In a closely fought contest at Adelaide Oval, Norwood defeated Sturt by 19 points in their SANFL match on 6 September 2026.
Final Scores
Norwood | 2.2 (14) | 4.5 (29) | 8.6 (54) | 8.10 (58)
Sturt | 0.1 (1) | 1.5 (11) | 5.6 (36) | 5.9 (39)
MATCH SUMMARY
The opening quarter saw Norwood establish an early lead, scoring 2 goals and 2 behinds to Sturt's solitary behind. The home side's pressure was evident as they controlled the ball, with their forwards finding space to create scoring opportunities. Sturt struggled to penetrate Norwood's defence, managing only a single point, leaving the quarter-time score at 14 to 1 in favour of Norwood.
In the second quarter, Norwood continued to assert their dominance, adding another 2 goals and 3 behinds to their tally. Sturt, however, began to find their rhythm, scoring 1 goal and 4 behinds. Despite Sturt's improved performance, they were unable to significantly close the gap, and Norwood maintained a comfortable lead at half-time, with the score sitting at 29 to 11.
The third quarter marked a turning point for Sturt, who came out with renewed energy and determination. They managed to score 4 goals and 1 behind, significantly narrowing the margin. Norwood, while still scoring, added only 4 behinds to their total, resulting in a quarter that saw Sturt outscore them. The scoreboard reflected a shift in momentum, with Norwood's lead reduced to 54 to 36 by the end of the third term.
In the final quarter, Sturt continued their fight, adding another 4 behinds and a goal to their score. Norwood, however, managed to secure 2 goals and 4 behinds, ensuring they held onto their lead. The match concluded with Norwood finishing on 58 points to Sturt's 39, sealing a hard-fought victory.
BEST PLAYERS
Norwood: Kade Dittmar, Private Player, Alex Swinnerton, Alec Wright, Alastair Lord
Sturt: William Coomblas, Casey Voss, Zac Becker, Lachlan Burrows, Luke Edmonds
GOAL SCORERS
Norwood: Kade Dittmar (2), Tristan Binder (2), Declan Hamilton (1), Jacob Kennerley (1), Alex Swinnerton (1), Harry Boyd (1)
Sturt: Sam Conforti (1), Manguru Frederick (1), Tom Emmett (1), Lachlan Burrows (1), Ash Johnson (1)
PLAYED AT
Adelaide Oval
By Sophie Turner