In a closely fought contest at Park 9, Tea Tree Gully narrowly defeated Adelaide University by 1 point in the Adelaide Footy League match on 2026-09-05.
Final Scores
Adelaide University D | 0.1 (1) | 6.3 (39) | 8.3 (51) | 9.7 (61)
Tea Tree Gully | 2.1 (13) | 4.3 (27) | 7.5 (47) | 9.8 (62)
MATCH SUMMARY
The opening quarter saw Tea Tree Gully take an early lead, scoring 2 goals and 1 behind to Adelaide University's solitary behind. Phil Doyle and his teammates set the tone for the match, with the visitors leading 13 to 1 at the first break. Adelaide University struggled to find their rhythm, managing only a single behind as they faced a determined Tea Tree Gully side.
In the second quarter, Adelaide University made a significant comeback, scoring 6 goals and 3 behinds to take their tally to 39 points. Jack Burtenshaw was instrumental during this period, contributing to the scoreboard and helping his side gain momentum. However, Tea Tree Gully also added 2 goals and 2 behinds to their total, maintaining a competitive edge. At halftime, the score stood at 39 to 27 in favour of Adelaide University, setting up an intriguing second half.
The third quarter saw Tea Tree Gully respond strongly, scoring 3 goals and 2 behinds to Adelaide University's 2 goals. The visitors' pressure paid off as they clawed back into the contest, with the score at the end of the quarter reflecting a tight battle: 47 to 51 in favour of Adelaide University. Both teams showcased their skills, with the match becoming increasingly intense as the players fought for every possession.
In the final quarter, the tension reached its peak as both teams pushed for victory. Tea Tree Gully managed to score 2 goals and 3 behinds, while Adelaide University added just 1 goal and 4 behinds to their tally. In a nail-biting finish, Tea Tree Gully emerged victorious with a final score of 62 to 61, clinching the match by a mere point. The contest highlighted the resilience and determination of both sides, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats until the final siren.
BEST PLAYERS
Adelaide University D: Kurt Peters, Koby Hawes, Jack Pettman, Jack Burtenshaw, Flynn Hawes
Tea Tree Gully: Phil Doyle, Joel Cochrane, Fraser Murray, Daniel Wicks, David Ford
GOAL SCORERS
Adelaide University D: Jack Burtenshaw (3), Lucas Kilpatrick (2), Toby Nihill (1), Tristan Sharrock (1), Michael Belletti (1), Robert Tedesco (1)
Tea Tree Gully: Daniel Noske (2), Mitchell Carver (1), Stephen Daniels (1), Christopher Garner (1), Jared Thompson (1), Shaun Comrie (1), Richard Zanker (1), Daniel Wicks (1)
PLAYED AT
Park 9
By Ethan Parker